Frequently Asked Questions About Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant
What is Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free?
A ready-to-use liquid-cooling fluid: deionized water with 1.8-2.2 % by weight of Formula 1500OP, a nitrite-free closed-loop corrosion inhibitor based on sodium benzoate. It contains no glycol and no biocide.
Can you use deionized water as a coolant?
Yes, in a closed loop that never freezes, but not plain. Plain deionized or distilled water has no corrosion protection: it picks up carbon dioxide and oxygen and slowly attacks steel and copper. Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free is DI water pre-blended with a nitrite-free corrosion inhibitor, so it can go straight into the loop.
When should I use a glycol-free coolant instead of a PG or EG coolant?
When every part of the loop stays indoors above freezing. Water carries more heat per litre than any water-glycol mix and is thinner, so the same pump moves heat more easily. If any part of the loop can see freezing temperatures, use an inhibited propylene glycol (for example PG 25/75) or ethylene glycol coolant instead.
Distilled or deionized water: which is better for a cooling loop?
Both are low in minerals. Deionized water is purified by ion exchange and typically reaches lower conductivity than distilled water. Either one still needs a corrosion inhibitor in a closed metal loop, which is why this product is DI water with the inhibitor already added.
Can I use it in a custom PC water-cooling loop?
Yes, it suits closed indoor loops, including PC and workstation water cooling, and comes in 1-quart and 1-gallon sizes. It has no dye and no biocide, and the finished fluid has not been coupon-tested, so check your component maker's coolant guidance first.
Does it give any freeze protection?
No. It freezes at about 0 °C (32 °F), like water. It is for indoor loops only.
Does it contain a biocide?
No. It contains no biocide. If your system specification calls for one, it has to be added separately.
Is it nitrite-free?
Yes. The inhibitor is a sodium benzoate package with phosphate only as a trace (under 0.003 % of the finished fluid). It contains no nitrite and no glycol.
Is it compatible with aluminum or copper cold plates?
The finished fluid has not been coupon-tested, so check it against your equipment maker's coolant specification before filling a loop.
Is it hazardous or regulated for shipping?
No. It is not regulated for transport by DOT and is not classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS / GHS. The SDS and TDS are on docs.alliancechemical.com.
What sizes do you sell?
From 1 quart to a 330-gallon IBC tote. For example, a 150 L test loop takes 8 x 5-gallon pails (40 gallons).
What is Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant and what is its chemical formula?
Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant is listed under CAS 7732-18-5 (
PubChem reference search). The catalog formula is H2O. The listed molecular weight is 18.02 g/mol. For solutions and blends, identity values may describe a constituent; consult the product SDS for composition.
What are the physical properties of Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant?
Catalog reference information for Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant: form: Liquid; appearance: Clear liquid (not dyed); melting point: Freezes about 0 °C (32 °F); no freeze protection; boiling point: ~100 °C (212 °F); flash point: Not flammable (aqueous solution); density at 20 °C: 1.0 g/cm³; reference values may describe a pure substance rather than the supplied concentration or blend. Confirm applicable conditions and specifications in the
product documents; these values are not batch test results.
What grade and purity of Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant does Alliance Chemical offer?
Alliance Chemical lists Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant in Inhibited grade. Check the product specification for the measurement basis and acceptance limits. A grade label alone does not establish certification or suitability for a regulated application. For batch results, request a COA using the product name and lot number.
What are common industrial applications of Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant?
Catalog industry categories for Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant include Data Center Cooling, HVAC & Geothermal. To evaluate it for your process, compare the listed grade, concentration and product specifications with your requirements. Contact Alliance Chemical to confirm any application-specific documentation or certification before ordering.
What are the hazards of Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant and where do I find handling guidance?
Per its GHS classification (SDS Section 2), Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant
carries the signal word Not classified and the following hazard statements: NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS UNDER OSHA HCS / GHS..
Product-specific first aid, fire-fighting, spill response, handling, storage, exposure controls/PPE, and disposal guidance are in SDS Sections 4-8 and 13 — always consult the SDS before use.
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How must Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant waste be disposed?
Consult SDS Section 13 for disposal information for Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant. Disposal requirements depend on the resulting waste, contamination and location. Have your site's responsible waste professional determine the appropriate waste classification and disposal method.
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Does Alliance Chemical provide an SDS and COA for Inhibited Deionized Water, Glycol-Free — Data Center Coolant?
