Heat transfer fluids
LM-5
Mixed-alcohol industrial coolant
An industrial secondary refrigerant developed for low-temperature circulation and metal protection. Blending with other alcohols requires a specified LMZ additive programme.
Modified mixed alcohols
A closer look.
- Industrial low-temperature cooling
- Carbon steel, stainless steel and copper
- Defined additive programme for blends
Model and property references
- Stock viscosity at 20°C
- 1.71 mPa·s
- Stock density at 20°C
- 0.920–0.980 g/cm³
- Stock specific heat at 20°C
- 0.670
- Stock thermal conductivity at 20°C
- 0.23 W/m·K
- Stock flash point
- 20°C
- Stock boiling point
- Higher than +60°C
- Stock freezing point
- Lower than −60°C
LM-5 stock-solution properties (catalogue reference)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density at 20°C | 0.920–0.980 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 1.71 mPa·s (cP) |
| Specific heat at 20°C | 0.670 |
| Thermal conductivity at 20°C | 0.23 W/m·K |
| Boiling point | Higher than +60°C |
| Freezing point | Lower than −60°C |
| Flash point | 20°C |
Concentration-dependent properties are listed on the current TDS for the required concentration.
- Standard packaging
- Same as LM-4: 25 kg plastic drum; 200 kg iron drum; 1100 kg ton drum; bulk tanker above 10 t
Reference values from the Chaoyang Guangda LM catalogue — typical figures rather than guaranteed limits. Confirm the exact model and concentration on the current model TDS before specifying.
View source: catalogue p.18 (PDF p.22)Before you specify
Classified as a hazardous chemical in the catalogue. Do not create unapproved blends or infer safe handling from the operating temperature alone.
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Related fluid families.
LM-1
Low-temperature, alcohol-based coolant
LM-1L
Low-temperature coolant for mixed-metal systems
LM-3 series
Application-specific alcohol coolants