Heat transfer fluids
A ready-to-use, non-combustible salt solution for industrial secondary refrigeration. Its maintenance programme includes periodic LMH corrosion-inhibitor replenishment.
Modified inorganic acid salt solution
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density at 20°C | 1.260–1.275 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 3.60 mPa·s (cP) |
| Specific heat at 20°C | 0.670 cal/g·°C |
| Thermal conductivity at 20°C | 0.48 W/m·K |
| Boiling point | +110°C |
| Freezing point | −50°C |
| Packaging | 30 kg / 250 kg / 1,300 kg; bulk tanker |
Stock-solution values. Maintain the recommended inhibitor programme; three-monthly checks are advised.
Catalogue reference values, not a final specification. Select the exact model and concentration with our technical team. Request the current technical data sheet and safety data sheet before use.
View source: catalogue page 22Clean the circulation system before filling. Do not mix with other coolants. Monitor and replenish inhibitors according to the agreed technical programme.
FROM FORMULATION TO APPLICATION
The LM-8A product reference adds application guidance for indirectly cooled chemical, pharmaceutical and cold-storage systems. Where sources differ on the chemical classification, this site follows the supplied catalogue, which describes a modified inorganic acid salt solution.
The manufacturer highlights circulation, keeping wetted metal parts covered by fluid, and avoiding unintended water ingress. Confirm these requirements for the actual system before commissioning.
Agree on pH and specific-gravity monitoring, sampling and replenishment with the technical team. The original reference calls for three-month checks and prohibits unapproved mixing.
LM-8A
Application notes are adapted from Glacier’s original product information. Numeric specifications on this page follow the supplied catalogue; earlier website figures may differ. Always obtain a current model-specific TDS and SDS. Links below point to the original source pages, not new technical documents.
Low-temperature secondary coolants differ only slightly in volumetric heat capacity, yet their pumping demand can differ by an order of magnitude.
Compare Glacier LM-4 and LM-8 coolant families by chemistry, model selection, materials and documentation—not generic performance or safety assumptions.
