Tech Data

CALFLO™ AF
Heat Transfer Fluid

Introduction Features and Benefits

Petro-Canada CALFLO™ AF is a highly efficient heat • Better oxidative resistance than leading What is the HT
difference?
transfer fluid formulated to lower operating costs competitors can extend fluid life and lower
in systems where fluid resistance to oxidative operating costs. Petro-Canada
breakdown is critical. • Higher resistance to oxidative Lubricants starts
CALFLO AF’s unique chemistry starts with a blend breakdown versus leading competitive with the HT purity
process to produce
of 99.9% pure base fluids, produced using the HT fluids.
water-white, 99.9%
purity process. These crystal clear fluids are free As a fluid oxidizes, it becomes more pure base oils.
of impurities that can hinder performance. Utilizing viscous. This increase in viscosity can: The result is a
more than 25 years of formulating experience, range of lubricants,
Petro-Canada fortifies these thermally stable fluids – significantly reduce a fluid’s specialty fluids
with specially selected additives to provide stronger thermal efficiency and greases that
resistance to oxidative breakdown than leading – make the fluid more difficult deliver maximum
to circulate through the heat performance for
competitive fluids.
our customers.
The result is CALFLO AF, a heat transfer fluid transfer system
that provides high thermal efficiency in systems – result in overheating of the fluid
operating up to 316°C (600°F). CALFLO AF’s – necessitate a costly, premature
breakthrough chemistry can extend fluid life longer fluid change-out
than leading competitive fluids, lowering operating
CALFLO AF demonstrates significantly better
costs by reducing the frequency of fluid change-
resistance to viscosity increase versus a
outs.
leading specialty fluid in a severe oxidation
test conducted at an independent industry
Applications laboratory:
Petro-Canada CALFLO AF is recommended for use in FLUID THICKENING WITH OXIDATION
IP 48/97 (modified) Oxidation Test 200°C (392°F)
non pressurized, liquid phase, closed heat transfer 1400
systems operating at bulk temperatures up to
Viscosity Increase (%)

1200

316°C (600°F). CALFLO AF’s outstanding resistance 1000

800 Significant thickening
to oxidative breakdown can result in longer fluid 600
life and lower operating costs in systems where 400

exposure to air cannot be avoided, and oxidation 200

is the most likely form of fluid degradation. Typical 0

CALFLO™ AF Leading Major Oil Leading Specialty
applications include temperature control units used Company’s Fluid Supplier’s Fluid
in plastic extrusion, plastic moulding, and metal die- Testing conducted at an independent laboratory

casting operations.
• Less prone to carbon residue and
sludge formation versus leading
competitive fluids.
CALFLO AF’s resistance to oxidative
breakdown also minimizes the formation
of carbonaceous deposits and sludge
within heat transfer systems. These
deposits can dramatically reduce
heat transfer efficiency and increase
operating costs.

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CALFLO AF demonstrates significantly better • No compromise to environmental and workplace
resistance to carbon residue formation versus a health and safety.
leading major oil company’s fluid and a leading • Unlike some alternative fluid chemistries,
specialty supplier’s fluid in a severe oxidation test CALFLO AF is virtually odourless and is not
conducted at an independent industry laboratory: considered a toxic* substance according to
CARBON RESIDUE FORMATION OSHA (United States), WHMIS (Canada) and
IP 48/97 (modified) Oxidation Test 200°C (392°F) EUDPD (Europe) criteria.
2.5
• Because CALFLO AF produces no objectionable
Increase in Carbon Residue

2.0 odours and is not a respiratory or skin irritant,

with Oxidation (%wt)

Significant carbon residue

1.5 workplace conditions remain pleasant and safe
1.0 for continuous operations.
0.5 • CALFLO AF does not require special handling.
0
Shipments and storage of CALFO AF do not
CALFLOTM AF Leading Major Oil Leading Specialty
normally require special safety permits. Empty
Company’s Fluid Supplier’s Fluid drums used to transport CALFLO AF are readily
Testing conducted at an independent laboratory
accepted by drum re-conditioners. In addition,
used CALFLO AF may be responsibly disposed in
Even at mild 135°C (275°F) temperature conditions, the following ways **:
a second laboratory study conducted by Petro- • through re-sale to used oil recycling
Canada Research and Development demonstrates companies
CALFLO AF’s stronger resistance to sludge formation
• in some jurisdictions, combined with BTU
versus a leading major oil company’s fluid:
recovery systems
SLUDGE FORMATION
Cincinnati Milacron Test†
80
†
Aluminum test fixture was not used Operational Considerations
70
CALFLO AF’s high thermal stability provides long service
60
Sludge Formation

Significant life under normal operating conditions up to its maximum

(mg/100ml)

50
sludge recommended temperature. However, actual fluid life is
40
30 dependent upon system design and operating practice.
20
Special precautions should be taken to avoid operating
10
conditions that can shorten fluid life. These include:
0
CALFLOTM AF Leading Major Oil Leading Specialty • thermal shocking resulting from accelerated
Company’s Fluid Supplier’s Fluid
system temperature increases
Testing conducted by Petro-Canada Research & Development
• thermal shocking from hot spots on a system’s
• Low vapour pressure can save on top-up costs heating coils
while improving workplace safety. • continuously running above the maximum
• CALFLO AF’s low vapour pressure can reduce or recommended operating temperature
eliminate fluid leakage from control valves and Although CALFLO AF is highly resistant to oxidative
pipe flanges. breakdown, excessive air and water contamination can
reduce thermal efficiency and shorten fluid life. Where
• Reduction or elimination of leaks provides a practical, Petro-Canada recommends inert gas blanketing of
cleaner and safer operating environment, and a system’s expansion tank to guard against exposure to air
results in operational savings by reducing the and water and the need to change-out the fluid prematurely.
need for cleaning, maintenance and fluid top-up.
• Natural lubricity extends operational savings. While CALFLO AF has been formulated to resist breakdown
• CALFLO AF’s natural lubricating properties can when exposed to air and water, contamination with process
chemicals or deteriorated residual fluids can shorten fluid
also reduce maintenance costs by extending
life. To maximize system efficiency and fluid life, Petro-
the service life of circulating pumps and other Canada highly recommends system cleaning and flushing
rotating parts. to remove all contaminants, sludge and varnish prior to
recharging a system with CALFLO AF.
Thermal Data

PROPERTY TEMPERATURE
15°C (59°F) 38°C (100°F) 260°C (500°F) 316°C (600°F)
Density, kg/L (lb/ft3) 0.867 (54.1) 0.852 (53.2) 0.715 (44.7) 0.681 (42.5)
Thermal Conductivity, W/m K 0.142 (0.082) 0.141 (0.082) 0.130 (0.075) 0.127 (0.073)
(BTU/hr.°F.ft)
Heat Capacity, kJ/kg K (BTU/lb. °F) 1.89 (0.45) 1.96 (0.47) 2.69 (0.64) 2.88 (0.69)
Vapour Pressure, kPa (psia) 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) 3.78 (0.55) 15.32 (2.20)

For detailed heat transfer calculations please refer to our Engineering Assistant software which is available at no
cost from your Petro-Canada representative.

Typical Performance Data

PROPERTY TEST RESULTS

METHOD
Colour ASTM D1500 <0.5
Pour Point, °C (°F) ASTM D5950 -42 (-44)
Flash Point, COC, ° C (°F) ASTM D92 225 (437)
Fire Point, °C (°F) ASTM D92 240 (464)
Autoignition Temperature, °C (°F) ASTM E659 343 (649)
Viscosity, cSt at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 32.1
cSt at 100°C (212°F) 5.4
cSt at 316°C (600°F) 0.7
Average Molecular Weight 371
Neutralization Value, TAN, mg KOH/g ASTM D664 < 0.1
Sulfur by XRF, wt% ASTM D4294 < 0.0001
Conradson Carbon Residue, wt % ASTM D189 0.01
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, %/°C (%/°F) 0.0907 (0.0504)
Distillation Range, °C (°F) ASTM D2887
10% 365 (689)
50% 417 (783)
90% 475 (887)

The values quoted above are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification.

*non-toxic defined as non-controlled under WHIMIS, non-hazardous under OSHA and non- dangerous under EUDPD.
** Any transport and disposal practice must be in compliance with federal, state, and provinical and/or local laws and regulations.
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CALFLO AF VISCOSITY CALFLO

kg/m 3 AF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
lb/ft 3

W/m. K cStBtu/h.ft F W/m. K Btu/h.ft OF

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0.145 100 0.145
0.083 900 0.083
55
0.081 0.140 0.081
0.140 800 50
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0.079 0.079
0.135 0.135 45
0.077 700 0.077
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0.075
0.130 0.075 0.130
600
0.073 0.073
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0.125 0.1 0.125 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
0.071 0.071
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CALFLO AF DENSITY CALFLO AF HEAT CAPACITY

kg/m3 lb/ft3 kg/m3 lb/ft3
kJ/kg K Btu/lb O F
W/m. K Btu/h.ft F
0.145 60 60
0.75
3.0
0.70
9000.083 55
900 55
2.8
0.140 0.081 0.65
800 50 2.6
800 50
0.60
0.079 2.4
0.135 45 0.55
45
7000.077 700
2.2
0.50
0.075 40 2.0 40
0.130 600 0.45
600
1.8
0.073 35 35
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kg/m3 lb/ft3 kJ/kg K Btu/lb F

kJ/kg K Btu/lb F
0.75 0.75
3.0 60 3.0
0.70 0.70
900 2.8 55 2.8
0.65 0.65
2.6 2.6
800 50 0.60 0.60
2.4 2.4
0.55 0.55
2.2 45 2.2
700 0.50
0.50
2.0 2.0
40 0.45 0.45
600 1.8 1.8
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kJ/kg K Btu/lb F
0.75
3.0
0.70
2.8
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