General Qualities & Characteristics

RODS C223 is a biostable semi synthetic coolant containing ingredients carefully selected for their low order of toxicity and which are designed to form a high performance coolant when diluted with water.

Typical Applications

Sawing, turning, milling, drilling, grinding.

Material Compatibility

Suitable for machining a wide variety of materials including aluminium, cast iron, mild steels and cuprous alloys.

Water Compatibility

Tolerant of a wide range of water hardnesses. Low foaming in softer waters and low scumming in hard water.

Sump Life

A very long sump life is ensured by making use of biostatic raw materials where possible and combining the remainder with appropriate bactericides and fungicides. It offers therefore great resistance to bacterial breakdown.

Concentrations

Milling and threading 7%

Sawing and general machining 5%

Grinding 4%

Product Mixing

The use of automated mixing systems is recommended. If the fluid is to be mixed manually, always add the concentrate to the water with maximum agitation.

The emulsion strength should always be checked using a calibrated refractometer.

Typical Properties

Appearance Blue fluid

Specific Gravity @ 20C 1.01

pH @ 3% 9.3

IP 287 Corrosion Test Pass @ 3%

Defoam ml (3% in 50ppm water) Nil (30 secs)

Refractometer Factor 2.22

Health & Safety

This product is free from added chlorine, triazine, sulphur and sodium nitrite.