General Qualities & Characteristics

C230 is a low oil content, chlorine free, semi-synthetic water miscible metalworking fluid. It forms a highly stable translucent emulsion which is capable of extended service life.

Typical Applications

Turning, milling, drilling, sawing, grinding.

Material Compatibility

Suitable for machining a variety of materials including aluminium, brass and a wide range of ferrous materials.

Water Compatibility

The emulsion remains clean and stable even in waters with calcium levels of 400ppm and higher. Can still be used in water with calcium levels as low as 50ppm.

Concentrations

Milling and sawing 4 - 6%

General machining 4 - 6%

Cylindrical, surface grinding 3 - 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% 9.2

IP 287 3.0% (clear)

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

Refractometer Factor 1.5

Health & Safety

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