While water is an economical and thermodynamically efficient heat transfer fluid, it has several important limitations, including corrosion potential and lack of freeze protection.
Properly inhibited heat transfer fluids help overcome these challenges while maintaining the beneficial heat transfer properties of water. Properly formulated fluids provide an effective balance of corrosion protection, freeze tolerance, and long-term system performance.
Heat transfer fluids can be manufactured using inhibited ethylene glycol, inhibited propylene glycol, inhibited ethyl alcohol, or inhibited 1,3 propanediol depending on the application requirements.
Houghton Chemical manufactures and supplies a full line of heat transfer fluid solutions, including SAFE-T-THERM®, WINTREX®, and GeoSafe®, serving HVAC, industrial, food and beverage, water treatment, geothermal, data center, and mission-critical cooling applications.
Industries
Providing heat transfer fluids and technical solutions for HVAC, data centers, food processing, chemical manufacturing, power generation, and other critical industrial applications.Â
Bulk Delivery
Reliable bulk liquid delivery services supported by experienced personnel, a company-owned fleet, specialized transfer equipment, and a nationwide logistics network.
Laboratory
Comprehensive laboratory services providing quality control, technical support, fluid analysis, research and development, and customized solutions to support reliable operations and product performance.
Glycol Testing & Analysis
Products
SAFE-T-THERM® GRAS
- USP Grade Propylene Glycol
- GRAS Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- Food & Beverage Applications
- Pharmaceutical & Refrigeration Applications
- Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for Incidental Food or Potable Contact
- NSF Approved as HT1, HT2, HTX1 & HTX2
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- -50°F to 230°F
- Orange Dye for Leak Detection
SAFE-T-THERM® HD
- Industrial Grade Propylene Glycol
- Heavy Duty Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Geothermal Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Industrial Process Cooling
- -50°F to 325°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Orange Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® LC 25
- Industrial Grade Propylene Glycol
- Enhanced Inhibitor Technology
- Low Conductivity Formulation
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- Data Center Single-Phase, Direct-to-Chip Cooling
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- 20°F to 200°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Orange Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® HDN
- Industrial Grade Propylene Glycol
- Nitrite Inhibitor Technology
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- -50°F to 325° F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Orange Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® GRAS Biobased
- USP Grade Bio-Based Propylene Glycol
- GRAS Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- Food & Beverage Applications
- Pharmaceutical & Refrigeration Applications
- Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for Incidental Food or Potable Contact
- NSF Approved as HT1
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Potential for LEED Innovation Credits
- -50°F to 230°F
- Green Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® HD Biobased
- Bio-Based Propylene Glycol
- Heavy Duty Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Geothermal Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Industrial Process Cooling
- -50°F to 325°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Green Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® AL
- Industrial Grade Propylene Glycol
- Aluminum Safe Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Aluminum & Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Hydronic Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Compatible with Aluminum Boilers
- Freeze & Corrosion Protection
- -50°F to 225°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Fluorescent Yellow Dye for Leak Detection
SAFE-T-THERM® GV
- Industrial Grade Propylene Glycol
- Heavy Duty Inhibitors
- Designed for Systems Containing Galvanized Steel
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- -50°F to 225°F
- Long-Term System Protection
- Blue Dye for leak detection
SAFE-T-THERM® PDO BioGreen
- Industrial Grade 1,3-Propanediol
- Heavy Duty Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Industrial Process Cooling
- -50°F to 300°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Green Dye for leak detection
GeoSafe®
- Inhibited Ethyl Alcohol
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- Geothermal & Ground Source Heat Pump Applications
- Excellent Low Temperature Performance
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Efficient Heat Transfer Properties
- Freeze Protection for Geothermal Systems
- -25°F to 150°F
- Long-Term System Protection
- Blue Dye for Leak Detection
WINTREX®
- Ethylene Glycol
- Standard Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Ice Rink & Thermal Storage Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- Excellent Heat Transfer Efficiency
- -60°F to 220°F
- Long-Term System Protection
- Fluorescent Yellow Dye for Leak Detection
WINTREX® HD
- Ethylene Glycol
- Heavy Duty Inhibitors
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Industrial Process Cooling
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- High Temperature Stability
- -60°F to 350°F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Fluorescent Yellow Dye for Leak Detection
WINTREX® N
- Ethylene Glycol
- Nitrite Inhibitor Technology
- Corrosion Protection for Multi-Metal Systems
- HVAC & Industrial Applications
- Designed for Closed Loop Systems
- -50°F to 325° F
- Extended Fluid Service Life
- Fluorescent Yellow Dye for Leak Detection
SECURITY® Cleaner
- Removes Rust, Scale & Iron Oxide Deposits
- Cleans Calcium, Sulfate & Phosphate Fouling
- HVAC & Heat Transfer Systems
- Boilers, Chilled Water & Closed Loops
- Prepares Systems for Fluid Charging
SECURITY® Scrub
- System Cleaning & Pre-Treatment
- Removes Dirt, Oil & Debris
- Closed-Loop Systems
- HVAC & Heat Transfer Systems
- Prepares Systems for Fluid Charging
PUROBROM® Defoamer
- Dual-Action Anti-Foaming Technology
- Long-Lasting Foam Prevention
- Non-Hazardous Ingredients
- Easy Direct Addition
PUROBROM® Defoamer Food Grade
- Dual-Action Anti-Foaming Technology
- Long-Lasting Foam Prevention
- Non-Hazardous Ingredients
- Easy Direct Addition
SAFE-T-THERM® GRAS Reinhibitor
- Corrosion Inhibitor Additive
- Restores Inhibitor Protection
- USP Grade Propylene Glycol Systems
- GRAS Inhibitor Technology
- Food & Beverage Applications
SAFE-T-THERM® HD Reinhibitor
- Corrosion Inhibitor Additive
- Restores Inhibitor Protection
- Propylene Glycol Systems
- Heavy-Duty Inhibitor Technology
- Extends Fluid Service Life
WINTREX® Reinhibitor
- Corrosion Inhibitor Additive
- Restores Inhibitor Protection
- Ethylene Glycol Systems
- Heavy-Duty Corrosion Inhibitors
- Extends Fluid Service Life
SAFE-T-THERM® AL Reinhibitor
- Corrosion Inhibitor Package
- Restores Inhibitor Protection
- Aluminum-Compatible Formula
- Propylene Glycol Systems
- Extends Fluid Service Life
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Fun Facts
Did you know that when watching your photo magically appear, it was a partly made possible by Houghton Chemical?
Houghton Chemical was Polaroid’s sole provider of photograph solvents. Due to Houghton’s quality procedures and safety standards, Polaroid would not accept a solvent delivery from any other company.
