ASTM_D_8039_-_16.pdf

Designation:D803916Standard Specification forHeat Transfer Fluids(HTF)for Heating and Air Conditioning(HVAC)Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8039;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for ethyleneglycol,propylene glycol,1,3 propanediol as well as glycerinbase heat transfer fluids(HTF)used in heating and airconditioning(HVAC)systems.When concentrates are used atup to 65%concentration by weight in water,or whenprediluted heat transfer fluids(30%by weight minimum)areused without further dilution,they will function effectively toprovide protection against freezing,and corrosion.1.2 The fluids described in this specification are not appro-priate for use in systems where internal combustion engines(gasoline,diesel,or CNG/LPG)are used.1.3 The heat transfer fluids governed by this specificationare categorized as follows by the primary base of freezedepressant used:Heat TransferFluid TypeDescriptionIEthylene glycolIIPropylene glycolIII1,3-PropanediolIVGlycerin1.4 Heat transfer fluids meeting this specification shall betested and fully comply with requirements listed in Table 1.NOTE1This specification is based on the knowledge of the perfor-mance of heat transfer fluids prepared from new or virgin ingredients.Thisspecification shall also apply to heat transfer fluids prepared usingmaterials generated from recycled or reprocessed ingredients,providedthat these ingredients meet the requirements of Specifications E1177 andD7388 for Glycols and Specification D7640 for Glycerin.NOTE2This specification addresses concentrated inhibited glycolsand glycerol that will be mixed with water for use in various climates andprediluted heat transfer fluids(HTF)that are factory-blended with purifiedwater.A table of estimated freeze protection temperatures at appropriatedilutions is provided in Appendix X1.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion In WaterD516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in WaterD1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Cool-ants and AntirustsD1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By TheHydrometerD1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concen-trate by the Karl Fischer Reagent MethodD1126 Test Method for Hardness in WaterD1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous EngineCoolantsD1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants andAntirustsD1293 Test Methods for pH of WaterD1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of EngineCoolants in GlasswareD4327 Test Method for Anions in Water by Suppressed IonChromatographyD4725 Terminology for Engine Coolants and Related FluidsD5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant forChloride and Other Anions by Ion ChromatographyD5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Cool-ants by Digital Density Meter1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D15 on EngineCoolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD15.30 on Industrial Heat Transfer Fluids.Current edition approved Aug.1,2016.Published May 2017.DOI:10.1520/D8039-16.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 D6130 Test Method for Determination of Silicon and OtherElements in Engine Coolant by Inductively CoupledPlasma-Atomic Emission SpectroscopyD6660 Test Method for Freezing