M e t a l w o r k i n g Fluids

BA 60 MX

Corrosion Inhibitor Additive

Boron Ethanolamine Reaction Product

Metalworking Fluids

BA 60 MX Corrosion Inhibitor Additive

Boron Ethanolamine Reaction Product
Application

Typical Characteristics

Polartech BA 60 MX is a boron based additive of low

alkalinity allowing easy incorporation into DEA free
formulations and providing superior ferrous corrosion
protection with reduced staining on non ferrous materials.

Appearance: Pale Yellow Fluid

Specific Gravity at 20C:
1.27
Boron Content, % wt:
5.8
pH at 1%: 9.4
Total Alkalinity, % wt KOH:
30
IP 287 Corrosion Test, %:
2.0

Typical applications include:

Semi synthetic watermix metalworking fluids
Synthetic watermix cutting fluids

Storage

High water based hydraulic fluids

Store inside warehouse, ideally between 10C and 30C

Synthetic cleaning fluids

Store out of direct sunlight

Shelf life of 12 months from date of supply

Key Performance Benefits

Avoid water collecting on barrel top

Very low foaming tendency

Excellent hard water stability
High levels of ferrous corrosion inhibition
Synergistic effects with other corrosion inhibitors
Inherent stability of finished product
Fluid residue formation

Regulatory Status

EINECS/ELINCS

TSCA

DSL/NDSL

NICNAS-AICS

ECL

METI-ENCS

PICCS

SEPA-IECSC

A full safety data sheet is available on request. Additional information including advice on suitable disposal methods is also available from the
Afton Technical Department.

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