Frequently Asked Questions

 

Here we list a few of our most frequently asked questions.  If your question does not get answered here please feel free to call us.


 

  1. What is the viscosity of Mineral Oil Light ?
  2. What is the viscosity of Mineral Oil Heavy ?
  3. What is the viscosity of Mineral Seal Oil ?
  4. What is the difference between Mineral Oil and Mineral Seal Oil ?
  5. What is the viscosity of Glycerin ?
  6. What is the mesh size of Charcoal ?
  7. What is the mesh size of Pumice ?
  8. Does Isopropyl Alcohol meet Federal Specifications ?
  9. What is the shelf life ?
  10. Is Ethylene Glycol inhibited ?
  11. Is Propylene Glycol inhibited ?

 


What is the viscosity of Mineral Oil Light ?

Viscosity, 100 °F, ASTM D-445, SUS                65.0~75.0
Viscosity, 40 °C, ASTM D-445, cst                    10.8~13.6

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What is the viscosity of Mineral Oil Heavy ?

Viscosity, 100 °F, ASTM D-445, SUS                370~410
Viscosity, 40 °C, ASTM D-445, cst                    72~79.5 

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What is the viscosity of Mineral Seal Oil ?

Viscosity, 100 °F, ASTM D-445, SUS                36~40
Viscosity, 40 °C, ASTM D-445, cst                    3.0~4.0

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What is the difference between Mineral Oil and Mineral Seal Oil ?

Mineral Oil is a white oil - a liquid petroleum derivative
Mineral Seal Oil is a solvent - a petroleum hydrocarbon distillate

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What is the viscosity of Glycerine ?

Viscosity of 96% Material at 40°C is 142 cst

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What is the mesh size of Charcoal ?

PTI uses DARCO 12x40 mesh Activated Carbon.   

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What is the mesh size of Pumice ?

PTI uses FFFF grade pumice with these demensions  -  325 mesh - PAN

                                                                                     .0017 inches

                                                                                     44 microns

(100 gram samples are split and screened dry, on Rotap Shacker for 10 minutes, with

sleves meeting ASTM E11-61T.(Procedure similar to ASTM D392, method A.))  

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Does Isopropyl Alcohol meet Federal Specifications?

Yes - Federal Specification TT-I-735 and A and B

       -ASTM Specification D 770  

       - This product has a listing under National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61

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What is the shelf life ?

Shelf life varies from product to product. Different environments where chemicals are stored, effects the shelf life as well. A good rule of thumb is 2 years after container is opened. Call if more detailed information is required.

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Is Ethylene Glycol inhibited ?

No - There is no inhibitors, dyes, or water added 

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Is Propylene Glycol inhibited ?

No - There is no inhibitors, dyes, or water added

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