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IceClear® PGX is a bio-based alternative to petroleum derived propylene glycol (PG) that can be used as a cost effective formulation substitute for PG in many commercial, industrial and agricultural applications, including the following:
IceClear® PGX can be used as delivered or diluted to achieve required results. IceClear® PGX can also be supplied in a food-grade material as IceClear® PGX-FG or with a corrosion inhibitor added for closed loop systems as IceClear® PGX-RI.
Derived from agricultural materials or bio-based processes, this environmentally friendly product is engineered to match the freezing point performance of conventional antifreeze products based on glycols (see Figure 1), but with the following advantages:
Cost-effective
IceClear® PGX is formulated from complex carbohydrates derived from renewable resources and/or process side streams that facilitate cost-effective and not subject to the market swings of glycols.
Better Physical Properties
IceClear® PGX is more viscous than conventional antifreeze materials. As such, it adheres to particle surfaces and clings to transportation and conveying equipment with little run-off and settling. This prevents freezing, clumping and sticking, and keeps product moving freely.
Won’t Dry Out
Due to its viscous nature and hygroscopic character, IceClear® PGX will not dry out after initial application, making it effective for extended periods of time as an antifreeze and a dust suppressant.
Environmentally Friendly
IceClear® PGX is non-toxic, contains no salts, heavy metals or solvents, it is non-corrosive, fully biodegradable (with a lower BOD/COD than glycol), and it will not affect combustion processes.
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