HYCOOL is compatible with the metals commonly used in indirect refrigeration systems. This was tested in accordance with general corrosion tests (e.g. ASTM). Brazing rods and silver solder have also been tested for galvanic corrosion.

Metals compatible with HYCOOL

•       Copper

•       Brass

•       Carbon steel

•       Stainless steel

•       Cast iron

•       Aluminum

•       Magnesium

•       Brazing rod

•       Silver solder

Metals not compatible with HYCOOL

•       Galvanized steel

•       Zinc

•       Tin solder (soft solder)

HYCOOL does not affect common sealing materials used in refrigeration systems.

Polymers compatible with HYCOOL

•       LDPE Polyethylene, low density

•       HDPE Polyethylene, high density

•       PP Polypropylene

•       PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene

•       PA* Polyamide

•       PVC Polyvinyl chloride

•       PPO Polyphenylene oxide

•       PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate

•       PES Polyethersulfone

•       Aramid Aromatic Polyamide

•       ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

•       EP Epoxy resins

•       NBR Nitrile Butadiene rubber

•       UP Unsaturated polyester resins

•       Acrylic plastic

•       CR Chloroprene rubber (Neoprene)

•       NBR Nitrile Butadiene rubber

•       EPDM Ethylene Propylene rubber

•       SBR Styrene Butadiene rubber

•       MVQ Silicone rubber

•       IIR Butyl rubber

* Compatible below 40°C

Polymers not compatible with HYCOOL

•       FPM Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton rubber)