Solutia introduces new synthetic fluid Therminol VLT
Therminol VLT allows single-fluid heating and extreme cooling to improve operating performance for manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients
ST. LOUIS -- Solutia Inc. today introduced Therminol VLT, the first synthetic fluid to allow liquid- phase cooling at -115 C, as well as the flexibility of single-fluid cooling and heating in systems up to 175 C. The product also offers a viscosity of 45 cP at -115 C, which allows for efficient heat transfer and pumpability at extremely low temperatures.
"We anticipate Therminol VLT will generate substantial interest among certain producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) because it is able to perform consistently at the low temperatures required for many modern organic chemistry processes," said Dale Kline, global business director, Specialty Fluids, Solutia Inc. "Therminol VLT's ability to maintain consistent temperature control helps improve reaction repeatability, which is of critical importance in efficient cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing."
The Therminol family of heat transfer fluids features products that can meet the operating needs of virtually any single or multiple heat-using system. In properly designed systems, these heat transfer fluids will perform within their respective temperature ranges for extended periods without breakdown or corrosion.
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