ARCTIC PROTECTION
Powerful Freeze and Burst Protection for Closed Systems
ARCTIC PROTECTION is a premium propylene glycol-based antifreeze designed to safeguard chilled water, hydronic, and other closed systems from freezing and bursting. Its advanced formulation offers exceptional protection down to -100°F while ensuring safety and compatibility with various systems. AP is the ideal choice for businesses and industries seeking a reliable and effective antifreeze solution. Its powerful inhibitors, low-toxicity, and versatility make it an essential component for maintaining the performance and efficiency of a variety of systems.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Powerful Freeze Protection: Prevents freezing and bursting in extreme cold conditions.
- Corrosion Inhibited: Contains a custom inhibitor package designed for broad protection.
- GRAS Ingredients: Contains generally recognized as safe (GRAS) ingredients.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for chilled water, hydronic, and other closed systems.
- Leak Detection: Standard blue dye to easy leak detection (colors are customizable, product is blue unless specified).
- Customizable: Available in various color and percentages to meet specific needs.
Part Number; Size
- AP-5 5 Gal
- AP-55 55 Gal
- AP-275 275 Gal
- AP-CONTAINER SIZE – DESIRED PERCENTAGE
- AP-275-35 (ARCTIC PROTECTION – 275 GALLONS – 35 PERCENT)
For a custom blend of color or percentage please contact us for a quote, we need the following information: container size (5, 55, 275), quantity in gallons, delivery zip code and color. (blue is standard, clear, green, pink, orange, red, yellow and more are available).
Directions:
This product must be used in accordance with the following directions and by professionals only.
- Clean new or lightly corroded systems with Vapco Hydronic System Cleaner (HSC‑1, HSC‑5, HSC‑55) before adding Arctic Protection. Do not use Arctic Protection with galvanized steel.
- For extensively corroded systems, clean with an inhibited acid such as Scale Remover #1 (SR1‑1) or Tankless DeScaler (TDS‑16oz, TDS‑1). Work must be performed by an experienced technician. Complete all necessary replacements and repairs before treatment.
- Choose the protection type:
- Burst protection: Prevents bursting/mechanical damage but does not keep the solution pumpable.
- Freeze protection: Higher glycol level that prevents ice crystal formation at the lowest expected temperature, keeping the fluid pumpable.
- Application guidance: Ice storage, fire sprinkler, and intermittently run hydronic systems may use burst protection. Chilled water and lawn sprinkler systems require freeze protection.
- Using the propylene glycol chart, select the lowest expected ambient temperature, then use a temperature 5°F colder for safety. From that row, note the percentage of Arctic Protection required for your chosen protection type – Freeze or Burst.
- Calculate quantity:
- V = system volume (gal)
- C = required final glycol percentage from the chart (as a decimal, e.g., 40% = 0.40)
- S = glycol strength of the product you’re using (as a decimal, e.g., 95% = 0.95; 50% = 0.50)
- Gallons of Arctic Protection to add = (V x C) ÷ S
- Gallons of DI water to add = V – Arctic Protection to add
- For corrosion protection, maintain a minimum concentration of 35–40% Arctic Protection.
*to find your concentration of Arctic Protection, check the front panel of the label, a sticker will read “PG %”
EXAMPLE:
Target glycol = 200 gal × 0.35 = 70 gal pure glycol
Product needed = 70 ÷ 0.95 = 73.68 gal (typically round to 75 gal for ordering)
DI Water to add = 200 − 73.68 ≈ 126.3 gal
Note: Assumes the system starts empty with water added to reach 200 gallons. If there’s existing fluid, you’ll need to account for its volume and glycol concentration.
Safety Precautions:
- Read Label and SDS: Carefully review the product label and Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Keep Out of Reach: Store out of the reach of children.
- Avoid Mixing: Do not mix with other unknown corrosion inhibiting products.
By following these steps, you can effectively apply ARCTIC PROTECTION to protect your closed system from freezing and bursting.
*NOTE – 100% ARCTIC PROTECTION DOES NOT CONTAIN AN INHIBITOR PACKAGE AND VAPCO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUES ARISING IN SYSTEMS INSTALLED WITHOUT OUR INHIBITOR PACKAGE.
