Hydro Drive B-245 is a vegetable oil based hydraulic fluid formulated to meet the demand for biodegradable hydraulic oils.  Hydro-Drive B-245 offers excellent performance in a wide array of hydraulic components and can be used as a replacement for conventional petroleum hydraulic oil.  It exhibits good thermal and oxidative properties when compared to other vegetable derived products.  Formulated from vegetable oil and containing a biodegradable additive package, Hydro-Drive B-245 is designed to minimize environmental impact and have low environmental persistence.  Its high viscosity index (VI) allows outdoor operations in winter and summer without the need for fluid changes or equipment modifications.

 

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance	Clear, light amber fluid
Viscosity, SUS
@ 212°F (100°C)	53.7
@ 104°F (40°C)	173
@ 100°F (37.8°C)	182
@ 32°F (0°C)	1060
Viscosity Index	210
Total Acid Number mg KOH/g	0.5
ASTM Flash Point (COC) °F (°C)	435 (224)
ASTM Fire Point (COC) °F (°C)	515 (267)
ASTM Pour Point, °F (°C)	-17 (-27)
Specific Gravity @ 60°F	0.92
Corrosion Test, ASTM D-665-A	Pass

 

PUMP TEST DATA

 

Conditions
Pump	Vickers V-104-C
Pressure, psi	1500
Temperature, °F	150
Output, gpm	7.5
Filter, micron	10 nominal
Capacity, gal.	5

 

Results
Duration, hrs.	504
Ring loss, mg	14
Vane loss, mg	6
Total loss, mg	20
Wear Rate, mg/hr.	0.04

 

SHIPPING INFORMATION

 

Hydro-Drive B-245 is shipped in 55 (U.S.) gallon (208 liter) drums and in bulk.

 

STORAGE/HANDLING/DISPOSABILITY

 

No health or safety hazards exist when Hydro-Drive B-245 is stored, used and disposed of in accordance with instructions given on the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.

 

WARRANTY

 

The information given here is considered to be correct and is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.  No warranties are expressed or implied, since the use of our products is beyond our control.  Statements concerning the use of Houghton products are not to be construed as recommending the infringement of any patent.

 

EXPORT STATEMENT

 

This commodity and its technology are subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States Government.  Buyer agrees that it shall not make any disposition, by way of export, diversion, transshipment, re-export or otherwise, except as expressly permitted under United States law.