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Freecor NBI

1 Description

Freecor NBI is a low-toxic, environmentally Diluted with the appropriate amount of water,
friendly inhibitor concentrate. Based on a Freecor NBI is recommended as a coolant,
combination of organic additive technology flushing fluid or hot test fluid for engine blocks
and traditional silicate technology, aqueous and all cooling systems. The product is
solutions of Freecor NBI provide excellent compatible with glycol-based engine
protection against corrosion and cavitations coolants.
to all engine metals, including aluminum, iron, Freecor NBI is designed especially to meet
copper and solder alloys. Freecor NBI is free the requirements of engine manufacturers
from potentially harmful additives, such as that require hybrid coolants to protect
nitrites, amines and phosphates. modern engines containing aluminum, and
do not require frost protection.

2 Benefits

Freecor NBI offers a lot of benefits to the engine designer as well as to the user:

 Efficient and long lasting corrosion Combination of silicate and carboxylate inhibitor
protection technology
 Superior technology Provides more flexibility to engine design
 Excellent silicate stability High-performing silicate stabilizer package
 Environmentally friendly by using carboxylic additives in the inhibitor package
 Excellent seal compatibility No adverse effects on good quality rubber hoses and
gasket materials
 Improved water pump seal durability Specific lubrication additives

3 Application

Freecor NBI provides excellent corrosion Freecor NBI may be used with confidence in
protection in demanding applications. For engines manufactured from cast iron,
optimal performance a dilution 10% vol. of aluminum or combinations of the two metals,
Freecor NBI in water should be used. and in cooling systems made of aluminum or
copper alloys.

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Freecor NBI can be used in a wide range of applications :

 In marine applications which require no frost protection.

 Off-road, truck and bus application, operating in areas where no frost protection is required.
 In stationary engines.
 As a hot test liquid for new engine blocks. Newly manufactured engines are tested for duration
of approximately 5 to 10 minutes, after which the fluid is drained and usually reused. If the
engine blocks are not immediately built into vehicles, Freecor NBI will provide corrosion
protection of the empty engine for up to two months.
 Freecor NBI has been specifically designed for use in heavy duty MTU diesel engines, which
are commonly used in marine and industrial applications.

The use of soft water is preferred for dilution. The water used for dilution should be free of zinc as
presence of zinc will result in the formation of precipitate.

4 Approvals by OEM’s

Freecor NBI has been approved by MTU (specification MTL 5049).

5 Availability

Freecor NBI is currently available in bulk. coolant concentrate, with a technology similar
Please contact your local Arteco area sales to Freecor NBI. Separate information
manager on availability of packages, dilutions bulletins with more details are available for
and colours or customer adapted variants. this product.
In the range of hybrid technology Arteco can
also offer Freecor SPC, a MEG-based

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6 Storage requirements

The product should be stored above -15°C in translucent packages indoors to avoid this
and preferably at ambient temperatures. issue.
Periods of exposure to temperatures above Freecor NBI can be stored for minimum 2
35°C should be minimized. years in unopened containers without any
Further, it is strongly advised not to expose effect on the product quality or performance.
the coolant in translucent packages to direct It is strongly recommend to use new
sunlight because this can degrade the containers and not recycled ones.
colour dyes present in the coolant, and As with any antifreeze coolant, the use of
result in fading of the colour or discoloration galvanized steel is not recommended for
over time. This reaction can be accelerated pipes or any other part of the storage/mixing
if coupled with high ambient temperatures. It installation.
is therefore advisable to store coolant filled

7 Toxicity and Safety

For toxicity and safety data we refer to the as a hazardous product, and no labeling is
material safety data sheet. The transport is required.
not regulated. Freecor NBI is not classified

All information contained in this Product Information Leaflet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief as at the
date of issue specified. However, the Company makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of such information.

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Chemical and physical properties

Addendum – Technical information

Freecor NBI method
inhibitor content 30 % w/w

water content 40 % w/w ASTM D1123

nitrite, amine, phosphate, borate nil

colour blue-green

specific gravity, 20°C 1.144 typ. ASTM D5931

pH 9.6 typ. ASTM D1287

effect on non-metals no effect MTL5049

hard water stability no precipitate MTL 5049

10 % Dilution method
pH 8.8 typ. ASTM D1287

Dynamic heat transfer test (MTL 5061 / MTV 5061)

weight loss unit 10% v/v 5% v/v

value1 limit value1 limit
AlMgSi10
Corrosion protection

heated specimen mg/sample -12.55 30 245.83 800

non-heated specimen mg/sample 5.25 30 25.03 80
sample temp. Increase °C < 10°C 10 < 10°C 10
GC25 (cast Fe)
heated specimen mg/sample 26.7 30 43.07 800
non-heated specimen mg/sample 24.05 30 18.23 80
sample temp. Increase °C < 10°C 10 < 10°C 10
Cu-ETP EN 1976 mg/sample 0.35 -1.70
mg/sample
CuZn37 plated with S-Pb60Sn40 11.05 20.47
mg/sample
CuZn37 DIN17660 0.65 0.60
mg/sample
CuNi10Fe1Mn DIN 17664 0.20 -0.10
mg/sample 15 25
St14 0.65 3.27
mg/sample
EN-GJL-250 EN 1561 2.40 7.27
mg/sample
EN AW-2017 (A) -0.10 6.60
mg/sample
EN AW-2024 -0.10 6.00
mg/sample
EN AC-AlSi10Mg(a)T6 EN 1706 1.05 11.37
1
. weight loss. Weight gain is indicated by a - sign.
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Kavitationskammertest (MTV 5061)

weight loss unit 10% v/v 5% v/v

value 1 limit value 1 limit

cast Fe (MTU specific I) mg/sample 11.70 7.85

Corrosion protection

EN AC-AlSi10Mg(a)T6 mg/sample 7.40 13.00

cast Fe (MTU specific II) mg/sample 9.55 15.85

30mg/168h
EN-GJL-250 mg/sample 12.55 22.40 50mg/168h

Cu-ETP EN 1976 mg/sample 5.40 3.75

CuZn37 plated with S-Pb60Sn40 mg/sample 7.65 17.55

CuZn37 DIN17660 mg/sample 9.15 4.35

CuNi10Fe1Mn DIN 17664 mg/sample 4.95 4.95

FePO4 mg/sample 0.60 15mg/168h 2.00 25mg/168h

EN-GJL-250 EN 1561 mg/sample 1.25 1.85

AlCuMg1 (A) mg/sample 0.45 6.20

AlCu4Mg1 (A) mg/sample 0.40 5.85

EN AC-AlSi10Mg(a)T6 EN 1706 mg/sample 0.85 5.30

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. weight loss. Weight gain is indicated by a - sign.

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