*_______________________________________________________________________* ** *Almaredge FX* * *** *________________________________________________________________________________* */Semi-Synthetic Soluble Metal Working Fluid/* DESCRIPTION Castrol Almaredge FX is a chlorine and nitrite free long life extreme pressure semi-synthetic soluble cutting fluid. APPLICATION Castrol Almaredge FX is suitable for a wide range of general machining operations on high tensile steels and other materials that are difficult to machine. Castrol Almaredge FX is formulated from high quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. These ensure optimum performance that provide increased tool life and improved surface finish. FEATURES S The advanced technology utilised in formulating the additive system of Almaredge FX ensures extended sump life, excellent component finish, improved tool life and resistance to corrosion and bacterial and fungal attack. S Castrol Almaredge FX has excellent defoaming properties and can be successfully used in had and soft water areas. It is kind to operator's skin, does not smell, and is safe and pleasant to use. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For maximum service life, coolant systems should be cleaned and sterilised by treatment with Castrol System Cleaner before changing to Almaredge FX. Treatment entails the addition of approximately 1% System Cleaner to the previous charge of coolant the day before it is due to be discarded. For full details see the product datasheet for Castrol System Cleaner. *________________________________________________________________________________* *TYPICAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS* *Concentrate* *-* Appearance Amber Relative Density @ 20ºC 1.094 *Emulsion* - Appearance Translucent pH at 5% Concentration 9.2 - 9.4 Refractometer Correction Factor 1.5 RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATIONS *Material* *Cast Iron* *Low Tensile Steels* *Medium Tensile Steels* *Non Ferrous* *Operation* - - - - Boring 3% 3% 4% 3% Drilling 3% 3% 4% 3% Grinding 3% 3% 3% 3% Milling 3% 3% 3% 3% Sawing 4% 4% 5% 3% Screw Cutting 4% 4% 5% 4% Tapping 4% 4% 5% 4% Turning 4% 3% 3% 3% *________________________________________________________________________________* *________________________________________________________________________________* *________________________________________________________________________________* *Health, Safety and Environment; Health, Safety and Environment* Health, safety and environmental information is provided for this product in the Materials Safety Data Sheet. This gives details of potential hazards, precautions and First Aid measures, together with environmental effects and disposal of used products. ; Health, safety and environmental information is provided for this product in the Materials Safety Data Sheet. This gives details of potential hazards, precautions and First Aid measures, together with environmental effects and disposal of used products. Castrol (UK) Ltd. or its subsidiaries will not accept liability if the product is used other than in the manner or with the precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before the product is used other than as directed, advice should be obtained from the local Castrol office.; Castrol (UK) Ltd. or its subsidiaries will not accept liability if the product is used other than in the manner or with the precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before the product is used other than as directed, advice should be obtained from the local Castrol office. *________________________________________________________________________________* *Typical Characteristics ; Typical Characteristics ** * *________________________________________________________________________________* *Test Methods; Test Methods* *Units; Units* *Value: ; Value: * *________________________________________________________________________________* *________________________________________________________________________________* /The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.; The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification./ *This Data sheet and information it contains is considered to be accurate at the date of printing. No warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and information contained in this publication.; This Data sheet and information it contains is considered to be accurate at the date of printing. No warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and information contained in this publication.* *It is the User's obligation to evaluate and use products safely and within the scope advised in the data sheet and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this publication shall be construed as a permission, recommendation or authorisation given or implied to practice any patented invention without a valid licence.; It is the User's obligation to evaluate and use products safely and within the scope advised in the data sheet and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this publication shall be construed as a permission, recommendation or authorisation given or implied to practice any patented invention without a valid licence.* *The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from any hazards or risks identified in the data sheet and which are associated with petroleum products concerned (provided that this disclaimer shall not affect any statutory rights of the Buyer of the petroleum products concerned).; The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from any hazards or risks identified in the data sheet and which are associated with petroleum products concerned (provided that this disclaimer shall not affect any statutory rights of the Buyer of the petroleum products concerned).* Castrol (UK) Ltd Witan Gate House Lubricants Helpline: 01908 853133 500/600 Witan Gate MILTON KEYNES MK9 1ES; Castrol (UK) Ltd Witan Gate House Lubricants Helpline: 01908 853133 500/600 Witan Gate MILTON KEYNES MK9 1ES *________________________________________________________________________________* Date Created: 10/10/2002 Last Modified:04/04/2008