Technical Information
Fuel & Lubricant Solutions
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Kerofluid MIL AL-41
Anti-icing additive for aviation fuels, according to US military MIL-DTL-
83133, MIL-DTL-85470, UK Defence Standard 91-91, Defence Standard
68252/2, DERD 2451, NATO S-1745, JSD Al41 and ASTM D4171-22.
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Chemical composition Diethylene glycol mono methyl ether.
Properties
Appearance Clear colourless liquid.
Physical data Relative density 20°C/20 °C 1.021 – 1.025 ASTM D 891
Distillation ASTM D 1078
Initial boiling point min. 191.0 °C
Dry point max. 198.0 °C
Acid number max. 0.09 mg KOH/g ASTM D 1613
Colour Co/Pt max 10 ASTM D 1209
Water content max 0.10 % ASTM D 1364
Ethylene glycol content max 0.05 %
pH (25 % solution in water) 5.5 – 7.0
Flash point min. 85 °C ASTM D 93
Quality control The above-listed data represent average values at the time of going to press of
this Technical Information. They are intended as a guide to facilitate handling
and cannot be regarded as specified data. Specified product data are issued as
a separate product specification.
Application
Kerofluid® MIL AL-41 does comply with the following standards and
certifications:
US military MIL-DTL-83133, MIL-DTL-85470, UK Defence Standard 91-91,
Defence Standard 68252/2, DERD 2451, NATO S-1745, JSD Al41 and ASTM
D4171-22.
Application and treat rate of fuel system ice inhibitor (FSII) should be strictly in
accordance with recommendations from the equipment OEM as well as the
latest edition of applicable defence or national standards.
EI 1538 provides additional industry recommended practices for the handling,
storage, delivery and injection of FSII into aviation fuel at commercial airports.
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Storage stability Kerofluid® MIL AL-41 can be stored in iron tanks covered by a nitrogen blanket
to avoid moisture contacts.
The storage time should not exceed 6 months at a temperature above 30 °C.
Maximum shelf life of 24 months if stored in sealed containers in
a controlled environment below 30 °C.
Kerofluid® MIL AL-41 can also be stored in HDPE containers in a controlled
environment below 25 °C with a shelf life of 24 month
Safety
When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety
Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the
precautions necessary for handling chemicals.
Note
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge
and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors
from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data
imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product
for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data,
proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information
and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product.
It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
June 2023
BASF SE
Fuel and Lubricant Solutions
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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