CASTROL Brayco 1720 Plus

Description

Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils are clear, colorless low molecular weight perfluoroether oils with added

corrosion preventative. The oils are chemically inert to virtually all chemicals, and safe to use in direct contact

with oxidants such as LOX/ GOX and chlorine. Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils are nonflammable and nontoxic. Castrol Fluoroclean™ X100 and Castrol Fluoroclean™ HE can be used to clean this product. Refer to the

data sheets for Castrol Fluoroclean™ X100 and Castrol Fluoroclean™ HE for information regarding these

products.

Application

Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils are intended for use as gear, pump, and lubricating oils where direct or

indirect contact with aggressive chemicals, oxidants, and where low temperatures are routine. The Castrol

Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils can also be used as vacuum pump oils in operations requiring vapor pressures as

low as 10-4 torr. Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils offer special corrosion protection to iron, copper and a

variety of metals. Perfluorinated fluids, in general, exhibit excellent shelf lives due to their intrinsic inertness.

Additional Information

Temperature Range

Castrol Brayco® 1721+ -54°C to 93°C (-65°F to 200°F)

Castrol Brayco® 1722+ -34°C to 149°C (-30°F to 300°F)

Castrol Brayco® 1723+ -34°C to 163°C (-30°F to 325°F)

Castrol Brayco® 1724+ -20°C to 177°C (-20°F to 350°F)

Limitations

Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils are compatible with all commonly utilized materials, plastics, and

elastomers. Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils may be adversely affected by Lewis Acid Catalysts such as

AlCl3 at elevated temperatures. Newly exposed rubbing surfaces of aluminum, magnesium and titanium may

react with Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series oils under certain conditions. Such systems should be thoroughly

evaluated. Surfaces must be well cleaned of organic rust inhibitors prior to oil application to insure proper

lubrication.

Packaging

Castrol Brayco® 1720 Plus series are available in 4 pound (1 quart), 16 pound (1 gallon) bottles and 75 pound

pails.