Water-Miscible Semi-Synthetic Metal Working Fluid

FLAVA 101 is a formaldehyde-free, amine-containing, semi-synthetic metalworking fluid designed for multi-purpose machining applications. Developed to meet modern occupational health and environmental standards, it does not contain nitrite or critical secondary amines and complies with TRGS 611 regulations

Formulated with highly effective corrosion inhibitors, FLAVA 101 provides long-term pH stability and outstanding corrosion protection, ensuring reliable machining performance and extended sump life.

Key Performance Advantages

• Excellent corrosion protection for steel and cast iron

• Formaldehyde-free formulation

• Nitrite-free and secondary amine-free

• Optimized pH stability for long service life

• Stable emulsion structure

• • Very good flushing performance

• • Excellent foam control and rapid defoaming

Application Areas

FLAVA 101 is developed for:

• Light to medium-duty machining of steel and cast iron

• General turning, milling and drilling operations

• Grinding applications, including bearing industry processes

• Central coolant systems

Its strong flushing performance and effective defoaming behaviour make it particularly suitable for grinding operations

Recommended Concentrations

• Machining operations: 5 to 15%

• Grinding operations: approx. 5%

The coolant concentrate should always be added slowly into water with constant stirring to obtain a homogeneous emulsion. Recommended maximum working temperature is 40°C

Water Quality Requirements

For optimal emulsion stability:

• Total hardness ≤ 15°dH

• Chloride content ≤ 50 mg/L

• Conductivity < 1000 μS/cm

• Minimum hardness of 5°dH recommended when using deionized water

• Water temperatures below 10°C may reduce mixing efficiency

Technical Highlights

• Appearance (concentrate): Brown, clear

• Emulsion appearance: Opaque

• Density at 15°C: approx. 1.025 g/cm³

• pH (5% emulsion): approx. 9.8

• Excellent foam knock-down performance

• Corrosion test (4%): DIN 51360/2 – 0