Data Sheet

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Brake fluids

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BASF Aktiengesellschaft

Hydraulan 407-1
Brake fluid for hydraulic brake and clutch systems with a boiling point of at least 270 C and a wet boiling point of at least 180 C.

Hydraulan 407-1 has been formulated from glycol ethers and their boratesters. It contains glycols as lubricants, effective corrosion inhibitors and antioxidants.

Properties
Hydraulan 407-1 satisfies the following specifications: SAE J 1703, SAE J 1704, ISO 4925 Class 4, FMVSS 116, DOT 3 and DOT 4. Furthermore Hydraulan 407-1 is approved according to the following OEM-standards: Mercedes Benz Steyr Daimler Puch Ford DBL 7760.40 N 05171 ESD-M6C57-A

Hydraulan 407-1 has high thermal stability. Hydraulan 407-1 features excellent corrosion protection for ferrous and nonferrous metals. Hydraulan 407-1 causes only slight swelling of natural rubber (NR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and EPDM rubber.

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Tested in accordance with SAE J 1703, SAE J 1704 and FMVSS 116 DOT 3 / DOT 4 Appearance Technical data yellow to amber liquid, free from mineral oil and undissolved substances Density, 20 C Viscosity, - 40 C Viscosity, 100 C Boiling point Wet boiling point Heat stability Chemical stability pH Water content Low temperature test Appearance Sedimentation Bubble flow time Water tolerance test Appearance Sedimentation Bubble flow time Compatibility with RM Appearance Sedimentation Effect on SBR Increase in base diameter Decrease in hardness, IRHD Appearance of cups 1.07 g/cm max. 1400 mm/s min. 1.5 mm/s min. 270 C min. 180 C 5 C 5 C 7.4 - 8.0 max. 0.1 % 6 h / - 50 C clear nil max. 8 s 120 h / - 40 C clear nil max. 5 s 24 h / - 40 C clear nil 70 h / 70 C 0.15 - 1.4 mm max. 10 not tacky, no blistering 70 h / 70 C Increase in volume Decrease in hardness, IRHD Appearance of test platelets max. 10 % max. 10 not tacky, no blistering 24 h / 60 C clear nil 70 h / 120 C 0.15 - 1.4 mm max. 15 not tacky, no blistering 70 h / 120 C max. 10 % max. 15 not tacky, no blistering 144 h / - 40 C clear nil max. 5 s 24 h / 60 C clear nil

Effect on EPDM

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Resistance to oxidation

168 h / 70 C Change in weight of metals in mg/cm Aluminium Cast iron Appearance of the metals Rubber deposit max. 0.05 max. 0.30 no roughening, no pitting nil

Corrosion

120 h / 100 C Change in weight of metals in mg/cm Tinned iron Steel Aluminium Cast iron Brass Copper Appearance of the metals Appearance of the liquid pH SBR-cups Increase in base diameter Decrease in hardness, IRHD Appearance of cups max. 0.1 max. 0.1 max. 0.1 max. 0.1 max. 0.2 max. 0.2 no roughening no pitting no sedimentation, no gelling 78 max. 1.4 mm max. 15 not tacky, no blistering

Stroking-Test Foaming

Simulated service test is satisfied. (ASTM D 892) Foam volume, 24 C Disintegration time, 24 C max. 80 cm max. 20 s

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Handling

The brake fluid is hygroscopic and must therefore be stored in tightly sealed containers. After removal of brake fluid the containers must be closed immediately. Hydraulan 407-1 has a shelf life of at least three years when stored in original closed, airtight containers at temperatures of maximum 40 C. 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.

Storage Stability

Quality Control

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. October 2005

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