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ASTRO-CUT B is a semi-synthetic, biostable, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and is formulated without the use of chlorine, phenols, nitrites, or DCHA.

Application Area: Drilling Applications, Grinding Applications, Machining Operations, Metalworking Equipment, Milling Operations, Sawing Operations, Tapping Operations, Turning Operations

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Iron, Metal

Features: Excellent Lubricity, General Purpose

Metalworking Fluid Type: Semi-Synthetic

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Identification & Functionality

Base Oil Type
Metalworking Fluid Type

Features & Benefits

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Applications

ASTRO-CUT B is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. ASTRO-CUT B is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.

Recommended Concentration
Application Concentration Ratio Refractometer
Tapping, Sawing, Reaming 10% 1:10 5
General Machining 7% 1:14 3.5
Grinding 4% 1:25 2
Mixing
Concentration, % 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
Ratio 1:25 1:20 1:17 1:14 1:12 1:11 1:10
Refractometer 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Amber liquid, Translucent amber (Dilution)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Residual FilmSoft, fluid--
pH (at 20:1)8.9 - 9.3--
Specific Gravity (at 60°F)0.97 - 1.03--
Density8.24 - 8.44lbs/gal-
Total SulphurNil--
Total ChlorineNil--
Flash PointNil-PMCC

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