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Barrier N

Synthetic Barrier Fluid (Series 182)

Nonreactive, catalyst-friendly synthetic barrier fluid for mechanical seals, registered NSF H1 Food Grade and formulated without impurities or additives; delivers excellent thermal stability and superior low-temperature fluidity across a very wide operating range.

Product Overview

Barrier N is a nonreactive, pure synthetic barrier fluid engineered for dual mechanical seal systems across a wide range of industrial and process applications. Manufactured to the highest filtration standards, it achieves ISO cleanliness 14/13/11 — protecting seal faces from abrasive contamination while remaining fully safe if it enters a process stream. Its additive-free formulation carries NSF H1 registration under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570, making it a reliable choice wherever catalyst protection or food-grade compliance is a requirement.

The PAO base oils provide excellent thermal stability alongside outstanding cold-temperature fluidity, with pour points reaching -66°C across the grade range. This combination makes Barrier N equally capable in low-temperature process environments and higher-temperature compression service — without needing separate products for different operating windows.

Product Specifications
Base Oil TypePAO (Synthetic)
ISO Viscosity RangeVG 5 – 60
Temperature Range-66°C to +200°C
ApplicationMechanical Seals
Approvals / StandardsNSF H1 · FDA 21 CFR 178.3570
Available Packaging20L · 208L · IBC

Key Features

Catalyst-Friendly Formulation

Pure, additive-free synthetic fluid that remains safe if it enters a process stream

NSF H1 Food Grade

Registered under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 for incidental food contact applications

Wide Operating Range

Pour points to -66°C with stable performance maintained up to +200°C

Highly Clean Formulation

Thoroughly filtered to ISO cleanliness 14/13/11 for maximum seal protection

Water Resistant

Resists water contamination and separates readily for straightforward condition monitoring

Technical Specifications

* Values shown are typical and may vary within specification limits. Viscosity values in mm²/s.

Technical Documents

Technical Data Sheet

Complete product specification and performance data

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Safety Data Sheet

Safety Information and handeling guidelines

PDF 245KB

Product Brochure

Comprehensive product overview and applications

PDF 245KB

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