Brochure - Hydraulan - 2009 BASF
Brochure - Hydraulan - 2009 BASF
Brochure - Hydraulan - 2009 BASF
HYDRAULAN ®
This high-quality brake fluid helps your braking
system perform to the best of its capability.
Three layers of safety assurance!
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We work with a state of the art quality management system and check every
step of the process: from the raw material stage through to production and
distribution via our worldwide supply network. Every consignment gets a quality
inspection certificate and is delivered entirely in accordance with our customers’
wishes – in tank trucks, tank cars or drums.
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What happens when the brakes are applied? The force therefore satisfy high operating requirements. BASF brake
generated, when the brake pedal is actuated, is transmitted fluids have been tested in countless practical trials in close
hydraulically by the brake fluid to the piston in the brake cooperation with automotive manufacturers and suppliers to
cylinder. The movement of the piston causes the brake pads ensure optimum performance and compatibility with all of
to be forced against the brake discs in order to decelerate the components in the braking system.
the vehicle. In this way, brake fluids – also known as synthetic Our Hydraulan® provides maximum safety!
hydraulic fluids – play a key role in vehicle safety and must
> Defective seal resulting in loss of brake fluid 5. Compatibility with a wide range of elastomers
The water absorption of the braking system out of the Braking takes place in fractions of a second. The hydraulic
environment can never be totally prevented. On average, pressure generated through actuation of the brake pedal
the brake fluid in a vehicle absorbs 1 % to 1.5 % water per must be transmitted to the wheel brakes instantly. Brake
annum. As a result of the increasing water content in the fluids with high viscosity at low temperatures build up the
brake fluid the boiling point drops. braking pressure more slowly and delay the braking
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is exceeded (the heat response. Hydraulan® brake fluids have an extremely low
of friction caused by braking can heat the wheel brake viscosity, particularly at icy temperatures, and thereby
cylinders and brake fluid to temperatures above 150 °C), optimize the responsiveness of the brakes.
vapor bubbles form, which, unlike liquids, are compressible.
When the brakes are applied, the bubbles are compressed
without the power on the pedal being transmitted to the
wheel brake cylinders. This type of brake failure is known
as vapor lock.
Because of its high boiling point and chemical properties,
Hydraulan® prevents the formation of bubbles and potential
failure of the braking system.
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CRITICAL
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Brake fluid in service in years
Hydraulan® contains highly effective additives, which reliably Under extreme operating conditions brake fluids reach
protect various metals in the braking system (e.g. steel, cast temperatures of more than 150 °C. Despite this high thermal
iron, aluminum, brass and copper) against oxidation and load the brake fluid must remain chemically and thermally
corrosion. stable. The use of high-quality glycol ether components and
special inhibitors in Hydraulan® products ensures maximum
optimization of their thermal stability.
SAFETY FEATURE No. 4
Practical tip:
To ensure trouble-free functioning of the braking system BASF is the leading supplier to European motor vehicle
when a vehicle is in constant use, the automotive industry manufacturers and offers a comprehensive range of brake
sets very high standards for the hydraulic fluids. BASF has fluids with official approvals from these companies. Intensive
been a competent and reliable partner of the automotive testing in fleet tests and numerous specific tests on the part
industry and develops products designed to meet the high- of the motor vehicle manufacturers and brake component
est quality standards. But BASF also works with the profes- suppliers ensure that Hydraulan® brake fluids deliver optimum
sional industry associations that set these standards. performance. Only official approvals by car manufacturers
ensure safe operation of the braking system.
AT A GLANCE
Our Hydraulan® brake fluids exceeding the DOT 4 standard are officially approved by the following automobile manufacturers:
In the field of brake fluids BASF has developed a ground- than with conventional DOT 4 brake fluids, so the high safety
breaking innovation! potential of ESP or DSC can be used to the full in winter
Hydraulan 404 is a tailor-made brake fluid for vehicles with
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road conditions. Hydraulan® 404 exceeds the new ISO 4925,
electronic stability control systems (ESP and DSC). At low Class 6 specifications and impresses with a boiling point of
temperatures this brake fluid has an extremely low viscosity. at least 265 °C, a wet boiling point of at least 175 °C and a
This enables pressure to build up more quickly and the wheel viscosity at –40 °C of no more than 700 mm2/s.
brakes to respond more quickly. Thus the pressure buildup
at low temperatures of approx. –20 °C is about 30 % faster
As “The Chemical Company” BASF is a pioneer in the and technicians is constantly optimizing and increasing the
research and development of new technologies. With regard performance of the products, which are ultimately responsible
to Hydraulan® products, BASF can look back on more than for safety in the vehicle. Thus, right up to the present time,
50 years of experience and close collaboration with leading BASF has been setting the market standard. In addition,
motor vehicle manufacturers. BASF was the first company being a member of numerous standardization bodies such as
to develop low-viscosity DOT 4 brake fluids for modern ISO and SAE enables us to contribute to shaping new devel-
braking systems with electronic control systems such as opments in test standards and thereby always be able to act
ESP/DSC, ABS and ASC. A world-class team of chemists according to the latest trends.
In production we rely on a modern process control system Our activities in the field of health, safety and environmen-
that is able to ensure transparency in the checking of all tal protection include safety training and instruction in the
production parameters. BASF has implemented a quality handling of chemicals. BASF’s environmental management
management system certified to ISO/TS 16949. From the system has been certified according to ISO 14001.
raw material right through to the ready-to-use brake fluid we
exercise the highest degree of care and check compliance BASF supplies brake fluids to the automotive industry (first
with the defined product specifications at each stage of fill, parts), as to the retail market. With a worldwide distribu-
production. In this way we make sure that all our products tion network we are able to supply Hydraulan® products to
are of a consistently high quality. We place top priority on all continents. Customers can choose to receive deliveries
protecting the health of our employees. We are therefore in tank trucks, tank cars or in containers holding between
committed to ensuring safe working conditions. ¼ liter and 200 liters.
HANDLING
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“Großglockner-Test“
under extreme
conditions
DATA SHEET
Hydraulan® products exceed the requirements set by the international standards in all criteria:
SAE J 1704
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