STACK GUARD

Water-Glycol fluid for testing and preservation of offshore hydraulic

equipment
DESCRIPTION FEATURES / BENEFITS
Stack Guard is a ready-to-use, preservation fluid  Ease of application
recommended for the internal protection of wellhead control
stacks, motion compensation and other hydraulic equipment  Long-term protection against corrosion
that, after periods of storage, will be commissioned to operate
with water based hydraulic fluids.  Vapor phase inhibition

Stack Guard incorporates corrosion inhibitors to provide both

 Long-term resistance to bacteria, fungus and yeast
liquid phase and vapor phase corrosion inhibition, effectively
preventing corrosion-taking place in and above the liquid level.
This is important when pockets of air could be left in a system or  Excellent lubricity
hardware.
 Sea water compatible
Stack Guard also incorporates lubricity additives and can be
used for FAT testing specifically of BOP control equipment.
 Low temperature storage
PRODUCT DATA

 Low viscosity

 Compatible with water glycols, water-based subsea control

fluids and BOP fluids

DATA (TYPICAL VALUES)

Appearance Colorless, transparent liquid

Odor None

Specific Gravity 1.07

pH 9.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Viscosity @ 40°C (104°F) cSt
Viscosity @ 20°C (68°F) cSt
Viscosity @ 4°C (39°F) cSt
Flash Point °C
Corrosion ASTM D665B
Corrosion ASTM D5534
2.0
Refer to SDS for proper handling and disposal. Please note that
5.0
the SDS includes handling, health and disposal information which
8.0 should be passed on to your employees, and to anyone else who
None comes in contact with our product. Additional advice can also be
obtained from your local Houghton representative.
Pass (24hrs)
NOTE: Read and understand all precautions on container labels
Pass (60 Days)
before using this product.

PS 17.06 US

Houghton International Inc. Phone: 610-666-4000

Madison and Van Buren Aves. Fax: 610-666-0174
P. O. Box 930 www.houghtonintl.com
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0930

This document contains information based on data that is believed to be correct.

However, the product may not be applicable to all uses and operating environments.
No warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied.