HYDRAULAN®

Brake fluids from BASF

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Three layers of safety assurance.

Three layers of safety assuranceWelcome to the premium class.

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Production and logisticsWe 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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Research and developmentIn close partnership with the automotive industry, BASF’s expert team of experienced chemists and technicians works to continuously improve the performance of Hydraulan®. This way, we are able to satisfy the most stringent safety requirements as well as the needs of our customers. BASF is active in numerous standardization bodies, including ISO and SAE.

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Use in motor vehiclesBASF’s Hydraulan® brake fluid is officially approved for use in a number of popular cars, and BASF is an original equipment supplier to many motor vehicle manufac-turers. Our brake fluids have been fleet tested under extreme conditions and exceed the requirements of international standards.

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Use in motor vehicles

Use in motor vehicles Hydraulan® – the brake fluid with built-in safety features

Potential Dangers Due to a poor brake fluid

HYDRAULAN®

Has the safety features you need

TRIPLE ASSURANCE OF SAFETY

Hydraulan® brake fluids provide maximum safety. As a result of numerous fleet tests in conjunction with the automotive industry, brake fluids from BASF stand for safety and top-class performance for the highest operating requirements.

> Brake failure

> Delayed brake response

> Corrosion

> Friction and abrasion

> Defective seal resulting in loss of brake fluid

> Unstable brake fluid

1. High boiling point

2. Low viscosity at icy temperatures

3. Outstanding corrosion protection

4. Excellent lubrication

5. Compatibility with a wide range of elastomers

6. Optimum thermal stability

7. Excellent low-temperature stability

What happens when the brakes are applied? The force gener-ated, when the brake pedal is actuated, is transmitted hydrauli-cally by the brake fluid to the piston in the brake cylinder. The movement of the piston causes the brake pads to be forced against the brake discs in order to decelerate the vehicle. In this way, brake fluids – also known as synthetic hydraulic fluids – play a key role in vehicle safety and must therefore satisfy high

operating requirements. BASF brake fluids have been tested in countless practical trials in close cooperation with auto- motive manufacturers and suppliers to ensure optimum perfor-mance and compatibility with all of the components in the braking system. Hydraulan® provides maximum safety!

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Low viscosity at icy temperaturesBraking takes place in fractions of a second. The hydraulic pressure generated through actuation of the brake pedal must be transmitted to the wheel brakes instantly. Brake fluids with high viscosity at low temperatures build up the braking pres-sure more slowly and delay the braking response. Hydraulan® brake fluids have an extremely low viscosity, particularly at icy temperatures, and thereby optimize the responsiveness of the brakes.

High boiling pointThe water absorption of the braking system out of the environ-ment can never be totally prevented. On average, the brake fluid in a vehicle absorbs 1% to 1.5% water per annum. As a result of the increasing water content in the brake fluid the boiling point drops.

If the boiling point of the brake fluid is exceeded (the heat of friction caused by braking can heat the wheel brake cylinders and brake fluid to temperatures above 150°C), 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.

Curve valid for 1.5% water absorption per annum.

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Typical boiling point curve in relation to service years

Safety feature no. 1 Safety feature no. 2

Seven features for best safety

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Practical tip:

Change your brake fluid regularly every two years.

Also pay attention to the advice of your vehicle manufacturer.

Outstanding corrosion protection Hydraulan® contains highly effective additives, which reliably protect various metals in the braking system (e.g. steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass and copper) against oxidation and corrosion.

Safety feature no. 3

Optimum thermal stabilityUnder extreme operating conditions brake fluids reach tempera-tures of more than 150°C. Despite this high thermal load the brake fluid must remain chemically and thermally stable. The use of high-quality glycol ether components and special inhibi-tors in Hydraulan® products ensures maximum optimization of their thermal stability.

Safety feature no. 6

Excellent low-temperature stability At extremely low temperatures of between –40°C and –50°C there is the risk of the system becoming locked as a result of precipitates. All Hydraulan® products offer outstanding low-temperature stability in order to prevent brake failure.

Safety feature no. 7

Excellent lubrication In order to prevent friction and abrasion, BASF brake fluids contain ingredients with lubricating properties. Regular test simulations under extreme conditions prove Hydraulan’s® excellent lubricating performance.

Safety feature no. 4

Compatibility with a wide range of elastomersElastomeric cups are used to seal the brake cylinders against loss of fluid in the gap between the piston and cylinder. Hy-draulan® provides the necessary slight swelling of the elasto-meric cups, so they form a reliable seal and prevent loss of brake fluid.

Safety feature no. 5

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Products and approvals Hydraulan® – highest quality standards for groundbreaking performance and reliability

To ensure trouble-free functioning of the braking system when a vehicle is in constant use, the automotive industry sets very high standards for the hydraulic fluids. BASF has been a competent and reliable partner of the automotive industry and develops

products designed to meet the highest quality standards. But BASF also works with the professional industry associa-tions that set these standards.

At a glance

Hydraulan® 400 NV-1

Hydraulan® 404

Hydraulan® 407-1

Product

Ford MANToyotaVolkswagen Group until MY 2005 (Audi, Seat, Skoda, VW) BMW / MINIGM Europe (Opel, Saab, Vauxhall)Volkswagen Group (Audi, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda, VW)FordPSA-GroupGeely Group (Geely Group, Volvo Car Group)QorosBYDSGMMahindra & Mahindra Mercedes-Benz passenger carsFord

Automobile manufacturers (OEM)

BASF – leading supplier to European motor vehicle manufacturers:

Hydraulan® brake fluids from BASF are officially approved by leading automobile manufacturers

Intensive testing in vehicle manufacturers’ fleet tests ensures Hydraulan® has optimized functional capability

Hydraulan® brake fluids exceeding the DOT 4 standard are officially approved by the following automobile manufacturers:

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HYDRAULAN® 404 Excellence of innovation

low temperatures of approx. –20°C is about 30% faster than with conventional DOT 4 brake fluids, so the high safety poten-tial of ESP® or DSC can be used to the full in winter road con-ditions. Hydraulan® 404 exceeds the new ISO 4925, Class 6 specifications and impresses with a boiling point of at least 265°C, a wet boiling point of at least 175°C and a viscosity at –40°C of no more than 700mm2/s.

In the field of brake fluids BASF has developed a ground- breaking innovation!

Hydraulan® 404 is a tailor-made brake fluid for vehicles with electronic stability control systems (ESP® and DSC). At low temperatures this brake fluid has an extremely low viscosity. This enables pressure to build up more quickly and the wheel brakes to respond more quickly. Thus the pressure buildup at

VW Group Award 2008

BASF received the VW Group Award in recognition of the innovative performance of its Hydraulan® 404 brake fluid.

ESP® = registered trademark of Daimler AG

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Research and development

As “The Chemical Company” BASF is a pioneer in the research and development of new technologies. With regard to Hydrau-lan® products, BASF can look back on more than 50 years of experience and close collaboration with leading motor vehicle manufacturers. BASF was the first company to develop low-viscosity DOT 4 brake fluids for modern braking systems with electronic control systems such as ESP®/DSC, ABS and ASC.

An expert team of chemists and technicians is constantly optimizing and increasing the performance of the products, which are ultimately responsible for safety in the vehicle. Thus, right up to the present time, BASF has been setting the market standard. In addition, being a member of numerous standardiza-tion bodies such as ISO and SAE enables us to contribute to shaping new developments in test standards and thereby al-ways be able to act according to the latest trends.

TRIPLE ASSURANCE OF SAFETY

Hydraulan® is constantly being redeveloped and further developed. Thus we are able to satisfy the highest safety requirements and our customers’ wishes in a flexible way. With the know-how of our chemists and technicians we have been setting the market standard for brake fluids for more than 50 years.

Research and developmentHydraulan® – leading-edge technology

Did you know?

All OEM / ISO laboratory tests can be carried out at BASF.

ESP® = registered trademark of Daimler AG

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Production and logistics

Handling

In production we rely on a modern process control system that is able to ensure transparency in the checking of all production parameters. BASF has implemented a quality management system certified to ISO/TS 16949. From the raw material right through to the ready-to-use brake fluid we exercise the highest degree of care and check compliance with the defined product specifications at each stage of production. In this way we make sure that all our products are of a consistently high quality.

We place top priority on protecting the health of our employees. We are therefore committed to ensuring safe working condi-tions. Our activities in the field of health, safety and environ-mental protection include safety training and instruction in the handling of chemicals. BASF’s environmental management system has been certified according to ISO 14001.

BASF supplies brake fluids to the automotive industry (first fill, parts), as to the retail market. With a worldwide distribution network we are able to supply Hydraulan® products to all conti-nents. Customers can choose to receive deliveries in tank trucks, tank cars or in containers holding between ¼ liter and 200 liters.

Production and logisticsHydraulan® – top quality from the raw material through to the customer

Avoid contact with skin

Keep brake fluid away from children

Brake fluids strip paints and varnishes, so avoid contact with painted and varnished surfaces

All Hydraulan® products are miscible with water and are biodegradable

TRIPLE ASSURANCE OF SAFETY

All Hydraulan® products are subject to a consistently high quality standard, which is backed up by a state-of-the art process control system and a certified quality management system. We reach our customers through a worldwide distribution network and supply them reliably in all continents.

There is a safety data sheet for each Hydraulan® product. Special attention should be paid to the following points:

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Sequence (time in months)

Laboratory tests by BASF and vehicle manufacturer

Brake component suppliers’ compatibility test

“Großglockner-Test“ under extreme conditions

First road test under winter conditions

2nd road test under winter conditions Start of

the approval process

Evaluationcompleted

Official vehicle manufacturer’s approval issued.

The highest safety standards can only be assured through care-ful testing. That is why BASF develops brake fluids in close cooperation with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive industry. Time-intensive and cost-intensive test procedures take into account the most extreme conditions that a vehicle can be subjected to. This is how we provide a triple assurance of safety for Hydraulan® and ensure that our customers get a premium product that is officially approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

Example of an approval process

Triple assurance

Test, test, testFor triple assurance of safety

Tried and tested under extreme conditions, exceeding the requirements of international standards

Team of experts – constant redevelopment and further development

Certified process and quality management systems for troublefree production and logistics

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Test, test, test

The figures speak for themselves

SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers > SAE International is the leader in the research and development of standards for transport technology in the U.S..

FMVSS: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard > The FMVSS criteria are minimum requirements for vehicle safety in the U.S.. The brake fluid requirements are defined with the help of the DOT classifications.

ISO: International Organization for Standardization > The ISO coordinates the issuing of standards throughout the world with the aim of creating international standards.

JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard > The JIS sets the Japanese industrial standard.

Product International standard

Dry ERBP [°C]

WetERBP [°C]

Viscosity at –40°C [mm2/s]

Data sheet

Hydraulan® products exceed the requirements set by the international standards in all criteria:

≥ 250

≥ 205

≥ 205

≥ 205

≥ 205

≥ 265

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 270

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 230

≥ 265

≥ 250

≥ 250

≥ 145

≥ 140

≥ 140

≥ 140

≥ 140

≥ 170

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 180

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 155

≥ 175

≥ 165

≥ 165

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.800

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.500

900 – 1.100

≤ 1.800

≤ 1.800

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.400

≤ 1.800

≤ 1.800

≤ 1.500

≤ 1.500

≤ 700

≤ 750

≤ 750

SAE J 1703

FMVSS 116 – DOT 3

ISO 4925 – Class 3

JIS K 2233 – Class 3

SAE J 1704

FMVSS 116 – DOT 4

ISO 4925 – Class 4

JIS K 2233 – Class 4

SAE J 1704

FMVSS 116 – DOT 4

ISO 4925 – Class 4

JIS K 2233 – Class 4

ISO 4925 – Class 6

JIS K 2233 – Class 6

Hydraulan® 308

Hydraulan® 400 NV – 1

Hydraulan® 407 – 1

Hydraulan® 404

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The descriptions, designs, data and information contained herein are presented in good faith, and are based on BASF’s current know ledge and experience. They are provided for guidance only, and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product or a part of BASF’s terms and conditions of sale. Because many factors may affect processing or application/use of the product, BASF recommends that the reader carry out its own investiga-tions and tests to determine the suitability of a product for its particular purpose prior to use. It is the responsibility of the recipient of product to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made regarding products described or designs, data or information set forth herein, or that the products, descriptions, designs, data or information may be used without infringing the intellectual property rights of others. Any descriptions, designs, data and information given in this publication may change without prior information. The descriptions, designs, data, and information furnished by BASF hereunder are given gratis and BASF assumes no obligation or liability for the descriptions, designs, data or information given or results obtained, all such being given and accepted at the reader’s risk. (12/2013)

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