CARGILL Envirotemp FR3

FR3 fluid outperforms mineral oil in overall cost savings, grid resiliency, transformer performance, fire safety, and environmental benefits.

Cargill FR3® Natural Ester Dielectric Fluid

Cargill FR3® Natural Ester Dielectric Fluid is a high-performance, bio-based insulating and cooling fluid designed for use in distribution and power transformers and other fluid-filled electrical equipment. Derived from renewable vegetable oils, FR3 fluid provides an alternative to traditional mineral oil where enhanced fire safety, transformer performance, environmental benefits, and asset longevity are important.

FR3 fluid has been used in electrical equipment for decades and is designed to support today’s increasingly demanding power systems. Its natural ester chemistry provides exceptional moisture tolerance, helping protect solid insulation while supporting reliable dielectric and thermal performance. FR3 fluid is suitable for new transformer installations as well as qualifying retrofill applications.

Features & Benefits

Typical Physical Properties

Property

Typical Value

Fluid Type

Base Material

Flash Point

Fire Point

Density @ 20°C

Pour Point

Viscosity @ 40°C

Viscosity @ 100°C

Natural Ester Dielectric Fluid

Renewable Vegetable Oils

Approximately 330°C

Approximately 360°C

Approximately 920 kg/m³

Approximately -21°C

Approximately 32–34 mm²/s

Approximately 7.7–8.3 mm²/s

Typical values may vary based on test method and current product specifications. Refer to the current manufacturer technical data sheet for acceptance specifications and guaranteed product values.

Applications

Cargill FR3® Natural Ester Dielectric Fluid is designed for a wide range of fluid-filled electrical equipment where enhanced fire safety, environmental performance, and long-term asset reliability are important.

Typical Applications Include:

FR3 fluid is particularly well suited for transformers installed in locations where conventional mineral oil may present increased fire safety or environmental concerns.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Readily available in Bulk, 330-gallon Totes, 55-gallon Drums, and 5-gallon Pails.

Typical Applications Include:

Bulk

330-Gallon Tote

55-Gallon Drum

5-Gallon Pail

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Riverside, CA 92507

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Signal Fluid Solutions

3403 Niki Way

Riverside, CA 92507

951.784.3900

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