Rule 40-20-1-.03. Regulations and Standards for Antifreeze

Rule 40-20-1-.03. Regulations and Standards for Antifreeze

1. (1) Ethylene Glycol Type Engine Coolants:

   1. (a) Composition Essentially concentrated, virgin ethlylene glycol with suitable corrosion inhibitors and foam suppressors. One type is intended for automobile and light duty (LD) service. Another is a low silicate type for heavy duty (HD) engine cooling systems. It typically requires an initial supplement coolant additive (SCA) and subsequent doses. This coolant additive can also be present in the finished engine coolant. Other compounds such as propylene glycol and diethylene glycol may be present up to a maximum of 15% if the required chemical and physical properties are met. The coolant concentrate when used in accordance with the product label and vehicle manufacturer's recommendation shall function effectively during the summer and winter in automotive vehicle cooling systems to provide protection against freezing, boiling and corrosion. The use of sugars, salts, and petroleum distillates or other substances harmful to the cooling system is prohibited. [see paragraph (7)]

      (b) Chemical and Physical Properties ASTM Method 1. Ash, mass 5% max D1119 2. Specific Gravity 60/60°F(15.5/15.5°C) 1.110 to 1.145 D1122 3. Reserve       Alkalinity HD 10 min       LD report    4. pH, 50 vol% in Distilled H₂0 D1287 7.5 to 11.0 5. Boiling Point, undiluted 325°F(163°C) min D1120 50 vol % in Distilled H₂0 226°F (108°C) min    6. Corrosion Test (wt loss per specimen)    D1384 Copper, Brass, Steel & Cast Iron 10 mg max    Aluminum 30 mg max    Solder 30 mg max    7. Freezing Point    D1177 33 1/3% by Vol in Distilled H₂O 0°F (-18°C) max    50% by vol in Distilled H₂O -34°F (-37°C) max    8. Foaming Test    D1881 Break Time 5 sec max    Volume Increase 150 ml max    9. Water mass 5% max D1123 10. Chloride ion, ppm 25 max D3634 11. Silicon, ppm (HD) 250 max    12. Reference ASTM D3306 and D4958 for additional information, specifications and requirements.

2. (2) Alcohol Type Engine Coolants. Since alcohol type engine coolants are not suitable for use in automotive engines to provide protection against freezing, boiling, and corrosion, this type of antifreeze is illegal for sale.

3. (3) Methoxy Propanol Type Engine Coolant.

   1. (a) This type engine coolant utilized as a full-fill without dilution is for industrial use only and must meet the following standards:

      1. Ash, mass 5% max D1119 2. Reserve       Alkalinity 2.5 min D1121 3. pH 7.5 - 9.0 D1287 4. Corrosion Test (wt loss per specimen)    D1384 Copper, brass, steel & cast iron 10 mg max   solder 30 mg max    aluminum 30 mg max    5. Freezing Point 33 1/3% methoxy propanol by volume 10°F(-12°C) max    D1177 6. Foaming Test    D1881 Breaktime 5 sec max    Volume Increase 150 ml max    7. Equilibrium    D1120 Boiling Point 207°F(97°C)    8. Water, mass % 48 max    D1123

(4) Propylene glycol type engine collants: (a) Composition essentially concentrated, virgin propylene glycol with suitable corrosion inhibitors and foam suppressors. Other glycols are not permitted except dipropylene glycol may be present up to 1% maximum. The coolant shall meet the required chemical and physical properties and when used in accordance with the product label and vehicle manufacturers recommendations, shall be suitable for automobile and other light duty service cooling systems for a minimum of 1 year. [See paragraph (7)] (b) Propylene glycol type engine coolants shall meet the preceding requirements for light duty ethylene glycol base engine coolants except as identified below: 1. Specific Gravity 60/60°F(15.5/15.5°C) 1.303 to 1.065 D1122 2. Boiling Point, undiluted 305°F(152°C) min D1120   50 vol % in distilled H20 219°F(104°C) min   3. Corrosion test requirements and limits the same as for ethylene glycol; the method will be D1384 with a 33% glycol test concentration. 4. Freeze Point          33 1/3% by volume in distilled H20 5°F(-15°C) max D1177   50% by volume in distilled H20 -26°F(-32°C) max   (c) Reference ASTM D5216 for additional information, specifications and requirements.

1. (5) Each antifreeze package offered for sale must bear a use statement or protection chart which informs the user the degree of protection offered when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Containers of five gallons or more may be accompanied by a use statement or a freeze protection chart in lieu of the label on the container. In addition, the type of glycol or other base must be indicated. Propylene glycol base coolant containers will be labeled with an appropriate cautionary statement to alert the user to the differences of density and freeze protection between it and ethylene glycol base coolants.

2. (6) Each manufacturer, distributor, or jobber shall submit a "current" certified test report and container label(s) for each brand name product when applying for a license authorizing the sale of such antifreeze.

   1. (a) The certified test report shall be prepared using ASTM engine coolant test methodology by a chemical laboratory independent of the product under application.
   2. (b) The certified test report shall be accompanied by a signed application (furnished by the Department), attesting that the certified test report represents an analysis of product formulation identical to the brand under application.
   3. (c) An original or actual size color copy of all container labels shall accompany each brand name under application.
   4. (d) "Current" as used in this Rule, shall mean an independent laboratory test of identical product formulation.

3. (7) Antifreeze, composed essentially of reclaimed or reprocessed concentrated glycol may be licensed, subject to the following conditions:

   1. (a) The product must meet chemical and physical standards for virgin glycol based coolant.
   2. (b) The container label must contain a written disclosure that the product has been produced from reprocessed glycol.

4. (8) Premix or prediluted ethylene glycol engine coolant:

   1. (a) Composition essentially a mixture of 50 volume % minimum base virgin glycol and deionized water with applicable additives. Product shall be formulated and intended for direct introduction, without further dilution, to vehicle cooling systems.
   2. (b) The container label of premix glycol coolant shall display a prominent, definite, plain statement of conspicuous size and location to advise consumers that the product is a premix, diluted, ready to use, 50-50 mixture or similar such wording.
   3. (c) Suitability, performance, intended use and prohibitions applicable to concentrated ethylene glycol type engine coolants shall also apply to premix product.

   4. (d) Premixed or prediluted ethylene glycol base antifreeze shall meet all applicable requirements for concentrated except as identified below:

      ASTM METHOD 1. Ash, mash 2.5 % max D1119 2. Specific gravity 60/60 F (15.5/15.5 C) 1.0650 min D1122 3. Reserve Alkalinity HD 5 min D1121 LD Report    4. Water by weight 50% max    5. Silicon, ppm (HD) 125 max    6. Reference ASTM D4656 and D5345 for additional information, specifications and requirements.

5. (9) Recycled or reprocessed type engine coolants:

   1. (a) Composition shall be essentially a mixture of 50 volume percent minimum base of used engine coolant glycol, which is typically system formulated by distillation or filtration and chemical treatment and vendor tested for product suitability before direct introduction to a vehicle cooling system.
   2. (b) Each recycled antifreeze system manufacturer or distributor shall, prior to installing or operating such system, comply with the annual registration, fee and product approval provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-203. Upon request of the Commissioner, each recycled antifreeze system manufacturer or distributor shall provide the Commissioner with a comprehensive listing of all automotive service facilities, mechanics, garages and other businesses known to be utilizing their recycled product or systems within this state.
   3. (c) Retail sales of packaged or containerized recycled antifreeze are expressly prohibited.
   4. (d) The product shall not contain solids and must meet the suitability, chemical and performance standards for premix or prediluted ethylene glycol engine coolants prescribed in Rule 40-20-1-.03(8).

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-1-200et seq., 10-1-201, 10-1-202, 10-1-203, 10-1-207, 10-1-209.

History. Original Rule entitled "Kerosene" was filed on August 8, 1972; effective August 28, 1972.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 31, 1980; effective November 20, 1980.

Amended: Emergency Rule 40-20-1-0.18-.03, entitled "No. 1 Kerosene and No. 2 Kerosene" was filed on November 12, 1982; effective November 8, 1982, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter is adopted, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule expired March 7, 1983).

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Regulations and Standards for Antifreeze" adopted. Filed September 13, 1983; effective October 3, 1983.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 13, 1993; eff. Feb. 2, 1993.

Amended: F. Aug. 3, 1993; eff. Aug. 23, 1993.

Amended: F. Feb. 26, 1996; eff. Mar. 17, 1996.

Amended: F. Aug. 23, 1996; eff. Sept. 12, 1996.

Amended: F. Jul. 21, 1997; eff. Aug. 11, 1997.

Amended: F. Dec. 10, 1999; eff. Dec. 30, 1999.