Fill Fluids

The selection of a fill fluid for a diaphragm seal application requires a careful review of the application conditions. The fill fluid characteristics determine to a large extent the diaphragm seal system performance in terms of response time and temperature effect. Several fill fluid characteristics need to be taken into account to make the appropriate selection of the fill fluid. At first the type of fill fluid is important as it should be compatible with the process medium. The most commonly used are Silicone or Inert based fluids, but also other specific types are used; all with specifications and characteristics to match different conditions. The operating temperature of the fill fluid is the second important factor for selection. The application temperature should remain between the limits to guarantee proper functioning of the application. All fill fluids expand or contract with changes in temperature and this is referred to as the diaphragm seal temperature effect.

Fill fluid specification

BSO nameFluid typeOperating temperature (°C)Design temperature (°C)Viscosity (Cst)Density (kg/dm3)Datasheet
BSO-01Inert-110/+100-120/+4000.81.71View Datasheet
BSO-02Silicone-40/+399-50/4009.10.93View Datasheet
BSO-03Inert-80/+100-90/+1101.81.82View Datasheet
BSO-06Inert0+200-10/+21027.01.92View Datasheet
BSO-18Silicone-10/+315-15/+32537.01.07View Datasheet
BSO-20Silicone+20/+350+10/+355160.01.09View Datasheet
BSO-21Silicone-40/+315-50/+320125.01.07View Datasheet
BSO-22Silicone-50/+225-84/+23520.00.95View Datasheet
BSO-25Inert-40/+250-50/+30038.01.87View Datasheet
BSO-36Silicone-45/+170-70/+21010.00.93View Datasheet
BSO-40Propyle Glycol Di-15/+225-19/+2309.50.94View Datasheet
BSO-41Silicone-80/+120-100/+1355.00.92View Datasheet
BSO-42Silicone-20/+350-15/+37057.61.07View Datasheet
BSO-46Hydrogenated terphenyl-5/+345-30/+36029.61.01View Datasheet
BSO-48Silicone-20/+420-32/+42557.61.08View Datasheet
BSO-60Liquid metal+70/+800+20/+850258View Datasheet

Silicon fill fluids

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BSO 02

BSO-02 is a silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-02 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. The high temperature specifications are can only be met with a higher static pressure up to 13.5 bar.

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BSO 02

BSO-02 is a silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-02 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. The high temperature specifications are can only be met with a higher static pressure up to 13.5 bar.

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BSO 18

BSO-18 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for diffusion pumps  for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. In cold outdoor applications its relative high viscosity might result in longer response times. Under those conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended or a temperature compensator can be applied. Typically used for applications with high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 18

BSO-18 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for diffusion pumps  for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. In cold outdoor applications its relative high viscosity might result in longer response times. Under those conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended or a temperature compensator can be applied. Typically used for applications with high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 20

BSO-20 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. The fill fluid is not recommended for cold outdoor applications. Under these conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended, or a temperature compensator can be applied. Its high viscosity may result in long response times. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 20

BSO-20 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. The fill fluid is not recommended for cold outdoor applications. Under these conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended, or a temperature compensator can be applied. Its high viscosity may result in long response times. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 21

BSO-21 is a silicone fill fluid designed for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. Major difference with the BSO-20 is that it is better suitable for lower process temperatures. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present.

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BSO 21

BSO-21 is a silicone fill fluid designed for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. Major difference with the BSO-20 is that it is better suitable for lower process temperatures. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present.

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BSO 22

BSO 22 fill fluid is the most commonly used silicone based fill fluid in industrial applications. The broad temperature range covers low as well as high temperatures for ambient and process. BSO 22 is seen as Badotherm’s standard fill fluid.

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BSO 22

BSO 22 fill fluid is the most commonly used silicone based fill fluid in industrial applications. The broad temperature range covers low as well as high temperatures for ambient and process. BSO 22 is seen as Badotherm’s standard fill fluid.

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BSO 36

BSO-36 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its low viscosity can be considered as a substitute of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. Typically used for cold process and ambient temperatures.

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BSO 36

BSO-36 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its low viscosity can be considered as a substitute of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. Typically used for cold process and ambient temperatures.

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BSO 41

BSO-41 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its very low viscosity should be considered as a replacement of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. It considered as an excellent second fill for temperature compensator applications.

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BSO 41

BSO-41 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its very low viscosity should be considered as a replacement of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. It considered as an excellent second fill for temperature compensator applications.

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BSO 42

BSO-42 is a Badotherm developed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has the same maximum temperature as BSO-20 but far lower freezing point and lower viscosity resulting in better response time performance than BSO-20. As such it is the standard fill fluid for high temperature applications. Typically for high temperature applications

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BSO 42

BSO-42 is a Badotherm developed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has the same maximum temperature as BSO-20 but far lower freezing point and lower viscosity resulting in better response time performance than BSO-20. As such it is the standard fill fluid for high temperature applications. Typically for high temperature applications

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BSO 48

BSO-48 is a Badotherm designed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has better temperature specification then the BSO-42 (another Badotherm blend) especially a better  performance at low pressure (high vacuum) combined with high operating temperatures. As such it is an appropriate fill fluid for the boundaries of high temperature
applications. Typically for high temperature applications.

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BSO 48

BSO-48 is a Badotherm designed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has better temperature specification then the BSO-42 (another Badotherm blend) especially a better  performance at low pressure (high vacuum) combined with high operating temperatures. As such it is an appropriate fill fluid for the boundaries of high temperature
applications. Typically for high temperature applications.

Inert fill fluids

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BSO 01

BSO-01 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -125°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 01

BSO-01 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -125°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 03

BSO-03 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -93°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 03

BSO-03 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -93°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 06

BSO-06 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -40°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 06

BSO-06 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -40°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 25

BSO-25 is an inert PFPE fill fluid typically used in chorine and oxygen applications. Used in silicon free environments and can be used for chlorine and oxygen applications
This fluid is not approved for food or pharmaceutical applications.

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BSO 25

BSO-25 is an inert PFPE fill fluid typically used in chorine and oxygen applications. Used in silicon free environments and can be used for chlorine and oxygen applications
This fluid is not approved for food or pharmaceutical applications.

Specific fill fluids

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BSO 40

BSO-40 is the standard fill fluid for food and pharmaceutical applications. It has FDA approvals 21CFR 172.856 as direct and 21CFR 174.5 as indirect food additive. Its CAS registration number is 68583-51-7. It is a derivate of coconut oil and propylene glycol. This fluid is approved for food or pharmaceutical applications. FDA approvals 21CFR 172.856 and 21CFR 174.5. CAS registration number is 68583-51

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BSO 40

BSO-40 is the standard fill fluid for food and pharmaceutical applications. It has FDA approvals 21CFR 172.856 as direct and 21CFR 174.5 as indirect food additive. Its CAS registration number is 68583-51-7. It is a derivate of coconut oil and propylene glycol. This fluid is approved for food or pharmaceutical applications. FDA approvals 21CFR 172.856 and 21CFR 174.5. CAS registration number is 68583-51

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BSO 46

BSO-46 is a highly stable synthetic silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-46 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. This fluid has the good long term stability when used above ATM pressures at higher temperature.

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BSO 46

BSO-46 is a highly stable synthetic silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-46 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. This fluid has the good long term stability when used above ATM pressures at higher temperature.

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Case fill fluids

Many of the Badotherm pressure gauge series have the option of being liquid filled, to decide whether you need a liquid filling consider the below following conditions such as vibration, pulsation, fogging, or corrosive environment.  in the attached PDF all fill fluids are listed and explained.

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Case fill fluids

Many of the Badotherm pressure gauge series have the option of being liquid filled, to decide whether you need a liquid filling consider the below following conditions such as vibration, pulsation, fogging, or corrosive environment.  in the attached PDF all fill fluids are listed and explained.

Extreme high temperature fill fluids (>300°C)

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BSO 21

BSO-21 is a silicone fill fluid designed for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. Major difference with the BSO-20 is that it is better suitable for lower process temperatures. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present.

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BSO 21

BSO-21 is a silicone fill fluid designed for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. Major difference with the BSO-20 is that it is better suitable for lower process temperatures. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present.

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BSO 46

BSO-46 is a highly stable synthetic silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-46 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. This fluid has the good long term stability when used above ATM pressures at higher temperature.

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BSO 46

BSO-46 is a highly stable synthetic silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-46 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. This fluid has the good long term stability when used above ATM pressures at higher temperature.

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BSO 42

BSO-42 is a Badotherm developed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has the same maximum temperature as BSO-20 but far lower freezing point and lower viscosity resulting in better response time performance than BSO-20. As such it is the standard fill fluid for high temperature applications. Typically for high temperature applications

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BSO 42

BSO-42 is a Badotherm developed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has the same maximum temperature as BSO-20 but far lower freezing point and lower viscosity resulting in better response time performance than BSO-20. As such it is the standard fill fluid for high temperature applications. Typically for high temperature applications

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BSO 20

BSO-20 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. The fill fluid is not recommended for cold outdoor applications. Under these conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended, or a temperature compensator can be applied. Its high viscosity may result in long response times. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 20

BSO-20 is a silicone fill fluid designed as a fluid for applications where high vacuum in combination with elevated temperatures are present. The fill fluid is not recommended for cold outdoor applications. Under these conditions, heat tracing and/or insulation of capillaries is recommended, or a temperature compensator can be applied. Its high viscosity may result in long response times. Typically for applications where high vacuum in combination with high temperatures

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BSO 02

BSO-02 is a silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-02 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. The high temperature specifications are can only be met with a higher static pressure up to 13.5 bar.

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BSO 02

BSO-02 is a silicone fill fluid designed for high temperature applications. Due to the composition the BSO-02 has a good thermal stability for a long lifetime and mostly used in high temperature applications. The high temperature specifications are can only be met with a higher static pressure up to 13.5 bar.

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BSO 48

BSO-48 is a Badotherm designed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has better temperature specification then the BSO-42 (another Badotherm blend) especially a better  performance at low pressure (high vacuum) combined with high operating temperatures. As such it is an appropriate fill fluid for the boundaries of high temperature
applications. Typically for high temperature applications.

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BSO 48

BSO-48 is a Badotherm designed blend of silicone fill fluids. It has better temperature specification then the BSO-42 (another Badotherm blend) especially a better  performance at low pressure (high vacuum) combined with high operating temperatures. As such it is an appropriate fill fluid for the boundaries of high temperature
applications. Typically for high temperature applications.

Extreme low temperature fill fluids (<-50°C)

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BSO 22

BSO 22 fill fluid is the most commonly used silicone based fill fluid in industrial applications. The broad temperature range covers low as well as high temperatures for ambient and process. BSO 22 is seen as Badotherm’s standard fill fluid.

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BSO 22

BSO 22 fill fluid is the most commonly used silicone based fill fluid in industrial applications. The broad temperature range covers low as well as high temperatures for ambient and process. BSO 22 is seen as Badotherm’s standard fill fluid.

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BSO 03

BSO-03 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -93°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 03

BSO-03 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -93°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 41

BSO-41 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its very low viscosity should be considered as a replacement of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. It considered as an excellent second fill for temperature compensator applications.

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BSO 41

BSO-41 is a silicone fill fluid and because of its very low viscosity should be considered as a replacement of BSO-22 in the rare cases where the latter cannot meet the response time requirements. It considered as an excellent second fill for temperature compensator applications.

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BSO 01

BSO-01 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -125°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.

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BSO 01

BSO-01 is an inert PCTFE fill fluid. This fluid has a reported freezing point of -125°C, but the temperature limit is set at a higher temperature to allow the Diaphragm Seal System to function properly.