Buying and getting chems shipped that are Freeze thaw Sensitive

[Mardie]

Do you ask if your chems are freeze thaw sensitive ? Does your supplier warn you about chems that are freeze thaw sensitive ? Do the chem manufacturers put on proper labeling or notify suppliers about freeze thaw sensitive chems or do they care. As a precaution when it is cold I will order my chems on a Mon. so they do not sit in a cold truck over the weekend and get them shipped overnight just in case. For the most part I do not trust that proper warnings are in place.

 

[encapman]

This is a question that we answer all the time throughout the winter at Excellent Supply.
And the answer is... No need to worry, Releasit products are freeze/thaw stable.

It is a valid question though, because products that are shipped at this time of year will likely become a popsicle at some point during the journey.

 

[Larry Cobb]

Mardie;

Very good question for this cold weather snap.

Shipping on Monday is a good idea, since it will usually be delivered by Friday from our Central U.S. location.

One product to be careful with is water-based fluorochemicals.

Most of the best performance products WILL NOT withstand a hard freeze (down to 20 degrees or so).

Some presprays are vulnerable as well.

If any products freeze, warm them up slowly and then shake them up well.

If they separate or have any precipitate then they are most likely ruined.

Also, be careful with equipment. Some need antifreeze for shipping in cold weather.

Larry

 

[AshleyMckendree]

I just thawed out a gallon of Releasit Hydrox, used it and it performed just as it always does!

 

[John Olson]

I would hope whomever your buying from knows what they are selling and warns what should and should not be shipped.

 

[J Scott W]

The manufacturers know and repeatedly tell the distributors. Hopefully this information gets passed along to the buyer when needed.

In the Bridgepoint line, the wood floor finishes are the most sensitive to freezing. Bridgepoint's Maxim is freeze / thaw stable and will not be a problem. However as Larry indicated, many water based products with polymers / fluoroprotectors should not freeze. Be cautious with Scotchgard or Teflon.

Larry also had good information on gradually warming the product. Make sure it is completely thawed and liquid with no ice crystals left before you try to use it.

 

[KevinD]

I just had a portable shipped in from cali to ny.
Can't believe the disty left water in the tool, hoses and machine.