Data Center Cooling Solutions with DOWFROST™ LC
Can your data center cooling system keep up with today’s high-density demands without compromising performance or uptime?
Whether you’re building a new data center or upgrading an existing one, Bond Water Technologies offers data center cooling solutions and is your trusted source for glycol and complete glycol system support. From selecting the right heat transfer fluid to turnkey installation, we offer everything you need—including glycol recovery, system cleaning, and new product pump installation.
Based in the Washington, DC metro area, Bond Water Technologies has been delivering expert commercial and industrial water treatment since 1999. With over 25 years of experience, we are one of the largest independent regional water treatment companies in the Mid-Atlantic—and a proven partner to high-performance, mission-critical facilities, including modern data centers.
From federal installations to private enterprise server farms, Bond Water understands that cooling performance, uptime, and system integrity are non-negotiable. That’s why we engineer tailored water treatment and heat transfer solutions that keep your systems clean, efficient, and scalable—especially as demands increase with AI workloads, edge computing, and GPU-dense environments.
Cooling Challenges for Next-Generation Data Centers
As workloads evolve with technologies like NVIDIA H100 GPUs, traditional air-cooled data centers are being pushed to their limits. Operators now face critical questions:
- How do you scale cooling without sacrificing reliability?
- What systems can handle densities exceeding 50–100 kW per rack?
- What fluids are safe, sustainable, and designed for long-term use?
At Bond Water, we help clients navigate data center cooling solutions and challenges. Direct-to-Chip (DTC) liquid cooling combined with DOWFROST™ LC has emerged as a leading answer—delivering high-efficiency thermal management, equipment protection, and energy savings.
Why Traditional Air Cooling Isn’t Enough Anymore
Legacy air cooling systems (like CRAC/CRAH units) struggle to meet today’s demands:
Up to 40% of data center power is spent on cooling- Air systems max out around 50–80 kW rack densities
- Frequent filter/fan maintenance adds labor and cost
- Upgrades often require expensive retrofits and space compromises
As compute loads and energy costs rise, liquid-based solutions offer better thermal efficiency, scalability, and space utilization.
Why DOWFROST™ LC + Bond Water = Smart Cooling
Direct-to-Chip systems deliver fluid directly to processor cold plates and back to a Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU). When paired with DOWFROST™ LC 25, these systems offer:
High thermal performance for racks exceeding 100 kW- Modular scalability without overhauling infrastructure
- Reduced noise and footprint
- No immersion risk or specialized hardware requirements
- Non-conductive and corrosion-inhibited vs. water-based fluids
Why We Recommend DOWFROST™ LC for DTC Systems
Bond Water recommends DOWFROST™ LC 25 because it delivers unmatched protection and stability in mission-critical environments:
- USP-grade Dow PuraGard™ Propylene Glycol – Made from virgin raw materials to eliminate foam, odor, and breakdown
- Advanced corrosion inhibitor package – Safe for copper, brass, and yellow metals
- Freeze and burst protection – Ideal for rooftop, outdoor, or cold-climate installations
- Biostable and dye-marked – Prevents microbial growth and simplifies leak detection
- Long fluid life – Minimal degradation across wide temperature ranges
Applications Supported by DOWFROST™ LC
- Direct-to-Chip (DTC) Cooling
- In-Rack (Closed Loop) Cooling
- In-Row (Close-Coupled) Systems
- Systems paired with localized or remote CDUs
DOWFROST™ LC 25 Performance Specifications
| Property | DOWFROST™ LC 25% | DOWFROST™ LC 55% |
| Propylene Glycol (Vol %) | 25 | 55 |
| Freeze Point | -14°F (-10°C) | -40°F (-40°C) |
| Max Recommended Temperature | 195°F | 195°F |
| Volume Expansion (-40°C to 90°C) | 5.2% | 7.7% |
Partner With Bond Water for Trusted Data Center Cooling Solutions
Whether you’re designing a new build, retrofitting aging infrastructure, or upgrading for AI-based workloads, Bond Water Technologies has the experience, tools, and products to support your cooling goals. Our services go beyond fluid selection—we provide ongoing water treatment, system monitoring, and compliance support.
Contact Ronnie Burns today at rburns@bondwater.com
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