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All Clariant brake fluids meet and exceed all relevant worldwide specifications such as SAE J 1703, SAE J 1704, FMVSS 116 and DIN ISO 4925. OEM requirements set the bar even higher and go beyond these industry standards. Clariant is proud to be approved by various international OEMs. Clariant’s brake fluids are ultimate in quality and reliability.

We have more than 50 years experience supplying OEM and Aftermarket customers. Above all, our facility is IATF 16949 certified.

Clariant produces and markets the complete range of brake fluids: DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1.

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DOT 3
DOT 4
DOT 5.1
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    Safebrake 3 M
    Safebrake® 3 M (DOT 3) is based on glycols, glycol ethers, anticorrosion additives, and antioxidants.
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  • Safebrake Life
    Safebrake® Life is based on glycol ethers, anti-corrosion additives, and anti-oxidants. It is classified as non-hazardous, while maintaining a high performance. It is our contribution for safe handling and filling of brake fluids in professional use and for end-consumers. The product complies with all specification requirements of the current version of the FMVSS No. 116 (DOT 4), ISO 4925 (class4) and SAE J 1703.
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  • Safebrake® Life LV
    Safebrake Life LV is a unique borate ester-free DOT 4 Class 4 brake fluid. Its innovative and advanced formulation even fulfills DOT 4 Class 6 viscosity equirements. It is the first DOT 4 CMR-label-free fluid* achieving excellent performance with a high boiling point and high fluidity important for safety, sustainability and well-being. * According to Reprotox re-classification Cat.2 H 361 fD.
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  • Safebrake DOT 4
    Safebrake® DOT 4 is based on glycols, glycol ethers, the corresponding borates, anti-corrosion additives, and anti-oxidants. The borate ester functions as a water sponge and increases the wet boiling point.
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  • Safebrake 6 M
    Safebrake® 6 M (DOT 4) is based on glycols, glycol ethers, the corresponding borates, anti-corrosion additives, and anti-oxidants. The borate ester functions as a water sponge and increases the wet boiling point. A high wet boiling point is a crucial safety feature.
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  • Safebrake 9 M
    Safebrake® 9 M (DOT 4) is based on glycols, glycol ethers, the corresponding borates, anti-corrosion additives, and anti-oxidants. A higher wet boiling point is a critical safety feature.
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  • Safebrake 10 M
    Safebrake® 10 M (DOT 4) is based on glycols, glycol ethers, the corresponding borates, anti-corrosion additives, and anti-oxidants. A higher wet boiling point is a critical safety feature.
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  • Safebrake 16 M
    Safebrake® 16 M (DOT 4) was specially developed for vehicles with electronic ESP/DSC - driving stability systems. The fluid is characterized by an extreme low-temperature viscosity, whereby a faster responding time of approx. 30% of the individual brake discs at low temperatures is guaranteed.As one of a few brake fluids world-wide, Safebrake 16 M exceeds the strong requirements of the standard ISO 4925, Class 6.
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  • Safebrake 20 M (DOT 5.1) class7
    Safebrake® 20 M (DOT 5.1) class7 - a low viscosity DOT 5.1 brake fluid. Fullfills the new ISO 4925:2020 class 7 requirements. Safebrake® 20 M (DOT 5.1) class7 lv is based on glycols, glycol ethers, the corresponding borates, anti corrosion additives and anti-oxidants.
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Products and approvals

Clariant Brake Fluid
 Car manufacturer / Automotive Supplier
 Norm
Safebrake® 3 M
(DOT 3)

BP / Castrol

R07674

Fiat / Alfa Romeo

FIAT 9.55597
Continental

ATE N 553 11.05
Safebrake® 6 M
(DOT 4)

BP / Castrol

R07291

Fiat / Alfa Romeo

FIAT 9.55597

Continental

ATE N 553 11.05

Total

SAE J1704

Renault

41-02-001/--E

Nissan

NES-M5 055
Safebrake® 9 M
(DOT 4)

BP / Castrol

R08357

Ford

WSS-M6C57-A

Daimler

DBL 7760.40

Continental

ATE N 553 11.05

Porsche

SAE J1704

Nissan

NES-M5 005
Safebrake® 10 M (DOT4)

Fiat / Alfa Romeo

FIAT 9.55597

Ferrari

SAE J1704

Maserati

 SAE J1704

Continental

ATE N 553 11.05
Safebrake® 16 M (DOT 4) Iv

Ford

WSS-M6C65-A2

Continental

ATE N 553 11.05

JLR

4R83-M6C57 / BH22-M6C57

Renault

41-02-001/--E

PSA

S71 2114

All Safebrake® types meet and exceed the international norms: FMVSS 116, SAE J1703, SAE J1704, ISO 4925

Standardization of Brake Fluids
International Specifications: SAE J 1703, SAE J 1704, ISO 4925, FMVSS 116
Parameter (minimum value) SAE J 1703 
FM VSS 116 
DOT 3
FM VSS 116 
DOT 4 
SAE J 1704
ISO 4925
Class 6 
FM VSS 116 
DOT 5.1 
Boiling Point [°C] ≥ 205 ≥ 205 ≥ 230 ≥ 250 ≥ 260
Wet Boiling Point [°C] ≥ 140 ≥ 140 ≥ 155 ≥ 165 ≥ 180
Viscosity at -40 °C [mm2/s] ≤ 1800 ≤ 1500 ≤ 1800 ≤ 750 ≤ 900

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