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Sounds similar to DOT-5 brake fluid.

Maybe this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tributyl_phosphate

"The major uses of TBP in industry are as a component of aircraft hydraulic fluid, brake fluid, and as a solvent for extraction and purification of rare-earth metals from their ores"

It might be better if it is hygroscopic as the water won't separate and risk forming ice plugs in the hydraulic lines.



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