Dielectric Lubricants | McMaster-Carr

Use this grease in areas where there is the possibility of contact with food. Also known as dielectric grease, it lubricates and protects electrical systems. It resists water and corrosion. This grease can be used on most rubber and plastic.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter. NLGI 3 is about the consistency of vegetable shortening.

Dielectric strength measures the maximum voltage a grease can withstand without losing its insulating properties. The higher the dielectric strength, the better its quality as an insulator.

Grease that is NSF Registered H1 and grease that meets FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 are rated for incidental contact with food. Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 51 and FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300 are rated for direct contact with food. Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 61 is certified for use with components that come into contact with drinking water.

Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature. DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound also acts as a moisture barrier.

Each

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Specifications Met		Each
DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound—Silica Thickener
2-3	Synthetic	__	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	0000000	000000
2-3	Synthetic	__	8 lbs.	Pail	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	0000000	000000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	Silicone	1 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	0000000	0000
1	Synthetic	Silicone	4 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	0000000	00000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound—Silica Thickener
2-3	Synthetic	__	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	450	White	SAE AS8660, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 51	12	00000000	0000000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	Silicone	4 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	350	Clear	NSF Registered H1	12	00000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Grease

Also known as dielectric grease, use insulating grease to lubricate and protect electrical systems. It resists water and corrosion. This grease can be used on most rubber and plastic.

Dielectric strength measures the maximum voltage a grease can withstand without losing its insulating properties. The higher the dielectric strength, the better its quality as an insulator.

Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature. Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.

Molykote 5 Compound is for use on insulators, bushings, and high-current switches.

Each

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color		Each
DuPont Molykote 5 Compound—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-65° to 450°	Not Rated	545	Gray	0000000	000000
Loctite® LB 8423 Dielectric Grease—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	0.3 oz.	Tube	-65° to 400°	Not Rated	500	Clear	0000000	0000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
1	Synthetic	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
1	Synthetic	16 oz.	Jar	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	0.2 oz.	One-Time-Use Pack	-40° to 400°	Not Rated	830	White	0000000	0000
2	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	0000000	00000
2	Synthetic	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	0000000	00000

Package

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 5 Compound—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-65° to 450°	Not Rated	545	Gray	12	00000000	0000000
Silica Thickener
1	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	12	00000000	000000
1	Synthetic	16 oz.	Jar	-50° to 400°	Not Rated	385	White	16	00000000	000000
2	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	830	White	12	00000000	000000

Grease for Electrical Contacts

Lubricate, clean, deoxidize, and prevent corrosion on electrical contacts to improve their performance.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.

Grease with only deoxidizer provides the best lubrication and is for use on clean surfaces.

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range. Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.

			Container						Each
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Color		Each
Lithium Thickener
2	Synthetic	Deoxidizer	8	Tube	-30° to 200°	285°	115	Amber	000000	000000

Electrically and Thermally Conductive Grease

A high silver content gives this grease excellent conductivity for applications where electricity and heat transfer are required. It is suitable for ESD (electrostatic discharge) and EMI (electromagnetic interference) shielding applications. Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.

Electrical resistivity is a measure of how well a material opposes the flow of electricity. The lower the rating, the more electricity it conducts.

Thermal conductivity measures a material’s ability to transfer heat. The higher the rating, the more heat it transfers.

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range. Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Electrical Resistivity, ohms-cm	Thermal Conductivity	Color	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Silicone Thickener
Not Rated	Synthetic	100% Silver	0.2	Syringe	-70° to 485°	490°	0.010	40 Btu/hr. × in./sq. ft./°F	Silver	Outside United States and Canada	0000000	000000
Grease without Thickener
2	Synthetic	75% Silver	1	Jar	-70° to 500°	Not Rated	0.005	60 Btu/hr. × in./sq. ft./°F	Silver	__	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	85% Silver	0.5	Jar	-40° to 300°	Not Rated	0.005	60 Btu/hr. × in./sq. ft./°F	Silver	__	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	85% Silver	1	Jar	-40° to 300°	Not Rated	0.005	60 Btu/hr. × in./sq. ft./°F	Silver	__	0000000	000000

Electrically Conductive Antiseize Lubricants

Copper allows these lubricants to conduct electricity, while graphite gives them good chemical and corrosion resistance. Also known as thread lubricants, antiseize lubricants prevent threaded fasteners and close-fitting parts from locking together due to corrosion, contamination, or heat.

Loctite® C5-A Copper-Based Anti-Seize lubricants can be used with salt water and petroleum-based chemicals. LB 8065 comes as a stick for no-mess application.

Lubricants that meet MIL-A-907 and MIL-PRF-907 have been tested to prevent corrosion of copper and for antiseize properties when used with steel nuts and studs.

Dielectric strength measures the maximum voltage a lubricant can withstand without losing its insulating properties. The higher the dielectric strength, the better its quality as an insulator.

Electrical resistivity is a measure of how well a material opposes the flow of electricity. The lower the rating, the more electricity it conducts.

Each

Container
Size	Type	Additive	Electrical Resistivity	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Temp. Range, °F	Color	Specifications Met	Compatible With		Each
Loctite® LB 8008 C5-A Copper-Based Anti-Seize
0.1 oz.	One-Time-Use Pack	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	000000	00000
0.2 oz.	One-Time-Use Pack	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000
1 oz.	Tube	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000
4 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
4 oz.	Tube	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
8 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
10 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
1 lbs.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
1 lbs.	Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	00000
2.5 lbs.	Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	000000	00000
8 lbs.	Can	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
42 lbs.	Pail	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Loctite® LB 8065 C5-A Copper-Based Anti-Seize
0.7 oz.	Stick	Copper, Graphite	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated to 1800°	Copper	__	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000
Lubricants
4 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
8 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Silver	MIL-PRF-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	00000000	00000
8 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
12 oz.	Aerosol Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
16 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
1 lbs.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Silver	MIL-PRF-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	00000000	00000
1 lbs.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
2 lbs.	Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000
1 gal.	Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000

Package

Container
Size	Type	Additive	Electrical Resistivity	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Temp. Range, °F	Color	Specifications Met	Compatible With	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Lubricants
4 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	24	00000000	0000000
8 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Silver	MIL-PRF-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	000000000	000000
8 oz.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	00000000	000000
12 oz.	Aerosol Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	00000000	000000
16 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	00000000	000000
1 lbs.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Silver	MIL-PRF-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	000000000	000000
1 lbs.	Brush-Top Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	12	00000000	000000
2 lbs.	Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	6	00000000	000000
1 gal.	Can	Copper, Graphite	3.5×10⁹ ohms-cm	13.4	-65° to 2000°	Copper	MIL-A-907	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	4	00000000	000000

Non-Bonding Heat Transfer Compounds

Heat Transfer Compound

Also known as thermal paste, these boron-nitride compounds increase heat transfer between parts while preventing them from sticking. Unlike antiseize compounds, they don't conduct electricity, so you won't risk shorting out sensitive electronics. They're often used on thermocouple probes to improve accuracy. You can also use them in 3D printer heating blocks and other high-temperature areas to keep parts from fusing together.

Container
Size, oz.	Type	Chemical	Max. Temp., °F	Thermal Conductivity	Color	Includes	For Use On	Compatible With		Each
0.2	Syringe	Boron Nitride	1562°	31.4 W/m-K @ 212° F	White	Three Applicator Brushes	3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements, Electrical Components	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000

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