Plumbers' Lubricants | McMaster-Carr

	Container Type Container Type


Tube	Grease Gun Cartridge

Pail	Jug

One-Time-Use Pack

	For Use On For Use On

	Trade Name Trade Name

Jet-Lube Ezy-Open Liquid

Krytox™ 240AB Type II

Krytox™ 240AC Type III

Krytox™ 240AZ Type I

Krytox™ LVP

Krytox™ RFE PFPE LB 8209

Lubriplate Aero

Molykote 55 O-Ring Grease

Molykote 111 Compound

Molykote 112 High
Performance

Molykote 3452 Chemical
Resistant

Molykote High Vacuum
Grease

	Container Size Container Size

	Synthetic Oil Composition Synthetic Oil Composition

Silicone

Non-Silicone

	Lubricant Type Lubricant Type

Grease

Machining and Fabricating
Lubricant

Oil

	Color Color

	White		Amber
	Clear		Off-White

	Thickener Thickener

	NLGI Viscosity Grade NLGI Viscosity Grade

2-3

3-4

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

FDA Compliant

NSF/ANSI

Mil. Spec.

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Base Oil Base Oil

Synthetic

Mineral

Vegetable

	Manufacturer Manufacturer

	Additive Additive

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Clean Room

	Melting Temperature Melting Temperature

	For Machining Type For Machining Type

	Compatible With Compatible With

	Length Length

4 1/2"

19"

	Width Width

2 1/2"

12"

	Maximum Vacuum @ Temperature Maximum Vacuum @ Temperature

7.5×10^-4 torr @
72° F

10^-6 torr @
72° F

4×10^-4 torr @
100° F

5×10^-6 torr @
100° F

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About Grease

About Lubricants

About Oil

A firm consistency and resistance to evaporation make this grease ideal for vacuum applications, such as flow meters, vacuum and pressure systems, and laboratory equipment. Apply directly to seals and O-rings to prevent drying and cracking.

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 and is comparable to Fomblin grease. NLGI 4 is about the consistency of frozen yogurt.

Grease with PTFE thickener resists aggressive acids, bases, and solvents. Chemours Krytox™ 240 grease is long lasting with an indefinite shelf life.

Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature. Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry. Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.

Each

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Maximum Vacuum @ Temperature	Color	Specifications Met		Each
DuPont Molykote High Vacuum Grease—Silica Thickener
3-4	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	10^-6 torr @ 72° F	White	__	0000000	000000
3-4	Synthetic	8 lbs.	Pail	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	10^-6 torr @ 72° F	White	__	0000000	000000
Chemours Krytox™ 240AB Type II—PTFE Thickener
2	Synthetic	0.5 oz.	Tube	-40° to 450°	Not Rated	5×10^-6 torr @ 100° F	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	00000
2	Synthetic	2 oz.	Tube	-40° to 450°	Not Rated	5×10^-6 torr @ 100° F	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	000000
Chemours Krytox™ 240AZ Type I—PTFE Thickener
1	Synthetic	0.5 oz.	Tube	-70° to 300°	Nonmelting	4×10^-4 torr @ 100° F	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	00000
1	Synthetic	2 oz.	Tube	-70° to 300°	Nonmelting	4×10^-4 torr @ 100° F	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	000000
PTFE Thickener
3	Synthetic	3.5 oz.	Tube	0° to 480°	525°	7.5×10^-4 torr @ 72° F	White	__	0000000	000000

Package

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Maximum Vacuum @ Temperature	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote High Vacuum Grease—Silica Thickener
3-4	Synthetic	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 400°	Nonmelting	10^-6 torr @ 72° F	White	12	00000000	0000000

Seal and O-Ring Grease

Apply directly to seals and O-rings to extend service life by preventing drying and cracking.

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. It is good for tight-tolerance plug valves and high-pressure seals.

Mineral-oil-based grease, derived from petroleum, is more economical than synthetic-oil-based grease. Synthetic-oil-based grease lasts longer than mineral-oil-based grease and withstands a wider range of temperatures.

Grease with lithium thickener offers good heat and moisture resistance. Grease with PTFE thickener has good heat, moisture, and oxidation resistance. Grease with silica thickener resists washing off and reduces corrosion in wet environments. Grease with barium thickener is for use with silicone rubber O-rings and seals in open systems.

Grease with moly (molybdenum disulfide) has excellent resistance to wear and can withstand high-load and high-pressure applications. Grease with PTFE has small particles of PTFE that reduce friction and help the grease maintain its lubricity. Grease with zinc neutralizes acid and is a good replacement for leaded grease.

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.

DuPont Molykote 55 O-Ring Grease is silicone-based, so it can be used with most rubbers and plastics. Not recommended for use with silicone rubber, polycarbonate plastic, or ABS plastic. Chemours Krytox™ 240AC Type III resists most acids, bases, solvents, and fuels, and is long lasting with an indefinite shelf life. Loctite® Krytox™ RFE PFPE LB 8209 handles extreme temperature swings, resists acids, bases, and fuels, and is long lasting. It can be used under high loads.

Jet-Lube Ezy-Open is a grease-like liquid that contains detergent and PTFE additives to clean more effectively than grease while it lubricates. Since it is a liquid, it does not have a NLGI viscosity grade, but is less viscous than anything else in our offering.

Each

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Color	Specifications Met		Each
DuPont Molykote 55 O-Ring Grease—Lithium Thickener
2	Synthetic	Moly	5.3 oz.	Tube	-85° to 350°	425°	White	__	0000000	000000
2	Synthetic	Moly	8 lbs.	Pail	-85° to 350°	425°	White	__	0000000	000000
Chemours Krytox™ 240AC Type III—PTFE Thickener
2	Synthetic	__	2 oz.	Tube	-30° to 550°	Not Rated	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	000000
2	Synthetic	__	8 oz.	Tube	-30° to 550°	Not Rated	White	MIL-PRF-27617	00000000	000000
Loctite® Krytox™ RFE PFPE LB 8209—PTFE Thickener
2	Synthetic	__	2 oz.	Tube	-15° to 500°	Not Rated	White	__	0000000	00000
Jet-Lube Ezy-Open Liquid—Silica Thickener
__	Synthetic	PTFE	35 lbs.	Pail	-10° to 400°	Not Rated	Amber	__	0000000	000000
Lubriplate Aero—Lithium Thickener
1	Mineral	Zinc	1.8 oz.	Tube	-70° to 250°	380°	Off-White	__	0000000	0000
Barium Thickener
2	Mineral	__	4 oz.	Tube	0° to 300°	410°	Amber	__	0000000	00000
Silica Thickener
3	Vegetable	__	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	0° to 400°	Not Rated	Amber	__	0000000	00000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 55 O-Ring Grease—Lithium Thickener
2	Synthetic	Moly	5.3 oz.	Tube	-85° to 350°	425°	White	12	00000000	0000000
Lubriplate Aero—Lithium Thickener
1	Mineral	Zinc	1.8 oz.	Tube	-70° to 250°	380°	Off-White	36	00000000	000000
Barium Thickener
2	Mineral	__	4 oz.	Tube	0° to 300°	410°	Amber	24	00000000	000000
Silica Thickener
3	Vegetable	__	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	0° to 400°	Not Rated	Amber	30	00000000	000000

Chemical-Resistant Seal and O-Ring Grease

Fluorocarbon and fluorinated polymer thickeners add chemical resistance to this grease. It remains intact when exposed to water and most solvents and chemicals. Apply directly to plastic and rubber seals and O-rings to prevent drying and cracking.

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

Grease with moly (molybdenum disulfide) has excellent resistance to wear and can withstand high-load and high-pressure applications. 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.

Each

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Color		Each
DuPont Molykote 3452 Chemical Resistant—Fluorocarbon Thickener
2-3	Synthetic	Moly	7.8	Tube	-20° to 450°	570°	White	0000000	0000000
2-3	Synthetic	Moly	19.4	Grease Gun Cartridge	-20° to 450°	570°	White	0000000	000000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp., °F	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 3452 Chemical Resistant—Fluorocarbon Thickener
2-3	Synthetic	Moly	7.8	Tube	-20° to 450°	570°	White	12	00000000	000000000

Moisture-Resistant Seal and O-Ring Grease

Thickened with silica, this heavy grease clings to parts so it won't wash off in wet environments. Apply directly to plastic and rubber seals and O-rings to prevent drying and cracking.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 3 is about the consistency of vegetable shortening.

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.

		Container					Each		Package
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 112 High Performance—Silica Thickener
3	Synthetic	5.3	Tube	-40° to 450°	Not Rated	White	0000000	000000	12	00000000	0000000

Food Industry Seal and O-Ring Grease

This grease meets NSF/ANSI Standard 51 and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 for direct contact with food and NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for use with components that come into contact with drinking water. Formulated with silica thickener and silicone, it resists washing away and has excellent resistance to wear. Apply directly to seals and O-rings to prevent drying and cracking.

NLGI viscosity grade is a rating of a grease's consistency. NLGI 3-4 is between the consistencies of vegetable shortening and frozen yogurt.

Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.

Each

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Color	Specifications Met		Each
DuPont Molykote 111 Compound—Silica Thickener
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	0000000	000000
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	0000000	00000
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	8 lbs.	Pail	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	0000000	000000
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	40 lbs.	Pail	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	00000000	00000000

Package

			Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Additive	Size	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Color	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
DuPont Molykote 111 Compound—Silica Thickener
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	0.2 oz.	One-Time-Use Pack	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	100	00000000	0000000
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	5.3 oz.	Tube	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	12	00000000	000000
3-4	Synthetic	Silicone	14 oz.	Grease Gun Cartridge	-40° to 395°	Not Rated	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61	10	00000000	000000

Clean Room Seal and O-Ring Grease

Highly pure, this grease is chemically inert, so it won’t contaminate sensitive environments or react with other substances. Due to its low vapor pressure, it resists evaporation, even at high temperatures. Apply directly to seals and O-rings to prevent drying and cracking.

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

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.

Each

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Color		Each
Chemours Krytox™ LVP—PTFE Thickener
2	Synthetic	2	Tube	5° to 570°	Nonmelting	White	00000000	0000000
2	Synthetic	8	Tube	5° to 570°	Nonmelting	White	00000000	000000
2	Synthetic	14	Grease Gun Cartridge	5° to 570°	Not Rated	White	00000000	00000000

Package

		Container
NLGI Viscosity Grade	Base Oil	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Melting Temp.	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Chemours Krytox™ LVP—PTFE Thickener
2	Synthetic	2	Tube	5° to 570°	Nonmelting	White	6	000000000	0000000

Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants for Aluminum and Copper

Also known as plumber's lard oil, these light-colored, sulfur-free lubricants won't stain soft metal, such as aluminum or copper. They reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. Lubricants are chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern. Use at full strength.

Each

Container
Size, gal.	Type	Compatible With		Each
1	Jug	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000
5	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	00000

Package

Container
Size, gal.	Type	Compatible With	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1	Jug	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	6	00000000	0000000

Seal and O-Ring Oil

Apply directly to seals and O-rings to extend service life by preventing drying and cracking. This oil can be used with virtually any rubber polymer, including Buna-N and neoprene.

Viscosity is the thickness of an oil. Rated at 100,000 centistokes (cSt), this oil has the consistency of honey, so it stays in place.

	Container					Each		Package
Viscosity, cSt	Size, oz.	Type	Temp. Range, °F	Color	With Detergent		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Silicone Synthetic Base Oil
100,000	2	Tube	-65° to 400°	Clear	No	0000000	000000	12	00000000	0000000

Paraffin Wax Bars

An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.

Weight, lbs.	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Softening Temperature, ° F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	1 1/2"	2 1/2"	9"	130°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	White	0000000	00000
10	1 1/2"	12"	19"	130°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	White	0000000	00000

Paraffin Wax Candles

These candles are also known as plumbers' candles. An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.

Dia.	Lg.	Softening Temperature, ° F	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1 1/8"	4 1/2"	130°	White	3	0000000	00000

Paraffin Wax Beads

An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.

Weight, lbs.	Softening Temperature, ° F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	130°	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	White	0000000	00000

About Grease

About Lubricants

About Oil

Vacuum Seal and O-Ring Grease

Seal and O-Ring Grease

Chemical-Resistant Seal and O-Ring Grease

Moisture-Resistant Seal and O-Ring Grease

Food Industry Seal and O-Ring Grease

Clean Room Seal and O-Ring Grease

Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants for Aluminum and Copper

Seal and O-Ring Oil

Paraffin Wax Bars

Paraffin Wax Candles

Paraffin Wax Beads