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    Compare base oils, thickeners, and additives to find the right grease for your application.

    Food and Beverage Electrical Insulating Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Food and Beverage Electrical Insulating Grease, Pail.

    Pail

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Food and Beverage Electrical Insulating Grease, Tube.

    Tube

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Food and Beverage Electrical Insulating Grease, Grease Gun Cartridge.

    Grease

    Gun

    Cartridge

    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.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature.
    Nonmelting Grease—Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.
    1 NLGI Grade—NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    ASTM E595—Grease that meets ASTM E595, a standard used by NASA, will produce almost no volatile emissions, even in a high vacuum. It's a good choice for use around sensitive electronics.
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300—Grease that meets FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300 is rated for direct contact with food.
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570—Grease that meets FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 is rated for incidental contact with food.
    NSF Registered H1—Grease that is NSF Registered H1 is rated for incidental contact with food.
    NSF/ANSI 51—Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 51 is rated for direct contact with food.
    NSF/ANSI 61—Grease that meets NSF/ANSI 61 is certified for use with components that come into contact with drinking water.
    Dielectric Strength—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.
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    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Additive
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Temp. Range,
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    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    DuPont Molykote 4 Electrical Insulating Compound—Silica Thickener
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		——8Pail-40 to 400450WhiteSAE AS8660FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 611204K180000000————0
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		—3.5—Tube-40 to 400450WhiteSAE AS8660FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 611204K1200000121204K1210000000
     
    Silica Thickener
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Silicone Rubber
    		1—Tube-40 to 400350Clear—NSF Registered H1
    		1418K510000————0
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Silicone Rubber
    		4—Tube-40 to 400350Clear—NSF Registered H1
    		1418K5300000121418K531000000
     
    Nonmelting Grease
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Silicone Rubber
    		3—Tube-40 to 500400WhiteASTM E595FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H11418K1100000121418K12000000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Silicone Rubber
    		14.1—Grease Gun Cartridge-40 to 500400WhiteASTM E595FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, NSF Registered H11418K1300000121418K14000000
     

    Clean Room Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Clean Room Grease.
    Highly pure and with no additives to contaminate sensitive environments, use this grease in clean rooms and electronic assembly workstations. It is nonconductive, chemically inert, and can withstand extreme temperature swings. This long-lasting grease also has an indefinite shelf life.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    Nonmelting—Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.
    Dielectric Strength—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.
    Container
    Each
    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Performance
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Melting
    Temp.
    Color
    1-3
    4-Up
    Chemours Krytox™ EG 2000—PTFE Thickener
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		2TubeElectrical Insulating560-30 to 550NonmeltingWhite10195K6700000000000000
     

    Penetrating Lubricants for Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Penetrating Lubricants. Penetrating Lubricants for Electrical Applications.
    Protect electrical components—these lubricants insulate and block moisture, preventing electrical malfunctions. They cut through dirt, grease, and rust to clean connections and relays, leaving behind a thin film for long-lasting protection.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—These lubricants cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
    Dielectric Strength—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.
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    Temp.
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    Net Wt.,
    oz.
    Type
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Cannot Be Sold To
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    CRC 3-36 Technical Grade
    11Aerosol Can51,300Not Rated250Outside United States1420K15000000121420K1510000000
     

    Electrical Insulating Grease

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electrical Insulating Grease, Single-Use Packet.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electrical Insulating Grease, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electrical Insulating Grease, Grease Gun Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Electrical Insulating Grease, Jar.

    Single-Use

    Packet

    Tube

    Grease

    Gun

    Cartridge

    Jar

    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.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently below the maximum temperature.
    Molykote 5 Compound—Molykote 5 Compound is for use on insulators, bushings, and high-current switches.
    1 NLGI Grade—NLGI 1 is about the consistency of tomato paste.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    3 NLGI Grade—NLGI 3 is about the consistency of vegetable shortening.
    Nonmelting—Nonmelting grease can be used at temperatures above the maximum temperature briefly, but then will break down more quickly.
    Dielectric Strength—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.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Package
    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Net Wt.,
    oz.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Melting
    Temp.
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    DuPont Molykote 5 Compound—Silica Thickener
    3
    		Synthetic Oil
    		3.5—Tube-65450Not Rated545Gray4328T11000000124328T1110000000
     
    Loctite® LB 8423 Dielectric Grease—Silica Thickener
    3
    		Synthetic Oil
    		0.3—Tube-65400Not Rated500Clear1821A550000————0
     
    Silica Thickener
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		5.3—Tube-50400Not Rated385White1418K3100000121418K311000000
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		14—Grease Gun Cartridge-50400Not Rated385White1418K3200000————0
    1
    		Synthetic Oil
    		16—Jar-50400Not Rated385White1418K3300000161418K331000000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		—0.17Single-Use Packet-40400Not Rated830White1418K290000————0
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		5.3—Tube-40400Nonmelting830White1418K3500000121418K351000000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		14—Grease Gun Cartridge-40400Nonmelting830White1418K3600000————0
     

    Grease for Electrical Contacts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Grease for Electrical Contacts, Single-Use Packet.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease. Grease for Electrical Contacts, Tube.

    Single-Use

    Packet

    Tube

    Lubricate, clean, deoxidize, and prevent corrosion on electrical contacts to improve their performance.
    Grease lubricates most efficiently within the listed temperature range.
    2 NLGI Grade—NLGI 2 is about the consistency of peanut butter.
    Deoxidizer Additive—Grease with only deoxidizer provides the best lubrication and is for use on clean surfaces.
    Aluminum Additive—Grease with aluminum is for use on aluminum parts that won’t come in contact with each other.
    Copper Additive—Grease with copper has copper particles to assist oxidize breakup and resist abrasion on surfaces that require conductivity.
    Graphite Additive—Grease with graphite has graphite particles to absorb and dissipate heat.
    Quartz Additive—Grease with quartz has quartz particles to assist oxide breakup.
    Melting Temperature—Melting temperature is the point at which grease will fail and run out of equipment, leaving it to run dry.
    Dielectric Strength—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.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    NLGI Consistency
    Grade
    Base Oil
    Additive
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Net Wt.,
    oz.
    Type
    Min.
    Max.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Color
    Each
    Lithium Thickener
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer—0.1Single-Use Packet-30200285115Amber9050T1300000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer7.5—Tube-30200285115Amber9050T200000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer, Copper8—Tube-30200285115Amber9050T1700000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer, Aluminum8—Tube-30200285115Amber9050T2100000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer, Graphite8—Tube-30200285115Amber9050T2300000
    2
    		Synthetic Oil
    		Deoxidizer, Quartz8—Tube-30200285115Amber9050T2500000
     
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