For use in food-processing and preparation areas, this grease is NSF registered H1 or meets FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 for incidental contact with food. It's tacky to stick to open gears and roller chain.

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.

Mineral-oil-based grease, derived from petroleum, is more economical than synthetic-oil-based grease. It has aluminum thickener, which provides excellent oxidation resistance and good moisture resistance. Synthetic-oil-based grease has longer-lasting performance than mineral-oil-based grease. Made with PTFE thickener, it has excellent heat and moisture resistance. It is best for low-speed, high-torque gears and chain.

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