Molykote DC HVG

Stiff, nonmelting silicone lubricating material

Features & benefits

• Reduces wear in plastic-to-metal and rubber-to-metal contact
• Low volatility
• Excellent resistance to water, chemicals, and high and low temperatures
• Meets requirements of FDA 21 CFR 175.300
• No intentional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Composition

• Silicone oil
• Inorganic thickener

Applications

Seals and lubricates chemical processing equipment. Lubricating plug valves, control valves, flow meter bearings, ceramic plug cocks, fire extinguisher valves, water treating equipment, synthetic rubber gaskets and seals in high-temperature applications. Sealing vacuum and pressure systems. Lubricating O-rings in binoculars and telescopes; prevents fogging of delicate lenses. Performance data Solubility MOLYKOTE® High-Vacuum Grease is insoluble in water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, glycol and glycerine. It can be dispersed in kerosene, Stoddard solvent, benzene, toluene, ethyl ether or petroleum ether. Chemical resistance MOLYKOTE® High-Vacuum Grease is unaffected by most vegetable and minerals oils, many organic compounds, and most common gases. It is also resistant to most aqueous solutions of inorganic salts and to dilute acids and alkalies. The suitability of MOLYKOTE® High-Vacuum Grease should always be tested before the material is adopted for regular use.

Available pack sizes

• 150 g tube - 12 per carton
• 3.6 kg pail - 4 per carton
• 18 kg pail

Technical data published by DuPont, the manufacturer of MOLYKOTE®. See the linked technical data sheet for full test conditions.