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This document provides product information for MOLYKOTE 55M Grease, a silicone-based lubricant for O-rings. It has high oxidation resistance, works in temperatures from -65 to 175 degrees Celsius, and is compatible with most plastics. The grease is pink in color and has a penetration value of 300 to 340. It can be used for dynamic lubrication between rubber and metal parts in pneumatic systems in aircraft, automotive, and general industrial applications. The grease comes in 5kg cans and has a usable life of 36 months when stored properly unopened.
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- 1. c d Product Information Specialty Lubricants MOLYKOTE® 55M Grease Silicone based lubricant for O-rings FEATURES APPLICATIONS " High oxidation resistance " Dynamic lubrication between rubber and metal parts in pneumatic systems in " Wide service temperature range aircraft, automotive and general industrial applications. (-65ºC to 175ºC) " Compatable with most plastics " Good corrosion protection TYPICAL PROPERTIES Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales representative prior to writing specifications on COMPOSITION this product. " Silicone oil " Ester Standard* Parameter Unit Value " Lithium soap Appearance Pink Base oil viscosity at 25ºC mm /s2 100 JIS K 2220 Penetration (worked 60 times) mm/10 300 to 340 NLGI class 1 Service temperature range ºC -65 to 175 Density g/cm3 1.0 JIS K 2220 Drop point ºC 220 Fed Std 791 Bleed (150ºC/24 hours) % 3.0 Fed Std 791 Evaporation (150ºC/24 hours) % 1.4 JIS K 2220 Oxidation resistance (99ºC/500 hours) MPa 0.01 JIS K 2220 Water washout (38ºC/1 hour) % 4.2 DIN 51 802 Emcor corrosion test 0 (No corrosion) *JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard. Fed Std: Federal Standard DIN: Deutsches Industrie Norm. HOW TO USE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Clean points of application. As is usual This product may irritate the skin or with lubricating greases, apply or fill eyes. Wear safety equipment as by means of a brush, spatula, or necessary when handling this product. automatic lubrication device. In the event of contact with skin or eyes, immediately rinse thoroughly Compatibility with plastics may vary with water and seek medical care if depending on the type and grade of the necessary. Wash hands thoroughly after plastic. Performs adequate comatibilty handling. testing in advance. This grease is not compatible with silicone rubber. USABLE LIFE AND STORAGE When stored, unopened in a cool, dark place this product, has a usable life of 36 months from the date of production.
- 2. PACKAGING This product is available in 5kg cans CAUTION 1. Data included in this document are average values, not specification values. Any applications for this product given in this document are merely examples. Perform thorough evaluations to confirm functionality, effectiveness, and safety before use. 2. No guarantees are made that the applications described in this document are free from infringements of any patent. 3. This product was developed for industrial use, and is not intended for use in medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, etc. 4. Be sure to read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and container label for this product before use. 5. Contact Dow Corning Asia, Ltd., before reproducing any data from this document. WE HELP YOU INVENT THE FUTURE." www.dowcorning.com MOLYKOTE 55M Grease WE HELP YOU INVENT THE FUTURE. is a trademark of Dow Corning Corporation. 2 05/07/2002 MOLYKOTE is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation. Ref. no. 80-3093-01 DC 4422 ©2002 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.