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Product Information
Specialty
Lubricants
FEATURES
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Low evaporation
Superior oxidation resistance
Broad range of service temperatures
Superior low-temperature characteristics
Compatable with most plastics
Water resistant
COMPOSITION
" Silicone oil
" Lithium soap
MOLYKOTE® 44L
Grease
This grease can be used in a broad range of temperatures, and, in
particular, can be used on high temperature bearings
APPLICATIONS
" Ideally suited for use on bearings in oven fans, textile dryers, conveyors, kiln
preheaters, etc. Also for use on clutch release bearings for automobiles, plastic
parts, and so forth.
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
this product.
Standard*
Parameter
Unit
Appearance
Value
Reddish brown
Base oil viscosity at 25ºC
mm /s
125
Penetration (worked 60 times)
mm/10
290 to 330
Service temperature range
ºC
-40 to 200
Density
g/cm3
1.0
JIS K 2220
Drop point
ºC
204
MIL S 8660
Bleed (150ºC/24 hours)
%
4.0
MIL S 8660
Evaporation (150ºC/24 hours)
%
2.2
JIS K 2220
Oxidation resistance (99ºC/500 hours)
MPa
0.01
JIS K 2220
Water washout
%
0.5
Maximum Dn value
mm/
minute
350,000
JIS K 2220
2
NLGI class
1 to 2
*JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
MIL: Military Specification and Standards.
HOW TO USE
Clean points of application. As is usual
with lubricating greases, apply or fill
by means of a brush, spatula, or
automatic lubrication device.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
This product may irritate the skin or
eyes. Wear safety equipment as
necessary when handling this product.
In the event of contact with skin or
eyes, immediately rinse thoroughly
with water and seek medical care if
necessary. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling.
Do not use on painted surfaces