Description:
Fluorolube lubricants are a family of stable oils and greases available in a range of viscosities. They are
commonly used as lubricants and functional fluids in applications requiring stability and performance in strongly
acidic and/or oxidizing environments.
Specifications:
Grade Penetration (ASTM D-217-82)
(0.1 mm @ 77 °F)
GR-290 229-249
GR-362 253-273
GR-470 173-193
GR-544 257-277
GR-660 198-218
Typical Properties:
Grade Dropping Point Suggested Application Temperature
(ASTM D-2265) Minimum Maximum
GR-290 540 °F / 280 °C 0 °F / -20 °C 300 °F / 150 °C
GR-362 10 °F / 265 °C -40 °F / -40 °C 150 °F / 65 °C
GR-470 525 °F / 275 °C 0 °F / -20 °C 300 °F / 150 °C
GR-544 530 °F / 275 °C 30 °F / 0 °C 300 °F / 150 °C
GR-660 575 °F / 300 °C 100 °F / 40 °C 300 °F / 150 °C
Thermal Stability:
Thermal stability of the Fluorolube Lubricants is between 300° and 600°F (150° - 315 °C) depending on the
duration of heating and the materials of construction. Exposure to high temperatures will cause these products
to depolymerize to lower molecular weight volatile compounds.
Thermal stability is affected by the presence of metals. High temperature uses of approximately 300 °F
(150 °C) should be evaluated before field application.
Fluorolube Greases consist of about 80% combined fluorine and chlorine and are nonflammable.
Precautionary Information:
CAUTION: Do not use on aluminum or magnesium parts when heavy friction or galling are possible. Detonation
can occur when Fluorolube Greases are allowed to contact these reactive metals free of their oxide coating in
confined spaces and under heavy loads or high pressure.
Fluorolube Lubricants may react violently with sodium and potassium metals, amines, hydrazine, liquid fluorine
and liquid chlorine trifluoride.
Due to their attack on the thickening agent, gaseous fluorine, hydrofluoric acid and caustic solutions are not
recommended for use with Fluorolube Greases. (This does not apply to the Fluorolube Oils.)