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Molykote 55 O-RING Silicone Lubricating Grease

Molykote 55 O-Ring is a silicone lubricating grease for O-rings. Dynamic lubricant between rubber and metal parts.

Molykote 55 O-RING Silicone Lubricating Grease

MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease is the industry standard for lubricating metal-on-elastomer interfaces and sealing rubber O-rings & connectors.  MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease is formulated from a high-quality silicone base oil with added synthetic ester and a lithium soap thickener.

Composition

  • Silicone oil
  • Ester
  • Lithium soap

Properties

  • Excellent oxidation resistance
  • Good corrosion protection
  • Wide service-temperature range: -65 to 175°C (-85 to 347°F)
  • Compatible with many plastics and elastomers

Applications

Lubrication between rubber and metal parts in pneumatic systems in aircraft, automotive and general industrial applications.

How to use

MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease should be applied using brush, grease gun, or automatic lubrication system. MOLYKOTE® 55 O- Ring Grease can be used in centralized lubrication systems. Do not mix with other greases.

MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease has been shown to swell natural rubber. However, compatibility of the lubricant may vary with the plasticizer content of specific materials (especially elastomers). Small-scale compatibility testing should be conducted prior to the use of this product in any application.

MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease should not be used with the following materials unless thoroughly tested for your specific application:

  • Silicone rubber (SR)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS)
  • Liquid oxygen (or other strong oxidizers)

Handling precautions

PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION.

Usable life and storage

When stored at or below 32°C (90°F), MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease has a shelf life of 60 months from date of manufacture. Refer to product packaging for “Use By” date.

Packaging

This product is available in different standard container sizes. Detailed container size information should be obtained from your nearest MOLYKOTE® sales office or MOLYKOTE® distributor.

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