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Krytox® LVP grease

weight 2 oz (tube)

Synonym(s):

Krytox Lubricant

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
15121900
NACRES:
NB.35

manufacturer/tradename

Du Pont

weight

2 oz (tube)

General description

Krytox® low vapor pressure (LVP) grease is a non-reactive heat-stable lubricant.
Similiar to Krytox 240 AC, except used as high-vacuum grease. 2 oz. tube. R: 36/37/38 S: 26-36

Application

Krytox® LVP grease has been used to seal the holes in septa during Strecker synthesis. It has also been used to lubricate the O-rings of stainless-steel syringe plunger for basic continuous flow equipment: assembly of a reactor coil.

Features and Benefits

  • Performs at low pressures (vapor pressures as low as -1.0 x 10-13 torr at 20 °C (68 °F))
  • Suitable for extremely high or low temperatures (temperatures ranging from -15 to 300 °C (5 to 572 °F))
  • Compatible even in the presence of hostile chemicals or gases
  • Outperforms hydrocarbon, silicone, and chlorofluorocarbon greases

Linkage

For more information, see the Krytox LVP data sheet

Legal Information

Krytox is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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