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Apiezon® grease

L

Synonym(s):

Apiezon Vacuum Grease, Vacuum Grease

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
15121900
NACRES:
NB.35

vapor pressure

8 × 10-11 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

usage: general purpose

manufacturer/tradename

Apiezon

parameter

10-30 °C temperature (50-86 °F)

weight

50 g

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General description

Apiezon® L Grease is a silicone and halogen-free ultra-high vacuum grease.
For low vapor pressure sealing and lubrication in high vacuum applications.

Application

Apiezon® grease is suitable for use in scientific and industrial sealing and lubrication applications involving:
  • low vapor pressure sealing and lubrication in a high vacuum
  • manufacturing and servicing of high-performance vacuum pumps
  • analytical techniques such as infrared or mass spectrometry where sample contamination must be avoided

Features and Benefits

  • Free from contamination associated with silicone-based greases such as “creep” or “carry over”
  • Offers excellent lubrication
  • Ideal for use at ambient temperatures
  • Has integrated radiation resistance
  • Has powerful ‘gettering′ action, efficiently removes harmful grease and chemical impurities from metal and glass surfaces by absorption
  • Soluble in hydrocarbon solvents thus making it easy to clean and remove

Legal Information

Apiezon is a registered trademark of M & I Materials Ltd.

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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