Synthetic Greases withstand harsh environments.

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Composed of perfluoro polyether, NSF-H1 approved Molykote® HP-300 and HP-500 are stable in presence of chemicals, and insoluble in solvents and oils, with exception of fluorinated solvents. With temperature range of -65 to 250°C, greases are noncombustible with no danger of ignition. Due to chemically inert base, they have virtually no effect on plastics and rubbers. Applications include bearings, gears, chains, and sliding mechanisms in harsh conditions.



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Molykote(r) Ultra-High Performance Specialty Greases Designed for Harsh Environments


MIDLAND, Mich. - January 19, 2005 - Molykote(r) HP-300 and HP-500 ultra-high performance specialty greases are designed to lubricate bearings, gears, chains and sliding mechanisms in harsh conditions such as corrosives, solvents, liquefied nitrogen, liquefied natural gas, high loads and high temperatures. They are also NSF-H1 approved as nonfood compounds.

Composed of perfluoro polyether, a highly chemically stable synthetic oil, Molykote HP-300 and HP-500 greases are exceptionally stable in the presence of chemicals, and insoluble in solvents and oils, with the exception of fluorinated solvents. They have a wide temperature range of -65° to 250°C.

In addition, the greases are exceptionally resistant to high loads compared to other synthetic oil-based greases and are noncombustible, with no danger of ignition. Due to their chemically inert base, they have virtually no effect on plastics and rubbers.Molykote HP-300 grease is available in 100 and 500 gram pails and 180 milliliter spray. Molykote HP-500 grease is available in 100 and 500 gram pails.

For more information about Dow Corning's complete line of Molykote high-performance industrial lubricant solutions, contact www.Molykote.com , or e-mail mailto:industrial@dowcorning.com.

MOLYKOTE(r) Smart Lubrication from Dow Corning

For nearly 60 years, OEM designers, maintenance and materials engineers around the world have trusted the MOLYKOTE brand for performance and expertise to solve or prevent virtually any plant lubrication problem. Products include one of the industry's most complete line of multi-purpose oils; synthetic and/or ultra-high-purity mineral-oil fluids for hydraulic systems, compressors, vacuum pumps, gear boxes and chains; specialty lubricant compounds, greases, pastes, anti-friction coatings, and dispersions. Services include oil analysis, lubrication scheduling software, lubricants consolidation audits and training and consultation on lubrication best practices. Molykote solutions are available through a network of more than 3,000 channel partners. For more information, visit www.molykote.com, or e-mail mailto:industrial@dowcorning.com.

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