Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Biobased-biodegradable- non-bioaccumulative
Based on evaluation of the base oils and the finished products, the ELM biobased products are designed to be biodegradable, aquatically non-toxic, not- bioaccumulative, and with no impact on plants as determined by known test methods. Nevertheless, the use of all of ELM products are subject to the local ordinances and ultimate responsibility for impact remains with the users.
- Benefits
- Biodegradable and virtually non-toxic
- Eliminates caustic and toxic chemicals
- Less flammable than petroleum-based lubricants
- Resists washout from rain or ice melting
- Good penetration into switch
- Resists build-up of dust and dirt
- Conforms to EPA’s EPP and USDA biobased criteria
- Made from renewable USA-grown crop-based oils
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application
- Railroad switches
- Can be poured, brushed, wiped or sprayed on with mechanical sprayers
- Available in ISO 46 grade for applications requiring lighter oil or in ISO 68 grade for more staying power.
- Directions
ELM Biotechbased™ Switch Plate Lubricant is designed to be wiped, poured, brushed on or used in a mechanical sprayer.
Properties
- ISO Viscosity Grade
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
ISO Viscosity Grade | 68.0 | - | - |
Viscosity (40°C) | 60 - 70 | cSt | - |
Viscosity Index | 196.0 | - | - |
Flash Point | 260.0 | °C | - |
Pour Point | -24.0 | °C | - |
Base Oil Biodegradability | Pass | - | OECD 301 |
Base Oil Aquatic Toxicity | Non toxic | - | OECD 202 |
Base Oil Plant Toxicity | Non toxic | - | OECD 208 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- 5 gal. Pails
- 55 gal. Drums
- 275 gal. Totes