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Biobased™ Food Machinery Grease NLGI #1

1 of 15 products in this brand
Biobased™ Food Machinery Grease NLGI #1 is formulated with optimized USA-grown natural seed oils that surpass the lubricity of most conventional oils. It is formulated in accordance with the criteria established by USDA H-1 and U.S. FDA regulation 21 CFR 178.3570, “Lubricants With Incidental Food Contact.” It has been approved by the NSF.

Product Type: Grease

Features: Biodegradable, Excellent Lubricity, Good Adhesion, High Performance, Incidental Food Contact Acceptable, Non-Toxic, Wide Temperature Operating Range

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

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
  • Superior lubricity protects moving parts
  • Extreme pressure additives protect under heavy shock loads
  • Superior adhesion resists water washout
  • Excellent operating temperature range

Applications & Uses

Markets
Application
  • Meets the demanding applications of the food processing and beverage industries.
  • Excellent for lubrication of bearing, grease lubricated gears, and machine slides.

Properties

Color
Appearance
Golden
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dropping Pointmin. 240°CASTM D2265
Penetration (60 strokes)310 - 330-ASTM D-217
Penetration (60 strokes)265 - 295-ASTM D-217
Four Ball Wear Scar0.48mm-
Four Ball Weld Load200.0kg-
CorrosionPass-ASTM D-1743
Base Oil Viscosity (40°C)180.0-cSt
Base Oil Viscosity (40°C)220.0-cSt
Base Oil Viscosity (100°C)22.0-cSt
Base Oil Viscosity (100°C)36.0-cSt
Base Oil Viscosity Index214.0--
Base Oil Viscosity Index198.0--
Base Oil BiodegradabilityPass-OECD 301
Base Oil Aquatic ToxicityNon-toxic-OECD 202
Base Oil Plant ToxicityNon-toxic-OECD 208

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Performance Level
  • Conforms to USDA H-1 rating
  • Conforms to regulation 21 CFR 178.3570, “Lubricants with Incidental Food Contact.”
  • NSF Registered
Performance Level
  • Conforms to USDA H-1 rating
  • Conforms to regulation 21 CFR 178.3570, “Lubricants with Incidental Food Contact.”
  • NSF Registered

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
  • 14 oz Cartridges
  • 35 lb Pails
  • 400 lb Drums
  • 120 lb Kegs
  • 2100 lb Totes