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Duraglide™ Dry Lubricant

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Aerosol packaged Duraglide™ Dry Lubricant Spray is a medical-grade Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micro dispersion lubricant. Ideal for medical mold-release and component assembly applications, this lubricant is spray-applied leaving a thin, uniform, dry, PTFE lubricant coating over any surface. This enables a low cost, non-migrating, inert coating that imparts ultralow friction surfaces and minimal sticking problems common in low-speed, light-load mechanical assemblies.

Product Type: Dry Lubricants

Features: Cost Effective, Fast Drying, Friction Reduction, Low Odor

Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Product Type
CAS No.
9002-84-0
EC No.
618-337-2

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Benefits

Duraglide Dry Lubricant Spray is a PTFE surface treatment. It offers many important benefits:

  • Low cost convenient aerosol dispensing
  • Imparts a low coefficient of friction of 0.06
  • ISO 10993 tested and certified
  • Factory calibrated PTFE content for consistent results
  • Nonflammable handling in storage and use
  • No special equipment requirements
  • Hostile to bioburden issues
  • Compatible with: ETO and radiation sterilization processes
  • Oil free; non-migrating/non-staining
  • Excellent materials compatibility; plastic-safe
  • Fast drying with minimal odor

Applications & Uses

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Application Methods

Formulated specifically for medical device mold release and component-assembly uses, the aerosol packaged Duraglide Dry Lubricant is ready-to-use and calibrated with a concentration of PTFE optimized for most lubrication needs. Normal precautions (safety glasses, etc.) should be used when using this product. See product SDS prior to use for full details on health and safety.

Treated surfaces should be clean and dry prior to the application of the lubricant. To ensure the lubricant dispenses uniformly when sprayed, shake the can and make certain the mixer ball contained inside the can moves freely before each use. Hold the can 10 - 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) from the surface to be treated. For the best results, apply a thin mist. The coating dries in seconds and can be seen on the part. A single treatment is adequate for most applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Slight Ethereal
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile (Weight, Carrier)100.0%-
Lubricant Coefficient of Friction0.06--
PTFE Particle Size (Average Bulk)1 - 15microns-
PTFE Particle Size (Average Mean)3.7microns-
Carrier Evaporation Rate (Ether = 1)min. 1--
Flash PointNot Flammable--

Regulatory & Compliance

Environmental

Duraglide Dry Lubricant ingredients are accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program. Contact MicroCare for details related to EU REACH compliance requirements.

Technical Details & Test Data

Heat Treatment

Coated parts can be heat treated for greater coating durability. Heat-treatment offers enhanced durability by melting the coating onto the substrate of the part. The process is simple and involves heating the part surface to 300-315℃ (575-600℉). Measure the surface temperature directly with a thermocouple. The coating appearance may change from opaque white to a darker translucent surface and finally appear clear wet. Maintain the surface temperature of the coated part (not the temperature of the ambient air) at recommended temperature for 5 - 10 minutes. If a white residue remains, buff with a soft cloth after cooling. No further treatment is required.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
Aerosol¹ - 14 oz / 397 g MCC-DGF14A
Aerosol Packaging 12 cans / box

Note: Products sold by weight, not volume. One-gallon and smaller sample containers are available upon request.