STEPAN - MWA-540 - Stepan - Anti-Wear Agent

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: Glyceryl Dioleate,
Glyceryl Monooleate,
Triolein
Fluids & Lubricants Functions: Anti-Wear Agent,
Emulsifier,
Extreme Pressure Additive,
Surfactant
Technologies: Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families: Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives,
Surface Protective Additives

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features: Excellent Emulsifiability,
Excellent Lubricity,
Good Film Former
Product Benefits: Hydrolytically stable, resistant to breakdown in the presence of water

Excellent lubricity versus industry standard.

Hard water tolerance capabilities

Low foaming capabilities

Oil soluble.

STEPAN® MWA Products Product Class Sub-Class Functional Characteristics

Emulsification Lubricity Antifoaming Metal Cleaning Hard Water Tolerance Antimisting Corrosion Inhibition Coupling Agent Biocidal Inert

500 Series Esters Methyl X X

Simple X X X

Complex X X

Hydrolytically Stable X X X

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants
Applications: STEPAN MWA-540 is a glyceryl monooleate made using glycerin and oleic acid from vegetable oil sources. STEPAN MWA-540 can be used as an emulsifier for metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties. The film formed by STEPAN MWA-540 has excellent load carrying ability as shown by Falex 4-ball and Falex Pin and Vee testing.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
Clearances: The international inventories (country clearances) of STEPAN MWA-540 can be found in Section 15 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end-product is intended to be sold or used.

Technical Details & Test Data

Falex 4-Ball and Falex Pin and Vee Testing: Lubricity is measured using the Falex Four-Ball Wear test and is used to determine the wear-preventing properties of lubricants in metalworking applications. Lubricants are compared using the average size of the scar diameters worn on the three lower clamped balls. STEPAN MWA-540 shows improved lubrication by showing reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

Falex 4-Ball Wear
ASTM D4172B Falex Pin and Vee Test
ASTM D3233

Average Scar,
mm Test Load,
lbs Failure Load,
lbs Torque,
lbs Temperature,
⁰F

Industry Standard 0.628 1250 1250 27 166

STEPAN MWA-540 0.581 1500 1311 63 183

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling: Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPAN MWA-540. Contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling materials. Product temperatures over 130F (54C) are not recommended. See SDS for more information.

Recommended Drum Storage: Drums should be stored sealed at temperatures of 50-110°F (10-43°C). Pumps, pipes, and transfer lines can be carbon steel, but 316 or 304 stainless is preferred. Rubber hoses are not recommended for extended use as STEPAN MWA-540 may degrade rubber.
Workplace Exposure: Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures. See the SDS for further information

STEPAN® MWA Products	Product Class	Sub-Class	Functional Characteristics
STEPAN® MWA Products	Product Class	Sub-Class	Emulsification	Lubricity	Antifoaming	Metal Cleaning	Hard Water Tolerance	Antimisting	Corrosion Inhibition	Coupling Agent	Biocidal Inert
500 Series	Esters	Methyl	X	X
		Simple	X	X				X
		Complex	X	X
		Hydrolytically Stable	X	X			X