Val-Tex 972

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Sealant

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Adhesives & Sealants

Caulks & Sealants

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable

Materials Features

Excellent Lubricity

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Biodegradable,

General Purpose,

High Temperature Performance,

Torque Reduction

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Sealants & Caulks

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Other Industrial Applications

Application Area

High Pressure Applications,

Valves

Scope

Valve lube sealant specifications.

Properties

Color

Black

Typical Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Worked Penetration (77°F, Bulk)	234.0	mm/10	ASTM D-217
Worked Penetration (77ºF, Stick)	104.0	mm	ASTM D-217
Dropping Point (Bulk)	max. 500	°F	ASTM D-566
Dropping Point (Stick)	max. 500	°F	ASTM D-566
National Lubricating Grease Institute Consistency Number (Bulk)	3.0	-	-
National Lubricating Grease Institute Consistency Number (Stick)	6.0	-	-
Temperature Range for Proper Lubrication (Bulk)	-20 to 600	°F	-
Temperature Range for Proper Lubrication (Stick)	-20 to 600	°F	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Reference Standards And Specifications

• ASTM D 217 Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
• ASTM D 566-64 Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease

Packaging & Availability

Packaging & Availability

• Val-Tex Part Number: 972 stick in B, C, D, G, J, K, and V
•  972-S bulk in P Packs, P-4 Packs, 10 lb. can, 40 lb. pail, 120 lb. drum, and 440 lb. drum