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Lexolube FG-8 HX1

LEXOLUBE FG-8 HX1 is a diester fluid listed by NSF International as a base stock approved for incidental food contact under FDA 21 CFR 178.3570. It has low viscosity, good oxidative stability and exceptional low temperature flow properties, making it an excellent choice for extreme cold applications (freezer tunnels, ice cream manufacturing and frozen food processing).

Brand: LEXOLUBE (44 products)

End Uses: Food Grade Oils, Hydraulic Fluids, Industrial Lubricants

Fluids & Lubricants Type: Hydraulic Oils & Fluids, Industrial Oils & Fluids

Chemical Family: Esters, Polyol Esters (POE), Synthetic Esters

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Fluids & Lubricants Features
Features
  • Thermal/oxidative stability
  • Low volatility
  • High flash point
  • Clean performance
  • Low temperature fluidity
  • Biodegradable
  • Meets FDA 21.CFR 178.3570
  • Kosher/Halal grades available
Product Highlights

Food processing lubricants are nonfood compounds that can be used in applications where incidental food contact is possible. Acceptable lubricants approved for incidental food contact applications are listed in the H1 category by NSF International, following FDA guideline 21.CFR 178.3570.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Base Stocks
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Application Areas
  • Compressors
  • Greases
  • Metalworking
  • Textile
  • Turbines
  • Gears and Chains
  • Hydraulics
Applications
  • H1 Oven/Freezer conveyor chain oils
  • H1 Compressor and Gear oils
  • H1 Grease
  • H1 Hydraulic fluids

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Biobased Content0%-
Flash Point215°C-
High TemperatureNo--
KV (at 100°C)2.3cSt-
KV (at 40°C)7.6cSt-
Low TemperatureYes--
Pour Point-50°C-
Viscosity Index120--
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ChemistryDiacid--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • USA