Is fluorinated grease toxic?

Although fluorinated lubricants are considered to be non-toxic under normal operating conditions, at high temperatures, the fluorinated lubricants release fluorine gas, which may cause serious health issues.

Is pfpe toxic?

Fomblin® PFPE Lubricants They are dense oils, UL listed as nonflammable and are not toxic.

Is krytox 205g0 flammable?

Are Krytox™ lubricants flammable? No. Krytox™ lubricants are not combustible and do not ignite.

Is krytox skin safe?

Safety. The manufacturer states on Krytox tubes, “May cause mild skin and eye irritation. Contact with very hot surfaces (above 500°F/260°C) can generate fumes which can cause coughing or respiratory irritation.

What is fluorinated grease?

Range of greases based on perfluorinated oils (PFPE). This chemistry was originally developed for space exploration, and today it is used when other lubricants, even synthetic, are not efficient enough under the service conditions.

What is fluorine grease used for?

They are often used in the lubrication of bearings in high temperatures such as furnace bearings and mechanisms in contact with oxygen, alkalis, solvents, gas and flammable fuels. PFPE greases offer the ultimate in lubricant performance with extremely long life and they excel in the most aggressive working conditions.

What is the meaning of PFPE?

Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) is a type of liquid lubricant used in the aerospace industry for over 30 years.

What is krytox 205g0 made of?

On a weight basis, a typical Krytox™ oil contains 21.6% carbon, 9.4% oxygen, and 69.0% fluorine. Krytox™ GPL 205 grease is PTFE thickened, contains no additives, and can be used on components that come in contact with chemicals.

How toxic is krytox 205g0?

Not a hazardous substance or mixture. Not a hazardous substance or mixture. The thermal decomposition vapors of fluorinated plastics may cause polymer fume fever with flu- like symptoms in humans, especially when smoking contaminated tobacco. If inhaled : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

What does 205g0 mean?

You will often see, especially 205, with a g0 on the end. This stands for Grade 0 which changes the consistency of the grease. Grade 0 being quite a smooth consistency and the higher grades becoming more like a peanut butter consistency. Don’t assume, but most vendors sell 205g0.

Is Krytox a Pfas?

No, lubricants such as Krytox and the various spray and wet machine lubes used for bikes and such contain only polymerized fluoropolymers such as PTFE (trade name Teflon).

Why is Krytox grease so expensive?

Krytox has a giant MOQ, so it can get up there in price for people who stock it (plus distribution rights).