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Key concepts The thickener largely determines the grease properties. Soap is the primary thickener for 90 percent of all greases. Simple soaps have a metallic base with a single fatty acid; … [Read More...]
The information below was correct when it was published in 2018. To view the many updates since this publication, such as the 2023 update that included 86,000 substances, please view the Regulatory … [Read More...]
An ethylene oxide/propylene oxide triblock copolymer traps water like a sponge. Esters have found widespread use in lubricants, and there is growing interest in using them for environmentally … [Read More...]
By Stuart Brown Key concepts Because natural gas burns hotter than diesel fuel or gasoline, lubricants for natural gas engines can operate under severe heat stress. Natural gas is a ‘dry’ … [Read More...]