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- Product Line: MOLYKOTE® Oils
- Product: MOLYKOTE® Special Purpose Oils
- Industries: Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil
MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is an ISO 68–grade, polyalphaolefin (PAO) based lubricant with a corrosion inhibitor additive package. It offers quality performance in harsh chemical environments and is commonly used in compressors and vacuum pumps.
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Product type: Synthetic Lubricant, fluid
ISO Grade: 68
Viscosity, cSt:
@ 40°C: 68
@ 100°C: 10
@ 100°F: 75
@ 210°F: 10
Viscosity index: 140
Flash point, °F: 516
Fire point, °F: 567
Pour point, °C: −30
Specific gravity at 20°C, g/mL: 0.834
Density at 20°C, lb/gal: 6.94
Base oil chemistry: Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
Additive type: Corrosion inhibition
Primary Chemistry:
Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
- Manufacturer: DuPont
- Product Line: MOLYKOTE® Oils
- Product: MOLYKOTE® Special Purpose Oils
- Industries: Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is a high-performance lubricating fluid formulated with a high-quality, synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) and performance-enhancing additives for corrosion inhibition. MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is an ISO grade of 68, allowing versatility of use across equipment requiring a medium-viscosity lubricant, such as compressors and pumps.
Specifications
Product type: Synthetic Lubricant, fluid
ISO Grade: 68
Viscosity, cSt:
@ 40°C: 68
@ 100°C: 10
@ 100°F: 75
@ 210°F: 10
Viscosity index: 140
Flash point, °F: 516
Fire point, °F: 567
Pour point, °C: −30
Specific gravity at 20°C, g/mL: 0.834
Density at 20°C, lb/gal: 6.94
Base oil chemistry: Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
Additive type: Corrosion inhibition
Primary Chemistry:
Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
Features & Benefits
- High-quality synthetic chemistry
- Reduces the need for relubrication compared to mineral oil–based chemistries
- Broad temperature stability
- Reduces energy consumption
- Extends oil drain intervals
- Reduces overall lubricant volume required
Problems Solved
Varnish or deposit formation from inferior compressor or pump oil
Chemical incompatibility from mineral oil–based fluids
Reactive lubricant chemistry or byproduct formation exposed to gas or process gas
Applications
MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is a versatile lubricant solution that can be used across a range of applications, including but not limited to the following:
Process gas transfer and storage
Pumps and compressors
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