Official DuPont/MOLYKOTE application
control cables
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Products
MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound
MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound is a lubricating and sealing compound. The official Product record identifies this grade for control cables, electrical assemblies, valves, packing, seals and O-rings. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -54°C to 200°C°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Primary function
What is this product used for?
MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound is a lubricating and sealing compound. The official Product record identifies this grade for control cables, electrical assemblies, valves, packing, seals and O-rings. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed temperature range from -54°C to 200°C°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
electrical assemblies
Evaluate this product for electrical assemblies against the actual material, component, process and operating conditions before standardization.
valves, packing, seals and O-rings
Evaluate this product for valves, packing, seals and o-rings against the actual material, component, process and operating conditions before standardization.
Evaluation basis
Why evaluate this product?
NLGI grade: 2-3.
Thickener: Silica.
Before selection
Selection and operating conditions
Contacting material pair
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Operating temperature
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TDS, SDS and practical testing
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Verified source data
Key technical data
Technical characteristics
| Metric | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Silicone | |
| Lower temperature limit (°C) | -54 | |
| Upper temperature limit (°C) | 200 | °C |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word according to the source documentation |
| Physical state | Grease |
| Color | white translucent |
| Odour | slight |
| Flash point | Seta closed cup >100 °C ( 212 °F) |
This information is summarized from manufacturer technical and safety documentation for initial evaluation and does not replace confirmation under actual application conditions.
Product group and brand
Lubricating and Sealing Compounds
Lubricating and Sealing Compounds organizes verified products and supporting technical records for selection in the relevant manufacturing context.
MOLYKOTE is a DuPont brand of technical lubrication materials.
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