Official DuPont/MOLYKOTE application
electrical assemblies
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MOLYKOTE® G-5008 Dielectric Grease
MOLYKOTE® G-5008 Dielectric Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for electrical assemblies, lubrication of plastic components, lubrication of rubber and elastomers. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed upper temperature limit of 200°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® G-5008 Dielectric Grease is a technical lubricating grease. The official Product record identifies this grade for electrical assemblies, lubrication of plastic components, lubrication of rubber and elastomers. Key identifying data includes the technology Silicone; a listed upper temperature limit of 200°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
Lubrication of plastic components
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Lubrication of rubber and elastomers
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Evaluation basis
Why evaluate this product?
Base oil viscosity at 40°C: ≈1100.
Thickener: PTFE.
Solid lubricant: PTFE.
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 |
|---|---|
| Technology | Silicone |
| Upper temperature limit (°C) | 200 |
| NLGI grade | 2-3 |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word according to the source documentation |
| Physical state | Grease |
| Color | yellow |
| Odour | slight |
| Flash point | Seta closed cup >100 °C ( 212 °F) |
| Relative density | 1.35 |
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
Technical Greases
Technical Greases 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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