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MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil
MOLYKOTE® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is a lubricating oil or fluid. The official Product record identifies this grade for compressors, highly corrosive environments, chemically reactive environments. Key identifying data includes the technology Polyalphaolefin (PAO). 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® L-1568 Process Gas Oil is a lubricating oil or fluid. The official Product record identifies this grade for compressors, highly corrosive environments, chemically reactive environments. Key identifying data includes the technology Polyalphaolefin (PAO). Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
highly corrosive environments
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chemically reactive environments
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Before selection
Selection and operating conditions
TDS, SDS and practical testing
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Verified source data
Key technical data
Technical characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Polyalphaolefin (PAO) |
| Base oil viscosity at 40°C | 68 |
| ISO viscosity grade | 68 |
| Viscosity index | 140 |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word according to the source documentation |
| Physical state | liquid |
| Color | amber |
| Odour | aromatic |
| Flash point | closed cup 268 °C ( 514 °F) |
| Relative density | 0.842 |
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 Oils and Fluids
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MOLYKOTE is a DuPont brand of technical lubrication materials.
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