Official DuPont/MOLYKOTE application
surfaces requiring a coating
Evaluate this product for surfaces requiring a coating against the actual material, component, process and operating conditions before standardization.
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MOLYKOTE® L-8030 Lubricant
MOLYKOTE® L-8030 Lubricant is a lubricant dispersion. The official Product record identifies this grade for surfaces requiring a coating, gears, gearboxes and pumps, lubrication of plastic components. Key identifying data includes the technology Perfluoropolyether (PFPE); a listed temperature range from -65°C to 150°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® L-8030 Lubricant is a lubricant dispersion. The official Product record identifies this grade for surfaces requiring a coating, gears, gearboxes and pumps, lubrication of plastic components. Key identifying data includes the technology Perfluoropolyether (PFPE); a listed temperature range from -65°C to 150°C. Selection should be based on the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature and environment of the actual assembly.
Verified applications
Suitable use contexts
gears, gearboxes and pumps
Evaluate this product for gears, gearboxes and pumps against the actual material, component, process and operating conditions before standardization.
Lubrication of plastic components
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Lubrication of rubber and elastomers
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Slide rails, guides and ways
Consider for sliding and guiding surfaces when load, speed and contacting materials align with the technical record.
Evaluation basis
Why evaluate this product?
Technology: Perfluoropolyether (PFPE).
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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Confirm the material pair, motion, load, speed, temperature, environment and lubricant application method. Review the correct TDS and SDS and test under actual application conditions before approval.
Verified source data
Key technical data
Technical characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower temperature limit (°C) | -65 |
| Upper temperature limit (°C) | 150 |
Key safety and use information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word according to the source documentation |
| Physical state | liquid |
| Color | white |
| Odour | none |
| Flash point | closed cup >100 °C ( 212 °F) |
| Relative density | 1.45 |
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
Lubricant Dispersions
Lubricant Dispersions 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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