Inert Lubricants Oils – Greases – Waxes - Anshul Life Sciences

Physical Properties
As the viscosity of the Halocarbon oils increase, so does the density, pour point and cloud
point. Table 3 (p. 7) lists these and other physical properties. The vapor pressure is inversely
related to viscosity of the oil, as shown in Figure 1 (p. 9). The viscosity of an oil decreases
with temperature as shown in Figure 2 (p. 10). These data will help choose the appropriate
oil for a particular application.
The polymers change from oils to waxes as the viscosity increases. The waxes are all white
solids at room temperature that melt upon heating. They have initial boiling points above
260°C (500°F) and densities of about 1.89 g/mL at 99°C (210°F). Drop melting point and
viscosity data are given in Table 4 (p. 7).
The properties of Halocarbon greases depend upon how heavily they are gelled. Table 5 (p. 8)
gives penetration, service temperature range and drop melting point data.
Solubility of Halocarbon Fluids in Other Solvents
The lower viscosity Halocarbon oils are soluble in most organic liquids but solubility
decreases as viscosity increases. All Halocarbon fluids are insoluble in aqueous solutions
however stable emulsions are possible with fluorinated surfactants.
Solubility of Other Substances in Halocarbon Fluids
Halocarbon fluids will dissolve halogens and volatile anhydrous inorganic salts (such as
titanium tetrachloride). Typical organic materials with which various Halocarbon oils are
miscible are:
Acetone
Amyl acetate
Benzene
n-Butyl alcohol
Carbon disulfide
Dioctyl phthalate
Dioctyl sebacate
Ethanol
Ether
Glacial acetic acid
Hexane
Isopropyl alcohol
Kerosene
Methanol
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methyl isobutyl ketone
Methylene chloride
Mineral oils
Silicone oils
Tetrachloroethylene
Trichloroethylene
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