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1 Information AboutMolykote G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease andMolykote G-4700 Extreme PressureSynthetic GreaseTypeSynthetic lubricantsPhysical FormGreases, NLGI #2 Special FeaturesMulti-purpose capabilities; widetemperature operating range;broad compatibilityPrimary UseLong-term lubrication forassembly and maintenanceDESCRIPTIONM olykote G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease and Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure SyntheticGrease are new specialty lubricantsthat combine the benefits of wideoperating temperatures and broadcompatibility with varied Molykote G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease and Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease: Are formulated to provide higherload carrying capacity, greater wearresistance and longer service lifecompared with conventionalpetroleum-based lubricants Are NLGI #2 greases Provide good compatibility withmost industrial and engineeringsubstrates including many plasticand rubber materials Excellent low temperature torqueand water washout resistanceMolykote G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease features.

2 A unique formulation that includespolyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil,aluminum complex thickener andpolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) aswell as other fortifiers Meets FDA Regulation 21 as a lubricant withincidental food contactMolykote G-4700 Extreme PressureSynthetic Grease features: A unique formulation that includespolyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil,lithium complex thickener,molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) andother fortifiers Designed to handle extreme loadsand applications involving vibrationand/or shock loading Listed by Cincinnati Machine as anapproved lubricant to their P-64specificationUSESBoth greases can be used with rollingelement and plain bearings, pivotpins, cams, guides, ways, drive screws,gears, splines and other G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease can be used in food-processing applications involvingmixers, motors, conveyors, low-temperature equipment, packagingmachines and many other applicationsin or out of the food processingindustry where a white grease may bedesirable.

3 Such applications mayinvolve furniture, instrumentation,photo and optical G-4700 Extreme PressureSynthetic Grease can be used in mostnon-food related grease applicationssuch as metal working machines,motors, fans, blowers, conveyors, wheelbearings and custom machinery whereheavy duty, long-lasting lubrication products are neither tested norrepresented as suitable for medical orpharmaceutical G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease complies with FDAR egulation 21 CFR as alubricant with incidental food G-4700 Extreme PressureSynthetic Grease meets CinncinnatiTable I: Material ..ExcellentNeoprene ..GoodNitrile ..ExcellentNatural Rubber ..ExcellentPPO (polypropyleneoxide)..ExcellentPTFE rating for elastomers is based onrelative percent change in volume after 70 hours at70 C (158 F). Compatibility rating for plastics isbased on relative percent change in volume after 70hours at 70 C (158 F).

4 2 Viton is a registered trademark of du Pont deNemours INFORMATIONTYPICAL PROPERTIES1 These values are not intended for use in preparing G-4500 Molykote G-4700 Multi-PurposeExtreme PressureSynthetic GreaseSynthetic GreaseASTM D 445 Base Oil Viscosity,at 104 F (40 C), cSt ..110150at 212 F (100 C), cSt .. Type ..Aluminum ComplexLithium ComplexASTM D 217 Penetration at 77 F (25 C), mm/10 (W/60) ..265-295265-295 Specific Gravity at 77 F (25 C) .. D 2265 Dropping Point, F ( C), min ..520 (271)545 (285)FTM , 24 hours at 212 F (100 C) .. D 4693 Low Temperature Torque at -40 F (-40 C), Nm .. D 2266 Four Ball Wear, 40 kg, 1200 rpm, mm .. D 2596 Four Ball EP, Weld Load, kg, min ..315400 ASTM D 2509 Timken OK Load, lb, min ..4060 Temperature Range, estimated, F ( C) ..-60 to 325 (-51 to 163)-40 to 350 (-40 to 177)Dn, bearing ID (mm) rpm, estimated ..325,000350,0001 Note: These are preliminary figures based on initial test Writers: Please obtain copies of the Dow Corning Sales Specifications for these products and use them as a basis foryour specifications.

5 They may be obtained from any Dow Corning Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland,MI. Call (989) P-64, Ford ESA-MIC75-B, GM998525H and NLGI TO USEA pply using conventional greaseapplication methods, , clean brush,grease gun and manual or automateddispensing AND SHELF LIFEM olykote G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease and Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease havea shelf life of 60 months from date G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease and Molykote G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease isavailable in 3-oz (85-g) tubes, (400-g) cartridges, (16-kg)pails and 397-lb (180-kg) G-4500 Multi-PurposeSynthetic Grease is also available in an11 oz. aerosol HANDLING INFORMATIONPRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATIONREQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOTINCLUDED. BEFORE HANDLING,READ PRODUCT AND MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CON-TAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE,PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARDINFORMATION. THE MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLEFROM YOUR DOW CORNING REP-RESENTATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, ORBY WRITING TO DOW CORNINGCUSTOMER SERVICE, OR BYCALLING (989) WARRANTYINFORMATION - PLEASE READCAREFULLYThe Information contained herein isoffered in good faith and is believed tobe accurate.

6 However, becauseconditions and methods of use of ourproducts are beyond our control, thisinformation should not be used insubstitution for customer s tests toensure that Dow Corning s products aresafe, effective, and fully satisfactory forthe intended end use. Suggestions ofuse shall not be taken as inducements toinfringe any Corning s sole warranty is that theproduct will meet the Dow Corning salesspecifications in effect at the time exclusive remedy for breach ofsuch warranty is limited to refund ofpurchase price or replacement of anyproduct shown to be other than CORNING SPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESSOR IMPLIED WARRANTY OFFITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE OR CORNING DISCLAIMSLIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL HELP YOU INVENT THEFUTURE. Corning and Molykote are registered trademarks of Dow Corning No. 10-887A-01 FPH29501 2002 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.