Chemola™ Desco 1055
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Chemola™ Desco 1055 is a state-of-the-art synthetic lubricant that is exceedingly resistant to hydrocarbons, water and hydrochloric acid. Chemola™ Desco 1055 is formulated with solid lubricants to provide lubrication to 600˚F.
Recommended Uses
Frac applications, condensate, aliphatic hydrocarbons, butane, diesel fuel, hot asphalt, hot gases, hot oil, LPG, natural gas, sour gas and oil. Used worldwide for hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide applications.
Typical Characteristics
| Title | Value |
| Appearance | Silver-black, smooth, tacky |
| NLGI | 1.5-2 |
| Penetration (ASTM D217) | 280-310 |
| Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217) | 280-310 |
| Base Oil | Synthetic ester blend |
| Base Oil Viscosity | 10,000 cSt at 40°C |
| Base Oil Pour Point | -15°F (-9 °C) |
| Thickener | Inorganic |
| Additives | Antioxidant package |
| Solids Content | Molydisulfide, natural minerals |
| Dropping Point (ASTM D566) | >500°F (260°C) |
| Flash Point | >450°F (232°C) |
| Temperature Range | 0°F to 600°F (-18°C to 316°C) |
| Storage Stability (50°C, 120 days) | Pass |
| Resistance to Water (FTM 5415) | Pass |
| Resistance to 50% Ethanol in Water (FTM 5415) | Pass |
| Resistance to Synthetic Condensate (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to Mineral Spirits (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to 20% Hexane in Mineral Spirits (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to Diesel Fuel (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to HCI(aq) | Pass |
| Resistance to Brine, 135°F (53°C) (ASTM D1748 mod) | Pass |
Packaging Information
| Item Number | Unit Size | Quantity |
| 0887010QB | 10 lb can | |
| 0887016JBX | "J" stick 1-3/8"x 8-1/2" | 16 per box |
| 0887020WMS | 20 lb pail | |
| 0887040WMS | 40 lb pail | |
| 0887120KG | 120 lb keg | |
| 088712KBX | "K" stick 1-1/2"x10-1/2" | 12 per box |
| 0887400DL | 400 lb drum with liner |