Chemola™ Desco 600
Synthetic Valve Lubricant
Chemola™ Desco 600 is a superior lubricant formulated for resistance to hydrocarbons. It contains 100% synthetic fluids with a non-soap thickener. Chemola™ Desco 600 is our most popular lubricant for non-sour services and is formulated for resistance to hydrocarbons, water and synthetic fluids.
Recommended Uses
Chemola™ Desco 600 can be used to purge and lubricate valves after hydrostatic testing. It can be used in aliphatic hydrocarbons, crude distillates, crude oil, diesel fuel, hydrocarbon liquids, kerosene, LPG, lubricating oils and natural gas.
Typical Characteristics
| Title | Value |
| Appearance | Brown, smooth, tacky |
| NLGI | 3 |
| Penetration (ASTM D217) | 230-260 |
| Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217) | 230-260 |
| Base Oil | Natural and synthetic ester |
| Base Oil Viscosity | 800 cSt at 40°C |
| Base Oil Pour Point | 5 °F (-15 °C) |
| Thickener | Inorganic |
| Additives | Antioxidant package |
| Specific Gravity | 1.0 |
| Density (lb/gal) | 8.5 |
| Dropping Point (ASTM D566) | >500°F (260°C) |
| Flash Point | >450°F (232°C) |
| Temperature Range | -20°F to 450°F (-29°C to 232°C) |
| Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D2266) | 0.6mm |
| Four-Ball EP Weld Point (ASTM D2596) | 160 kgf |
| Storage Stability | 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 Brine, 135°F (53°C) (ASTM D1748 mod) | Pass |
Packaging Information
| Item Number | Unit Size | Quantity |
| 080672BBK | "B" stick 3/8"x 1-1/2" | 72 per box |
| 080632CBX | "C" stick 7/16"x 2-1/8" | 32 per box |
| 080628DBX | "D" stick 1/2"x 2-1/4" | 28 per box |
| 080614GBX | "G" stick 5/8"x 3-1/2" | 14 per box |
| 080616JBX | "J" stick 1-3/8"x 8-1/2" | 16 per box |
| 080612KBX | "K" stick 1-1/2"x 10-1/2" | 12 per box |
| 0806010CR | 14 oz cartridge | 10 per carton |
| 0806010QB | 10 lb can | |
| 0806020WMS | 20 lb pail | |
| 0806040WMS | 40 lb pail | |
| 0806120KG | 120 lb keg | |
| 0806400DR | 400 lb drum |