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

TitleValue
AppearanceBrown, smooth, tacky
NLGI3
Penetration (ASTM D217)230-260
Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217)230-260
Base OilNatural and synthetic ester
Base Oil Viscosity800 cSt at 40°C
Base Oil Pour Point5 °F (-15 °C)
ThickenerInorganic
AdditivesAntioxidant package
Specific Gravity1.0
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 StabilityPass
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 NumberUnit SizeQuantity
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 cartridge10 per carton
0806010QB10 lb can
0806020WMS 20 lb pail
0806040WMS40 lb pail
0806120KG120 lb keg
0806400DR400 lb drum