Chemola™ Desco 955
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Chemola™ Desco 955 is a hydrocarbon-resistant synthetic lubricant containing molybdenum disulfide for added extreme pressure properties. Chemola™ Desco 955 is formulated with solid lubricants to provide lubrication to 600˚F.
Recommended Uses
Chemola™ Desco 955 is widely used in gas pipelines around the world. It is resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons, butane, fuel oil, hot asphalt, hot gases, hot oil, LPG and natural gas.
Typical Characteristics
| Title | Value |
| Appearance | Black, smooth, tacky |
| NLGI | 4 |
| Penetration (ASTM D217) | 185-215 |
| Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217) | 185-215 |
| Base Oil | Natural and synthetic ester blend |
| Base Oil Viscosity | 1,500 cSt at 40°C |
| Base Oil Pour Point | -20°F (-29 °C) |
| Thickener | Inorganic |
| Additives | Antioxidant/antiwear package |
| Specific Gravit | 1.0 |
| Density (lb/gal) | 8.6 |
| Dropping Point (ASTM D566) | >500°F (260°C) |
| Flash Point | >500°F (260°C) |
| Temperature Range | -40°F to 600°F (-40°C to 316°C) |
| Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D2266) | 0.5mm |
| 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 Diesel Fuel (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to HCI(aq) | Pass |
Packaging Information
| Item Number | Unit Size | Quantity |
| 081872BBX | "B" stick 3/8"x 1-1/2" | 72 per box |
| 081832CBX | "C" stick 7/16"x 2-1/8" | 32 per box |
| 081828DBX | "D" stick 1/2"x 2-1/4" | 28 per box |
| 081814GBX | "G" stick 5/8"x 3-1/2" | 14 per box |
| 081816JBX | "J" stick 1-3/8"x 8-1/2" | 16 per box |
| 081812KBX | "K" stick 1-1/2"x 10-1/2" | 12 per box |
| 0818010CR | 14 oz cartridge | 10 per carton |
| 0818010QB | 10 lb can | |
| 0818020WMS | 20 lb pail | |
| 0818040WMS | 40 lb pail | |
| 0818120KG | 120 lb keg | |
| 0818400DR | 400 lb drum |