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Grease Temperature Limits

Grease is a combination of oil and thickener

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Grease is a combination of mineral or synthetic oil and thickener - also called soap. Rust and oxidation inhibitors are also often added.

Grease

Oil content ranges 70 - 97% - commonly about 80%

The temperature limit for a grease is limited by the oil and thickener used.

Grease Thickener	Temperature Limits
Grease Thickener	(^oF)	(^oC)
Aluminum	180	82
Barium	225	107
Calcium	170	77
Lithium	300	149
Sodium	250	121
Synthetics	< 500	< 260

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