Braycote Castrol 602EF High Vacuum Grease 10 Gram Syringe PN 05087-BA
Temperature Range: -80° C/-112° F to +204° C/399° F
Uses: Braycote 602EF is designed to operate in the presence of fuels, oxidizers, and deep space vacuums. Typical applications include ball and roller bearings, gears, electrical contacts, and as an assembly lubricant for "O" rings and elastomers. This grease is highly recommended in applications where temperature extremes and/or low vacuums are routine. Perfluorinated greases, such as Braycote 602EF exhibit excellent shelf life due to their intrinsic inertness.
Braycote 602EF is a smooth, buttery, gray colored NLGI #2 grease. The base fluid (Brayco 815Z) is a stable perfluorinated polyether with exceptional chemical resistance, extremely low volatility, and a wide temperature service range. The gelling agent is a tetrafluoroethylene telomer. This grease contains molybdenum disulfide. Braycote 602EF is nonflammable, does not use any chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) during product manufacture, and is in general, chemically inert. Braycote 602 is an excellent lubricant, has good shear stability, and low acute toxicity.
Braycote 602EF is compatible with most commonly utilized materials, plastics and elastomers. It may be adversely affected by Lewis Acid catalysts such as aluminum chloride, at elevated temperatures. Newly exposed rubbing surfaces of aluminum, magnesium, or titanium alloys may react with Braycote 602EF under certain conditions. Such systems should be thoroughly evaluated. Surfaces must be well cleaned or organic rust inhibitors prior to grease application to insure proper lubrication. This product is not recommended for use in applications under high vacuum with loads exceeding 100,000 psi for extended periods of time.
Special mention about the molybdenum disulfide in this product: Braycote 602EF is unique among the Braycote family of products because it contains a fine particle dispersion of MoS2. For example, would the MoS2 catalyze corrosion with certain metals, such as copper based alloys. We have never heard of any customers using this product to encounter problems that were specifically the result of the MoS2.
We do believe that MoS2 is a very stable compound and not likely to react with a metal surface. However, some applications do involve elevated temperatures at the point of contact and those temperatures theoretically, could become high enough to degrade the MoS2 which then could lead to some type of chemical reaction. The other concern is that the MoS2 could be somewhat abrasive when used against soft metals, and the generated metal particles could themselves corrode. We don't know of any instances where this actually happened but we only want to point out this possibility.
Extreme performance and what it means: This product, with the molybdenum disulfide, means that if the product is exposed to extreme temperatures, and far above the normal use temperature of the product, and the lubricant is destroyed, it is hoped that the remaining moly disulfide will serve as a dry lubricant for a short period of use. In general, the family of Braycote greases are not good moisture barriers or at inhibiting corrosion. Braycote 602EF does not contain a corrosion inhibitor, but Braycote 601EF does. So if corrosion of a concern, perhaps Braycote 601EF should be considered instead.
