Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease is used as a sealant and lubricant in a variety of general laboratory applications. Some of these applications are as an anti-seize sealant in ground glass joints, a lubricant for stopcocks and valves, a lubricant for gaskets and O-rings, and a sealant in vacuum and pressure systems.
What is high vacuum silicone grease?
High-vacuum silicone grease have been designed for sealing and lubrication in vacuum and pressure applications. It is typically a stiff, non-melting silicone lubricating grease which maintains its consistency over a temperature range of -40 to 204ºC. High-vacuum grease is recommended for vacuum systems up to 10-6 mbar.
Is Dow Corning high vacuum grease Food Safe?
It is recommended that the grease be preconditioned under vacuum and temperature until these limits are reached. For details on attaining higher vacuums, please contact Dow Corning Customer Service at 1-800-248-2481. Dow Corning High-Vacuum Grease resists vegetable and mineral oils and common gases.
What is vacuum grease soluble in?
Solubility. DOW CORNING High-Vacuum Grease is insoluble in water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, glycol and glycerine. It can be dispersed in kerosene, stoddard solvent, benzene, toluene, ethyl ether or petroleum ether.
What is silicone vacuum grease?
Dow Corning® High-Vacuum Grease is a stiff, nonmelting silicone lubricating material that maintains its consistency from -40 to 204°C (-40 to 400°F). It is used in applications similar to those for Dow Corning® Stopcock Grease, and is the recommended replacement for that product.