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COMMON DEGRAS
DESCRIPTION: Common Degras is a brown, tenacious, unctuous substance derived from crude wool grease.
CAS NUMBER: 8020-84-6
EINECS NUMBER: 232-418-6
APPLICATIONS: INDUSTRIAL
Common Degras has been used extensively for its extreme pressure and slip characteristics in the formulation of wire drawing compounds. It is used in slushing oils, cutting oils, and lubricants.Being tacky, its adherence to metal surfaces is excellent. In addition, it has the property of forming a protective surface film when exposed to air. Thus, it is an excellent long-term rust preventative.When used in leather stuffing greases, Common Degras will prolong pliability without impairing strength.It will also act as a waterproofing agent.
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Color |
Method |
Medium to Dark Brown |
| Water Content |
USP |
1.5% max |
| Ash |
USP |
0.5% max |
| Free Fatty Acid |
USP |
15-30 % |
| Iodine Value (Hanus) |
USP |
20-40 |
| Melting Point |
USP |
35-49°C |
SOLUBILITY:
| Soluble in: |
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Chloroform |
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Trichlorethylene |
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Most Petroleum Solvents |
| Insoluble in Water |
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