MG Chemicals 8461 - Lithium Grease
- Chemical Family
- Lithium Complexes
8461 is a general-purpose lithium grease with a smooth, buttery texture. It is a corrosion-resistant lubricant for metal-to-metal, metal-to-plastic, and plastic-to-plastic applications. 8461 is useful for lubricating 3D printer mechanisms, gears, spindles, hinges, latches, tracks, pulleys, cables, machinery, tools, and equipment.
Product families
Applications
- Equipment & Parts
- Other Wire & Cable Applications
Product Families
- Greases
Other characteristics
- Features
Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Water Repellency , Good Smoothness, Low Wear, Non-Toxic, Odorless, Reduced Friction
- Product Type
- Grease
- Thickener Type
- Lithium Complex
- Application Area
- Gearboxes, Hinges, Wire Cables
- Gearboxes
- Hinges
- Wire Cables
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Elastomers & Rubbers, Metal, Plastics
- Note
Grease Properties - Cone penetration :Worked 60 strokes.
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Storage
- Store within 25 ±5 °C [77 ±9 °F] in dry area.
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 Years
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Base Oil
- Paraffin
- Compatibility
Chemical - It is compatible with a wide variety of metal, rubber, and plastic substances.
- Key Attributes
Reduces wear and friction; Repels water and prevents corrosion; Resists washout; Broad service temperature range of -40 to 180 °C (-40 to 356 °F); Does not melt, run or freeze; Non-toxic; Silicone-free; Plastic safe
- Packaging Type
- Tubes
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Toxic
- Plastic-free
- Silicone-free
- Quality Standards
- IPC-CC-830B
- Application Instructions
- To apply the grease:
- Certifications and Compliance
- California Proposition 65
- ISO 9001
- REACH (Europe)
- RoHS Compliant
- UL 94
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Corrosion Resistant
- Excellent Water Repellency
- Good Smoothness
- Low Wear
- Non-Toxic
- Odorless
- Reduced Friction
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Elastomers & Rubbers
- Metal
- Plastics
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Off white | — | — |
| Density (at 25 °C, 77 °F) | 0.89 | g/mL | ASTM D 1475 |
| Viscosity | Semi-solid | — | — |
| Flash Point | 185 (365) | °C (°F) | ASTM D 92 |
| Boiling Point | 371 (700) | °C (°F) | — |
| Melting Point | 185 (365) | °C (°F) | — |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | 254 (490) | °C (°F) | — |
| Solubility | Insoluble | — | — |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLGI Consistency Grade | 1 | — | — |
| Cone penetration (at 25 °C, 77 °F) | 310-340 | — | ASTM D 217 |
| Dropping Point | 177 (350) | °C(°F) | ASTM D 2265 |
| Base Oil Viscosity (at 40 °C, 104 °F) | 100-125 | cSt | ASTM D 445 |
| Viscosity Index | 95 | — | ASTM D 2270 |
| Thickener Type | Lithium 12 Hydroxy | — | ASTM D 128 |
| Thickener Content | 4 - 7 | % | ASTM D 128 |
| Electrical Class | Insulator | — | — |
| Corrosion resistant | Yes | — | — |
