Are Desilube products PTFE-free and PFAS-free?

Yes. Desilube additive solutions are PTFE-free and PFAS-free.

Which products are NSF HX1 certified?

Desilube 88, 98F, and 99FEL are NSF HX1 certified for incidental food contact applications.

What EP/AW additive chemistries does Desilube provide?

Desilube offers amine phosphate EP/AW additives, lignin-based bio-additives, and clay rheology modifiers for lubricant and grease formulations.

EP/AW Performance – Desilube Inc.

Bentonite Clay vs PTFE as Grease Thickeners: Performance Comparison for Formulators

March 26, 2026

Specialty grease thickeners — bentonite clay, PTFE, calcium sulfonate, polyurea — each serve distinct applications based on temperature range, shear stability, water resistance, and regulatory requirements. For formulators choosing between bentonite clay and PTFE-thickened bases, understanding the practical performance differences is essential. Bentonite Clay Greases Bentonite clay (montmorillonite) greases are non-melting — they don’t have […]

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Lignin-Based Lubricant Additives: The Case for Desilube AEP in Sustainable Formulations

March 26, 2026

Sustainability requirements in lubricant formulation are accelerating. Bio-based content minimums, biodegradability targets, and restrictions on petroleum-derived additives are pushing formulators toward genuinely renewable additive chemistries. Desilube AEP is a commercially available extreme pressure additive derived from lignin — one of the most abundant natural polymers on earth. What Is Lignin? Lignin is a complex aromatic […]

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High-Load EP Additives: Why Amine Phosphate Chemistry Outperforms at Extreme Pressure

March 26, 2026

When load capacity is the primary performance requirement — deep drawing, heavy forming, gear EP — the weld point on a 4-Ball EP test is the defining metric. Formulators replacing chlorinated paraffins need an alternative that can match or exceed 800 kgf weld points without introducing chlorine, heavy metals, or restricted sulfur compounds. How Amine […]

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Replacing Chlorinated Paraffins in Metalworking Fluids: A Formulator’s Guide

March 26, 2026

Chlorinated paraffins have been the dominant extreme pressure additive in metalworking fluids for decades — delivering high weld points and reliable AW performance in metal drawing, forming, and cutting operations. But regulatory pressure is accelerating their phase-out, and formulators need proven replacements that don’t sacrifice performance. Why Chlorinated Paraffins Are Being Phased Out REACH regulation […]

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