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.

Industry Applications – 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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EAL Lubricants: How to Formulate Environmentally Acceptable Greases and Oils

March 26, 2026

Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) are required on commercial vessels in US and EU waters, near waterways and ecologically sensitive areas, and increasingly in forestry and offshore applications. For formulators developing EAL-compliant products, the additive package is often the most difficult component to qualify. What Defines an EAL Additive? The EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and […]

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PTFE-Free vs PTFE Lubricants: Why Food Processors Are Making the Switch

March 21, 2026

PTFE is under growing regulatory pressure as a PFAS compound. Food processors are switching to hBN-based PTFE-free alternatives. Here is what you need to know.

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