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.

Sustainable & Bio-Based – Desilube Inc.

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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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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