Desilube 88 | NSF HX1 EP/AW Anti-Wear Additive for Lubricants & Greases
Desilube 88 is an NSF HX1 anti-wear additive for food-grade lubricants and greases. HX-1 certified by NSF International, Ecolabel ready, and registered on the LuSC list. Suitable for stable suspensions in solvents, mineral oils, greases, and pastes — replaces graphite, MoS2, chlorinated paraffins, and sulfurized olefins in a broad range of applications.
Recommended/typical treat rate: 1%–3% by weight
Description
Desilube 88 is a white, free-flowing powder additive designed to deliver outstanding EP and AW performance. Certified as NSF HX-1 for food-grade lubricants, it meets stringent environmenkgf and safety standards.
Performance Specifications
Desilube 88 is engineered for the most demanding anti-wear applications in food-grade and industrial lubricant formulations. Built on Sulfur-Phosphorus chemistry, it delivers exceptional friction reduction and wear protection at low treat rates while remaining compliant with NSF HX1 food-contact regulations.
Key Benefits
– Anti-wear protection: significantly extends component life under boundary lubrication conditions
– Anti-friction: reduces coefficient of friction across a wide range of operating temperatures
– Extreme pressure capability: supports high-load applications, highly compatible with hBN and MoS2 solids
– Food-grade compliance: NSF HX1 registered for incidental food contact (CFR 21)
– Ecolabel ready: registered on the LuSC list for environmentally acceptable lubricants
Compatible Systems
Mineral oils (API Group I-IV) and select Group V esters
Polyalphaolefins (PAO) and synthetic esters
Calcium sulfonate, lithium, lithium complex, and bentonite-based greases
Pastes, slurries, and solid suspension formulations
Water-glycol systems (limited solubility)
What Desilube 88 Replaces
Direct replacement for graphite in food-grade applications where black coloration is unacceptable. Replaces molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) in formulations requiring NSF HX1 compliance. Replaces chlorinated paraffins in extreme pressure applications where PFAS-free chemistry is required. Replaces sulfurized olefins where odor and color are critical formulation parameters.
Typical Applications
Food-grade greases for high-load and extreme temperature conditions
Pharmaceutical and food processing equipment lubricants
Bottling and packaging line chain oils
Conveyor lubricants in food contact zones
Industrial lubricants requiring PTFE-free anti-wear performance
Recommended Treat Rate
Typical treat rate: 1–3% by weight depending on application requirements. For grease formulations: 1–3% delivers strong anti-wear performance. For metalworking and extreme load applications: 2–8% is common. For food-grade chain oils: 0.5–3% with synergistic combination with other HX1 additives.
Certifications
NSF HX1 registered by NSF International for use as a component of food-grade H1 lubricants. Registered on the LuSC list, making formulations Ecolabel ready. Suitable for incidental food contact applications meeting FDA 21 CFR 178.3570 requirements.
For technical data sheets, sample requests, and formulation guidance with Desilube 88 NSF HX1 anti-wear and EP additive, contact our Pennsylvania-based technical team. Our experts work directly with formulators to validate Desilube 88 performance in your specific base fluid and application before commercial deployment.
Advantages:
Eco-friendly and compliant with NSF, EAL, LusC and Ecolabel standards.
Broad compatibility with various lubricating systems.
Reduces production costs while ensuring superior performance.
Performance in Water
Performance in Li grease. Comparison to MoS2
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