S-743

Def Stan 91-38
Grade PX-7
PX-7
VV-P-236
(obsolete)
AIR 3565

NYCO 65 VASELINE

PETROLATUM TECHNICAL

NYCO 65 VASELINE is a stiff, rather tacky petrolatum. It is intended for use as a light grade of lubricating grease. It is not recommended for use as a lubricant in heavily loaded or hot running bearings. It may be used as a constituent in certain types of rust preventive compounds.


Main characteristics

Properties Units Typical values Test methods
Appearance homogeneous paste
Colour ASTM 3 ASTM D 1500
Kinematic viscosity mm2/s   ASTM D 445
at 100oC   12.6  
Acid number mg KOH/g 0.05 ASTM D 974
Flash point, COC oC 252 ASTM D 92
Melting point oC 65 ASTMD 127
Cone penetration      
unworked 1/10 mm 174 ASTM D 937