Penetrating Lubricant
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When to Use
Use it to loosen metal parts (e.g., bolts), for metalworking, fabricating or assembly, or to lubricate chains and cables. (Read more)
Type
Industrial
Cost Savings
If spilled, biobased oils can cost less to clean-up than non-biobased oils.
Environmental & Health Information
Less damaging to plants. Less dependence on fossil fuels. Less toxic for workers. Biodegrades faster and to greater degrees than petroleum-based and synthetic ester products. Does not contain trichloroethylene (TCE) which is cancer-causing in aerosol form. No need to pay fees for using 1000+ lbs/annually of TCE (reporting prepare toxics use reduction plans).
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