Desco 955 is a hydrocarbon-resistant synthetic lubricant containing molybdenum disulfide for added extreme pressure properties. Chemola™ Desco 955 is formulated with solid lubricants to
provide lubrication to 450°F.
Service Recommendations:
Desco 955 is widely used in gas pipelines around the world. It is resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons, butane, fuel oil, hot asphalt, hot gases, hot oil, LPG and natural gas.
| Appearance | Black, smooth, tacky |
| NLGI | 2 |
| Penetration (ASTM D217) | 265-300 |
| Worked Penetration, 60x (ASTM D217) | 265-300 |
| Base Oil | Natural and synthetic ester blend |
| Base Oil Viscosity | 1000 cSt at 40°C |
| Base Oil Pour Point | -10°F (-12°C) |
| Thickener | Inorganic |
| Additives | H2S/Corrosion Inhibitor Package |
| Specific Gravity | 1.0 |
| Density (lb/gal) | 8.5 |
| Dropping Point (ASTM D566) | >500°F (260°C) |
| Flash Point | >470°F (243°C) |
| Temperature Range | -20°F to 450°F (-29°C to 232°C) |
| Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D2266) | 0.6mm |
| Four-Ball EP Weld Point (ASTM D2596) | 160 kgf |
| Storage Stability | Pass |
| Resistance to Water (FTM 5415) | Pass |
| Resistance to 50% Ethanol in Water (FTM 5415) | Pass |
| Resistance to Synthetic Condensate (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to Mineral Spirits (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to Diesel Fuel (FTM 5415 mod) | Pass |
| Resistance to HCI(aq) | Pass |
| PART # | UNIT SIZE | CONTAINER |
|---|---|---|
| LL955110 | "B" stick 3/8" x 1 1/2" | 72/box |
| LL955115 | "C" stick 7/16" x 2 1/8" | 32/box |
| LL955130 | "D" stick 1/2" x 2 1/4" | 28/box |
| LL955140 | "G" stick 5/8" x 3 1/2" | 14/box |
| LL955150 | "J" stick 1 3/8" x 8 1/2" | 16/box |
| LL955160 | "K" stick 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" | 12/box |
| LL955200 | 14 oz. x 10 | Cartridge |
| LL955010 | 10 lb | Can |
| LL955020 | 20 lb | Can |
| LL955040 | 40 lb | Pail |
| LL955120 | 120 lb | Keg |
| LL955400 | 400 lb | Drum |
