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Applications:

  • Additive in Metalworking Compounds
  • Dry Film Coating With Binders
  • Dusting
  • Filler in Powder Metal Parts
  • Filler in Self-Lubricating Plastics
  • Rubbing
  • Tumbling

Materials:

  • All Materials
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • All Metals

Properties:

  • Solvent Based
  • Additive in metalworking compounds
  • Dry lubricant on surfaces by rubbing tumbling or dusting
  • Durable dry film coating when used with binders
  • Filler in self-lubricating plastics and powder metal parts
  • Incorporated with oils and other additives to form greases pastes and oil dispersions
  • McGee Industries offers an extensive line of MoS2 formulated products. These formulations are frequently more effective for certain lubrication applications than the dry products alone.

McLube MoS2-98 Moly Powder (Molybdenum Disulfide)

Description:

Superfine Grade Molybdenum Disulfide Powder (MoS2). Particle Size: Fisher Number 0.4 to 0.45 microns.

Technical Data:

  • Molecular Weight: ............... 160.06
  • Color: ................................ Blue-Gray
  • Crystal Structure: ............... Hexagonal-layered
  • Hardness: .......................... 1-1.5 Moh's scales
  • Melting Point: ............... Air-none, oxides to MoO3, vacuum dissociates at 927ºC
  • Electrical Conductivity: ........ Semiconductor
  • Magnetic Properties: ........... Diamagnetic
  • Chemical Stability: .............. Inert except for strong oxidizing agents
  • Coefficient of friction: .......... 0.03-0.06
  • MoS2 Content, % (calculated average): ..... 98
  • Acid Insoluble, %: .............. 0.50
  • Iron, %: ............................ 0.30
  • Molybdenum Trioxide, %: .... 0.05
  • Water, %: ......................... 0.02
  • Oil, %: .............................. 0.05
  • Carbon, %: ....................... 1.90
  • Acid Number, mgKOH/g: ..... 0.05

Application Method:

    McLube MoS2-98 Moly Powder can be applied by tumbling, wiping and burnishing. Can be compounded into rubber & plastic compounds.

Safety and Handling:

    The Material Safety Data Sheet for McLube MoS2-98 Moly Powder should be reviewed prior to using the product. MoS2 is essentially inert. Toxicology studies, industrial experience, and chemical properties all indicate that MoS2 is a relatively harmless material. Above 750ºF, toxic substances can be generated which may require ventilation. When handling the bulk powders, a dust mask is recommended to avoid inhalation of particulates. Safety glasses and gloves are recommended when using this product.

Availability

1 lb. Can, 3 lb. Can, 10 lb. Can, 60 lb. Pail, 200 lb. Drum

Important:

For expert technical assistance in selecting the optimum product to meet your specific requirements, and be convinced of the benefits of McLube lubricant coatings, we recommend you evaluate the appropriate product under your specific conditions. Samples and technical assistance are available, as well as custom formulations that suggest themselves for a specific application.