Fluid Film® Technical Bulletin

Details about Fluid Film® - Typical Properties
Unless designated otherwise, the following data refers to Fluid Film® after the
propellant has evaporated away following spray application.

Appearance:                        Clear, straw colored liquid

Viscosity:                             Brookfield           #2               2-4 reading
                                             HBF, 70°F           Spindle at    (3,200-
                                                                       2 RPM           6,400cps)

Flash Point, Bulk Liquid:     405°F minimum
(ASTM-92) Cleveland
Open Cup

Non-Volative:                      89% minimum (3 hours @ 220°F) 

Specific Conductivity:         Less than 10-9 mho/cm @ 1Hz. @ +/- 158°F 70 hours

Specific Gravity:                 0.875 - 0.885 (less propellant)

Effect on Rubber:                None on neoprene, buna-n and most synthetics.
ASTM D-471                          Some swelling on natural.

Effect on Paint:                   None on most painted surfaces.

Effect on Aluminum:           No pitting.

Extreme Pressure:             Fail load - 15 pounds
ASTM D-2782
Timken Method

Wear Prevention               40kg., 1200 RPM for 1 hours @167°F
Characteristics:                 Results: Scar Diameter of 0.49mm
ASTM D-220
Four Ball Method

Repaintability:                  Contains no silicones. It is recommmended that surfaces
                                          treated with Fluid Film® be hot water or steam detergent
                                          washed (120°F), whichever is most effective.

Corrosion Protection:       Passes 50 days.
ASTM D-1735
Humidity Cabinet

ASTM D-1748                     Passes 30 days
Humidity Cabinet
                                          Corrosion Requirement (Mil-C-16173, Grade 2 - Soft Films),
                                          passes 5%. Salt Fog - Passes 1298 hours.

Water Replacement:        Displaces water from all metal surfaces
                                          (Mil-C-23411, Paragraph 3.6)

Toxicity:                           Non-toxic, LD-50 greater than 3 grams per kilogram.
                                         Non-irritating skin response. Very slight irritation to the eyes.
                                         (Toxicity tests performed according to standard methods
                                         by an independent laboratory).

Warning:                          Extremely flammable. Contents under pressure. Do not
                                         puncture, incinerate or store above 120°F. Keep from
                                         open flame.

Spray Nozzle Cleaning:   Turn can upside down, point in a safe direction and spray
                                         until only propellant escapes. If spray button becomes
                                         clogged during use, pull it from the can and clean it with
                                         a fine wire or needle. Replace the button with a gentle
                                         twisting motion, keeping it pointed ina safe direction. Do
                                         not stick pins or other objects into nozzle tube.