BARIUM SOAP BASE GREASES
Very high thickener content. Up to 35% by weight
Fibrous and stringy in texture
Dropping point of 370F to 400F
Maximum usable temperature of 250 to 285F
Very good resistance to water washout
Fair to good protection against rusting
Fair to good shear and mechanical stability. Will separate into its base
oils and thickeners when high to severe mechanical shear stresses are encountered.
Fair resistance to oil separation
Poor Reversibility. 0% to 30% Reversibility
Poor pumpability, especially at low temperatures
Possibility that compounds containing barium are highly toxic
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