DSX gun lube and grease MSDS

[glockster68]

Hello, I was just wondering if someone here could interpret the MSDS for this stuff. I was given some and wondered what is in it. I looked in the search function but nothing came up.

http://dsxequiptech.com/dsx-extreme-pressure-lube/

www.gacintl.com/MSDS2007/DSX-synthetic-lubricant.pdf

Thanks

John

 

[Gabe]

It is half water, 40% silicone, 2% Teflon, 4% automotive antifreeze, and 5% pesticide used for fruits.

 

[glockster68]

Thanks, Gabe sounds like [censored] to me.....

 

[Tegger]

Originally Posted By: Gabe
It is half water, 40% silicone, 2% Teflon, 4% automotive antifreeze, and 5% pesticide used for fruits.

The water is the "environmentally friendly" carrier; it is meant to evaporate off.

The "pesticide" is an ethanol (alcohol) compound likely meant to lower the surface-tension of the mix, so as to allow it to spread better and not bead-up.

The glycols are probably there as anti-freezes.

The Teflon and silicone would be the active lubricants.

I've never used the stuff so I can't comment on its effectiveness as a lubricant, but to my mind the ingredients are pretty innocuous.

Please note that end-use of a compound is no guide to its toxicity. For instance, ethanol (drinking alcohol) is widely used in windshield-washer antifreeze and anti-bacterial hand sanitizers.

 

[glockster68]

Thanks Tegger I got this free so I can't complain too much. It will be used on a glock so it should be ok.

 

[Tempest]

Water is a poor lubricant and promotes rust and corrosion.

Silicone is a poor metal on metal lubricant.

2% Teflon is nothing special.

I wouldn't use this on my guns if someone paid me.

 

[2cool]

Free isn't always best. FWIW, I'd sooner use automotive grease than something that's half water on a GUN! If you want environmentally friendly, look for Frog Lube products. Work great and smell great. I use the semi-solid on my auto slide.