1. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N
Information About DESCRIPTION
Molykote® EM-50L Grease is a synthetic
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Molykote EM-50L Grease can be stored
Molykote® EM-50L hydrocarbon oil/lithium soap grease. for 36 months from date of manufac-
Grease It has excellent compatibility with ture at ambient temperatures in its
plastics such as polyacetals and original, closed container.
polyamides, and is formulated for PACKAGING
enhanced surface adhesion and noise Molykote EM-50L Grease is available in
damping. It also has a wide service 16-kg (35.2-lb) containers.
Type
temperature range of -40° to 150° C
Synthetic hydrocarbon oil/lithium LIMITATIONS
(-40° to 302° F).
soap grease Not intended for medical use.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Molykote EM-50L Grease is designed SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Physical Form
for plastic/plastic and plastic/metal PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Light-consistency grease
lubrication in electromechanical REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT
applications. It is particularly useful INCLUDED. BEFORE HANDLING,
Special Properties
where speeds and geometries require READ PRODUCT AND MATERIAL
Wide service temperature range;
good adhesion and where noise reduc- SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CON-
compatible with many plastics;
tion is desired. TAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE,
good lubricity; formulated for
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
enhanced surface adhesion and HOW TO USE INFORMATION. THE MATERIAL
noise damping Molykote EM-50L Grease can be SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE
applied using conventional grease FROM YOUR DOW CORNING REP-
Primary Uses application methods, including brush, RESENTATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR,
Lubricant for plastic/plastic, grease gun, or automatic dispensing. OR BY WRITING TO DOW CORNING
plastic/metal, and metal/metal
SHIPPING LIMITATIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE, OR BY CALL-
substrates in electromechanical
None. ING 1-517-496-6000.
applications, such as gears, bush-
ings, and tracks
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Useful Temperature Range These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
-40° to 150° C (-40° to 302° F) CTM* 0176B Color ............................................................... White/semitransparent
ASTM D 217 Penetration,
worked 60, mm/10....................................................................... 315
NLGI # ............................................................................................. 1
ASTM D 2265 Dropping point, °C (°F) ....................................................... 195 (383)
Fed. Stds. 791,
Method 321.1 Bleed, 24 hours at 100° C (212° F), percent ................................... 2.6
ASTM D 2545 Evaporation, 22 hours at 100° C (212° F), percent......................... 0.2
ASTM D 1478 Low Temperature Torque, gfcm,
starting torque, -40° C (-40° F) ................................................. 3000
running torque, -40° C (-40° F) ................................................ 1400
starting torque, -20° C (-4° F) ..................................................... 650
running torque, -20° C (-4° F) .................................................... 340
starting torque, 25° C (77° F) ..................................................... 130
running torque, 25° C (77° F) .................................................... 100
*CTMs (Corporate Test Methods) correspond to standard ASTM tests in most instances. Copies of CTMs are
available upon request.
Specification Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification for
this product and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained from any
Dow Corning Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI.
Call (517) 496-6000.

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information in this publication is an
accurate description of the typical
characteristics and/or uses of the
product or products, but it is your
responsibility to thoroughly test the
product in your specific application
to determine its performance, efficacy
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Molykote is a registered trademark
of Dow Corning Corporation.
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