Food Grade Lubricants


Incidental Food Contact (H1) Lubricants

Petro-Canada Lubricants PURITY™ FG fluids and lubricants are advanced products formulated to meet the tough demands of food and beverage processing operations while maintaining food grade purity.

PURITY™ FG products are fortified with specially selected additives to meet the application requirements such as protecting against wear, shock loading, and corrosion. These products are designed to be highly resistant to the harsh conditions found in food and beverage processing operations, which can include high pressure water spray, causing water contamination as well as exposure to fats, acids, cleaning and sanitizing solutions. For the majority of PURITY™ FG products, a key component is 99.9% pure, crystal clear base oils.

PURITY™ FG EP Gear Fluids, PURITY™ FG Compressor Fluids and PURITY™ FG-X AW Hydraulic Fluid 46 are formulated with SynFX™, an advanced additive technology designed to deliver synthetic-like performance for enhanced low temperature properties, long lasting protection and increased service life.

All PURITY™ FG Synthetic products are formulated with synthetic base stocks to provide the same outstanding lubrication performance over an even wider range of operating temperatures.

All PURITY™ FG products have been formulated to excel under harsh conditions, while meeting food industry safety standards and can be integrated in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Programs.

Please refer to the Food Industry Registrations/Credentials chart on 360 Marketing Support (LUB3152) or contact your local representative.

PURITY™ FG Chain Fluids are formulated to lubricate all types of drive and conveyor chains as well as bearings found on food processing machinery. They may be applied by brush or drip feed as well as by centralized lubrication systems. They can be applied at temperatures up to 200°C (392°F); however, equipment should be re-oiled more frequently at temperatures above 150°C (302°F).

These advanced food grade fluids include special tackifiers to ensure strong adhesion to metal surfaces and resistance to dripping, throw-off, and water spray loss.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Chain Fluid
  Light Heavy
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 151 370
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 20 44
Viscosity Index 150 175
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F 230/446 240/464
Pour Point, °C/°F -12/10 -12/10
4 Ball Wear Scar Diam., mm 0.41 0.39

PURITY™ FG Compressor Fluids are formulated with SynFX™, an advanced additive technology designed to deliver synthetic-like performance for long lasting protection and increased service life. Typical applications include the lubrication of air compressors and vacuum pumps used for producing, manufacturing, and preparing food and food packaging.

PURITY™ FG Compressor Fluids resist thermal and oxidative breakdown extending fluid life and reducing varnish build up on compressor parts. PURITY™ FG Compressor Fluids are recommended for use in rotary screw compressors for up to 4,000 hours at a maximum air discharge temperature of 85°C (185°F).

Note: Do not use in breathing air apparatus or medical equipment.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Compressor Fluid
  46 100
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 44 105
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 6.6 11.9
Viscosity Index 99 101
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F 240/464 280/536
Pour Point, °C/°F -45/-49 -33/-27
Oxidation stability RPVOT, minutes 2061 2894

PURITY™ FG Synthetic Fluids are synthetic PAO based products formulated with specially selected additives to protect against wear, oxidation, rust and corrosion. Tough enough to handle wet food processing environments and wide temperatures, PURITY™ FG Synthetic Fluids can be used in compressor, vacuum pump, pneumatic and hydraulic applications, as well as in low temperature applications such as freezers. PURITY™ FG Synthetic Fluid 46 is listed by injection molding machine OEM Husky.

Note: Do not use in breathing air apparatus or medical equipment.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Synthetic Fluid
  46 100
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 46 102
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 7.7 14.2
Viscosity Index 136 144
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F 262/503 262/504
Pour Point, °C/°F -60/-76 -57/-70

Petro-Canada Lubricants PURITY™ FG Synthetic Barrier Fluids are advanced food grade barrier fluids formulated to deliver exceptional performance, by resisting degradation and deposit formation, and are also suitable for service in non-food grade industrial applications. These barrier fluids start clean and remain clean in the most demanding conditions.

PURITY™ FG Synthetic Barrier Fluid is a PAO based product formulated with specific additives to deliver exceptional protection against oxidation, corrosion, and wear. This NSF H1 registered product is designed to provide lubrication and cooling for mechanical seals to help maximize seal life.

The ideal barrier fluid for mechanical seals that contain process fluids flowing at temperatures above 60°C (140°F), is a very low viscosity Polyalphaolefin (PAO) based fluid with highly stable additives at minimal concentrations. This makes PURITY™ FG Synthetic Barrier Fluids the ideal candidates for barrier fluid service.


PURITY™ FG Synthetic Barrier Fluid
ASTM Test Method
5 32
Density, kg/L @ 15 °C D4052 0.7992 0.8297
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C D445 5.1 30.7
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C D445 1.7 5.8
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F D92 149 / 300 259 / 498
Pour Point, °C/°F
D5950 -63 / -81 -66 / -89
Rust A
D665 Pass Pass
Rust B
D665 Pass Pass
Copper Strip Corrosion Test, 3 hours @ 100°C / 212°F
D130 1a 1b
Foaming Characteristics, Sequence 1, Vol. mL after blow/settling
D892 30/0 10/0
Initial Boiling Point, °C / °F
D7500 173 / 343 372 / 702
RPVOT, min D2272 1331 1608
Acid Number, (mg KOH/g) D664 0.6 0.35
Colour D1500 < 0.5 < 0.5

The values quoted above are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification.

PURITY™ FG Corrcut-E Fluid is an advanced food grade lubricant formulated to improve slitter blade life on slitter scorer systems. This product helps to provide optimal performance, less maintenance and longer service life for cutting blades. It effectively removes starch from the blades which means sharper blades for cleaner cuts and longer blade life. This product can be utilized on most major OEM slitter scorer systems both below the line and above the line lubrication.


PURITY™ FG Corrcut-E Fluid
  15
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 22.2
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 4.5
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F 213/415
Pour Point, °C/°F -36/-32

PURITY™ FG EP Gear Fluids are formulated with SynFX™, an advanced additive technology designed to deliver synthetic-like performance. These products provide long lasting protection and can be used on enclosed gear drives (worm, helical, bevel and spur) operating under normal or heavy shock-loading conditions in food processing machinery. They can also be used in bearings and chain drives, providing long service life and clean operation. PURITY™ FG EP Gear fluids are suitable for yellow metals.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG EP Gear Fluid
   100  150  220  320  460
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C  105  145   225  320  460
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C  12  14.6  19.7  23.8   29.8
Viscosity Index 103  101  100  99  99
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F 264/507  240/464   204/399  184/363  198/388
Pour Point, °C/°F
-39/-38  -39/-38  -36/-33  -39/-38  -39/-38

PURITY™ FG Synthetic EP Gear Fluids are specially formulated to provide outstanding lubrication in food processing applications running under heavier loads or subject to high or low temperature extremes. Typical applications include enclosed gear drives (worm, helical, bevel and spur), plain and anti-friction bearings, and chain drives used in food processing machinery.

The ISO VG 220 grade can also be used as a blower lobe lubricant. PURITY™ FG Synthetic EP Gear Fluids are fortified with specially selected additives to provide outstanding resistance to oxidation and protection from wear and shock loading. These fluids are suitable for yellow metals.


PURITY™ FG Synthetic EP Gear Fluid
   220  460
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C  221  446
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C  25.8  43.5
Viscosity Index  148  151
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F  281/538  253/487
Pour Point, °C/°F
 -45/-49  -42/-44

PURITY™ FG PAG Gear Oils are advanced gear lubricants formulated to deliver exceptional performance and resist degradation for service in both food grade and non-food grade industrial applications.

PURITY™ FG PAG Gear Oils are synthetic polyalkylene glycol (PAG) based lubricants formulated with specially selected additives to protect against wear, oxidation, rust and corrosion. PURITY™ FG PAG Gear Oils exhibit high viscosity indices for a wide range of applications and the inherent properties of polyalkylene glycol base fluids help improve lubricity. These synthetic fluids are tough enough to handle food processing applications, and severe, heavy-duty industrial applications over wide temperatures, and are suitable for industrial applications and gearboxes.

Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) based lubricants are not compatible with mineral oils, PAO based fluids and many other synthetic lubricants. Before filling a gear reservoir with, or converting a system over to PURITY FG PAG Gear Oils, it is recommended for users to follow special flushing and conversion procedures.

Depending on the specific type of PAG base fluid there may be compatibility issues with mixing different types of PAG lubricants. It is important to check compatibility between different PAG lubricants before topping up gear reservoirs.

Also, PAG based lubricants are not compatible with certain materials used in components like seals, paints, interior coatings, and plastics. For further details, please refer to technical bulletin TB-1308 for Guidelines for Cleaning, Flushing and Converting to PURITY FG PAG Gear Oils, or consult your Petro-Canada Lubricants Technical Services Advisor.


PURITY™ FG PAG Gear Oil
  Test Method 150 220 460
Density, kg/L @ 15°C D4052
1.053
1.076
1.076
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C D445 151 220 459
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C D445 28.3 38.4 77.3
Viscosity Index D2270 227 226 251
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)
D92 268 (514) 263 (505) 265 (509)
Pour Point, °C (°F)
D5950 -40 (-40) -38 (-36) -35 (-31)
Oxidation Stability, Time to oxidation, min
D2272 673 678 670
4-Ball Wear, mm scar diameter (40kg, 1200 rpm, 1 h, 75°C) D4172 0.45 0.45 0.38
4-Ball Weld, Kg
D2783 126 160 160

The values quoted above are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification.

PURITY™ FG Heat Transfer Fluid is a food grade NSF HT-1 registered heat transfer fluid formulated for use in non-pressurized, liquid phase, closed heat transfer systems operating with bulk temperatures up to 326°C (619°F). This thermally stable fluid is fortified with specially selected additives to provide outstanding protection from oxidative breakdown.

Typical applications include central cooking facilities, drying, edible oil deodorizing and heating of deep frying oils. PURITY™ FG Heat Transfer Fluid is also used in the equipment for manufacture of plastic bottles, films and containers for the packaging of food products.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Heat Transfer Fluid
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 37.1
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 5.9
Viscosity Index 98
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)
237/459
Pour Point, °C (°F)
-18/0
Autoignition Temperature, °C/°F
354/669
Max Bulk Temperature, °C/°F
326/619

For details on the complete line of Heat Transfer Fluids, see CALFLO

PURITY™ FG Seamer-E Fluid is an advanced food grade, mineral oil based, water emulsifying fluid that is formulated for use in high-speed continuous lubrication seaming units where contamination of the oil with water and sugar may occur. It is designed to lubricate the main turrets, bearings, chains and gears for smooth and reliable equipment performance.

PURITY™ FG Seamer-E Fluid is suitable for use in Pneumatic Scale Angelus series such as 61/62H, 80/81L, 100/101L, 120/121L, 140S, 180S and 12M.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Seamer-E Fluid
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 140
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 14.7
Viscosity Index 104
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)
240/464
Pour Point, °C (°F)
-21/-6
Four-Ball Wear (mm) (40kg, 1200 rpm, 1 hr., 75°C)
0.4
4-Ball EP Weld Load, kg
126

PURITY™ FG AW Hydraulic Fluids are advanced food grade lubricants specially formulated to deliver exceptional, long lasting protection in hydraulic systems used in food processing and pharmaceutical operations. They provide excellent performance in high pressure systems including applications operating at more than 1000 psi (7000 kPa). They may also be used to lubricate anti-friction bearings in general circulating systems, and in inline (air line) oilers in pneumatic systems commonly found in food packaging applications. PURITY™ FG AW 32 is approved for use in high pressure processing applications by OEM JBT Avure.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG AW Hydraulic Fluid
  32 46  68  100 
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 30 45 63 102
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 5.2 6.8 8.4 11.5
Viscosity Index 101 102 102 99
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)
225/437 245/473
253/487
267/513
Pour Point, °C (°F)
-18/0 -18/0
-18/0
-15/5
Four-Ball Wear (mm) (40kg, 1200 rpm, 1 hr., 75°C)
0.46
0.48 0.49 0.44
Oxidation Resistance, RPVOT (minutes)
844  885  888  888
FZG, load stage fail >12 >12  >12 >12

PURITY™ FG-X AW Hydraulic Fluid 46 is an advanced food grade lubricant that is formulated with SynFX™, an advanced additive technology designed to deliver synthetic-like performance and enhanced protection. This product resists oxidative breakdown from air exposure, high temperatures and water contamination that can lead to longer fluid and equipment life.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG-X AW Hydraulic Fluid 46
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 47
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 6.9
Viscosity Index 102
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)

240/464

Pour Point, °C (°F)
-48/-54
Four-Ball Wear (mm) (40kg, 1200 rpm, 1 hr., 75°C)
0.45
Oxidation Resistance, RPVOT (minutes)
1147

PURITY™ FG line of aerosol sprays are advanced multipurpose food grade lubricants packaged in aerosol cans. All sprays are packaged with an application tube to provide a convenient way to lubricate specific areas or difficult to reach locations. PURITY™ FG aerosol spray lubricants also meet food industry standards and can be integrated in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Programs.

Please refer to the Food Industry Registrations/Credentials chart on 360 Marketing Support (LUB3152) or contact your local representative.

PURITY™ FG SPRAY

PURITY™ FG Spray contains special tackifiers to reduce drips and ‘fling off’ from moving parts. PURITY™ FG Spray dispenses lubricant in a single direction streamline spray pattern. Typical applications include chains, rails, guides, slides, pivots, cables, linkages, gears, hinges and small bearings.

PURITY™ FG SILICONE SPRAY

PURITY™ FG Silicone Spray is a silicone-based lubricant that forms a non- hardening film to resist moisture and help prevent corrosion around heavy water wash-up areas. It can be used in many metal to non-metal applications.

PURITY™ FG PENETRATING OIL SPRAY

PURITY™ FG Penetrating Oil Spray is a general purpose penetrating oil that can be used to help loosen rust and scale around fasteners to ease the disassembly of mechanical equipment and fittings. It is a silicone free formula to allow for easy clean up of treated surfaces to be repainted.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™
Characteristics Method FG Spray FG Silicone Spray FG Penetrating Oil
Net weight (g)
270 234 291
NSF registration
H1 H1 H1
PROPERTIES WITHOUT PROPELLANT
Color

Visual

Colorless Colorless Colorless
Viscosity @ 40°C (cSt) ASTM D445 151 N/A N/A
Four Ball Wear, scar diam, mm
ASTM D4172 0.4 N/A N/A

PURITY™ FG Trolley Fluid is formulated to lubricate hook and trolley systems in meat processing operations. It can also be used as a low viscosity lubricating fluid for chains and conveyors, and as a rust protective oil. PURITY™ FG Trolley Fluid is fortified with specially selected additives to provide outstanding resistance to wear and corrosion, and to prevent oil drips. PURITY™ FG Trolley Fluid can also be utilized as a light chain oil in either a drip or atomized application.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG Trolley Fluid
  46
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 44
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 7.3
Viscosity Index 131
Flash Point, COC, °C (°F)
215/419
Pour Point, °C (°F)
-15/5
Four-Ball Wear scar diameter, mm
0.45

PURITY™ FG WO Oils are ultra pure, food grade white mineral oils specially formulated for the food processing industry. Blended with vitamin E as a stabilizer for extended shelf life, PURITY™ FG WO Oils are ideally suited for applications that include direct and indirect food contact in production, packaging, and processing operations. PURITY™ FG WO Oils are commonly used in food production facilities for equipment wipe down. These products are NSF 3H and H1 registered for use as a release agent on hard surfaces to prevent food from adhering during processing and general incidental contact use.

Typical characteristics are shown below:


PURITY™ FG WO WHITE MINERAL OILS
  10 15 35 40 68 90
Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C 13
15 36 40 68 103
Viscosity, cSt @ 100°C 3.1 3.4 5.8 6.2 8.9 11.8
Viscosity Index
100 98 105 100 100 104
Density, kg/L @ 15°C 0.846 0.850
0.866
0.865  0.867
0.872
Flash Point, COC, °C/°F
190/374 198/388  220/428 240/464
255/491 266/510
Pour Point, °C/°F
-24/-11 -18/0
-18/0
-18/0
-18/0
-15/5
Color, Saybolt +30 +30 +30 +30 +30 +30

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