RAW MATERIALS RANGE GUIDE
Grease & Lubricant Additives
The Bisley Group have serviced the Grease industry for over 30 years. Our focus has been on raw materials for Lithium and Molybdenum containing greases.
Lithium Hydroxide and Molybdenum Disulfide are supplied by Bisley to many of the multinationals and numerous independent and industrial grease manufacturers.
Bisley have also gained valuable expertise in re-packing and storing these products utilizing various dust-free bulk handling systems.
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Lithium Additives
Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate technical, superfines and ultrafines grades are available in various particle sizes with a 99% Li2CO3 minimum content and tightly controlled particle size distribution parameters.
Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Technical Grade TDS Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Super Fine TDS Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Ultra Fine TDS Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Technical Grade SDS Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Super Fine SDS Xeolith® Lithium Carbonate Ultra Fine SDS
Xeolith® Lithium Hydroxide Low Dust Grade is oil dampened which reduces airborne particles. The product of choice when occupational health and safety is in mind of the operators.
Xeolith® Lithium Hydroxide Technical Grade is a high purity (56.5% LiOH min) lithium hydroxide monohydrate form, with a particle size of less than 1mm, highly suitable for making lithium greases.
Xeolith® Lithium Hydroxide Technical Grade TDS Xeolith® Lithium Hydroxide Technical Grade SDS
Xeolith® Lithium Stearate is classified as a lithium soap and is available as a soft white solid, often used as the main component of lithium grease.
MOLYZOL® & Molybdenum Additives
Molybdenum disulfide is an inorganic compound with the formula MoS2. Its reactivity is low, rendering it resistant to dilute acids. In terms of its appearance and feel, molybdenum disulfide is similar to graphite and, like graphite, it is widely used as a solid lubricant. It is often incorporated as a component of blends and composites where low friction is sought.
Molybdenum trioxide can be formulated with molybdenum disulphide to create a solid lubricating material consisting essentially of an intimate mixture of about 15 to 50 mole percent molybdenum trioxide to molybdenum disulfide. This material is particularly useful under extreme environmental conditions such as very high temperatures or under vacuum.
MOLYZOL® Friction Modifiers and Anti-wear products are widely used as lubricant additives in greases and oils, including engine and industrial oils. The specially formulated molybdenum complexes and chemical composition of the MOLYZOL® range provide lubricants with excellent antioxidation, anti-wear and friction-reducing properties, even under extreme pressure and high temperatures. The MOLYZOL® range has both liquid and powder options available.
MOLYZOL® Liquid Friction Modifier 1001 TDS MOLYZOL® Liquid Friction Modifier 1002 TDS MOLYZOL® Liquid Friction Modifier 1002L TDS MOLYZOL® Friction Modifier 1002A TDS MOLYZOL® Extreme Pressure Anti-wear 2089 TDS MOLYZOL® Extreme Pressure Anti-wear Liquid 4002 TDS
MOLYZOL® Corrosion Inhibitor products are widely used as lubricant additives in greases and oils, including engine and industrial oils. The specially formulated compounds and chemical composition of the MOLYZOL® range provide lubricants with excellent antioxidation and corrosion inhibiting properties, even under extreme pressure and high temperatures. The MOLYZOL® Corrosion Inhibitor range is available in a ready to mix liquid.
MOLYZOL® Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor 6001-8 TDS MOLYZOL® Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor 6001-9 TDS MOLYZOL® Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor 6001-12 TDS MOLYZOL® Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor 7001 TDS
Bislube
Bislube Antioxidants are general purpose primary antioxidants suitable for petroleum and synthetic lubricant bases. Suitable for a variety of industrial oils and engine oils. Bislube BODPA and DND display excellent antioxidant properties and are liquids for easy handling and blending.
Bislube Antioxidant BODPA TDS Bislube Antioxidant DND TDS Bislube Antioxidant BODPA SDS
Bislube Corrosion Inhibitors are suitable for both petroleum and synthetic base oils for lubricants and greases. Particularly used in industrial and automotive lubricants, greases, metal working fluids and as a corrosion inhibitor for ethanol blended fuels. Bislube Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor TT 33 displays excellent anti-oxidation, corrosion inhibiting and metal deactivating properties.
Bislube Extreme Pressure Anti-wear additives are suitable for petroleum based greases. They display excellent friction reducing properties and corrosion inhibition, even under extreme pressure and high temperatures. Bislube Extreme Pressure Anti-wear DM 89 increases the Timken OK value and weld load value.
Bislube Extreme Pressure Anti-wear DM 89 TDS Bislube Extreme Pressure Anti-wear DM 89 SDS
Bislube Friction Modifiers are molybdenum containing additives suitable for petroleum based greases. They display excellent antioxidant and friction reducing properties, even under extreme pressure and high temperatures. Bislube Friction Modifier MDBC is a powder composed of an organic molybdenum oxide sulfide dibutyl dithiocarbamate complex that is phosphorus free and can be readily dispersed into a suspension with mineral oils.
Bislube Friction Modifier MDBC TDS Bislube Friction Modifier MDBC SDS
Bislube Ultra Nano EP Grease Additive 741 is a high performative alternative to molybdenum disulfide. Its proprietary nanotechnology and composition provides a durable protective film on metal surfaces. Reducing friction, improving extreme pressure and anti-wear properties of greases and lubricants.
Bislube Ultra Nano EP Grease Additive 741 Informational Bislube Ultra Nano EP Grease Additive 741 SDS
Castor Derivatives
12-Hydroxystearic Acid is a mixed fatty acid obtained by hydrolysis of hydrogenated castor oil. 12-HSA is used in grease manufacturing, plastics lubrication and synthesis of other chemicals. It is a high melting, brittle, waxy solid at ambient temperatures.
HCO or castor wax is solid at room temperature and has the function of a surfactant, emulsifier in greases and is also used in a variety of other applications including personal care and industrial. Bisley offers food grade HCO.
Sebacic acid is an excellent complexing agent for the preparation of lithium complex grease in synthetic hydrocarbon and polyol ester base fluid.
Stearic Acid & Stearates
Aluminium stearate is an aluminum salt of distilled hydrogenated fatty acids, used as lubricants in metal processing. A combination of gelling strength coupled with high alumina content and fine particle sizing results in better dispersion in many mediums.
Calcium stearate is one of the most commonly used lubricants due to its excellent dispersion properties and highly controlled particle size. Calcium stearate is available as a powder or as a 50% dispersion.
Calcium Stearate TDS Calcium Stearate Dispersion TDS Calcium Stearate SDS Calcium Stearate Dispersion SDS
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed is composed of primarily stearic acid, a saturated long chain fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. Its surfactant properties lead to its widespread use in a variety of industries. Upon request Bisley can supply stearic acid with customized specifications depending on your needs.
Xeolith® Lithium Stearate is classified as a lithium soap and is available as a soft white solid, often used as the main component of lithium grease.
Carbon Black & Graphite
Carbon Black is used as a thickener in open gear lubricating grease. The resultant grease has increased, heat, moisture and oxidation resistance.
Gums
Guar gum is produced from the extraction of from guar beans. Guar gum acts as a thickener and emulsifier in lubricants.
Guar Gum Powder 270T TDS Guar Gum Powder 280T TDS Guar Gum Powder SDS
Welan Gum is a thermally resistant biopolymer, used for viscosity and suspension control.
Xanthan Gum is a thickening agent with shear thinning properties.
Surfactants
Benzoic Acid is used as a preferred acid in a variety of greases and lubricants such as aluminium complex greases. Bisley supplies a food grade, Halal and Kosher certified benzoic acid.
Benzoic Acid TDS Benzoic Acid Food Grade TDS Benzoic Acid SDS Benzoic Acid Food Grade SDS
Overbased calcium sulfonate is a highly alkaline liquid, typically used as a thickener, emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in lubricants. It is compatible with most mineral base oils, white oils, and synthetic base stocks. It is used in the manufacture of calcium sulfonate greases and engine oils. Bisley supplies both TBN 300 (OB) and TBN 400 (HOB) calcium sulfonate with varying flashpoints and specifications depending on your requirements.
Cocamide DEA is made from the reaction of coconut oil and Diethanolamine. Cocamide DEA has the function of a torque reducer, corrosion inhibitor and a lubricant.
TIPA is used as a surfactant and an emulsifier in grease production. Available as an 85% solution.
Other
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (EHA) and its metal salts are used as corrosion inhibitors in coolants. EHA is used to produce polyol ester oil which is a lubricant for refrigerant systems. EHA can be renewably produced. Bisley supplies a high purity EHA containing over 99.5 % EHA.
Bisley Organoclay is a grease additive derived from natural smectite clays and purified into a complex colloidal sodium/magnesium aluminium silicate. It has high thermal and oxidative stability and does not require the addition of activators. It has thixotropic behaviour, increasing grease performance and protecting against wear and corrosion.
Chlorinated paraffin is a flame retardant which is also used as a coolant and lubricant in metal cutting. Its ability to form 'smooth' metal chloride surfaces that reduce friction are very valuable. Bisley supplies a wide range of chlorinated paraffin.
Chlorinated Paraffin 42% TDS Chlorinated Paraffin 40LV TDS Chlorinated Paraffin 710P TDSChlorinated Paraffin S52 TDSChlorinated Paraffin X52L TDS
Paraffin wax can be used as a lubricant and in the production of a variety of lubricants. It is available as a flake and a soft, colorless solid. Bisley supplies paraffin wax with a variety of melting points and specifications.
Propylene glycol is used as a wetting agent and a friction reducer in lubricants.
Propylene Glycol Technical Grade TDS Propylene Glycol Technical Grade SDS
Sodium vinyl sulfonate is used as an anti-static agent, dispersant and wetting agent. Available as a 25% solution.
Titanium dioxide is used as a white pigment in greases. The addition of titanium dioxide results in excellent durability, UV resistance, whiteness, tint strength and gloss. Bisley offers titanium dioxide of a very high purity and quality, including food grade.