Grease

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Toxicity Classification Underscores Value of Lithium Alternatives

May 17, 2024

Lithium-based thickeners are still the most common in grease, the new dicalcium grease passes the usual tests and performs similarly to lithium and lithium complex greases.

three circular containers in a row filled with industrial greases in bright yellow on the left, dark yellow in the center and black on the right

Exploring Lithium Alternatives in a Disrupted Grease Market

April 09, 2024

Finding a widely available, reliable, and consistent alternative to lithium is the most pressing challenge for the industrial lubricating grease market.

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Polyurea Greases: A Winning Alternative to Lithium Greases

November 16, 2023

Polyurea thickeners are a viable, economical alternative to lithium-based thickeners.

processes-extraction-iron-ore-mine_Transition to Calcium Sulfonate Greases

Transition to Calcium Sulfonate Greases

March 12, 2021

The shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles will impact demand for lithium, and lithium alternatives like calcium sulfonate.