Apiezon AP100 – Safety Data Sheet

Apiezon AP100 – Technical Data Sheet

Apiezon AP100 Grease

What is Apiezon AP100 grease?

Apiezon AP100 vacuum grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, AP100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases.

Apiezon AP100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures (generally between 10 to 30°C / 50 to 86°F). If you are looking for a grease capable of performing at higher temperatures, Apiezon AP101 or Apiezon H Grease may be more appropriate.

What are the properties of Apiezon AP100 grease?

Apiezon AP100 Grease is a silicone-free ultra high vacuum lubricating grease which:

• has anti-seize properties, making it an effective protector and lubricant in ultra-high vacuums
• exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity
• demonstrates an extremely low vapour pressure of 7 x 10-11 Torr at 20°C
• is recommended for use at ambient temperatures
• does not suffer from contamination problems associated with silicone based greases such as ‘creep’ or ‘carry over’
• is easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent or hydrocarbon solvents

Available to buy in 50g tubes

When should Apiezon AP100 grease be used?

The unique properties of Apiezon AP100 lubricating vacuum grease mean it is frequently used to protect stepping motors and gearboxes from corrosion and abrasion, particularly when they are subjected to high load conditions. AP100 is also used to prevent seizure in stopcocks, taps and small metal fastenings.

The creep resistance of Apiezon AP100 benefits scientific and semiconductor users alike. AP100 helps to increase the accuracy of analytical techniques and improve yields in semiconductor manufacture by contamination avoidance. In addition, AP100 is used for surface coating applications where silicone contamination can lead to poor surface adhesion and incomplete coating defects.

To find out more about Apiezon AP100 grease or the Apiezon family of silicone-free high vacuum greases manufactured by M&I Materials Ltd, contact our team of experts available via our helpline and online.

Apiezon Ap100 Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease, Silicone Free, Hydrocarbon, 50 G Tube

Apiezon AP100 grease tube

Material: Ptfe,Silicone,Metal
Brand: AJVS
Item Weight: 0.5 Pounds
Recommended Uses For Product: Lubricant
Item Form: Grease

About this item

Working Temperature: 10 to 30 degrees Celsius / 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Vapor Pressure at 20 degrees Celsius: 7 x 10-11 Torr
Relative Density at 20 degrees Celsius: 1.042
Apiezon AP100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant
AP100 is also used to prevent seizure in stopcocks, taps and small metal fastenings.

Apiezon AP100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, AP100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases. Apiezon AP100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures (generally between 10 to 30 degrees Celsius). If you are looking for a grease capable of performing at higher temperatures, Apiezon AP101 or Apiezon H Grease may be more appropriate. Apiezon AP100 is an ultra high vacuum lubricating grease which has anti-seize properties, making it an effective protector and lubricant in ultra high vacuums. It demonstrates an extremely low vapor pressure of 7 x 10-11 Torr at 20 degrees Celsius. It is recommended for use at ambient temperatures and does not suffer from contamination problems associated with silicone based greases such as ‘creep’ or ‘carry over’. Apiezon AP100 is easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent, hydrocarbon or chlorinated solvents. Applications: The unique properties of Apiezon AP100 lubricating vacuum grease mean it is frequently used to protect stepping motors and gearboxes from corrosion and abrasion, particularly when they are subjected to high load conditions. AP100 is also used to prevent seizure in stopcocks, taps and small metal fastenings. The ‘creep’ resistance of Apiezon AP100 benefits scientific and semiconductor users alike. It helps to increase the accuracy of analytical techniques and improve yields in semiconductor manufacture by contamination avoidance. In addition, AP100 is used for surface coating applications where silicone contamination can lead to poor surface adhesion and incomplete coating defects.

Overview

Apiezon® AP100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, AP100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases.
Apiezon® AP100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures (generally between 10 to 30°C / 50 to 86°F). If you are looking for grease capable of performing at higher temperatures, Apiezon® AP101 or Apiezon® H Grease may be more appropriate.
AP100 Grease: Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease Properties
Apiezon® AP100 Grease is a silicone-free ultra-high vacuum lubricating grease which:

• has anti-seize properties, making it an effective protector and lubricant in ultra-high vacuums
• exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity
• demonstrates an extremely low vapour pressure of 7 x 10-11 Torr at 20°C
• is recommended for use at ambient temperatures
• does not suffer from contamination problems associated with silicone based greases such as ‘creep’ or ‘carry over’
is easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent or hydrocarbon solvents
Applications

Lubrication of glass and metal taps in vacuum systems
Sealing polymer joints in vacuum systems
Leak detection
Protecting metal contacts in vacuum-encapsulated relays
Sealing polished and ground glass/metal surfaces
Optical surfaces in vacuum systems and laser systems – does not cause clouding (L and M greases only)
Non vacuum uses include lubrication of glass and metal taps in laboratory, medical and industrial applications
Good “gettering” qualities (absorbs grease and chemical impurities) – ideal for electronics industry

Product Description
With a vapour pressure of lower than 10-10 Torr at 20°C, Apiezon AP100 is a lubricating grease designed for use with equipment present within ultra high vacuum systems.

Apiezon® AP100 is a hydrocarbon lubricating grease for use within ultra high vacuum (UHV) systems for extremely low vapor pressures. AP100 grease is formed from a blend of low vapor pressure petroleum and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The high levels of lubricity from the Apiezon® AP100 grease is caused from its PTFE component that allows for eight times more lubrication than conventional petroleum-based greases. Apiezon® AP100 offers protection against abrasion and corrosion in high load applications. Apiezon® AP100 is resistant to the “creep” phenomenon that describes the travel of grease away from the area application and into adjacent surfaces where contamination can occur.

Features
Lubricity 4 Ball Test value of 450 kg
Stepping motors and gearboxes
Ultra-high (UHV) vacuum range
Anti-seize properties
High load lubricant
Ambient temperatures
Silicone free

Removal
Apiezon® AP100 grease has no contamination effect on electrical equipment and is easily removed through use of water, soapy water, hydrocarbon solvents (Limonene, Toluene, Xylene) or chlorinated solvents (Trichloroethylene). When Apiezon® AP100 is removed, it also takes away trace impurities that are not removed by solvents alone.

Apiezon AP100 Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease, 10-10 Torr at 20°C, Silicone Free, 50 Gram Tube

With a vapor pressure of lower than 10-10 Torr at 20°C (68°F), Apiezon AP 100 is a lubricating grease designed for use with equipment present within ultra high vacuum systems. The key feature of AP 100 are that Apiezon AP 100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity. Indeed, with a lubricity 4 Ball Test value of 450 kg, it provides eight times the level of lubrication offered by conventional petroleum based lubricating greases. Apiezon AP 100 is thus ideal for use in stepping motors and gearboxes where it affords protection against abrasion and corrosion, particularly under high load conditions. It can also be used to prevent the seizure of glass joints, stopcocks and taps or the corrosion of small metal fastenings. Apiezon AP 100 is formulated for use at ambient temperature. For higher temperature applications, Apiezon AP 101 or Apiezon H grease will provide more suitable alternatives.

Product Overview – Apiezon AP 100 Ultra-High Vacuum Grease:

The Apiezon AP family of hydrocarbon high-vacuum greases has been serving the market for a number of years and includes products highly regarded worldwide for their quality, consistency and excellent performance within vacuum applications. The greases are silicone-free and highly resistant to creep – the undesirable phenomenon often associated with many silicone-based products.

Apiezon AP 100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, the AP100 brand of lubricating greases exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases. Apiezon AP100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures (generally ranging from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius). If you are seeking a grease capable of effectively performing at higher temperatures, Apiezon AP101 or Apiezon H Grease may be more appropriate.

Apiezon AP100 greaseis an ultra-high vacuum lubricating grease which has anti-seize properties, making it an effective protector and lubricant in ultra high vacuum applications. It demonstrates an extremely low water vapor pressure of 7 x 10^[-11] Torr at 20 degrees Celsius. It is recommended for use at ambient temperatures and does not suffer from the contamination problems associated with silicone-based greases (these include commonly-recognized phenomena such as “creep” or “carry-over”). Apiezon AP100 grease is relatively easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent, hydrocarbon or chlorinated solvents.

Apiezon AP 100 Applications:

The unique properties of Apiezon AP100 lubricating vacuum grease enable its frequent utilization in protecting stepping motors and gearboxes from corrosion and abrasion, particularly when subjected to high load conditions. Apiezon AP100 is also used to prevent seizure in stopcocks, taps and small metal fastenings.

The ‘creep’ resistance of Apiezon AP100 benefits scientific and semiconductor users alike. It helps to increase the accuracy of analytical techniques and improve yields in semiconductor manufacture by contamination avoidance. In addition, Apiezon AP100 is used for surface coating applications where silicone contamination may otherwise lead to poor surface adhesion and incomplete coating defects.

Description

Apiezon® AP100 Grease is a silicone-free vacuum grease and lubricant. Containing PTFE, AP100 exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity and has been shown to provide eight times the level of lubrication offered by standard, petroleum-based lubricating greases. Apiezon® AP100 is designed for use at ambient temperatures (generally between 10 to 30°C / 50 to 86°F). If you are looking for grease capable of performing at higher temperatures, Apiezon® AP101 or Apiezon® H Grease may be more appropriate. AP100 Grease: Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease Properties Apiezon® AP100 Grease is a silicone-free ultra-high vacuum lubricating grease which: • has anti-seize properties, making it an effective protector and lubricant in ultra-high vacuums • exhibits extremely high levels of lubricity • demonstrates an extremely low vapour pressure of 7 x 10-11 Torr at 20°C • is recommended for use at ambient temperatures • does not suffer from contamination problems associated with silicone based greases such as ‘creep’ or ‘carry over’ is easy to clean and remove using hot water and an aqueous glassware detergent or hydrocarbon solvents Features and Benefits A range of Apiezon® greases is offered for use on high vacuum systems and for many general applications in the laboratory. The high purity greases are non-toxic, are easy to apply and clean off and have long shelf lives. Applications Lubrication of glass and metal taps in vacuum systems Sealing polymer joints in vacuum systems Leak detection Protecting metal contacts in vacuum-encapsulated relays Sealing polished and ground glass/metal surfaces Optical surfaces in vacuum systems and laser systems – does not cause clouding (L and M greases only) Non vacuum uses include lubrication of glass and metal taps in laboratory, medical and industrial applications Good “gettering” qualities (absorbs grease and chemical impurities) – ideal for electronics industry

Additional information

Brand

Apiezon

Apiezon is a range of high vacuum greases, vacuum sealants and lubricants that are favored around the world because of their quality, consistency and excellent performance in vacuum applications.