Grease Properties

The following chart is designed to help you select a type of grease that will satisfy the intended
application.

SYNTHETIC
REGULAR GREASES COMPLEX
/CLAY

Properties Calcium Lithium Sodium Aluminum Calcium Barium Lithium Polyurea Bentone

Dropping Point oC 80-100 175-205 170-200 260+ 260+ 200+ 260+ 250+ None

*Max. Temp oC 65 125 125 150 150 150 160 150 150

High Temp. Use V. Poor Good Good Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Excellent

Low Temp.
Fair Good Poor Good Fair Poor Good Good Good
Mobility

Mech. Stability Fair Good Fair Excellent Good Fair Excellent Good Fair

Water Resist. Excellent Good Poor Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair

Oxidation
Poor Good Good Excellent Excellent Poor Good Excellent Good
Stability

Fibrous
Texture Smooth Smooth or Smooth Smooth Fibrous Smooth Smooth Smooth
Smooth

*These temperatures refer to continuous operation. They may be exceeded temporarily in the
case of complex greases, and where rigorous lubrication practice is followed.