KTX Dry Film Lubricant
and Coating

Product Summary

The KTX Dip uses fast-evaporating HCFC- 141b as the carrier, with 1.5% solids. Usually found in high-volume applications involving metal components, this is Micro Care’s least expensive dry lube option. KTX is recommended when cost control is critical and universal materials compatibility is not essential. Not ozone-safe.

Product Details: the KTX Dry Lubricant Dip

The KTX Dip uses 1.5% solids and a fast-drying carrying agent to produce a high-quality, low-cost coating. The product is most often recommended for metal parts, but has been successfully used on glass, ceramics, strong plastics and other advanced materials. This lubricant film is non-migrating, nonflammable, nonconductive and essentially non-toxic. This is Micro Care’s lowest-cost microdispersion product.

While the lubricant is completely inert on all types of plastics, the mixture relies on a highly affordable carrying agent which is not plastic-safe. The carrying agent is dichlorofluoroethane (HCFC-141b) which is a non-toxic, nonflammable liquid which dries almost instantly at room temperatures. The carrier is a Class II ozone-depleting material. Test thoroughly before widespread deployment.

Selected KTX Technical Data

Primary Use Dry Lubricant
Chemical Family Mix of PTFE, alcohol, HCFC-141b
Appearance (Dry) Translucent Wax-like Dispersion
Compatibility: Good, except on plastics, gaskets
% Solids: 1.5%
Odor Mild, ether-like odor
Boiling Point >28°C / 86°F
Specific Gravity 1.4
Vapor Density 4.1 (Air=1)
pH Neutral
Percent Volatile 98.5%
Carrier Evaporation Rate 100% within 40 Secs.
Flashpoint (TCC) None
Flammability Rating Nonflammable
PEL (Carrying Agent) 400 ppm
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 1
Ozone Impact 0.10
Organics, Per Liter 30 g/l
TSCA Listed Yes

KTX Packaging Information

MCC-KTXL 2.5 lb./1.1 k (1 liter) bottle
MCC-KTXG 10 lb./4.4 k minipail
MCC-KTXP 50 lb./22.3 k pail
MCC-KTXD 500 lb./223.2 k drum
Special note: The HCFC-141b carrying agent used in the KTX Dip offers low Global Warming Potentials but is regulated as a Class II ozone depleting substance. It has a phase-out date of 2002. In addition, the product contains 38 grams/liter of alcohol which may be regulated as a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC).


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