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 MicroCare’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 MicroCare’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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Revised December 29, 2004
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