The XC Dry Film
Lubricants Using Vertrel®

Product Summary

The XC family of dips uses 2-3% solids mixed in a fast-drying HFC carrier. The carrying agent is a unique, nonflammable and proprietary mixture. Select the XC family when both cost and compatibility are equally critical.

Product Details: The XC Lubricant Dips

This photo shows the difference between a dry film lube made with inferior PTFE and a cheap carrying agent (left) versus the Micro Care products on the right.The “XC” family of dry lubricant dips use a unique, fast-evaporating carrier based on proprietary HFC technologies.

In any concentration, the “XC” family delivers more uniform coverage than traditional lubricants, without streaks or clumps. The cosmetic improvement alone may justify the switch to the “XC” products (see photo, above) but there also is a performance improvement. Compared to other lubricants, the smoother, more even coverage produced by the “XC” family can deliver a 20% reduction in the breakaway force required to actuate precision instruments.

The carrier is nonflammable, ozone-safe, plastic-safe, nontoxic and environmentally progressive.


Selected XC Dry Film Lubricant Technical Data

Primary Use Dry Lubricant
Chemical Family PTFE, alcohol and HFC mix
Appearance (Dry) Translucent Wax-like Dispersion
Compatibility Compatible with all materials
% Solids 3%-2%
Odor None
Boiling Point 54°C / 129°F
Specific Gravity 1.42 @ 20°C
Vapor Density 4.0 (Air=1)
pH Neutral
Percent Volatile 97-98%
Carrier Evaporation Rate 100% within 1 minute
Flashpoint (TCC) None
Flammability Rating Nonflammable
PEL 200 ppm
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 1
Ozone Impact Zero
Organics, Per Liter 38 g/l
TSCA Listed Yes


XC or XC2 Packaging Information

MCC-XCGL 2.5 lb./1.1 k (1 liter) bottle
MCC-XCGG 10 lb./4.4 k minipail
MCC-XCGP 50 lb./22.3 k pail
MCC-XCGD 500 lb./223.2 k drum



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Revised December 29, 2004
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