Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® LB 8213
Known as LOCTITE® Krytox® RFE PFPE Bearing Lubricant
April-2015

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Mechanical Impact in Liquid Oxygen (MSFC 106B)

LOCTITE® LB 8213 provides the following product Temperature Impact Energy, Joules
characteristics: Ambient 98
Technology Synthetic Grease
Base Oil Type Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.95
Thickener Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Flash Point - See SDS
Appearance White to off white buttery grease
Viscosity, base oil, ASTM D445, cSt:
Cure Non-curing @ 20 °C 810
Application Lubrication Oil Separation, ASTM D6184, % wt. loss:
Specific Benefit ● High load carrying capabilities 30 hours @ 99 °C 3.0
● Thermally stable Wear Protection, Scar Diameter, ASTM D2266, mm 0.362
● Chemical resistant Consistency, ISO 6743-99, NLGI Class 2
● Non-flammable Penetration, ISO 2137, 1/10 mm 265 to 290
● Prolongs equipment life
● Compatible with most plastics TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
● Outperforms petroleum-based Physical Properties:
grease Coefficient of friction , ASTM D 2266 0.11

LOCTITE® LB 8213 is a high performance, synthetic GENERAL INFORMATION

anti-corrosion grease that has excellent lubrication and wear For safe handling information on this product, consult the
resistance. It provides protection from rusting in ambient Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
conditions as well as high temperatures. Typical applications
include corrugated and paper machine bearings, welding
Handling precautions
machines, linear bearings, oven conveyor bearings, high
temperature fans, textile equipment, tenter frames, high speed 1. This product contains sodium nitrite which may slow or
motors, instrument bearings, sealed for life motors, conveyor inhibit the cure of certain Loctite® products. This product
systems in glass and aluminum plants, textile calendar roll should not be used as a lubricant in the presence of strong
bearings, brick kiln car bearings, wheel bearing grease, paint oxidizers (chlorine, etc.). Contact the Loctite® Technical
plant conveyor bearings, valve lubrication, ventilation fan Information Department for more information.
bearing grease, and emergency generator bearing grease.
This product is typically used in applications with an operating Directions for use:
range of -26 °C to +260 °C. 1. For best results, remove old lubricant and thoroughly
This lubricant has been evaluated by the German Federal Institute for
clean parts.
Materials testing (Bundesanstalt Fur Materialpruefung, BAM) for 2. Lubricate as required to manufacturers specifications.
reactivity with gaseous oxygen (BAM 8104-4110). Results of BAM 3. Monitor levels. Lubrication intervals should be extended
8104-411 conclude that use of this lubricant should only be used in the significantly.
following oxygen rich (gaseous) environments under the conditions
stated below. The liquid oxygen sensitivity test was in accordance to
Marshal Space Flight Center Specification 106B and found to have no Storage
reaction after 20 trials. Use of this lubricant under conditions other than Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
stated below is not recommended. Each prospective user should test Storage information may be indicated on the product container
the proposed application thoroughly before repetitive use, using this labeling.
data as a guide. Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
Conditions of Temperature and Pressure
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
For use with Gaseous Oxygen (BAM 8104-411) Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
Temperature, °C Maximum Oxygen Pressure, MPa use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
≤60 11 Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
60 to 100 10
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
100 to 175 6
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
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repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
product. more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.

Conversions
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F Trademark usage
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document are trademarks of
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark
mm / 25.4 = inches
registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
µm / 25.4 = mil
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi Reference 0.0
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP

Note:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.

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The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.

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over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
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