Functional V-188 is a liquid tackifier and anti-mist agent used in chain lubricants, chain oils, and greases. It offers good thermal stability, making it ideal for applications requiring enhanced adhesion and mist reduction in industrial oils and lubricants.

Functions: Anti-Mist Agent, Tackifier

End Uses: Chain Lubricants, Chain Oils, Greases

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Features: Good Thermal Stability

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Application Information
  • Functional V-188 is an additive that confers a tack or stringiness to a lubricant.
  • Its extremely light color makes it especially useful in spindle lubricants for textile machinery.
  • It may also be used to provide adherence in way oils and chain lubricants, stringiness in greases, and aerosol resistance in mist and pneumatic-system lubricants. 

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Water white to pale yellow liquid
Odor
Mild petroleum odor
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.85 - 0.87--
Lbs per Gallon7.10 - 7.25--
Flash Point135.0°C-
Kinematic Viscosity (at 100°C)3,000 - 5,000cSt-
Colormax. 1.0-ASTM
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 15°C)0.83 - 0.88g/cm³-
Vapor Pressuremax. 0.1--
Evaporation Ratemax. 1--

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Treatment Level
  • A starting treatment level for spindle oil is 0.1% to 0.5%; for a way lube is 0.25%; for chain lubes the treatment range is 0.25% to 1.0%.
  • Minimization of hydrocarbon aerosol escape from mist-lubricated and pneumatic equipment requires about 0.5% in the mist oil.
  • The best treatment level for greases is left to the formulator. Since there are no standardized test methods for tackiness, the required treatment level is best determined by experimentation by the user. 

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Due to the viscosity of Functional V-188, elevated temperature (about 150°F or 65°C) can facilitate handling, but temperatures over 200°F (95°C) should be avoided.
  • Safe handling precautions are the same as those to be taken with the base oilLubricants using Functional V-188 are sensitive to shear, so mechanical shearing during blending and handling should be minimized.
  • Where moderate shear is encountered, Functional V-188 is recommended instead.