Functional V-4020

• Functional V-4020 is rapidly dissolving pellet polymer, specifically designed for use in greases.
• The Functional V4020 interacts with the grease soap matrix and greatly boosts the soaps performance.  
• Unlike pre-dissolved polymers, the absence of diluent oil permits formulating flexibility and does not alter customary manufacturing processes for grease.  
• Greases made with Functional V-4020 have better mechanical stability than those using polymers designed for applications like motor oil. 

Typical treatment level of 0.25 – 1% is used in greases to confer water resistance and mechanical stability. 

• Functional V-4020 is added to the grease at the initial reaction stage.  The base oil should be charged in the kettle at 65°C.  Then the hydroxystearic acid and Functional V-4020 should be combined and heated to 85°C and recirculated.  The lithium hydroxide and water slurry should be added and held for 90 minutes   Heat to 205°C for 20 minutes.  Turn off heat and slowly add cooling oil. Mill grease.  It is resistant to caking and no particular precautions are needed in storage.
• When used in greases, Functional V-4020 is non-hazardous material