MOLYKOTE G-5042
Harmonization Code : 3403.19 | Lubricating Preparations (With 70% or More Petroleum Oils) For Automotive and Other Uses
Main features
- Effective Purple Silicone Grease
- Siloxane Base Oil and Lithium Soap Thickener
- Long-Term Silicone-Grease Lubrication
Product Description
MOLYKOTE® G-5042 Silicone Automotive Service Grease is a purple silicone grease formulated with a siloxane base oil and a lithium soap thickener. Designed specifically for the long-term lubrication of metal-to-plastic and plastic-to-plastic material pairings, it delivers excellent low-temperature properties and significantly reduces friction in automotive assemblies. Its distinct color makes it easy to visually confirm that the grease has been successfully applied to control cables, starter motor overrun clutches, and windshield wiper motor gears.
Key features
- Broad temperature range: Provides reliable, long-term lubrication across an operating temperature range of -50°C to +170°C (-58°F to +338°F).
- Low friction and plastic compatibility: Delivers a low coefficient of friction (0.02 vs. PA66, 0.03 vs. POM) and is highly compatible with numerous plastics and elastomers used in modern automotive design.
- Visual detection: The purple color of the grease acts as a built-in visual indicator to ensure proper application on assembly lines.
Applications / Suitable for
- Long-term lubrication of metal/plastic and plastic/plastic pairings
- Automotive starter motor overrun clutches and control cables
- Automotive windshield wiper motor gears
- Use within centralized lubrication systems
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Typical properties; these values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Siloxane base oil, lithium soap thickener | - | Silicone grease |
| Appearance / Color | Purple | - | Grease |
| Worked Penetration | 300-350 | mm/10 | Worked 60 (ISO 2137) |
| Base Oil Kinematic Viscosity | 100 | mm²/s | at 25°C (DIN 51 562) |
| Specific Gravity / Relative Density | 0.97 | g/ml | at 20°C (ISO 2811) |
| Flash Point | 100 | °C | (212°F) Closed cup |
| Shelf Life | 60 | months | From the date of production when stored unopened between 0°C and 40°C |
After-processing / in-service properties
Typical properties; these values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Temperature Range | -50 to +170 | °C | (-58 to +338 °F) |
| Dropping Point | >= 200 | °C | IP 396/02 |
| Flow Pressure | 225 | mbar | at -50°C (Kesternich method, DIN 51805) |
| Coefficient of Friction (vs. POM) | 0.03 | µ | Steel ball vs. POM (Ball-plate test, Ø 12.7 mm, 5 N, 10 mm/s, 1 h) (CTM 1089) |
| Coefficient of Friction (vs. PA66) | 0.02 | µ | Steel ball vs. PA66 (Ball-plate test, Ø 12.7 mm, 5 N, 10 mm/s, 1 h) (CTM 1089) |
| Corrosion Resistance | <= 1 | - | Degree of corrosion, SKF-Emcor method (DIN 51 802) |
| Bleed | 4.0 | % | 24 h at 150°C (ASTM D6184) |
| Evaporation | 1.8 | % | 24 h at 150°C (ASTM D6184) |
