APPLICATION :  
KERALON-B is a “Brushable” oil-based lubricant/coating/paint suitable for use from room temperature up to 1000 C.  Its lubrication is based on dual types of components … both organic and inorganic ingredients: the organic being Methylated Seed Oil (called MSO) and the inorganic being a ceramic mixture of chemically-inert lubricating phases -- Boron Nitride (BN), Graphite, and Titanium Dioxide.   The MSO has been described as "practically non-toxic and biodegradable" – thus is ENVIRONMENTALLY “GREEN”.

KERALON-B can be used as an enhanced, never-drying oil-based lubricant … or … KERALON-B has been specially produced to provide an adherent, dry/protecting coating of ceramic phases (i.e., a dry-film-lubricant) after the oil is evaporates/vaporizes/oxidizes off – typically with a heated substrate (i.e., over 200 C or 400 F).  This adherent ceramic coating, formed after drying, is resistant and relatively nonsticking/nonwetting with molten nonferrous metals.  Thus, KERALON-B is one of the most unique high-performance high-temperature-utility coatings: its oil-base allows it to be applied to hot or cold surfaces.

KERALON-B can be used whenever a release-coating is desired to not be water-based and/or to not be solvent-based (i.e., with flammable solvents).  KERALON-B can be used for coating any surface, hot-or-cold, that needs lubrication or inertness from reactive materials. 

KEY ADVANTAGES
• Oil-Based Lubricant –- provides good lubricity and nonreactivity with ferrous/nonferrous metals from room temperature to 1000 C (1832 F)
• Prevents oxidation/rusting while lubricating
• Carrier has high Flash Point of over 175 C [over 350 F] 
• Lubricant contains the best materials --  BORON NITRIDE BASED
• Relatively nonsticking/nonwetting with molten nonferrous metals
• Viscosity –like a very-thick milkshake -- can be adjusted as desired by adding THINNER
• Nearly odorless, minimum carrier residue, minimal smoking
• Easy to apply
• Withstands cyclic use
• Easy removal when required using EnSolv®-CW, other solvents, or soapy water.
• Readily Biodegradable Carrier – 95% degraded in soil in 28 days – i.e., an environmentally friendly “GREEN” carrier: BN, Graphite, and Titanium Dioxide remain as inert/non-hazardous materials.
• Low VOC (volatile organic compound) level of 41 g/L for Carrier
• For any high-temperature-exposed parts/components, such as belts, conveyers, chains, rollers, hinges/bolts/screws.
• For sealing heater-cartridges and providing thermally-conductive ceramic phases in the ‘gaps’

SPECIFICATIONS:
Active Ingredients  ---------Ceramic phases: Boron Nitride, Graphite, Titanium Dioxide
Liquid ‘Vehicle’ -------------- Mixed fatty acid methyl esters (Methylated Seed Oil or MSO) with high flashpoint; readily cleaned off with EnSolv®-CW or other solvents
Diluting ------------------------ KERALON-Thinner is recommended; Canola Oil can be used to around 50%  with some reduction in binder adherence. 
Color ----------------------------Light gray           
Specific Gravity -------------1.14 kg/m3
Viscosity (Brookfield) -----Like a very-thick milkshake
Use-Temperatures etc. ----Ambient to 1000 C; dry-film-lubricant over 200 C; OK in air, inert, vacuum

HANDLING ETC:
Shelf Life (months) ----------over 12 months; minimum settling.
Storage information --------no freezing/ heating problems; Do not contaminate; Consult MSDS before use.
Cleaning  -----------------------Readily cleaned up with EnSolv®-CW [probably best]; also can be cleaned up with             solvents such as methylethylketone [MEK], mineral spirits, Simple Green®, ethanol, or even soapy water (although more difficult).                                                                                                                                      

USE NOTES:
Clean surfaces to be painted of surface dust, scale, other coatings, oils/greases; note that a ‘hot’ surface will typically rid the surface of oils/greases.  Grit-blasting is not required but may improve cleaning of the substrate and subsequent adherence. 
           
Lubricant can be applied onto hot surfaces or used as a liquid lubricating material.
Note: does not DRY when applied at room temperature – remains oily/smooth/wet feeling. 
If using BRUSH-APPLICATION, KERALON-B is ready-to-use: do not dilute.  When applying to hot substrates, if the coating “drips”, this indicates that the surface/substrate is too hot.  If the coating is very slow to dry, this indicates that the surface/substrate is too cold.  If thinning is desired/required, add KERALON-Thinner or Canola Oil to get the desired viscosity. 

KERALON-B can be applied to cold or warm surfaces/substrates and can be made into a “dry-film-lubricant” by simply OVEN DRYING.  Dry in an oven/dryer set to about 200 C or 400 F for around 8 to 10 hours or until thoroughly dried.  After such drying, testing to 700 C still led to a very-adherent dry-film-lubricant onto a Stainless coupon.  REMEMBER: when coating metal surfaces, the thinner the better in terms of performance.

COATING REMOVAL:
If/when the ‘dry’ coating is needed to be removed, this can be done with an air blaster or light grit-blasting or dry-ice (CO2) blasting or wire-brushing.  The wet/oily coating is easily removed with EnSolv®-CW

PRICING:
KERALON-B……… 1-gallon plastic pail ----------------- $160/gallon          
                                      5-gallon pail (21.3 kg)  ------------- $500 [$100/gallon]         
                                      1-quart metal can(1.07 kg)  ------- $42                 

KERALON-Thinner ... 1-gallon plastic pail -----------$78/gallon         
                                     ... 1-quart metal can ------------- $26        

SAFETY INFORMATION:
Consult MSDS before use.  Avoid breathing of spray/vapors.

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Note: “Simple Green”® is a Reg. trademark of Sunshine Makers, Inc. EnSolv® is a Reg. trademark of Enviro Tech International, Inc.

These recommendations are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made and the products are sold without warranty, expressed or implied. Purchasers shall make their own tests to determine suitability of their use.