Krytox™ High-Performance Lubricants for Oxygen Applications

Krytox™ Advanced Lubrication Solutions for Oxygen and Reactive Gas Systems

Traditional mineral oils and many synthetic lubricants are unsuitable for use in systems exposed to oxygen or strong oxidizing agents. Under high pressure, these conventional lubricants may ignite spontaneously when exposed to oxygen-rich conditions, creating significant safety hazards and operational risks. 

Krytox™ oils and greases, however, are engineered to deliver superior safety and stability. They are nonflammable, chemically inert, and highly resistant to thermal breakdown, making them ideal for demanding oxygen service applications. For more than four decades, Krytox has been a trusted lubrication solution for industries that require safe operation in reactive gas environments.

With a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance formulations, Krytox™ lubricants provide outstanding lubrication performance across both extreme low and high temperatures. This versatility supports oxygen-related applications in a wide range of sectors, including:

• Electronics manufacturing
• Chemical processing industries
• Aerospace and aviation
• Energy production and processing
• Medical equipment and healthcare systems

Engineered for the Most Challenging Operating Conditions

Krytox™ lubricants are available in multiple oil and grease grades to meet the demanding lubrication needs of oxygen handling and compressed gas systems. Their stability and performance make them especially suitable for harsh and critical operating environments.

These lubricants have undergone rigorous testing by the German Federal Institute for Materials Testing (BAM) and have received approval for use in high-risk oxygen applications such as:

• Aerospace oxygen systems, including those used by NASA and military operations
• Cryogenic pump equipment leading manufacturers such as Cryostar, Cryomec, Estritio, Cosmodyne, and APD
• Cryogenic blowers, bearings, compressors, connecting rods, seals, O-rings, fittings, and other mechanical components
• Vacuum pump fluids for oxygen service equipment major suppliers including BOC Edwards, Leybold, and Ebara
• Industrial, medical, and recreational oxygen equipment, including scuba diving systems

Key Features and Advantages

The broad range of chemically inert Krytox™ lubricants enhances operational safety while simplifying the design and maintenance of oxygen systems.

Core benefits of Krytox™ performance lubricants include:

• Full compatibility with oxygen environments
• Exceptional lubrication performance that helps extend equipment service life
• Complete nonflammability, potentially reducing the need for additional fire and explosion protection systems
• Safe operation alongside powerful oxidizing chemicals such as fluorine, chlorine, and bromine.

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