These are soft film, solvent deposited, water displacing type, corrosion preventives. These fluids can be applied directly to water wet metal surfaces, where they displace water, leaving a protective film. All these fluids have excellent spreading and they can be applied either by dipping or by spraying. The protective films of all these grades can be removed by wiping off with rags/waste soaked in kerosene/mineral turpentine or by alkaline degreasents or solvent degreasing methods.
Benefits
Typical Characteristics
| S. No. | Characteristics | Test Method | Unit | IFP Neat Cutting Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Visual | - | Bright & Clear |
| 2 | Colour | IS 1448 (P:14) | L | Brown |
| 3 | Density@29.5°C | IS 1448(P:16) | g/mL | 0.8280 |
| 4 | K. Viscosity @ 40 °C | IS 1448(P:25) | cSt | 4.50 |
| 5 | Flash Point | IS 1448(P:21) | °C | 38 °C |
| 6 | Film thickness | IS 1448 (P:18) | - | Passes |
Health and Safety
These oils are unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are maintained 100% recyclable.
Applications
IFP Rust Preventive oil is intended for severe conditions and leaves a greasy film. The film is resistant to handling and gives excellent protection. It can be used for protection during storage of valuable machine tools and as a final protective for tools and machined components in factory stores or shops. These are water displacing, thin film type corrosion preventives. IFP Rust Preventive oil leaves a greasy film and is recommended for final protection of machine tools and components.