What is a Food-Grade Lubricants?
Food-grade or food-safe lubricant refers to any industrial lubricant that is considered safe for incidental contact with items that may be consumed by humans or animals, as long as it does not exceed the safe limit of amount or concentration.
Incidental contact is typically inadvertent and may occur through dripping, contact, or spillage. In order to be considered incidental, lubricants may not exceed more than 10 ppm after contact.
Items that require food-grade lubricants for production include:
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| Marlin-9 | Excellent for food services equipment. Ensure excellent adherence of product onto lubricated surface even though it is in constant contact with water.
Working Temperature: -30°C to 260°C |
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| Marlin-9S | Excellent for food services equipment. It has high dielectric strength, excellent lubricity, inertness to virtually all rubber and plastic surfaces, and effectiveness in insulating against corrosion and moisture.
Working Temperature: -30°C to 260°C |
| Marlin-9T | A stable, nonflammable, chemically resistant PTFE grease designed for use in long-life and sealed-for-life applications. Compatible with plastic material and rubber seals.
Working Temperature: Up to 300°C |
| Marlin-9C | Chain oil can be used as a light sanitary lubricant, penetrating oil, or antirust film on equipment and machine parts. It contains an NSF-approved preservative that limits the growth of bacteria. There is an exposure of the lubricated part to edible products.
Working Temperature: Up to 100°C |
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| H1 Lubricants | H1 lubricants are tasteless, odorless, physiologically inert, and are suitable for “Incidental, technically unavoidable contact with a food product up to 10ppm.” They are used for machineries such as pumps, conveyor belts, and mixers and for applications such as canning, blending, cooking, cutting, slicing, peeling, handling, bottling, and brewing. In facilities where food and beverage handling occurs, using NSF H1 registered lubricants allows for the elimination of potential contamination. Hazardous substances in and around food and beverage applications can be harmful to public health. Therefore, choosing a quality H1 lubricant product not only minimizes the risk of contamination but also ensures the longevity and performance of your equipment and machinery. H1 lubricants are safe for human consumption in small amounts – very few parts per million – so choose an NSF certified H1 lubricant from a reputable manufacturer. |
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| H2 Lubricants | H2 lubricants are considered to be food grade but are not specifically food safe products. H2-specific lubricants are for machinery that doesn’t come in direct contact with food, such as a forklift. It is used in areas where there is no possibility of direct contact with food, beverages, or pharmaceutical products. NSF H2 certified products must adhere to strict toxicology parameters and may not contain trace elements of “Carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens, mineral acids or intentionally heavy metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury or selenium.” |
| H3 Lubricants | H3 lubricants are additives that can be used in the formulation of food-grade products. H3 lubricants are often “edible oils” and are safe for human consumption, such as corn oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, or cottonseed oil. H3 lubricants are inherently biodegradable and meet FDA 21 CFR 172.860 and 172.878 regulations. They are considered to be safe (GRAS) – “an American FDA designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements.” H3 lubrications are often used to clean and prevent rust on equipment such as hooks, conveyor belts, and trolleys. |
KEEP THE MOTION WITH THE LEAST FRICTIONS
From as simple as a door hinge at home to sophisticated types of machinery bearings that moves during production, adequate lubrication will significantly reduce the friction of these moving parts. Hence the wear and tear are minimized. The key to a smooth motion of the moving parts is applying the suitable lubricant with the proper means. Our engineers at BiOG International Sdn Bhd have many success stories to share and are ready to assist at your doorsteps.
Food & Beverages
We manufacture and supply National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International, USA Certified Food lubricants and greases.