MOLYKOTE L-1268
Harmonization Code : 3909.20.00.90 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms : Melamine resins : Other
Main features
- Fully Synthetic ISO Vg 68 PAO Lubrication
- 54 deg C Pour Point
- Longer Oil-Drain Intervals
Product Description
MOLYKOTE® L-1268 Synthetic Compressor Oil is a fully synthetic ISO VG 68 compressor lubricant based on polyalphaolefin oil with rust- and oxidation-inhibiting additives. It is formulated for rotary screw vacuum pumps and compressors where oxidation resistance, corrosion protection, broad temperature capability, and extended oil-drain intervals are required. The amber oil has a typical kinematic viscosity of 62 cSt at 40°C, a viscosity index of 121, and a pour point of −54°C. It is classified as an NSF H2 lubricant for equipment locations where contact with food is not permitted.
Key features
- Fully synthetic PAO technology: Provides stable lubrication across a wider temperature range than conventional mineral-oil compressor lubricants.
- ISO VG 68 viscosity: Delivers a typical kinematic viscosity of 62 cSt at 40°C and 9 cSt at 100°C.
- Oxidation and corrosion protection: Contains a rust- and oxidation-inhibited additive package for compressor service.
- Low-temperature fluidity: Provides a documented pour point of −54°C.
- High-temperature resistance: Provides typical flash and fire points of 271°C and 304°C, respectively.
- Extended maintenance potential: Designed to support longer oil-drain intervals and reduced lubricant consumption when used in accordance with equipment requirements.
Applications / Suitable for
- Rotary screw air compressors
- Rotary screw vacuum pumps
- Compressors requiring an ISO VG 68 PAO lubricant
- Equipment requiring rust and oxidation protection
- NSF H2 lubricant applications where food contact is not permitted
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Typical as-supplied characteristics and storage information for MOLYKOTE® L-1268 Synthetic Compressor Oil. Values are not intended as specification limits.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Synthetic compressor oil | — | MOLYKOTE® oil |
| Base-oil technology | Polyalphaolefin | — | PAO synthetic base oil |
| Additive package | Rust and oxidation inhibited | — | R&O additive package |
| Color | Amber | — | Supplier-listed characteristic |
| ISO viscosity grade | 68 | — | ISO VG classification |
| Kinematic viscosity | 62 | cSt | At 40°C |
| Kinematic viscosity | 9 | cSt | At 100°C |
| Viscosity index | 121 | — | Typical property |
| Specific gravity | 0.840 | g/mL | At 20°C |
| Shelf life | 60 | months | From date of manufacture; refer to package use-by date |
After-application / in-service properties
Typical physical and temperature-related properties relevant to lubricant selection and compressor operation.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pour point | −54 | °C | Typical low-temperature flow property |
| Flash point | 271 | °C | Equivalent to 520°F; typical property |
| Fire point | 304 | °C | Equivalent to 580°F; typical property |
| NSF status | H2 | — | Lubricated part cannot contact food |
| Lubrication benefits | Oxidation and corrosion protection | — | Use according to compressor manufacturer specifications |
