MOLYKOTE L13
Harmonization Code : 3403.19 | Lubricating Preparations (With 70% or More Petroleum Oils) For Automotive and Other Uses

Main features
- Adjusts the Application Viscosity
- Compatible Cleaning Solvent
- Defined Range of Molykote Coatings
Product Description
MOLYKOTE® L-13 Thinner is a transparent, solvent-based thinner used to adjust the application viscosity of selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings. It can also be used as a cleaning solvent for application tools and equipment associated with the specified compatible coatings. The product supports coating preparation and cleanup for several MOLYKOTE® formulations, including D-321 R, D-3484, 3400A, 3402-C, 106, PTFE-N UV, D-708, D-7080, and 7534. Addition level and mixing procedure should be determined from the instructions for the specific coating being applied.
Key features
- Viscosity adjustment: Used to modify the application viscosity of selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings.
- Cleaning capability: Suitable for cleaning tools and equipment used with the specified compatible coatings.
- Transparent appearance: Supplied as a transparent solvent-based liquid.
- Defined coating compatibility: Intended for use with specific MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coating products.
- Formulation statement: Contains no intentionally added PTFE or PFAS.
Applications / Suitable for
- Diluting specified solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings
- Adjusting coating viscosity for the intended application method
- Cleaning coating-application tools and equipment
- Use with compatible products such as MOLYKOTE® D-321 R, D-3484, 3400A, 3402-C, 106, PTFE-N UV, D-708, D-7080, and 7534 Anti-Friction Coatings
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Documented as-supplied characteristics and intended functions of MOLYKOTE® L-13 Thinner.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Solvent-based thinner | — | As supplied |
| Appearance | Transparent | — | Supplier-listed color |
| Primary function | Viscosity adjustment | — | Selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings |
| Secondary function | Cleaning solvent | — | Tools and equipment used with specified compatible coatings |
| Intentionally added PTFE or PFAS | None | — | Supplier formulation statement |





















