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Berkshire Hathaway’s Lubrizol has introduced HybriCal™, a new lithium-free grease thickener formulation designed to meet the evolving needs of industrial applications. Built on an anhydrous calcium base, HybriCal™ offers a high-performance alternative to traditional lithium-based greases.
The formulation complies with the High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) Grease Specification set by the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI), ensuring it meets rigorous industry standards. It delivers multiple manufacturing benefits, including lower processing temperatures and reduced dehydration times, enabling faster production and lower energy consumption.
HybriCal™ is suited for diverse applications such as bearings, mining equipment, and general manufacturing, making it a versatile choice across industries. Crucially, it offers a stable alternative to lithium-based greases amid rising regulatory concerns and price volatility. Being lithium-free, HybriCal™ avoids the recent provisional classification of lithium hydroxide as a Category 1A reproductive toxin by the European Chemicals Agency.
“With HybriCal™, Lubrizol provides a future-ready solution that combines performance, safety, and environmental responsibility, bringing manufacturers stability in a disrupted lithium market,” said Tim Saari, Grease Product Manager at Lubrizol.
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