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United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases NLGI 2 and NLGI 1 are premium grade Lithium Complex biobased greases designed to meet the stringent demands of modern manufacturing and processing plants, as well as , heavy duty construction equipment.

Bio EP Greases are High Temperature, Anti-Wear Extreme Pressure (EP), greases with very high Load Carrying Capacity and high Dropping Point engineered for machines and equipment subjected to extreme loads under wet or humid conditions at low and elevated temperatures.

These renewable bio greases are designed to reduce friction, prevent metal-to-metal contact, and to minimize wear in applications under high surface pressures and marginal lubrication conditions.

The naturally occurring esters in Bio EP Greases are rating by the U.S.D.A. as Ultimate Biodegradable¹ and Biobased.

Bio EP Greases NLGI 2 and NLGI 1 have no heavy metals and have no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) or other harmful vapors.

Bio EP Greases are safe, non-hazardous, multi-functional, multi-purpose biobased Extreme Pressure (EP) greases made for a variety of industrial applications.

Bio EP Greases can be applied by hand-packing, hand operated grease guns, Automatic Greasing Equipment, and Central Lubricating Systems.

Kindly Note: Formulas for Bio EP Greases NLGI 2 and NLGI 1 can be customized to meet your industry's specific application requirements.

Formulated with advanced Bio Corrosion Inhibitors (BCI) to prevent rust and corrosion, Bio EP Greases are suitable for all types of indoor-outdoor, fresh or salt water exposed machinery, equipment, and components.

Bio EP Greases are setting new industry standards for performance, worker health & safety, and environmental stewardship.

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases are reliable, affordable, and available in all quantities today.

To purchase, simply call (650) 213 - 9979 or sign-up to open your Green Purchasing Account.

 
Advanced Equipment Protection

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases withstand thermal, mechanical, chemical, biological, and time related stresses without premature degradation or impact to its neutral state.

Bio EP Greases provide superior lubrication, load transmission, and corrosion protection of machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and processing facilities.

 
Guaranteed Reliable Operation

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases will remain in contact with, lubricate, and protect moving surfaces without leaking out under gravity or centrifugal action, or being squeezed out under pressure.  These bio greases retain their properties under extreme mechanical shear pressure at all temperatures subjected to during use.

At the same time, excellent pumpability and flow properties allow these greases to flow easily into bearings through grease guns, from point to point.

 
High Performance, Multi-Functional, and Multi-Purpose

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases NLGI 2 and NLGI 1 work efficiently in both extreme hot and cold applications. Theses Bio EP Greases outperform traditional mineral oil greases in terms of Lubricity, Shear Stability, Oxidation Stability and Load Carrying Capacity. Bio EP Greases provide Extreme Pressure and Anti-Wear performance to prevent metal-to-metal contact in processing equipment.

Testing shows significant improvements in Mechanical Shear Stability and Load Carrying Capacity over petroleum based greases. The high Viscosity Index of the Stabilized HOBS technology naturally improves shear and load capacity.

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases provide superb High Temperature Performance, Cold Temperature Mobility, and Adhesion/Cohesion properties - not found in non-renewable petroleum based greases. Bio EP Greases are deally suited for a broad range of Industrial Manufacturers, Military and Government Facilities, Service Stations, Shops, and Farms.

Bio EP Greases have a super high Viscosity Index = 191 for ultra Lubricity. The high Viscosity Index of the HOBS base oil naturally lowers heat build up by reducing friction and wear. Bio EP Greases have a wide operating service temperature range of -30 °C to 280 °C, or -22 °F to 536 °F.

Bio EP Greases are designed to extend service life beyond conventional greases. Patented Stabilized² chemistry extends grease life by blocking the mechanism by which Oxidation, or molecular breakdown, of grease occurs.

Bio EP Greases are compounded with patented Bio Corrosion Inhibitor (BCI) chemistry to prevent rust and corrosion from occurring on all types of metals. These rust and oxidation inhibited formulas designed to be very resistant to water washout. These greases will stay in place when exposed to water during washing and rinsing.

Bio EP Greases are recommended for applications:

• where heavy pressures exist
   
• when oil dripping from bearings is undesirable
   
• when it is difficult to maintain a separating lubricant film in the bearing
   

 
Bio Greases Solve Several Key Problems

Grease Breakdown Due To Heat, Water, and Oxidation

Lubricant emulsification is a common problem in many industrial processing environments. Water breaks down grease viscosity, film strength, and hinders additive performance.  Bio EP Greases made from Stabilized HOBS are inherently better able to resist emulsification in high-moisture environments than conventional greases.  This resistance to emulsification virtually eliminates problems in processing environments, where conventional greases tend to attract water, causing grease breakdown.

Using Bio EP Greases reduces the potential negative health results of incidental contact with workers or the environment due to naturally occurring events or human error.

 
Bearing Failure

Use of Bio EP Greases reduces production and equipment downtime due to bearing failure. Bearing failure is a major factor in productivity losses. Bio EP Greases have superior durability and will allow significant improvement in bearing and conveyor chain operation. High operating temperatures break down and carbonize mineral-oil lubricants, requiring bearing replacement or frequent re-application.

Superior Shear Stability, Load Carrying Capacity, and the natural Lubricity of Bio EP Greases contribute to extended bearing life while lasting significantly longer than mineral oil greases, thereby minimizing or eliminating re-application.

 
Mineral Oil Based Greases Lack Performance Under Extreme Conditions

While many mineral oil based products meet OEM requirements, they often do not meet the more demanding temperature and load requirements of modern processing equipment and machinery. Comparable to synthetic grease performance, Bio EP Greases tolerate both lower and higher temperatures, offer improved Anti-Wear and Extreme Pressure properties, extend lubrication intervals, and lengthen the service life of moving parts.

 
Chemically Compatible with All Types of Materials

Bio EP Greases are chemically compatible with all types of materials, seals, coatings, and metals.

• No harmful acidic residues
• Chemically, biologically and environmentally inert
• Non-reactive to steam, moisture, and high temperatures
• Non-reactive to caustic cleaners and disinfectants
• Neutral to plastics
• Will not carbonize
• Will not harm wood, plastics, or elastomers
• No harmful Heavy Metals!
• No Chlorine, Zinc, Antimony, Barium, or Lead!
• Contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• No Chlorine
• Silicone-free

 
Chemically Compatible with Existing Greases

Bio EP Greases are compatible with Lithium Complex and Anhydrous Calcium, Barium Complex, Clay, Lithium 12 Hydroxy, Lithium Stearate, Calcium Complex, Calcium Stearate, and conventional Polyurea greases.

 
Return On Capital Investment

Our customers are seeking higher performance, new safety features, and a series of Return On Investment (ROI) incentives for switching over to Bio EP Greases made from renewable Green Chemistry.

 
Green Means Real Operational Cost Savings

Bio EP Greases offer Original Equipment Manufacturer's brand protection, extended performance features, warranty protection, and safety requirements demanded by today's Green manufacturers.

Bio EP Greases offer Plant Operators a cost-effective way to improve plant production, ensure product safety, and control operating expenses.

 
Made From Renewable Resources

HOBS Promotes U.S. Oil Independence

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases were developed in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Dept. of Interior (DOI), Dept. of Energy (DOE), and Dept. of Defense (DOD) through bipartisan initiatives, lead by senators Thomas Harkin (D, Iowa) and Richard Lugar (R, Indiana), to reduce America's dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil while promoting rural economic development.

The High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) program is a cornerstone technology America is deploying to gain Self Reliance, Economic Security, Workplace Safety, and Environmental Protection for the next 100 years.

 
Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases are formulated from U.S.D.A. sponsored High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)² and processed with stabilized chemistry for:

• High Performance
• Very High Load Carrying Capacity
• Very High Drop Point
• EP Grease Longevity
• Anti-Oxidation
• Cold Flow
• Reduced Grease Hardening
• Lower Deposits
• Fire Safety
• 100% Ultimate Biodegradation

HOBS are specialized commodity vegetable oil crops, i.e. Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn. Once stabilized against oxidation, these basestocks yield the safest, most efficient EP Greases available in today's marketplace.

Note:  United Bio Lube's Green Policy position supports the Hybrid Breeding method for naturally growing Mid and High Oleic Base Stock commodity oil crops.

 
HOBS Promotes U.S. Green Chemistry Policy

Renewable agricultural High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) represent a growing Green Chemistry market segment that is directly addressing:

• U.S. dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil.
• Solutions for sequestering CO₂ and other harmful green house gases.
• The elimination of hazardous waste streams from toxic lubricants, solvents, and fuels.
• The fostering of new renewable, Green Chemistry based marketplaces.
• The preservation of U.S. manufacturing.
• The creation of new employment opportunities.

Each of these National Security Interests are inclusive, and in alignment with, the Green alternative energy policies advocated by ApolloAlliance.org, a Ten-Point Initiative for Clean Energy and Good Jobs. ApolloAlliance.org is an strategic alliance of government (U.S. Senators, Congressman, Governors, Mayors) and industry leaders (Labor Unions, Corporate Executives) organized to transition the U.S economy away from a Fossil Fuel dependent Hydrocarbon-based Economy towards a more sustainable, renewable Carbohydrate-based U.S. Bio Economy.

 
Green Chemistry Life Cycle

Broad use of vegetable oil based lubricants creates a continuous, long term economically sustainable Green Chemistry cycle within the greater U.S. Biobased Economy whereby U.S. industries lubricate and protect machinery and equipment with Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) grown on U.S. farms.

Most notably, no CO₂ is produced in the manufacturing of Bio EP Greases. As High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) vegetable oils are grown and scaled to U.S. commodity crop volumes, harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) gas is simultaneously sequestered, or 'pulled', from our atmosphere.

 
HOBS Sequesters CO₂ From The Atmosphere

As Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn HOBS commodity crops are grown, harmful CO2 is sequestered, or pulled out of the atmosphere. By scaling out HOBS development across the country, the U.S. can begin to reverse its contributions to the dangerous trend of global warming.

 
HOBS Provides Unique Cradle-to-Grave Opportunities

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases can be made from Recycled or Re-refined biobased fluids and oils, such as Bio Hydraulic Fluids or Bio Gear Oils.

Still non-hazardous after usage, Bio Hydraulic Fluids and Bio Gear Oils can be reclaimed and processed into additional biobased lubricant products, i.e. Bio EP Greases, Bio EP Greases, Bio Bar & Chain Oils. In turn, these re-refined biobased lubricant products will completely biodegrade as they are expelled into the environment upon usage.

Re-refining biobased fluids and oils into biodegradable Bio EP Greases in the Total Loss Lubricant category represents an industry breakthrough in Cradle-to-Grave low environmental impact product lines. Such Green Chemistry solutions represent the future for controlling waste streams from lubricants.

 
HOBS Protects Against Soil Contamination

The non-hazardous naturally occurring esters found in HOBS are rated Ultimate Biodegradation³ and are renewable, recyclable, and sustainable national resources.

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases are formulated with a non-toxic Zinc-free additive package with No Heavy Metals and No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

 
HOBS are Safe, Non-Hazardous, and Worker-Friendly

Bio EP Greases have an additional benefit of being non-toxic to humans.

Meeting and exceeding many OEM and Military performance specifications, Bio EP Greases are preferred over petroleum based products when:

• High performance is required
• There is incidental worker contact with Bio EP Greases
• Direct exposure to the environment is likely

 
Government Regulatory Compliance

Supports a Sustainable U.S. Biobased Economy

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases are produced from renewable and sustainable agricultural commodity crops grown here in America. One day soon, the United States of America will proudly begin Exporting these oil producing crops to a World caught up in a Peak Oil crisis.

United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases represent a concerted bipartisan response to the numerous Call To Action statements recently espoused by our government and industry leaders, namely to:
 

1. Commercially develop a renewable domestic U.S. Biobased Oil Supply, Distribution, & Reserve Infrastructure on par with existing petroleum reserves.
    
2. Scale out development and ongoing deployment of High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) oil crops as a key renewable national resource.
    
3. Scale out construction of Biobased Lubricant Refineries with outputs on par with existing petroleum refineries.
    
4. Produce safer, non-toxic, Energy Conserving industrial oils from applied Green Chemistry principles.
    
5. Directly lower Global Warming by providing our nation with a mechanism for sequestering harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from our atmosphere.
    
6. Export these Earth saving technologies to industrialized and developing nations of our World.
    

Urgently, America needs to secure the functioning of its industries in the event of an oil shortage. Broad use of HOBS based Bio EP Greases throughout U.S. industries supports the immediate objectives of federal, state, and local governments whom collectively are striving to:
 

1. Move America forward towards U.S. Oil Independence.
    
2. Foster Rural Economic Development by supporting domestically grown renewables.
    
3. Reduce Green House Gas Emissions by supporting Biobased Manufacturing.
    
4. Eliminate worker health impacts caused by using hazardous petroleum based lubricants.
    
5. Promote, accelerate, and prosper from an emerging U.S. Biobased Economy.
    

 
2002 Farm Bill Act Mandates All Federal Agencies Purchase Biobased Products

Currently, the U.S. government mandates stewardship of our environment explicitly in the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

Bio EP Greases enable governments and corporations to comply with White House Executive Order 13101, 'Greening of the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition', issued in 1998 by President William J. Clinton and signed into federal law by President George W. Bush via the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

The 2002 Farm Bill Act mandates all U.S. Federal Government Agencies purchase environmentally safe, Biobased, vegetable oil lubricants. Signed into law May 13, 2002, by President George W. Bush, the new law includes a Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) which obliges all federal agencies to purchase biobased products "to the maximum extent practicable."

Products covered by the procurement program include Lubricants, Solvents, Fuel Conditioners, Inks, Paints and Coatings, Plastics, Adhesives, Cleaners, and more.

The term Biobased Product is spelled out in Section 9002 of the Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002, which says,

TITLE IX. Energy is where the procurement preference for Biobased Products is mandated.

 
Enables Compliance with Environmental Policies and Laws

Today, U.S. leaders are recognizing their leadership role in jump starting the U.S. Biobased Economy in order to unlock the vast world-wide economic and social opportunities awaiting this century.

Using Bio EP Greases enables compliance with the following White House Executive Orders, Federal Mandates, and U.S. Law:
 

		White House Executive Order 13101 - Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition
		Executive Order 13134 - Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bio Energy
		Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P)
		Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA)
		Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, TITLE III of the Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000
		ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards

 
UBL's Quadruple Bottom Line

1.  High Performance

		Bio EP Greases are engineered for sliding surfaces and applications where Extreme Pressure (EP) exceeds or breaks through the Fluid Film. When a lubricant exceeds the Fluid Film, metal to metal contact takes place.
		Patented Stabilized2 chemistry for superb Anti-Oxidation protection. Stabilized prevents the build-up of insoluble gum, sludge, and lacquer deposits the cause sluggish operations, increased wear, and reduction of tolerances.
		Super High ASTM D-2270 Viscosity Index = 191.
		Superior Mechanical, or Shear Stability.
		Superior Load Carrying Capacity.
		Meets and exceeds Extreme Pressure and Anti-Wear qualities as measured by 4-Ball Wear test methods ASTM D-2266, ASTM D-2596.
		Excellent Adhesion/Cohesion properties.
		Excellent Thermal Stability. Wide operating temperature range.
		Superb Cold Flow Mobility.  Pour Point @ -30 °C, -22 °F.
		Superb cold temperature Starting and Pumpability. Pressurized Bio Grease easily flows through lines, nozzles, and fittings of grease dispensing systems.
		Safe. Low Volatility.  No Off-Gassing, or Evaporation of Base Oil.
		Safe. Fire Resistant.  High Flash Point @ 280 °C, 536 °F.
		High Dropping Point @ 271 °C, 520 °F.
		Resistant to base oil Bleeding, Migration, and Syneresis.
		Resistant to water washout and water spray off.
		Resistant to pound out, splatter, and squeeze out.
		Resistant to acidic compounds.
		Prevents Corrosion and Rust in both Fresh and Salt water operating conditions.
		Meets ASTM D-130 Copper Corrosion Test.
		Meets ASTM D-1743 Rust Prevention Test.

2.  Health & Occupational Safety

		Bio EP Greases do not contain any chemical listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA, IARC Monographs or National Toxicology Program.
		Bio EP Greases have no known hazards.  This product is considered Non Hazardous when handled properly and used for intended purpose.
		The extremely Low Volatility of HOBS increases this product's flash point and fire safety features.  Flash Point = 280 C, 536 F.
		Bio EP Greases are Worker Friendly and Safe.

 
3.  Environmental Compliance & Protection

		Bio EP Greases are preferred over petroleum oils in applications where there is a direct danger of polluting the air, water, soil, or work environment through loss of the lubricant.
		United Bio Lube's Bio EP Greases have the highest U.S.D.A. rating of Ultimate Biodegradability.
		Bio EP Greases are Environmentally Responsible lubricants formulated from Renewable agricultural plant resources.
		Bio EP Greases contain No Lead or other Heavy Metals: No Zinc, No Antimony, No Barium.
		Bio EP Greases contain No Chlorine, or Phenols.

4.  Return On Capital Investments

		Bio EP Greases generate greater returns on capital investment through longer machine life.
		Improves equipment performance.
		Extends grease service life beyond conventional greases.
		Reduces hazardous materials handling and storage costs.
		Enables compliance with environmental regulations.
		Reduces toxic exposures to workers.
		Reduces risk of product contamination.
		Helps begin to foster U.S Oil Independence.
		Promotes a renewable U.S. Bio Economy.

¹Ultimate Biodegradation (Pw1) within 28 days in ASTM D-5864 Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants.

²High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) are agricultural vegetable oils.  Stabilized technology enables HOBS to perform as a high performance formula in high and low temperature applications, reducing oil thickening and deposits.

³Stabilized is Renewable Lubricants Inc.'s trademarked, proprietary, and patented anti-oxidant, anti-wear, and cold flow technology.