Shell Cassida Grease VTS

Shell Cassida Grease VTS
Food grade silicone grease for taps, valves and seals

Shell Cassida Grease VTS 3 is a high performance silicone based speciality sealing grease specially developed for the lubrication and sealing of taps, valves and fittings with EPDM seals (ethylene-propylene-diene rubber) in the food and beverage processing industry, with good resistance to hot water, steam and disinfectant solutions.

It is based on a very stable synthetic thickener and base fluids chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of the food industry at elevated temperatures.

Registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact. This product meets the guidelines (1998) of the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) for H1 use (lubricant with incidental food contact). The product contains only substances permitted for use in lubricants where incidental contact with food is possible.

Applications

• Lubricant and sealing grease for taps, valves and fittings with EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene rubber) seals.
• Recommended for the lubrication of all sorts of taps, flow meters and fittings used for the handling of water, drinks and beer, including drum filling inflow valves.
• Generally applicable for tap cock or spindle valves and for rubber seals such as sleeves, membranes, O-rings seals and lip seals.
• Recommended for use in sterilisers
• Not recommended for use in high speed bearings or in heavily loaded machinery

• Outstanding resistance to washout with cold and hot water, steam, disinfectant solutions and organic solvents.
• Good adhesive properties.
• Neutral odour and taste.
• Does not affect bear foam stability.
• Excellent rubber and elastomer compatibility including EPDM seals.
• Free of mineral oil components

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