Soybean oil-based lubricants can be used in a variety of applications. Some of the common uses are in hydraulic fluids, two-cycle engine oils, bar and chain oils, and general-purpose lubricants. According to the product manufacturers, these lubricants:

• Are virtually non-toxic
• Are readily biodegradable
• Exhibit lower evaporation loss, have a high viscosity index, and increased lubricity
• Have higher flash points than petroleum-based products
• Have excellent thermal and oxidation properties
• Meet the requirements of various Original Equipment Manufacturers
• Are safe to use, store and dispose

(For information on other soy-based lubricant products such as greases, oils for lubricating wire ropes and chains, metalworking fluids, engine oil and diesel additives, see listings in the Soy Product Guide at www.unitedsoybean.org/newuses and/or on the product manufacturers’ websites.)

Contact Information:

• Bio-Stabilized™: William Garmier, Renewable Lubricants, Inc., (330) 877-9982, www.renewablelube.com.
• EnviroLogic®: Mark Miller, Terresolve Technologies Ltd., (800) 661-3558, www.terresolve.com.
• Safe Lube™: Kim Kristoff, Gemtek® Products, (602) 265-8586, http://www.gemtek.com/.