Bio-Air Tool Lubricants Eliminate Reportable Incidents, Cleanup Costs

Because of its low toxicity and super high viscosity index of the HOBS, these biobased products perform in many air tool applications. Photo Credit: Renewable Lubricants

Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Air Tool Lubricants are specially formulated, ultimately biodegradable air tool lubricants designed to replace petroleum-based air tool oils. Because of the super high viscosity index of the HOBS, these biobased products perform in many applications, offer better natural lubricity than petroleum-based oils, and are safer for employees and the environment.

Because this lubricant is bio-based, there is no danger of polluting the air, water, soil or work environment with spilled lubricant. Unlike petroleum-based products, if a leak should occur, operators can simply wipe it up and throw away the towels or rags — no reporting is required nor is expensive disposal.

The Bio-Air Tool Lubricants emulsify water for improved lubricity and corrosion protection in moist conditions. The lubricants can be fed through an airline lubricator or with a squirt directly into the tool through the quick coupling air connection. Available in 22 and 32 grades, the lubricants feature low toxicity and super high viscosity index of the HOBS, making them well suited for rotary and reciprocating air tools such as chipping hammers, impact wrenches, air motors, grinders, reamers, drills and more.

The lubricants meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) guidelines for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) and should be used where low toxicity, biodegradability and non-bioaccumulation properties are required. In addition to being safer for the environment, the lubricants are safer for employees. It exceeds the acute toxicity (LC-50/EC-50{1000 ppm) criteria adopted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. EPA.

Renewable Lubricants Inc. began as a research and development company in 1991, developing high-performance products that would directly replace petroleum-based products. Starting from a single, corn-based engine oil developed in the inventor’s garage, the company now offers more than 250 products and has more than 100 worldwide patents. The company manufactures its products as environmentally friendly as possible without sacrificing performance.