CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize and Lubricant 227g

CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize and Lubricating Compound is an aluminium complex based anti-seize for applications where incidental food contact is possible. CRC's data sheet (08/2024) says it is NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact, protects metal parts from seizure, galling, rust, corrosion and heat freeze, and resists heat up to 982°C.

CRC lists it for lubricating fittings, bushings, flanges, headers, nuts, screws, studs, threaded surfaces, pipes, plugs and manifolds on food processing machinery. The safety data sheet does not classify it as hazardous or as a dangerous good.

Where this product is used

• Food processing machinery: fittings, bushings, flanges and headers
• Nuts, screws, studs and threaded surfaces
• Pipes, plugs and manifolds
• Preventing seizing and galling on the parts above (CRC)

Features

• NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact (CRC data sheet 08/2024)
• Aluminium complex based, NLGI grade 1.5
• Protects metal parts from seizure, galling, rust, corrosion and heat freeze (CRC)
• Heat resistance up to 982°C (CRC data sheet)
• Non-staining; facilitates fast and easy disassembly (CRC data sheet)
• Not classified as hazardous or as a dangerous good (SDS)

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

This compound is for food processing machinery with incidental food contact. For other fastener work see CRC Copper Anti-Seize and Lubricating Compound or CRC Nickel Anti-Seize & Lubricant Compound.

Using it

CRC's directions: clean scale and old compound from threaded surfaces. Use a dust mask when grinding or wire brushing. Coat the mating surfaces and assemble. Keep the container closed when not in use.

NSF's letter (06/03/18) says to use the minimum amount required. Where it is used as an anti-rust film, the film must be removed by washing or wiping.

Storage and handling

Keep the container closed when not in use. CRC's data sheet says to keep it away from naked flames, electrical appliances and lights, and lighted cigarettes.

Limits and safety

The SDS (29/07/24, revision 2.4) does not classify this product as hazardous under Safe Work Australia criteria and gives no signal word. It is not a dangerous good for transport. CRC's data sheet says it is combustible, so keep it away from naked flames, electrical appliances and lights, and lighted cigarettes. It contains hydrocarbons and CRC says not to use it in oxygen service. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and use with adequate ventilation. The NSF H1 registration (No. 131549, letter dated 06/03/18) holds while the NSF mark and category code appear on the label, and NSF states that a listing is not an endorsement of performance claims. Read the safety data sheet before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize NSF registered?

CRC's data sheet says it is NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact. The NSF letter dated 06/03/18 gives NSF Registration No. 131549, Category Code H1.

What is the NLGI grade of CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize?

CRC's data sheet lists NLGI grade 1.5.

What temperature can CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize handle?

CRC's data sheet lists heat resistance up to 982°C. It gives a dropping point of 232°C (ASTM D-56).

Can it be used in oxygen service?

No. CRC's data sheet says it contains hydrocarbons and must not be used in oxygen service.

Is CRC Food Grade Anti-Seize a dangerous good?

No. The SDS (29/07/24, revision 2.4) states it is not classified as hazardous or as a dangerous good. CRC's data sheet notes it is combustible.

What is it used on?

CRC lists food processing machinery: fittings, bushings, flanges, headers, nuts, screws, studs, threaded surfaces, pipes, plugs and manifolds, to prevent seizing and galling.

Related products

See also: CRC Food Grade Multi-Purpose Grease 397g, CRC White Grease Food Grade 284g, CRC Food Grade Machine Oil 312g, CRC Copper Anti-Seize and Lubricating Compound, CRC Nickel Anti-Seize & Lubricant Compound.