CRC Trefolex HD Cutting Fluid 500ml

CRC Trefolex HD Cutting Fluid is a heavy-duty cutting fluid designed for severe applications. It contains extreme pressure additives and forms a homogenous, tenacious lubricating film.

It is applied directly to the cutting operation. It suits tapping, threading, drilling, sawing, shearing, turning and reaming, including on stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, titanium and aluminium.

Where this product is used

• Tapping, threading, drilling and reaming
• Sawing, shearing and turning
• Metal parts, pipes, conduit, screws, bolt holes, housings, aluminium sheets, strapping, gears and chains
• Stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, titanium, aluminium and other alloys and exotic materials

Features

• Contains high performance extreme pressure additives
• Very high resistance to temperature, pressure and wear
• Enhances tool, mandrel and die life and increases cutting performance
• Homogenous, tenacious lubricating film for a consistent surface finish
• Freedom from scoring due to high welding resistance, which reduces scrap
• Lubricating oil film, the dry time is immediate use

Key specifications

Choosing the right option

For a cutting oil in an aerosol see CRC Trefolex CDT Cutting Oil 300g. For a paste see CRC Trefolex Cutting Paste.

See also: CRC Trefolex CDT Cutting Oil 300g, CRC Trefolex Cutting Paste.

Using it

Apply Trefolex HD directly to the cutting operation.

The film is a lubricating oil, and it has the dry time as immediate use.

Storage and handling

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from incompatible materials, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs.

Limits and safety

Hazard classification: not classified as hazardous under Safe Work Australia criteria, with no signal word. It is Class C2 combustible, with a flash point of 212.78 °C (closed cup) and is not dangerous goods. Warnings: 'Causes serious eye irritation', 'Causes mild skin irritation', 'Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects' and 'Avoid release to the environment'. Signal word Warning. Methyl salicylate is suspected of damaging the unborn child, and the product contains an ingredient known to cause skin and respiratory sensitisation at levels below classification. Incompatible with oxidising agents (for example hypochlorites) and acids (for example nitric acid). Read the safety data sheet before use.

Flash point 212.78 °C (closed cup), about 213 °C.