MOLYKOTE L13

Harmonization Code : 3403.19 | Lubricating Preparations (With 70% or More Petroleum Oils) For Automotive and Other Uses

MOLYKOTE L13

Main features

  • Adjusts the Application Viscosity
  • Compatible Cleaning Solvent
  • Defined Range of Molykote Coatings

Product Description

MOLYKOTE® L-13 Thinner is a transparent, solvent-based thinner used to adjust the application viscosity of selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings. It can also be used as a cleaning solvent for application tools and equipment associated with the specified compatible coatings. The product supports coating preparation and cleanup for several MOLYKOTE® formulations, including D-321 R, D-3484, 3400A, 3402-C, 106, PTFE-N UV, D-708, D-7080, and 7534. Addition level and mixing procedure should be determined from the instructions for the specific coating being applied.

Key features

  • Viscosity adjustment: Used to modify the application viscosity of selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings.
  • Cleaning capability: Suitable for cleaning tools and equipment used with the specified compatible coatings.
  • Transparent appearance: Supplied as a transparent solvent-based liquid.
  • Defined coating compatibility: Intended for use with specific MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coating products.
  • Formulation statement: Contains no intentionally added PTFE or PFAS.

Applications / Suitable for

  • Diluting specified solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings
  • Adjusting coating viscosity for the intended application method
  • Cleaning coating-application tools and equipment
  • Use with compatible products such as MOLYKOTE® D-321 R, D-3484, 3400A, 3402-C, 106, PTFE-N UV, D-708, D-7080, and 7534 Anti-Friction Coatings
Product Family

MOLYKOTE L13

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TDS, SDS & Technical Documents

Technical Specifications

General Properties
Product TypeProduct Type
Diluting and cleaning solvent; not an in-service lubricant
Specific GravitySpecific Gravity
Current official density not verified
Thermal Properties
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
Not applicable; flash point and boiling range must not be presented as operating limits °C

Additional Information

Technical properties

As-supplied / before-processing properties

Documented as-supplied characteristics and intended functions of MOLYKOTE® L-13 Thinner.

Property Value Unit Method / condition
Product type Solvent-based thinner — As supplied
Appearance Transparent — Supplier-listed color
Primary function Viscosity adjustment — Selected solvent-based MOLYKOTE® Anti-Friction Coatings
Secondary function Cleaning solvent — Tools and equipment used with specified compatible coatings
Intentionally added PTFE or PFAS None — Supplier formulation statement

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