Castrol Biotac OG

Environmentally acceptable open gear grease** with excellent resistance to wash-off 

WHAT IT’S FOR

  • Where open gears are in contact with the marine environment, e.g., rack and pinion jacking mechanism of self-elevating mobile drilling rigs
  • Wherever there is a risk of spill or leakage, e.g., anchor winches, other deck machinery


 

 

WHY YOU NEED IT

  • To comply with the US Vessel General Permit (VGP) / Vessel Incidental Discharges Act (VIDA) legislation 
  • Castrol BioTac OG product is committed to certified carbon neutral*** in accordance with PAS 2060 from 2021
  • To use in applications where open gears are in direct contact with the marine environment and where there is a clear risk of spill or leakage

ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE LUBRICANT (EAL)**

  • Meets the definition of an EAL** under the 2018 US VIDA based on the requirements in the 2013 US VGP
  • OSPAR**** compliant
  • Formulated to reduce environmental impact in service, in comparison with conventional mineral oil based open gear lubricants

RELIABILITY

HIGHLY PROTECTIVE GREASE WITH EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO WASH OFF

  • Performance directly comparable with conventional open gear lubricants – EAL** compliance with no compromise in performance
  • Highly resistant to water wash-off
  • High load carrying performance to minimize wear on pinion teeth and guides (4 Ball Weld test IP239)
  • Very good corrosion protection (Emcor salt water test)