What is a food-grade Grease & Lubricant?
Food grade grease or food-safe lubricant is the name given to any industrial lubricant that is considered safe for incidental contact with items that may be consumed by humans or animals, as long as it does not exceed a certain concentration. Items that require food-grade lubricants for production include: • Food • Beverages • Medicines and Supplements • Cosmetics • Animal feed and pet food Food grade lubricant is used during the production process of these items. It is considered safe for only incidental consumption at most. Incidental contact is typically inadvertent and may occur through dripping, contact, or spillage. In order to be considered incidental, lubricants may not exceed more than 10 parts per million after contact. Food Lube Food Lube with MicPol® is an H1 lubricant, available in aerosol and bulk liquid formats. The aerosol is easy to use on the spot and can be attached to small, portable dispensers such as those made by Simalube by Simatec. The bulk liquid i...