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Most-used base oils and thickeners for lubricating greases.
| Base Oils | Thickeners |
|---|---|
| Mineral oil | Sodium soap |
| Synthetic oil | Calcium soap |
| Diester | Lithium soap |
| Silicone liquid | Aluminium soap |
| Phosphate ester | Lithium complex |
| Fluorinated silicone | Calcium complex |
| Chlorinated silicone | Aluminium complex |
| Polyglycol | Bentonite |
| Castor oil | Silicon oxide |
| Carbon/graphite | |
| Polyurea | |
| Polyethylene | |
| Indanthrene dye | |
| Phthalocyanine dye |
