Lubricant Safety While a majority of lubricants (mineral oils) used in a production plant are presently derived from hydrocarbons or synthesized hydrocarbons, the developing trend to increase lubricant performance for specific applications is leading to the increased number of synthetic lubricants. These synthetic lubricants along with all lubricants (oils, greases, pastes, and assembly lubricants) can require special handling and safety precautions that require all individuals involved in lubricant related tasks to read and comprehend the…

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