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These days, you will find talk about companies adopting \u201cenvironmentally responsible\u201d initiatives everywhere. Sustainability and renewability with the least impact on the natural ecosystem have become the mantra for many organizations \u2013 particularly for those who perform work outdoors in construction<\/a>, marine<\/a> & dredging applications, mining<\/a>, oil & gas<\/a>, and government infrastructure<\/a>. Therefore, utilizing lubrication that coincides with a company\u2019s ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) goals \u2013 whether mandated by regulations (i.e. EPA and federal requirements for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants<\/a> [EALs]) or voluntarily as part of the organization\u2019s overall sustainability strategy \u2013 should be considered when planning projects. When operating equipment in the field, you must ensure that you maintain proper lubrication for proper function and to avoid costly repairs. But, even when taking the utmost care, there\u2019s always the risk of leaking lubricants into the environment. It may be time to consider a bio-based grease<\/a>.<\/p>\n Greases are oil-based lubricants<\/a> thickened with agents to form a solid or semisolid. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)<\/a> defines a grease as: \u201cA semisolid or solid combination of a petroleum product (or in biobased greases a natural ester base oil) and a soap i.e., lithium, calcium sulfonate, etc., or a mixture of soaps, with or without fillers, suitable for certain types of lubrication.\u201d Common uses of grease include those used on the chassis of a machine or those used in wheel bearings.<\/p>\n When choosing greases, it is important to focus on all the challenges presented by the application including but not limited to:<\/p>\n Plus, one must consider how accidental or incidental release into the environment may have long-term adverse environmental impacts.\u00a0 In fact, many grease applications are designed for old grease to leak out, be purged or be used up in the applications. Greases are not changed or recycled like many lubricants can be \u2013 greases are lost to the environment.<\/p>\n Currently, the most popular greases are mineral (petroleum) based. However, while mineral-oil-based greases can perform well, natural ester-based greases like those from BioBlend\u2019s BioGrease lines have inherent advantages that mineral oils cannot reach without significant additional additives. Additionally, mineral-based greases are inherently biodegradable<\/em>, not readily biodegradable<\/em>. If exposed to the natural environment, mineral-based lubricants may take a long time to degrade to a point where they no longer have a significant negative effect on the environment. In fact, only 15-35% of inherently biodegradable (mineral-based) products will biodegrade in 28 days, whereas a readily-biodegradable bio-based lubricant such as a biobased grease will biodegrade 60-90% within the same timeframe. Biobased lubricants use natural plant esters and select synthetic esters as their base oils. Therefore, they are readily biodegradable. In fact, most of BioBlend\u2019s BioGrease products are classified as Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). However, that\u2019s not the only advantage to using a bio-based grease. Some other advantages include:<\/p>\n Therefore, you can expect excellence performance in the field in many cases superior to that of traditional mineral-based greases.<\/p>\n Learn more about some of BioBlend\u2019s lineup of greases:<\/p>\n Take a look at our full line of grease products<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>contact us<\/a>\u00a0to find out how we can assist you in reaching your operational, cost and ESG goals. You may also reach us at +1-888-BIO-BLND (888-246-2563).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These days, you will find talk about companies adopting \u201cenvironmentally responsible\u201d initiatives everywhere. Sustainability and renewability with the least impact on the natural ecosystem have become the mantra for many organizations \u2013 particularly for those who perform work outdoors in construction, marine & dredging applications, mining, oil & gas, and government infrastructure. Therefore, utilizing lubrication […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"These days, you will find talk about companies adopting \u201cenvironmentally responsible\u201d initiatives everywhere. Sustainability and renewability with the least impact on the natural ecosystem have become the mantra for many organizations \u2013 particularly for those who perform work outdoors in construction, marine & dredging applications, mining, oil & gas, and government infrastructure. Therefore, utilizing lubrication that coincides with a company\u2019s ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) goals \u2013 whether mandated by regulations (i.e. EPA and federal requirements for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants [EALs]) or voluntarily as part of the organization\u2019s overall sustainability strategy \u2013 should be considered when planning projects. When operating equipment in the field, you must ensure that you maintain proper lubrication for proper function and to avoid costly repairs. But, even when taking the utmost care, there\u2019s always the risk of leaking lubricants into the environment. It may be time to consider a bio-based grease.\r\nWhat Is a Grease?<\/h2>\n
Selecting a Grease<\/h2>\n
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About Bio-Based Greases<\/h3>\n
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Explore BioBlend Greases<\/h3>\n
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What Is a Grease?<\/h2>\r\nGreases are oil-based lubricants thickened with agents to form a solid or semisolid. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)<\/a> defines a grease as: \u201cA semisolid or solid combination of a petroleum product (or in BioBlend\u2019s case a natural ester base oil) and a soap i.e., lithium, calcium sulfonate, etc., or a mixture of soaps, with or without fillers, suitable for certain types of lubrication.\u201d Common uses of grease include those used on the chassis of a machine or those used in wheel bearings.\r\n
Selecting a Grease<\/h2>\r\nWhen choosing greases, it is important to focus on all the challenges presented by the application including but not limited to:\r\n
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About Bio-Based Greases<\/h3>\r\nCurrently, the most popular greases are mineral (petroleum) based. However, while mineral-oil-based greases can perform well, natural ester-based greases like those from BioBlend\u2019s BioGrease lines have inherent advantages that mineral oils cannot reach without significant additional additives. Additionally, mineral-based greases are inherently biodegradable<\/em>, not readily biodegradable<\/em>. If exposed to the natural environment, mineral-based lubricants may take a long time to degrade to a point where they no longer have a significant negative effect on the environment. In fact, only 15-35% of inherently biodegradable (mineral-based) products will biodegrade in 28 days, whereas a readily-biodegradable bio-based lubricant such as a BioBlend grease will biodegrade 60-90% within the same timeframe. Bio-Based lubricants use natural plant esters and select synthetic esters as their base oils. Therefore, they are readily biodegradable. In fact, most of BioBlend\u2019s BioGrease products are classified as Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). However, that\u2019s not the only advantage to using a bio-based grease. Some other advantages include:\r\n
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Explore BioBlend Greases<\/h3>\r\nLearn more about some of BioBlend\u2019s lineup of greases:\r\n
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