FOOD GRADE LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS

摘要

Novel non-aqueous water-soluble food grade lubricant compositions comprising: (a) a polyalkylene glycol having molecular weight greater than 1,500; and (b) a polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of from about 200 to about 600; wherein said lubricating composition has viscosity of about 32 to about 150 cSt at 40°C. The novel non-aqueous water-soluble food grade lubricant compositions are particularly useful in food processing and packaging equipment applications where low viscosity food grade lubricants with low pour points are desired, and in applications where there is a need for equipment and spill cleanup. These food grade lubricant compositions are also environmentally friendly due to their water solubility, rapid biodegradability, and low aquatic toxicity.