| Passes Minimum Military Fluid Immersion Standards* | |
|---|---|
| Fluid | Duration |
| MIL-S-3136 (Standard Test Fluid-Hydrocarbon) | 24 hours |
| MIL-G-5572 (Aviation Gasoline, Grade 115/145) | 24 hours |
| MIL-H-5606, MIL-H-8446 (Hydraulic Fluid) | 24 hours |
| MIL-L-6082 (Lube Oil), MIL-J-5624 (Jet Fuel, JP-4) | 24 hours |
| MIL-R-81294 (Remover, Paint, Epoxy System) | 24 hours |
| Trichlorethylene, Dow Corning DC-550 | 24 hours |
| Nitric Acid 10%, Hydrochloric Acid 10% | 24 hours |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 3% | 48 hours |
| Ammonium Hydroxide 10% | 1 hour |
| Sodium Bisulfide 3% | 30 days |
| Alkaline, Highly Chelated at 212° | 2 hours |
| Salt Spray | 1,000 hours |
| Accelerated Marine Atmosphere Exposure Equivalent | 30 years |
| Sea Water Immersion | 60 days |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Test | Result |
| Abrasion Resistance: Tabor Abrasurf #CS10 wheel @ 500 gram weight | 235 revolutions minimum |
| Durability: Department of Defense machine-gun dry firing test after 60-day sea-water immersion. | PASS |
| Cold Resistance: - 125°F | 1000 hours minimum |
| Heat Resistance: 500°F | 1000 hours minimum |
| Extreme Heat: Thermal Breakaway at 1000°F | minimal |
METACOL III is phenolic resin classified as a bonded, solid-film lubricant. It contains molybdenum disulphide in a keytone carrier for decreasing friction. | |
*These are minimum PASS / FAIL standards, METACOL III exceeds these minimums. | |