Food Grade Lubricants

Chevron Food Grade Lubricants

Chevron Food Grade Lubricants

FDA & USDA Lubricant Classifications H1 & H2 & H3

  • H1-Lubricants with incidental contact with food (up to 10 ppm)
    Used as a lubricant or anti-rust film.
  • H2-Lubricants with no direct food contact
    May be used as a lubricant, release agent or anti-rust film where there is no food contact.
  • H3-Agents with direct food contact
    Used as protective coatings for food stuffs: dust control agent for human consumed grain products and release agents in bakeries.
  • Dust control agent for cereal grains intended for human consumption.
  • Protective coating for raw fruits, vegetables and meat.
  • Release agent for bakery pans, molds and dough dividers.
  • Defoamer for foods and paper and adhesives intended for food packaging.
  • Forming and rolling of aluminum foil used in food packaging.
  • A component of animal feed to reduce dusting and to serve as a moisture barrier in the preparation of pellets and cubes.
  • A fiber lubricant in the manufacture of food containers made from textile fibers.
  • Plasticizers for rubber used on conveyor belts, rollers and hoses.
  • A cleaner and rust preventive for packaging use and butcher equipment.
  • A lubricant and rust preventive for food machinery and other equipment where the lubricant might incidentally come into contact with food.
  • A float on fermentation fluids in the manufacture of wine and vinegar and on the brine in the curing of pickles.

Lubricants for food and beverage processing must fulfill stringent requirements. Consumer protection is crucial, which is why FUCHS practices the highest safety standards in all aspects of development, production, sales and after-sales service under FUCHS’ CASSIDA brand. 
  
The comprehensive CASSIDA food grade product line covers almost all applications found in food and beverage processing facilities and consists of fully synthetic products as well as products based on USP white oils.
  
FUCHS products are NSF H1 registered, Kosher and Halal certified and are manufactured in facilities which are ISO 21469 certified.   

 In addition to food grade product line, FUCHS team of field service engineers provide various services to our food and beverage customers. There are several ways FUCHS helps food and beverage manufacturers to prepare their lubrication program to develop and meet the lubrication part of the Food Safety Plan (FSP) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Fuchs FM Seamer Oil 150 – FM SEAMER OIL 150 is specialty fluid which is specifically designed for use in seamer equipment where incidental food contact may occur.
This product is based on careful blend of fluids and select additives chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of food and beverage industry.

Certified by NSF for ISO 21469 and registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact. This product is produced according to FUCHS quality standards, in a facility where HACCP audit and good manufacturing practice have been implemented and forms a part of the quality and hygiene management systems ISO 9001 and ISO 21469.

Fuchs FM Hydraulic Oil – FM HYDRAULIC OIL 15, 32, 46, 68 and 100 are anti-wear multi-purpose lubricants, which are specially designed for use in the food and beverage processing and packaging industry.
These oils are based on a careful blend of base fluids and selected additives chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of the food and beverage industry.

Registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact. This product is produced according to FUCHS quality standards, in facilities where HACCP audit and Good Manufacturing Practice form part of the quality and hygiene management systems in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 21469

Fuchs FM Grease CSC EP – FM GREASE CSC EP 1 and 2 are specially developed for the grease lubrication of machinery in the food and beverage processing and packaging industry.

They are based on calcium sulphonate complex thickener, white oils and select additives chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of food and beverage industry.

Registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact.

Fuchs FM Grease AX/EP – FM GREASE AX/EP 0, 1 and 2 are specially developed for the grease lubrication of machinery in the food and beverage processing and packaging industry.

These greases are based on aluminum complex thickener, white oils and selected additives chosen for their ability to meet the stringent requirements of food and beverage industry.

Certified by NSF for ISO 21469 and registered by NSF (Class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food contact. These products are produced according to FUCHS quality standards, in facilities where HACCP audit and Good Manufacturing Practice have been implemented and form part of the quality and hygiene management systems ISO 9001 and ISO 21469.

Fuchs Superla White Oils – SUPERLA WHITE OILS are colorless, odorless and tasteless oils that can be used where food or prolonged skin contact could occur or where odor and staining must be minimized.

  • meet or exceed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements:
    • For direct use in food, 21 CFR 172.878
    • For applications where incidental food contact may occur, 21 CFR 178.3570
    • For use as technical white oils, 21 CFR 178.3620 (b)
    • For use in animal feed, 21 CFR 573.680
    • For use as a plasticizer in polymeric substances, 21 CFR 178.3740
  • meet U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) / National Formulary (NF) requirements for mineral oils / light mineral oils
  • are registered by NSF as H1 (where incidental food contact may occur) and 3H (release agents where direct contact with food may occur)
  • are Kosher Certified