The Lithium Crisis

Lithium has long been the preferred thickening agent for industrial greases, but unpredictable availability, fluctuating prices, and supply chain reliability have forced a search for alternatives. In light of these challenges in lithium supply and availability, the industrial grease community at large has been focusing on identifying and applying alternative thickening chemistries.

Insights from Lubrizol:

Toxicity Classification Underscores Value of Lithium Alternatives

Exploring Lithium Alternatives in a Disrupted Grease Market

For the past three years, Lubrizol has devoted extensive work and testing to develop real solutions for this need. Two alternative candidates to lithium-thickened greases have emerged with significant potential.

Future Proofing the Grease Industry