GENEVA,
Switzerland, Jan. 21,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today
announced that DuPont™ MOLYKOTE® HP-300
Grease has successfully met rigorous hydrogen purity standards in
accordance with ISO 14687:2019.
In collaboration with HyCentA Research GmbH,
MOLYKOTE® developed an innovative lubricant testing
protocol aligned with these standards. The grease underwent several
weeks of exposure to hydrogen at a pressure of 700 bar, followed by
a hydrogen gas and particle contamination analysis. The results
showed MOLYKOTE® HP-300 did not significantly
contaminate hydrogen, ensuring compatibility with critical hydrogen
applications such as fuel cell stacks. This achievement marks a
significant step forward in advancing hydrogen technologies.
Pure hydrogen can be easily contaminated by any material with
which it comes into contact, including lubricants. This
necessitates critical testing to ensure purity for safety and
performance. For hydrogen grades used in transportation
applications, certain impurities with concentrations even as low as
4 parts per billion have the potential to compromise the integrity
of the fuel cell. This rigorous assessment supports
MOLYKOTE® HP-300 as a potential lubricant solution for
hydrogen-exposed components in applications such seal and threaded
connections, reducing contamination risk while maintaining the
integrity of critical parts. The grease's performance in extreme
conditions helps to support safe and reliable hydrogen storage and
transportation and use of hydrogen as a next generation fuel.
In addition to its ability to help maintain hydrogen purity,
MOLYKOTE® HP-300 helps to enable resistance against
hydrogen and many chemicals while providing excellent low
temperature (-40 °C) performance, critical for applications such as
vehicle refueling. It does not support hydrogen embrittlement and
is compatible with a wide range of substrates including most
elastomers and plastics.
By reducing the risk of contamination in hydrogen systems,
DuPont is helping to advance cleaner energy solutions.
MOLYKOTE® HP-300 grease is a well-suited solution that
meets the stringent demands of the hydrogen energy industry.
About MOLYKOTE® Specialty Lubricants
For
more than 75 years, customers around the world have trusted the
MOLYKOTE® brand for performance and expertise to solve
or prevent virtually any lubrication problem and to save energy.
Available through a global network of channel partners,
MOLYKOTE® brand lubricants – which include anti-friction
coatings, compounds, dispersions, greases, oils and fluids, and
pastes – serve the automotive market and industrial/maintenance,
repair and overhaul (MRO) markets. For more information about the
MOLYKOTE® brand, visit molykote.com.
About DuPont Electronics & Industrial
DuPont
Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new
technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor,
circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing,
healthcare, aerospace, industrial and transportation industries.
From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented
research scientists and application experts work closely with
customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to
enable next-generation technologies.
About DuPont
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leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can
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