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Product Data Sheet

Optileb GT 220
Fully synthetic gear lubricants, physiologically safe, NSF H1 authorized

Description
OPTILEB™ GT 220 is a gear oil with NSF H1 authorization, especially developed to meet the special requirements in the
food and beverage industries. It is based on synthetic oils and contain carefully selected additives to prevent wear,
oxidation and corrosion. OPTILEB GT 220 gear oil is in conformity and even exceed the requirements of DIN 51517 part
3 CLP.

Application
• For the special requirements in the food and beverage industries where there may be direct exposure of the lubricated
part to the edible product or its packaging.

• For spur, angular and worm gears.

• For gear motors of stirring machines, turners, packaging machines etc.

• For chain variators.

• For rolling and sliding bearings.

• For pumps and closed circulating systems.

Advantages
• OPTITEC - OPTIMOL technology

• odorless, tasteless and colorless

• high load carrying capacity

• excellent wear, oxidation and corrosion protection

• good water separation ability

• no foam formation

• neutral to nonferrous metals

• excellent viscosity/temperature behavior

• miscible with mineral oil

• disposal like mineral oil

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Typical Characteristics
Name Method Units Value

Color Visual - Light Yellow

Base - - Polyalphaolefin

ISO Viscosity group DIN 51519 - 220

Density @ 15°C DIN 51757 kg/m³ 860

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C DIN 51562 mm²/s 213

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C DIN 51562 mm²/s 26.3

Viscosity Index DIN ISO 2909 - 157

Pour Point DIN ISO 3016 °C -39

Flash Point DIN ISO 2592 °C 210

Copper Corrosion protection ASTM D-130 - 1a

Steel Corrosion protection DIN 51355 - 0-A

FZG test (8.3/90) Scoring load stage DIN 51354 - >12

Subject to usual manufacturing tolerances.

Additional Information
• Please observe the viscosity specified by the manufacturer.
• Good compatibility with conventional sealing materials.
• As OPTILEB GT 220 is miscible with mineral oils no large-scale cleaning and flushing is necessary during conversion.

Storage
All packages should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable drums should be laid horizontally to
avoid the possible ingress of water and damage to drum markings. Products should not be stored above 60°C, exposed
to hot sun or freezing condition.

Optileb GT 220
06 Mar 2020
Castrol, the Castrol logo and related marks are trademarks of Castrol Limited, used under licence.

This data sheet and the information it contains is believed to be accurate as of the date of printing. However, no warranty or representation, express or implied, is
made as to its accuracy or completeness. Data provided is based on standard tests under laboratory conditions and is given as a guide only. Users are advised
to ensure that they refer to the latest version of this data sheet. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate and use products safely, to assess suitability for the
intended application and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Material Safety Data Sheets are available for all our products and should be
consulted for appropriate information regarding storage, safe handling, and disposal of the product. No responsibility is taken by either BP plc or its subsidiaries
for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use of the material, from any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from hazards inherent in the nature of the
material. All products, services and information supplied are provided under our standard conditions of sale. You should consult our local representative if you
require any further information.

199 Oxford Road, Dunkeld, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa


+27 11 488 5111, 0860 222 166 (SA), 0800 111 551 (SA)
www.castrol.co.za

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