Lithium-based grease thickeners, long the backbone of grease formulations, are under pressure from multiple fronts: volatile supply chains, regulatory upheaval, and sustainability demands. With lithium hydroxide prices fluctuating and new labeling restrictions on the horizon, grease manufacturers have seen the need for viable alternatives for some time.

Premium Solution

Lubrizol’s HybriCal™ grease thickener combines the performance of lithium greases with the benefits of a lithium-free formulation.

Enhanced thermal stability
Good pumpability in cold temperatures
Improved health and safety profile
Enables formulators to meet the NLGI HPM core specification

Manufacturing and Sustainability Benefits

HybriCal™ grease thickener is a cost-effective alternative to standard lithium and lithium complex greases, offering:

Up to a 5% cost advantage
Significantly reduced production time
Reduced CO₂ equivalent during production

* Internal Lubrizol testing

Versatile Applications

HybriCal™ is engineered for a wide range of industrial uses:

Rolling element bearings
Construction and mining equipment
一般制造业
Steel production

Its broad thermal range and excellent low-temperature pumpability make it ideal for environments from cold to high-heat industrial processes.

For manufacturers, distributors, and end-users navigating supply chain volatility, regulatory change, and sustainability demands, HybriCal™ offers a compelling path forward.

HybriCal™ Grease Thickener