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FOOD GRADE: A HIGH PRIORITY FOR ALL FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS

Definitions
As consumers have become more aware of the lubricants with an increasingly high performance Food Grade H1 Besides having the same functions as
quality of food, managing risk in the food supply that meet food standards. Our ISO 21469 A food grade H1 lubricant is a lubricant which conventional lubricants, food grade lubricants
chain has become a high priority for all food registered facilities dedicated to the manufacture meets food standards and does not generate also have particular properties inherent to
and beverage companies today. of these lubricants make use of the most advanced harm in case of incidental contact with foodstuffs. food processing industries:
equipment processes and technologies in the
Eager to prevent contamination by lubricants industry. Food Grade 3H - Non-toxic properties
used in food processing industries, AXEL A food grade 3H lubricant is a release agent - No physiological effects (harmless)
Christiernsson participated in the first setup of AXEL Christiernsson is convinced that the use of that can be used on grills, loaf pans, cutters, - Odourless and insipid
a guide on choosing and using food-grade lubricants in food processing industries is on the boning benches, chopping boards, or other - Neutral behaviour when in contact
lubricants under the responsibility of CNRS rise and presents this guide to assist those who hard surfaces in direct contact with meat and with equipment
(Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique) are involved in these interesting developments. poultry food products to prevent food from
in France. adhering during processing. The regulations applicable to lubrication in
the food processing industry are different from
Since then, AXEL Christiernsson has constantly Similar Constraints one country to another and are constantly
invested in Research & Development to find Food grade lubricants are subject to the same evolving.
constraints as those encountered in industrial
applications (i.e. bearings, gears, chains).
Hence, their features are similar:

- Performance at high and low temperatures

- Resistance to washing (water or steam)
- Resistance to pressure and loads
- Adhesion to surfaces
- Protection against wear, friction, corrosion,
and oxidation
Registration
ISO 21469 Halal
The NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) The NSF Agreements are recognised by food
delivers new registration certificates H1, H2, processing industries worldwide.
etc. under the name NSF H1, NSF H2 etc. “Safety of machinery – Lubricants with
HQC Halal Certification has been achieved by
The products registered with NSF are listed in Companies may secure H1 registration with INS incidental product contact – Hygiene
adhering to the highest international, accepted
the NSF White Book*, an easy-to-use online Services (UK), as well as registering a product, requirements”.
standards regarding Halal production.
list of registered products for quick reference or even a company, under the ISO 21469
ISO 21469 is the global standard for lubricant
as to whether a product is acceptable for use standard.
manufacturers who produce lubricants used
in a processing facility.
in specialised industries such as food and
pharmaceutical sectors.
Kosher
NSF Regulations This standard determines hygienic requirements
for the formulation, manufacturing, distribution
and storage of lubricants that may have incidental
H1: General -- Incidental contact H2: General -- No contact
contact with products during processing and Kosher Certification guarantees that the source
Authorised for fortuitous contact (indirect or incidental) with foodstuffs Not authorised for contact with foodstuffs therefore require compliance with a stringent of the ingredients and the status of the production
evaluation process of the lubricant and production equipment meet strict Kosher requirements.
H1 Food zone facilities. To obtain ISO 21469 Certification,
Splash zones
H1 manufacturers must submit to thorough testing
of lubricant formulation, toxicology and product
Food zones use, as well as unannounced annual plant audits.
H1 Non-food zone
Foodstuffs
H2

Non-food zone H2

Where there is a risk of contamination, indirect Where there is a risk of leakage, flow or
or incidental contact, only H1 type lubricants splashes, it is referred to as indirect or fortuitous
may be used (“lubricants for food contact”). contact because it is an incidental or unexpected
contact between the lubricant and the foodstuffs.
In the non-food zones, where no risk of contact
is possible, H2 lubricants may be used. H2 type When foodstuffs are in permanent contact with
conventional lubricants are not admitted in the the lubricant, it is referred to as direct contact.
food zones and splash zones.

* www.NSFwhitebook.org
RISK REDUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH LUBRICANT USE

ISO 9001 and ISO 21469 standards emphasise the importance of considering and reducing the Deterioration of lubricants
Preventive actions
risks associated with lubricant contaminations. during operation

Contamination with non-food grade Identify and analyse all lubrication points
Mechanical and lubricants
procedural failures Preventive actions Use only food grade cleaning solvents and
Contamination with water, which will reduce drinking water, and take care when using
the working life of machine parts high-pressure cleaning
Leakage from bearings Avoid placing bearings or other equipment
requiring lubricants in positions where food Contamination with drinks or food, which Set up a control plan to analyse the
Drips and splashes from open lubrication contamination can occur may lead to the growth of bacteria and lubricants during their use with respect to the
points (i.e. chains, open bearings) fungus proper function of the lubricants and/or their
Wipe off all excess lubricant and remove the level of contamination
Leakage from oil circulation systems, soiled oily and greasy rags immediately Contamination by physical and chemical
especially those where the oil is circulated substances, which may cause oxidation
under pressure and a small leak can result in Make permanent repairs as soon as possible and/or other chemical reactions, decreasing
a fine spray of oil onto the food the proper function of the lubricants
Sanitise and dry tools before use
Spillage of oil during machine maintenance
When repair work is completed, thoroughly
Use of fortuitous or incidental contact clean the equipment and surrounding area Lubrication and
lubricants for direct contact (mould-release) before restarting production Preventive actions
maintenance practices
application
Set up an adequate preventive maintenance
Improper filling, mostly overfilling of oil Store the food grade lubricants in a suitable
programme covering all items of equipment
reservoirs, and overpacking of bearings with location, off the floor and in sealed packs or
grease containers
To guarantee the appropriate use of the right
materials, draw up procedures describing
Filling up of marked lubrication points with Select and use the correct lubricant for each
the preventive measures to be taken
improper lubricants (i.e. non-food grade machine lubrication point, following the
lubricants or food grade lubricants used in instructions of the equipment manufacturer
the past) and the lubricant supplier

Required procedures and/or work Use dedicated tools, sanitised and dried
instructions are not being followed properly right after use, and sanitarily stored

Lack of, or insufficient, training of Organise a training programme for all

maintenance personnel maintenance personnel
FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS: COMPOSITION FINDING THE RIGHT FOOD GRADE LUBRICANT

General Greases
Food grade lubricating greases must meet by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Companies in the food industry have the produced. There are several useful processes
food standards and should not generate harm (FDA) through Title 21 of the Code of Federal responsibility to supply safe food to the or tools for identifying, analysing and
in case of contact with foodstuffs. Therefore, Regulations. consumer. In recent years, there has been more managing risks, such as ISO 22000 (Food
the compositions for food grade lubricant news about safety issues due to contamination Safety Management Systems), Safe Quality
formulations should be selected and compiled As far as food grade lubricants are concerned, by traditional lubricants not authorised for Food (SQF), British Retail Consortium (BRC),
in accordance with stringent specifications. these substances are mainly listed in the contact with foodstuffs. These scandals result International Food Standard (IFS), etc.
178.3570 paragraph of the 21 CFR and in in product recalls and generate customer
The authorised substance list for food grade GRAS List. mistrust, both of which can be very costly for AXEL Christiernsson’s high-performance food
lubricants is annually established and regulated food companies. grade lubricants enable you to provide
suitable lubrication solutions for your HACCP
As a consequence, there has been a clear processes. These exceptional products reduce
upswing in demand for lubricants that are maintenance costs and increase production
Base Oils Thickeners suitable for use in the food industry. At the same efficiency in beverage, bakery, dairy and
time, there have been considerable changes in other food industries.
the approval procedures to verify compliance.
Authorised NSF H1 Authorised NSF H1
A single lubricant cannot handle all the
Modern food grade lubricants provide the same lubrication needs at a food facility. AXEL
› White oils Metallic soaps lubricating function as conventional lubricants provides customised food grade lubricating
› Polyalphaolefins › Calcium but without posing any known health risk to solutions and a comprehensive product line to
› Esters the consumer. Therefore, there are stringent protect a wide range of equipment and moving
› Polyglycols Complex soaps requirements on the contents of food grade parts including hydraulics, gears, compressors,
› Silicones › Aluminium lubricants and on the manufacturing processes vacuum pumps, chains and bearings.
› Calcium used to produce them.
› Calcium Sulfonate In addition to providing the precise food grade
Non-soap thickeners HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control lubricant, AXEL’S ISO 21469 Certification
Additives › Silica Points) is an important process managing system offers product and quality assurance throughout
› Clay that identifies where potential contamination the entire manufacturing process.
› Polyurea can occur and strictly controls these areas,
Authorised NSF H1 › PTFE ensuring the safest product possible is being

› Mainly listed in the 178.3570 paragraph of

the 21 CFR
FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS H1 (SAMPLE RANGE)

Food Fluid Vacuum Pump 100

VACUUM
White mineral oil based – Viscosity Index approximately 140 Synthetic lubricant

PUMPS
Colourless – High Viscosity Index – Anti-Wear – Anti-Rust – Anti-Oxidant Grade: ISO 100
Grades: ISO 15, 22, 32, 46, 68, 100
Main uses: Vacuum pumps.
Food Fluid HM
Food Chaine HT
HYDRAULICS

White mineral oil based – Viscosity Index approximately 100

Colourless – Anti-Wear – Anti-Rust – Anti-Oxidant Synthetic lubricant – Temperature range: -40°C to +170°C
Grades: ISO 32, 46, 68 Grades: ISO 150, 220, 320

HIGH TEMPERATURE CHAINS

Food Ice Food Chaine HTE
Synthetic lubricant Synthetic lubricant – Temperature range: -40°C to +250°C
Colourless – Anti-Wear – Anti-Rust – Anti-Oxidant Grades: ISO 220 and 320
Grades: ISO 32, 46, 68, 100, 150
Food Chaine TSX
Main uses: Hydraulic circuits, jacks. Synthetic lubricant – Temperature range: -40°C to +260°C
Grade: ISO 320
Food Gear Main uses: Conveyor chains, lubrication for bread production, bakeries, ovens with high-
Semi-synthetic lubricant
temperature conditions. Can be applied by dripping, spraying, etc.
Colourless – Resistant to Loads – Excellent Shear Stability
Grades: ISO 68, 100, 150, 220, 320, 460, 680
Food Ice

LOW TEMPERATURE
Food Gear S
GEARS

Synthetic lubricant – Temperature range: -50°C to +150°C

CHAINS
Synthetic lubricant Grades: ISO 32, 46, 68, 100, 150
Colourless – Resistant to Loads – Excellent Shear Stability
Main uses: Chains with low-temperature conditions, refrigeration lubrication.
Grades: ISO 100, 150, 220, 320, 460, 680
Can be applied by dripping.
Main uses: Perfect for use in gears and loaded reductors.
ISO grade recommended by manufacturer must be respected.

Food Compressor
COMPRESSORS

Synthetic lubricant
Long Oil Life – High Temperature Resistance
Grades: ISO 46, 68, 100
Main uses: Air and screw compressors, hydraulic circuits, jacks.
FOOD GRADE GREASES H1 (SAMPLE RANGE)

Alutac FM Acillene FMFR

Aluminium thickened – multipurpose grease Silica gel – white mineral base oil
Very high performance in the presence of water and steam. Colourless – insipid. Excellent performance in the presence of water
and steam.
White mineral oil based: NLGI 00 – 0 – 1 – 2 – 2,5
Main uses: Loaded bearings (conveyors, belts). Various applications in the NLGI 00
presence of water. Main uses: Centralised greasing, general greasing.
Synthetic oil based: NLGI 000 – 00 – 0 – 1 – 1,5 – 2 NLGI 2
Main uses: Loaded bearings for conveyors, sleeve bearings at high Main uses: General greasing and especially for grape-harvest lubrications.
temperatures, crimpers, fan bearings.
Acillene TFFM
Alutac TFFM Silica gel – PTFE reinforced

INORGANIC
Aluminium thickened – PTFE reinforced Reinforced to improve rubbing coefficient. Very good protection against
Reinforced to improve rubbing coefficient. Very high performance in the oxidation. Insoluble in water and steam.
MULTIPURPOSE ALUMINIUM SOAP

presence of water and steam.

NLGI 2
White mineral base oil: NLGI 000 – 00 – 0 – 1 – 2 Main uses: Canning factories: pistons, dispensers, bottling.
Main uses: Loaded bearings (conveyors, belts). Gates and valves needing a grease to eliminate shocks.
Various applications in the presence of water. Centralised greasing (NLGI 00).
Synthetic base oil: NLGI 1,5 Acillene 873 FM
Main uses: Loaded bearings for conveyors, sleeve bearings at high Silica gel – silicone base oil
temperatures, crimpers, fan bearings. Appropriate for static lubrication at high temperatures and in
demanding conditions.
Alutac EPFM NLGI 3
Aluminium thickened
Main uses: Sanitary appliances, gates, pressure reducers, doughnut rings,
High EP Properties. Very high performance in the presence of water and
conveyor belts, cable drafts, water pumps requiring silicone grease.
steam.
NLGI 1 Calsullence FM

CALCIUM SULPHONATE
Main uses: Loaded bearings for conveyors, sleeve bearings at high Excellent load carrying capacity and mechanical stability. Good corrosion
temperatures. Bearings, chains, and various applications (i.e. press machines,

COMPLEX
protection and excellent water resistance.
applications with high speed and load).
White mineral base oil: NLGI 2
Main uses: Pellet presses and compactors used to process pet food and
Thermocal FM animal feed
Very adhesive (anti-ejection) at high rotation speeds
CALCIUM COMPLEX

Very high resistance to pressures, loads and shocks

White mineral base oil: NLGI 1
Main uses: Pellet press machines.
Semi-synthtic base oil: NLGI 1,5
Main uses: Pellet press machines.
Synthetic base oil: NLGI 1 – 2
Main uses: Pellet press machines, steriliser machines.
AXEL CHRISTIERNSSON AXEL FOOD GRADE
Your Global Partner
With over 125 years of experience, AXEL AXEL Christiernsson partners with many of As a subsidiary of AXEL Christiernsson, AXEL Alongside necessary food grade products’
Christiernsson has expanded dramatically to the leading lubricant companies around the France is a leading “Customised Label™” food registrations and certifications, our dedicated
become one of the leading global producers world who choose us because of our unique grade lubricant manufacturer. food grade facility is Certified ISO 21469 which
and suppliers of lubricating greases, with state- Customised Label™ concept. ensures the quality of each and every step in the
of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sweden, AXEL France provides integrated H1 or 3H food grade lubricant manufacturing process.
France, the Netherlands and the USA. registered products. The entire range of food
grade lubricant and grease is also Kosher and
Halal Certified.

AXEL PREMIUM SERVICES

In addition to supplying our customers with high- Ease of Supply™

quality food grade lubricants, we work alongside The products and services we
our customers to provide premium services and
valuable marketing support. provide become an integral part
of your value chain
AXEL Christiernsson provides its customers with
the ability to tailor Service Level Agreements
(SLAs) according to their specific needs.
CUSTOMISED LABEL™
Premium Products › Ease of Supply – Partnering for Production
› Product Development
AXEL Christiernsson’s Customised Label™ › Logistical Management
concept ensures that every product leaving our › Technical Support and Services
plants is customised to your needs and labelled › Marketing and Sales Support
in your name. At AXEL Christiernsson we do not
have our own brand and do not compete with
our customers.

All AXEL Christiernsson products are produced AXEL Customised Label™

under the strictest quality standards including Your brand. Your markets.
ISO 9001, 14001, 21469 and TS 16949. Our knowledge.
 ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 21469
AXEL Christiernsson is Certified ISO 21469
Safety of Machinery
Lubricants with Incidental Product Contact
Hygiene Requirements

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