Valve Guardian 1656 GUARDIAN II is a lubricant and sealant for gate valves, ball valves, plug valves, and frac valves. It provides lubrication and sealing to valves exposed to harsh environments including CO2 and H2S. It is insoluble in fresh and salt water, oilfield brine, and hydrochloric acid, has
excellent leak resistance, and services temperatures from -25F to +300F. 1656 is non-separating and does not absorb moisture.
Valve Guardian 1656 Guardian II is recommended for use in FRAC Valves, Gate Valves, Ball Valves, and Plug Valves. It is in many industries including Pipe Line Companies, FRAC Companies, Utilities,
Refineries, Wellhead Companies and Valve Manufacturers.
BENEFITS:
▪ CO2 AND H2S RESISTANT
▪ LEAK RESISTANT
▪ NON SEPARATING
▪ RESISTANT TO BRINE
▪ VERSATILE APPLICATIONS
▪ TEMPERATURES -25°F TO +300°F
TYPICAL OBSERVATIONS:
Color Yellow
Texture: Smooth Paste
Density, lb/gal @ 77°F (25°C) : 7.90
Specific Gravity, @ 77°F (25°C) : 0.946
Dropping Point, ASTM D-2265 : +300°F
Flash Point, ASTM D-92 based on oil: None
Viscosity of Base Oil, cSt @ 40°C : 2400
Penetration, ASTM D-217 @ 77°F (25°C) : 280
Corrosion Preventive Properties, ASTM D-1743 @ 125°F (51°C) : Pass
Water Washout Characteristics, ASTM D-1264 @ 100°F (37°C) : 2.5%
Oil Separation, ASTM D-1742 @ 77°F (25°C) : <5.0%
Evaporation Loss, ASTM D-972 @ 210°F (98°C) : 0.3%
Shelf Life (unopened container) : Two years