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The basic and most important certification for lubricants required in the food industry is the NSF International approval from the American organization NSF International - (The National Sanitary Foundation) . It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1944. It was created to standardize sanitation and food safety requirements. It is dedicated to the development of public health standards, testing, certification, inspection, as well as the protection of products, services, consumers and the environment. Published: 05-12-2023 As a result of certification, products receive the NSF mark, which provides consumers with assurance that certified products have been rigorously tested to meet all necessary requirements. Among other things, NSF certification requires regular inspections to verify that covered products continue to meet NSF requirements. The labels of certified products are also objectively verified by the certifying company. The NSF mark gives a market advantage over non-certified products . It confirms that a company with NSF approvals for its products is committed to quality, compliance and safety. The NSF brand is recognized and valued by consumers, manufacturers, retailers and regulatory agencies around the world. Lubricant classification according to NSF International The NSF organization has established standards that lubricants used in the food industry must meet.
It has also developed a special inspection procedure that, among other things, verifies a product's compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. NSF certifications for lubricants are accepted worldwide. There are two types of certification for lubricants: H – for finished formulations, and HX – for ingredients from which finished formulations are made. Both types of certification include 3 subcategories: NSF H1 and HX-1 The first category is for tasteless, odorless products that have incidental contact with food. Incidental contact is technically unavoidable due to the type of CZ Leads system in which the oil or its components are used and near the food being processed. These are chemicals that are used for the proper functioning of pumps, conveyor belts, mixers, canners, heating boilers, cutters, bottling machines and brewers. The permissible contamination of food products can be a maximum of 10 ppm of oil. NSF H2 and HX-2 The second category specifies products approved for use in the food industry, but not in direct contact with food (non-food contact), such as forklifts. These products must meet strict requirements for toxicity, mutagenicity and heavy metal content (such as mercury or antimony). NSF H3 and HX-3 The third category, referred to by the NSF as soluble oils, refers to soluble oils that are completely biodegradable.
These include edible oils, such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, corn oil, etc. PCC GROUP, as a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, offers a range of products with NSF HX-1 certification for incidental food contact. These products include: Rokolub 50-B-100, Rokolub 50-B-150, Rokolub 60-D-150, Rokolub 60-D-220, Rokolub 60-D-460, Rokolub 60-D-1000, Rokolub PB-50 They belong to the group of polyglycols and are used as base oils or additives in lubricant formulations . They ensure cleanliness, better lubrication and safe operation of machinery and equipment. They cause less buildup and carbon deposits compared to mineral oils. They can be used as lubricants in equipment that operates at low temperatures. They show good compatibility with NBR and EPDM type elastomers . They are used as base oils for industrial gearboxes and compressors. Additionally, they are used in the production of processing fluids and in the textile industry. Furthermore, polyglycols such as: Rokolub 320F, Rokolub 60-D-150, Rokolub 50-B-150, Rokolub PB-68, Rokolub PB-32, Rokolub PB-46 and Rokolub 50-B-46 are characterized by a very good degree of biodegradation in the environment. This is usually a cement-resin mortar or a liquid polyurethane rubber. How to make a waterproofing membrane on a terrace or balcony using such compounds? See below for guidance. How to use a sealing compound for balconies? How to install a waterproofing membrane on a balcony? The sealing compound is applied in one or two coats, according to the manufacturer's recommendations and with the appropriate technical clearances.