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ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants Introduces Mobilgrease 33



    ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today introduced Mobilgrease 33,
    multi-purpose airframe grease that meets performance requirements from
    Boeing, Airbus, SAE and the U.S. military. The new product can be used
    in up to 95 percent of Boeing commercial airframe grease application
    points and in the majority of Airbus commercial airframe grease
    application points.

    Mobilgrease 33 was developed in response to demand from airlines
    for a single, general-purpose grease with excellent corrosion and wear
    resistance, and operability at very low temperatures. That, in turn,
    would allow the airlines to consolidate their inventory of greases,
    simplify maintenance, and reduce labor costs.

    "Hundreds of airframe components and mechanisms require routine
    lubrication to perform properly," says Mike Hawkins, global marketing
    manager, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "Mobilgrease 33 reduces the
    need for multiple greases while increasing the potential for extending
    equipment life."

    All greases are made from base oil, a thickener, and various
    additives to enhance performance. What differentiates Mobilgrease 33
    from other low-temperature airframe greases is its base oil. It
    contains no esters and is 100 percent polyalphaolefin (PAO). Esters
    are compounds that are susceptible to hydrolysis, which is a chemical
    reaction with water causing decomposition and leading to the likely
    production of potentially corrosive acids.

    Mobilgrease 33's proprietary PAO base oil eliminates the need for
    these problem-causing compounds, allowing ExxonMobil to offer a
    multi-purpose product that should outperform other airframe greases
    containing esters. A patent for the base oil has been applied for by
    ExxonMobil and is pending.

    In addition to the 100 percent PAO base oil, Mobilgrease 33
    contains a lithium complex thickener and premium additives to provide
    excellent low temperature performance and corrosion and wear
    resistance.

    Mobilgrease 33 was added to Boeing's BMS 3-33B Qualified Products
    List (QPL) on December 5, 2006. The grease meets Airbus AIMS09-06-02
    and SAE AMS 3052 requirements (release of specifications is pending).
    It is approved against MIL-PRF-23827C, Type I, and is compatible with
    grease qualified to BMS 3-33B.

    To learn more about Mobilgrease 33, customers can contact their
    local ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants representative or visit
    www.exxonmobil.com/lubes/aviation.

    ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is a leading supplier of jet oils,
    hydraulic oil, piston oils, greases and specialty fluids. Its products
    are delivering results "on orbit" in the International Space Station,
    and on earth in the aircraft of many airlines and private pilots. The
    global organization provides technical expertise and service for
    customers worldwide.

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