GB15179-1994
Food machinery lubricating grease
食品机械润滑脂
GB 15179-1994 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Food machinery lubricating grease. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a energy efficiency focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 1995.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to food machinery lubricating grease, which is a white, odorless, and tasteless grease made by thickening food-grade white oil with calcium fatty acid soap and adding additives. It is specifically designed for lubricating processing, packaging, and conveying equipment that comes into contact with food, with a maximum operating temperature of 100°C. The standard mandates that all raw materials must use safe components specified in pharmacopoeias or pharmacology, and production must use dedicated equipment.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the physical and chemical requirements for food-grade lubricating grease, including appearance, drop point, and cone penetration. It mandates that the product must be a white, smooth ointment without off-odors. Key performance indicators include steel mesh oil separation, evaporation loss, and corrosion resistance, ensuring the grease maintains stability under high temperatures and mechanical stress. Additionally, the standard outlines requirements for water washout loss and anti-wear performance, critical for equipment exposed to moisture and friction. It also specifies limits for extended work cone penetration and UV absorbance of the base oil, ensuring long-term durability and safety for food contact applications. All components must comply with pharmacopoeial safety standards.
Testing methods
Testing methods referenced include GB/T 269 for cone penetration, GB/T 4929 for drop point, and GB/T 5018 for corrosion prevention. Other key tests involve GB/T 7325 for evaporation loss, GB/T 7326 for copper strip corrosion, and SH/T 0109 for water washout resistance. The standard also cites SH/T 0204 for anti-wear performance and GB/T 11081 for UV absorbance of white oil.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 15179-94?
GB 15179-94 regulates food machinery lubricating grease, specifically white, odorless greases used in food processing, packaging, and conveying equipment with a maximum operating temperature of 100°C.
Are there specific safety requirements for raw materials in GB 15179-94?
Yes, all raw materials must use safe components specified in pharmacopoeias or pharmacology, and production must be carried out using dedicated equipment to prevent contamination.
What is the maximum operating temperature for grease compliant with GB 15179-94?
The maximum operating temperature for grease compliant with this standard is 100°C, ensuring stability and safety in food contact applications.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- E36
- ICS
- 75.100
- Competent department
- National Energy Administration
- Technical committee
- National Energy Administration