Blue Monster
Lube-Job Pipe Joint Lubricant (2 lb)
- SKU:
- 71060
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 2.00 LBS
Description
Blue Monster LUBE-JOB Pipe Joint Lubricant
Blue Monster LUBE-JOB Pipe Joint Lubricant is a soft, creamy, water-dispersible compound designed to lubricate pipe joints and gaskets for safe, efficient pipeline assembly. It is especially suited for potable water piping systems and push-on pipe joints using natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or plastic gaskets.
The biodegradable formulation combines lubricity enhancers and soaps for excellent coverage while flowing into cavities between mating pipe surfaces. LUBE-JOB contains no petroleum, will not swell gaskets, and is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water pipeline applications.
Product Highlights
- Water-dispersible pipe joint lubricant
- Soft, creamy consistency for easy application
- Designed for push-on pipe joints and gasketed connections
- Application temperature range from -10°F to 150°F
- Will not swell gaskets
- Petroleum- and phosphate-free formulation
- Non-toxic and biodegradable
- Will not support bacteria
- Slow rate of solubility
- Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61
- FBC™ System Compatible
- Low VOC formulation
Technical Specifications
| Catalog Number | 71060 |
|---|---|
| Container Size | 2 lbs. (0.91 kg) |
| Form | Creamy Paste |
| Color | Off-White |
| Odor | Bland |
| Application Temperature | -10°F to 150°F |
| pH | Approx. 9.0 at 5% in Water |
| Bulk Density | Approx. 9.3 lbs./gallon |
| Maximum Penetration | 360 @ 77°F |
| Potable Water Certification | NSF/ANSI Standard 61 |
| Formulation | Petroleum-Free, Phosphate-Free, Non-Toxic & Biodegradable |
| System Compatibility | FBC™ System Compatible |
Product Details
Easy Joint Assembly
The soft, creamy consistency spreads easily across pipe and gasket surfaces, helping reduce assembly friction during installation of push-on pipe joints.
Gasket Friendly
The petroleum-free formulation is designed not to swell gaskets and can be used with compatible natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and plastic gasket materials.
Potable Water Applications
LUBE-JOB is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for use with potable water pipelines, making it suitable for qualifying drinking-water piping applications.
Compatible Synthetic Rubbers
Common Gasket Materials
- Butyl Rubber (IIR)
- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- Fluoroelastomers (FKM) / Viton
Additional Compatible Materials
- Polychloroprene (CR) / Neoprene
- Silicone Rubber (SiR)
- Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Biodegradable Formulation
LUBE-JOB is manufactured from a biodegradable blend of lubricity enhancers and soaps. The formulation provides effective lubrication in both hot and cold conditions while remaining non-toxic, petroleum free, and phosphate free.
The lubricant dissipates efficiently and is designed not to leave residue when the piping system is flushed according to recommended AWWA procedures.
FBC™ System Compatibility
LUBE-JOB is FBC™ System Compatible, indicating chemical compatibility with FlowGuard Gold®, BlazeMaster®, Corzan®, and piping products manufactured with TempRite® Technology.
Product Documents
Blue Monster LUBE-JOB Product Literature
Review the manufacturer literature for additional specifications, application information, compatibility details, and recommended handling procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Monster LUBE-JOB used for?
LUBE-JOB is designed to lubricate pipe joints and gaskets during pipeline assembly, particularly push-on pipe joints using compatible natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or plastic gaskets.
Can LUBE-JOB be used with potable water piping?
Yes. LUBE-JOB is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for use with potable water pipelines.
Does LUBE-JOB contain petroleum?
No. The supplied product information identifies LUBE-JOB as petroleum free and phosphate free.
Will LUBE-JOB swell rubber gaskets?
The product is specifically formulated not to swell gaskets and is compatible with several commonly used synthetic rubber gasket materials.
What is the application temperature range?
The specified application temperature range is -10°F to 150°F.
Is LUBE-JOB biodegradable?
Yes. It is described as a non-toxic, biodegradable pipe joint lubricant manufactured from lubricity enhancers and soaps.
What synthetic rubber materials are compatible?
Listed compatible materials include Butyl Rubber (IIR), EPDM, FKM/Viton, CR/Neoprene, Silicone Rubber (SiR), and SBR.
How is LUBE-JOB cleaned or flushed from the system?
The lubricant is water dispersible and is designed to dissipate efficiently. The supplied product information recommends following applicable manufacturer documentation and AWWA procedures for flushing.
Important Ordering & Application Notes
- Catalog number: 71060.
- Container size: 2 lbs. (0.91 kg).
- Designed for pipe joint and gasket lubrication.
- Application temperature range: -10°F to 150°F.
- Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water pipeline applications.
- Petroleum-free and phosphate-free formulation.
- Will not swell compatible gaskets.
- Non-toxic and biodegradable.
- Designed for easy cleanup using warm water and soap.
- Follow manufacturer documentation and recommended AWWA procedures for application, flushing, and handling.
