KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 10, 2010, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use by NPRC on 09/09/10.

Trade Name: MOBIL CENTAUR MOLY


Generic Name:
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: KEY OIL COMPANY
Address: 1008 JOUETT CREEK DR.
	LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40509

Background description of company and its products:
	Mobil Centaur Moly is a premium quality grease formulated with advanced calcium sulfonate thickener technology. The calcium sulfonate thickener in the Mobil Centaur Moly products represents a significant advance in grease formulation technology. Unlike c
Recommended Uses-Primary: Rust Passivators
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Excellent extreme-pressure protection and load-carrying ability for equipment protection under heavy and shock loading Fortified with molybdenum disulphide for retention of EP performance and equipment protection in severe sliding situations Outstanding corrosion and water resistance for highly reliable lubrication in hostile environments Manufactured under ExxonMobils stringent Product Quality Management System (PQMS)TM quality control standards
General Composition of Material:
	Fortified with molybdenum disulphide to complement its robust extreme-pressure additive system, Mobil Centaur Moly is particularly well suited to meet the demanding lubrication requirements of heavy-duty truck chassis, construction and mining equipment, and heavily load industrial bearings. Mobil Centaur Moly also provides outstanding resistance against the effects of water washout, water spray-off and corrosion.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 0 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAUSENGRSMOMobilCentaurMoly.asp

This information is filed by TROY SAMONS on Aug 11, 2010
Contact Information:
	KEY OIL COMPANY
	1008 JOUETT CREEK DR.
	LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40509
	Phone: 859-351-3766
	Email: TSAMONS@KEYSTOPS.COM


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

Mobil Centaur Moly.mht	message/rfc822	32	363 TROY SAMONS	KEY OIL COMPANY	Aug 17, 2010	1065	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Sep 16, 2010	681
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	This product does not appear to be traffic-related. We would defer to the opinions of subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Sep 08, 2010	663
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Would like to see it used on some projects.	Aug 31, 2010	653
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Aug 20, 2010	640

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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