Material Safety Data Sheet available on request and downloadable from our website 

(PTFE powder is not classified as hazardous in normal usage) 

High Grade PTFE is practically inert chemically, service temperature range -240 to +250 degrees C 

Repels moisture, non stick, UV resistant 

Very low friction coefficient of just 0.04µ 

CAS Number 9002-84-0 

Commodity Code for customs 390461

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What is hot chain waxing? It is a traditional method of protecting and lubricating chains by dipping them in molten wax. It is exceptionally clean and long lasting with no fling and no "calf tattoos" like you get from chain lubes. It is exceptionally good in dusty or wet conditions as the wax does not move around as much as oil. The downsides are that you need a clean chain to apply to and a way of heating the wax to the right temperature safely. Thankfully readily available wax warmers, 'crockpots' or slow cookers are perfect for this.

How to hot chain wax?  We recommend using a new chain and cleaning it 3 times in new solvent. Petrol works well for the first 2 cleans but finish off with Methylated spirits or IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) to leave no residue. Leave to dry. 

A digitally controlled wax pot designed for cosmetic waxing is the best option we have found and much better than a crock pot - they are easier to control and have a non stick liner. Melt the wax, stir in the PTFE. The lower the wax temperature the better the PTFE will 'hang' in suspension, this will depend on the wax used, usually around 65C is the sweet spot. Hook the chain on a wire (coat hanger wire is good) swish it about in the wax and PTFE for a few minutes, take your time here. Withdraw from the wax, you want a good light even coat. If it runs off too fast then the wax is too hot, if it congeals thickly it is too cold. There is definitely a knack to getting this right! Hang over the wax pot to dry. Flex the chain to make sure there are no stiff links and reinstall. Chain will be a bit louder and stiffer for the first few miles until it beds in. Wax can be reused many times. Clean chains throughly before re-dipping to avoid contaminating your wax.  

Why add PTFE? PTFE has one of the lowest coefficients of friction of any substance. Discovered by accident in 1938 PTFE is a white waxy substance that repels water and is very chemically stable it is often marketed under the Teflon trade name. By adding to chain wax it significantly reduces friction, losses and wear. 

What wax recipe do you recommend for chains? We really like the Ultimate Chain Wax recipe on the oz cycle youtube channel but we use even less wax - Simply 500g of Paraffin wax and 50g of PTFE. Softer waxes such as Beeswax or Soya wax can also be added to make a chain slightly quieter. Carnauba is much harder than paraffin waxes and so not recommended unless you have a fixed speed. It is worth buying good quality wax. Other powder lubricants such as Tungsten Disulphide, Graphite, Graphene, Molybdenum Disulphide or even hex Boron Nitride can also be added (please see our other listings), however pure PTFE is the simplest and easiest. We have done lots of testing and make Wolfblood Racing Chain wax additive which is PTFE and WS2 (please see our other listings) for ultra performance.

Do you stock 1.6 Micron? No, our suppliers, and indeed the main global PTFE manufacturers do not make 1.6 micron powder as it clumps or agglomerates too easily. 3 micron is the finest size for mechanical applications and certainly fine enough for waxing chains. Although we have seen 1.6 micron on the market (usually also saying 3 micron APS?!) we are yet to find any supplier that meets our standards for quality and will provide PFOA certification.

Why is this more expensive than some? Because it has been made and tested to very high standards in Canada and then packed in the UK. It easily meets the new safety standards for PFOA levels that were introduced in summer of 2020. It is virgin PTFE, not from reground or remanufactured stock to save costs. Re grounds made with glass fibre filled PTFE will wreck chains and other contaminants may be present. A 50g PTFE 500g wax bath is enough to treat several chains. With some chains costing over £100 it is well worth doing right. Saves on applying and reapplying traditional lubes.  

Can I add it to car engine oil? No. PTFE should not be overheated beyond 250C. In a car engine it may burn potentially causing problems. Look at other lubricants such as WS2 or MoS2 that can handle the heat. for the same reason it should not be used to coat pellets or bullets, look at hBN for those applications.

Is it bad for the environment? Chains treated with PTFE wax last much longer than others reducing costs and environmental impact. Wax stays put and is not spread about the environment like traditional lubes. PTFE is practically inert and, as long as it is very low PFOA, safe. PTFE is commonly used for medical implants! Paraffin wax itself is noted for its stability (named for the latin para=does not + fin=react with) and is less dangerous for sensitive environments than oils.