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Gear Lubricants

Last Updated: 02/27/24 Click to see brand name products that meet these requirementsopens in new window
Gear Lubricants

Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction.

Product Details

To the maximum extent practicable, federal agencies are required to buy sustainable products, which are products that meet the purchasing program(s) listed below.

If there is more than one program listed below, agencies are directed to prioritize multi-attribute products, which meet statutory purchasing program requirements (asterisk) and one or more required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.

Review our frequently asked questions for more information.

Procurement Info

Where to Buy

  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk

  • (25% re-refined oil in the basestock)

  • USDA BioPreferred® Program USDA BioPreferred® Program opens in new window asterisk
  • (58% biobased content)

  • Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)opens in new window.
Legal Requirements Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings