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Green Chemistry for Gun Manufacturers
Military, Police, Park Rangers

 
United Bio Lube sells Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners to Gun Manufacturers (OEMs), Military, Police Departments, Park Rangers, and Riffle & Hand Gun Associations all across America.

United Bio Lube is offering better performance, new safety features, and a series of Return On Investment (ROI) incentives for switching over to biobased firearm lubricants and solvents made from stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)², a renewable U.S. Green Chemistry solution.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners give peace of mind in knowing your weapon will fire properly every time in any environment.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners apply the sound principles of Green Chemistry to achieve new worker safety and environmental standards while protecting capital investments in firearms. Green Chemistry naturally provides our nation with a means to sequester harmful CO₂ gas from the atmosphere while fostering U.S. Oil Independence.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners combine patented stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)² with patented Bio Corrosion Inhibitor (BCI™) chemistry to produce a firearm lubricant with:

• Naturally superior Lubricity
• Outstanding Penetrating quality
• Very high Load Carrying Capacity
• Exceptional Anti-Wear Extreme Pressure performance
• Superb Anti-Rust and Anti-Corrosion protection
• Superior Anti-Oxidation properties

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners achieve OEM specified performance levels while attaining 100% Ultimate Biodegradation¹ (ASTM D-5864 PW1). Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are formulated from patented Biobased Lubricants & Biobased Solvents technologies developed in collaboration with U.S. Commodity Groups, National Laboratories, and Federal Agencies including United Soybean Council, National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Energy, and Dept. of Interior.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are Worker-Friendly and certified "Biobased" by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)..

America's Farmers are just beginning to tap agriculture's potential as a source for natural, renewable biobased products that offer benefits to worker health and the environment, and solutions for America's economic and energy security.

America's Gun Manufacturers can help ensure worker health protection and begin lowering their environmental impact by specifying the use of United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners as the preferred OEM recommended and approved Firearm Lubricant and Solvents of choice for small arms and anti-aircraft weapons.

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are setting new industry standards for performance, worker health & safety, and environmental stewardship.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are reliable, affordable, and available in all quantities today.

To purchase, simply call (650) 213 - 9979 or sign-up to open your Green Purchasing Account.

Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant

Weapons treated with Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant are more responsive and accurate, have reduced wear and extended parts life, yield higher muzzle velocities, and remain cleaner with longer intervals between cleanings.

Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is a specially formulated biodegradable light firearm lubricant engineered to lubricate and protect metal surfaces in Extreme Sub-zero Temperatures. Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is ideal for firearms exposed to harsh, cold, damp weather conditions.

Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is a combination of Ultimate¹ biodegradable, High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)² (vegetable oils) and synthetic base oils. Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is formulated with the proper additive technology to penetrate into close tolerance areas, lubricate, and prevent corrosion over a wide temperature range.

This light penetrant lubricant has a low Pour Point of -54 C, -65.2 F.

High performance features help prevent weapons from jamming, or malfunctioning:

• Penetrates deep into all metallic surfaces.
• High Load Bearing Capacity protects metal surfaces.
• Reduces bore wear.
• Provides excellent Corrosion and Rust protection.
• Prevents fouling from bonding with metal surfaces.
• Long-lasting. Remains on metal surfaces after repeated firing.
• Non-volatile. Low evaporation rate.
• Extends cleaning and maintence intervals.
• Wide operating temperature range.
• Does not alter tolerances of weapon components.

Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant lubricates and prevents deposits from forming. This product effectively seals metal surfaces to prevent fouling and residue build up. With less material build up, Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant extends typical cleaning and maintence intervals.

Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + Bio Corrosion Inhibitors
(Gun Bore Cleaner)

Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + Bio Corrosion Inhibitors (BCI™) is engineered for applications where weapon performance under extreme temperatures and protection from corrosion are a top concerns.

This product is formulated with advanced Bio Corrosion Inhibitors to provide outstanding corrosion protection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals as measured by Mil-PRF-3150D Humidity Cabinet and Salt Spray Tests.

Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + BCI™ meets Mil-PRF372D Gun Cleaning Compound for bore of small arms and automatic aircraft weapons.

Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + BCI™ has better cleaning ability than Mil-C15074E Corrosion Preventative Products.

Typical ASTM D-92 Flash Point @ 110 C, 230 F.

Typical ASTM D-97 Pour Point @ -15 C, 5 F.

 
Advanced Firearm Protection

Guaranteed Reliable Operation

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are high quality prodtucts that retain their properties during prolonged high temperature usage.

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants achieve full lubrication quickly at start-up, will remain in contact with, lubricate, and protect moving surfaces from wear and fatigue.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners have excellent penetrant properties allow them to flow easily into deep, tight tolorances.

 
Drop In Replacements For Petroleum Firearm Lubricants & Solvents!

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are engineered to perform as premium, high quality Drop In Replacements for harmful petroleum based firearm lubricants.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners compete in high performance with synthetic based firearm lubricants and solvents, yet, cost less. Unlike synthetic and mineral oil formulas, Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents are made from renewable and sustainable agricultural plant resources grown in America.

In addition to being a smart and cost effective purchase, Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners add measurable value to Military Soldiers, Police Officers, and Park Rangers through better firearm performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Benefits of this new lubricant system include a much higher Viscosity Index, much lower Total Acid Number, superior Oxidation Stability, very low Pour Points with improved Cold Temperature Fluidity, superb Heat Stability with very high Flash Point, and exceptionally high Load Carrying Capacity.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are fully compatible with all types of multi-metals and alloys, plastics, seals, elastomers, coatings, and finishes.

 
Preserves Investments and Accuracy In Firearms

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are non-hazardous, biobased firearm lubricants and solvents made for Military Soldiers, Police Officers, and Park Rangers.

Firearms operating under high stress will benefit from improved Fluid Film Strength, Oxidation Stability, Thermal Stability, Load Carrying Capacity, Extreme Pressure Anti-Wear, Anti-Corrosion, Anti-Rust, and Anti-Misting properties. These properties minimize the rates of wear over time.

Collectively, these performance improvements lead to:

• Reduced Firearm Wear
• Extended Firearm Service Life
• Reliable Firearm Operability
• Easy Clean-Up
• Healthier Users

 
Return On Capital Investment

Our customers are seeking higher performance, new safety features, and a series of Return On Investment (ROI) incentives for switching over to Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents made from renewable Green Chemistry.

 
Cost Justification For Selecting Bio Firearm Lubricants & Solvents

Green Means Return On Investment

In departments that purchase firearms, the relative impact of lubricant purchasing costs on the department budget over the course of a year is relatively minor.

Return On Investment (ROI) is a far better measure of cost justification. Bio Firearm Lubricants made from Stabilized HOBS present a cost reduction opportunity for businesses, delivering a ROI many times over the purchasing cost differential incurred from switching to these high performance, multi-functional, multi-purpose light industrial oils.

The typical Return On Investment from gained operational efficiencies is much greater than the total cost of purchasing Bio Firearm Lubricants over the course of a year.

 
No Hidden Costs

There are no extra costs incurred from switching over to Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents as these industrial products are fully compatible with existing oils, components, metals, and coatings.

 
Contamination of Workers

Workers not using Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are operating under unnecessary risk from potential contamination. Exposure from petroleum lubricants and solvents is common; often unavoidable and toxic.

Using Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners reduces the potential negative health results of incidental contact with workers or the environment due to naturally occurring events or human error.

 
Green Means Real Operational Cost Savings

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners offer Gun Manufacturers (OEMs), Military, Police, and Park Rangers an opportunity to extended firearm performance features, assure warranty protection, and improve worker safety.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners provide a cost-effective way to ensure firearm reliability, control maintenance expenses, and improve firearm operability.

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners add real performance value to small arms and anti-aircraft weapons operation and maintenance:   Less Risk of Failure Prolonged firearm oil service life leads to improved firearm reliability. Keeps weapons in "like-new" condition, longer. Extends maintenance intervals.   Less Wear Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners help you attain maximum firearm reliability! Super high Viscosity Index, Fluid Film Strength, Mechanical Shear Stability, Load Carrying Capacity, and Anti-Wear - Extreme Pressure properties protect against wear and fatigue to extend the life firearm components. Firearms operating under physical stress will benefit from improved oil stability and a higher resistance to friction. Collectively, these performance enhancements lead to component longevity and extended firearm operability.   Less Firearm Lubricant Studies show a high percentage of mechanical wear is due to Firearm Lubricant degradation. Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is superior in Oxidation Stability and will not evaporate. Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is very durable and will not break down under heat, moisture, or heavy loads. Bio Arctic Firearm Lubricant is a long lasting small arms lubricant.   Less Firearm Solvent Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + Bio Corrosion Inhibitors (BCI™) is also superior in Oxidation Stability and will not evaporate. Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + BCI™ chemistry is very durable and will not break down under heat, moisture, or heavy loads. Bio Gun Cleaning Compound + BCI™ chemistry provides long lasting corrosion protection.   Less Waste Eliminates hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal fees. No hazardous waste is generated at any point throughout the manufacturing, usage, or disposal of United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents.   Less Harmful The HOBS purity factor provides an additional level of insurance against worker contamination and fire. United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners provide the highest level of protection against toxic contamination and fire. Such safety standards are inherently unattainable in pure synthetic lubricants, mineral oils, and petroleum-based solvents.

 
Made From Renewable Resources

HOBS Promotes U.S. Oil Independence

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners were developed in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Dept. of Interior (DOI), Dept. of Energy (DOE), and Dept. of Defense (DOD) through bipartisan initiatives, lead by senators Thomas Harkin (D, Iowa) and Richard Lugar (R, Indiana), to reduce America's dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil while promoting rural economic development.

The High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) program is a cornerstone technology America is deploying to gain Self Reliance, Economic Security, Workplace Safety, and Environmental Protection for the next 100 years.

 
Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are formulated from U.S.D.A. sponsored High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)² and processed with stabilized chemistry for:

• High Performance
• Firearm Lubricant & Solvent Longevity
• Anti-Oxidation
• Cold Flow
• Reduced Oil Thickening
• Lower Deposits
• Fire Safety
• 100% Ultimate Biodegradation

HOBS are specialized commodity vegetable oil crops, i.e. Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn. Once stabilized against oxidation, these basestocks yield the safest, most efficient Firearm Lubricants and Solvents available in today's marketplace.

Note:  United Bio Lube's Green Policy position supports the Hybrid Breeding method for naturally growing Mid and High Oleic Base Stock commodity oil crops.

 
HOBS Promotes U.S. Green Chemistry Policy

Renewable agricultural High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) represent a growing Green Chemistry market segment that is directly addressing:

• U.S. dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil.
• Solutions for sequestering CO₂ and other harmful green house gases.
• The elimination of hazardous waste streams from toxic lubricants, solvents, and fuels.
• The fostering of new renewable, Green Chemistry based marketplaces.
• The preservation of U.S. manufacturing.
• The creation of new employment opportunities.

Each of these National Security Interests are inclusive, and in alignment with, the Green alternative energy policies advocated by ApolloAlliance.org, a Ten-Point Initiative for Clean Energy and Good Jobs. ApolloAlliance.org is an strategic alliance of government (U.S. Senators, Congressman, Governors, Mayors) and industry leaders (Labor Unions, Corporate Executives) organized to transition the U.S economy away from a Fossil Fuel dependent Hydrocarbon-based Economy towards a more sustainable, renewable Carbohydrate-based U.S. Bio Economy.

 
Green Chemistry Life Cycle

Broad use of vegetable oil based lubricants creates a continuous, long term economically sustainable Green Chemistry cycle within the greater U.S. Biobased Economy whereby U.S. industries lubricate and protect machinery and equipment with Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) grown on U.S. farms.

Most notably, no CO₂ is produced in the manufacturing of Bio Firearm Lubricants. As High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) vegetable oils are grown and scaled to U.S. commodity crop volumes, harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) gas is simultaneously sequestered, or "pulled", from our atmosphere.

 
HOBS Sequesters CO₂ From The Atmosphere

As Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn HOBS commodity crops are grown, harmful CO2 is sequestered, or pulled out of the atmosphere. By scaling out HOBS development across the country, the U.S. can begin to reverse its contributions to the dangerous trend of global warming.

 
HOBS Provides Unique Cradle-to-Grave Opportunities

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants can be made from Recycled or Re-refined biobased fluids and oils, such as Bio Hydraulic Fluids or Bio Gear Oils.

Still non-hazardous after usage, Bio Hydraulic Fluids and Bio Gear Oils can be reclaimed and processed into additional biobased lubricant products, i.e. Bio Firearm Lubricants, Bio EP Greases, Bio Bar & Chain Oils. In turn, these re-refined biobased lubricant products will completely biodegrade as they are expelled into the environment upon usage.

Re-refining biobased fluids and oils into biodegradable Bio Firearm Lubricants in the Total Loss Lubricant category represents an industry breakthrough in Cradle-to-Grave low environmental impact product lines. Such Green Chemistry solutions represent the future for controlling waste streams from lubricants and solvents.

 
HOBS Protects Against Soil Contamination

The non-hazardous naturally occurring esters found in HOBS are rated Ultimate Biodegradation¹ and are renewable, recyclable, and sustainable national resources.

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants are formulated with a non-toxic Zinc-free additive package with No Heavy Metals and No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

 
HOBS are Safe, Non-Hazardous, and Worker-Friendly

Bio Firearm Lubricants have an additional benefit of being non-toxic to humans.

Meeting and exceeding many OEM specifications, Bio Firearm Lubricants are preferred over petroleum based products when:

• High performance is required
• There is incidental worker contact with the Firearm Lubricant
• Direct exposure to the environment is likely

Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners will keep your rifles and guns in 'Like-New' condition, longer.

 
Outperforms Petroleum-based Firearm Lubricants & Solvents!

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are preferred alternatives to traditional petroleum based products when considering that Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents both outperform and are safe to manufacture, transport, use, and dispose of.

Bio Firearm Lubricants are specially formulated to OUTPERFORM petroleum based firearm lubricants. The natural oily film of these super high Viscosity Index products have proven in laboratory and field tests to outperform leading petroleum and competitive Commercial Vegetable Oil based firearm lubricants in terms of Lubricity, Penetrant Quality, Load Carry Capacity and Oxidation Stability.

Bio Firearm Lubricants make obsolete the use of all major brands of hazardous petroleum based firearm lubricants, specifically when one considers Performance, Worker Health & Safety, Environmental Impact, and a proper Life Cycle Analysis (i.e. BEES - Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tools).

BEES is a true cost assessment when including impacts to eco systems from manufacturing, usage, and disposal. BEES measures the Environmental Performance of chemical products by using the Life-Cycle Assessment approach specified in the ISO 14040 series of standards. All stages in the life of a product are analyzed:

Economic Performance is measured using the ASTM Standard Life-Cycle Cost Method, which covers the costs of:

Environmental and Economic performance scores are combined into an overall performance measure using the ASTM Standard For Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis.

 
Government Regulatory Compliance

Supports a Sustainable U.S. Biobased Economy

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants are produced from renewable and sustainable agricultural commodity crops grown here in America. One day soon, the United States of America will proudly begin Exporting these oil producing crops to a World caught up in a Peak Oil crisis.

United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners represent a concerted bipartisan response to the numerous Call To Action statements recently espoused by our government and industry leaders, namely to:
 

1. Commercially develop a renewable domestic U.S. Biobased Oil Supply, Distribution, & Reserve Infrastructure on par with existing petroleum reserves.
    
2. Scale out development and ongoing deployment of High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) oil crops as a key renewable national resource.
    
3. Scale out construction of Biobased Lubricant Refineries with outputs on par with existing petroleum refineries.
    
4. Produce safer, non-toxic, Energy Conserving industrial oils from applied Green Chemistry principles.
    
5. Directly lower Global Warming by providing our nation with a mechanism for sequestering harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from our atmosphere.
    
6. Export these Earth saving technologies to industrialized and developing nations of our World.
    

Urgently, America needs to secure the functioning of its armed officers in the event of an oil shortage. Broad use of HOBS based Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners throughout U.S. municipalities supports the immediate objectives of federal, state, and local governments whom collectively are striving to:
 

1. Move America forward towards U.S. Oil Independence.
    
2. Foster Rural Economic Development by supporting domestically grown renewables.
    
3. Reduce Green House Gas Emissions by supporting Biobased Manufacturing.
    
4. Eliminate worker health impacts caused by using hazardous petroleum based lubricants and solvents.
    
5. Promote, accelerate, and prosper from an emerging U.S. Biobased Economy.
    

 
2002 Farm Bill Act Mandates All Federal Agencies Purchase Biobased Products

Currently, the U.S. government mandates stewardship of our environment explicitly in the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

Bio Firearm Lubricants enable governments and corporations to comply with White House Executive Order 13101, "Greening of the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition", issued in 1998 by President William J. Clinton and signed into federal law by President George W. Bush via the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

The 2002 Farm Bill Act mandates all U.S. Federal Government Agencies purchase environmentally safe, Biobased, vegetable oil lubricants and solvents. Signed into law May 13, 2002, by President George W. Bush, the new law includes a Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) which obliges all federal agencies to purchase biobased products "to the maximum extent practicable."

Products covered by the procurement program include Lubricants, Solvents, Fuel Conditioners, Inks, Paints and Coatings, Plastics, Adhesives, Cleaners, and more.

The term Biobased Product is spelled out in Section 9002 of the Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002, which says,

TITLE IX. Energy is where the procurement preference for Biobased Products is mandated.

 
Enables Compliance with Environmental Policies and Laws

Today, U.S. leaders are recognizing their leadership role in jump starting the U.S. Biobased Economy in order to unlock the vast world-wide economic and social opportunities awaiting this century.

Using Bio Firearm Lubricants enables compliance with the following White House Executive Orders, Federal Mandates, and U.S. Law:
 

		White House Executive Order 13101 - Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition
		Executive Order 13134 - Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy
		Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P)
		Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA)
		Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, TITLE III of the Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000
		ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards

UBL's Quadruple Bottom Line

1.  High Performance

		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are engineered for reliable functionality and performance.
		Patented stabilized HOBS2 chemistry prevents oxidation from occurring.
		Bio Corrosion Inhibitors (BCI™) prevent any rusting and decay.
		No acidic residues to bind moving parts.
		Meets ASTM D-445 Viscosity Specifications.
		Meets ASTM D-93 Flash Point @ 171 C, 340 F.
		Meets ASTM D-5985 Pour Point @ -54 C, -65.2 F
		Meets ASTM D-130 Copper Corrosion Test.
		Meets ASTM D-130 Salt Water Rust Prevention Test.

2.  Health & Occupational Safety

		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents do not contain any chemical listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA, IARC Monographs or National Toxicology Program.
		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners have no known hazards.
		The extremely low volatility of HOBS increases this product's flash point and fire safety features.
		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are Non-Hazardous, Worker Friendly, and Safe.

 
3.  Environmental Compliance & Protection

		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Solvents are preferred over petroleum oils and solvents in applications where there is a direct danger of polluting the air, water, soil, or work environment through loss of the lubricant, or solvent.
		United Bio Lube's Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners have the hightest U.S.D.A. rating of 100% Ultimate Biodegradation.
		Bio Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners are Environmentally Responsible lubricants formulated from Renewable agricultural plant resources.
		Bio Firearm Lubricants contains no petroleum-based solvents or waxes.
		Bio Gun Bore Cleaner contains no petroleum-based solvents.

4.  Return On Investment - ROI

		Longer service life than conventional Firearm Lubricants and Cleaners.
		Protects against weapon malfunctions, stoppages, and jams.
		Extends weapons parts life.
		Reduces hazardous materials handling and storage costs.
		Reduces toxic exposure during cleaning and maintenance of weapon.
		Enables compliance with environmental regulations.
		Helps begin to foster U.S Oil Independence.
		Promotes a renewable U.S. Bio Economy.

¹Ultimate Biodegradation (Pw1) within 28 days in ASTM D-5864 Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants.

²High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) are agricultural vegetable oils.  Stabilized technology enables HOBS to perform as a high performance formula in high and low temperature applications, reducing oil thickening and deposits.