Mineral oil based lubricants and additives are extremely harmful for the biosphere when they get into the environment. Even in cases of high dilutions there will be a fatal eco-toxicological effect.

Due to their poor degradability mineral oils remain in the eco-system for a long time. Economy and environmental protection must today have the same priority. This becomes evident when considerable costs are involved for sanitation because of unforeseen damages.

Therefore BECHEM has put a lot of efforts in the research and development of a complete program of biodegradable lubricants. During the development of the biodegradable lubricants main emphasis was laid on lubrication and technical performance. BECHEM biodegradable lubricants excel by efficiency. This does not only result in extended lifetime of the machines (less wear) but also - for a variety of products - in the realistic possibility to extend oil changing intervals.

In view of the rising quality requirements in the food processing industry, the expectations of the food grade lubricants developed by BECHEM are increasing as well. BECHEM food grade lubricants for lubrication, power transmission or corrosion protection of machines used for the production and processing of food, food related commodities, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, tobacco products and animal feed.