Grease can break down with alkaline cleaning because alkaline agents, especially when used frequently or at higher temperatures, can attack or emulsify some greases. The grease softens, loses its structure and is washed away more easily, leaving surfaces exposed to wear and corrosion.
Interflon Food Grease EP is formulated to protect parts against wear and corrosion in alkaline environments, which makes it suited to production areas where alkaline cleaning is part of the routine.
How well any grease holds up depends on the concentration of the cleaning agent, the temperature, the contact time and whether the component is sprayed directly or only exposed to splashing. The same grease can behave differently on two lines with different cleaning regimes.
