# Why Choose Lubri-Loy Extreme Belt Dressing, Food Grade H1 (8013) Over Loctite Belt Dressing

Date: 2026-11-14

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FOOD GRADE H1 BELT DRESSING8013

# Why Choose Lubri-Loy Extreme Belt Dressing, Food Grade H1 (8013) Over Loctite Belt Dressing

Loctite Belt Dressing alternative

- **Lubri-Loy:** Synthetic Food Grade H1 Belt Dressing

- **Package:** 10 oz aerosol (per catalog)

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Loctite Belt Dressing and Conditioner (SF 5408) is a solvent-based dressing for V-belts and flat belts. If your belts run in a food plant, the interchange list points to Lubri-Loy 8013: Extreme Belt Dressing, listed in the Lubri-Loy catalog as a synthetic food grade H1 belt dressing.

This page compares what is published for each product and what to confirm before you use 8013 in an audited food program.

## Quick answer

Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Loctite Belt Dressing & Conditioner (aerosol) with Lubri-Loy 8013 Extreme Belt Dressing, Food Grade H1 (aerosol).

01Side by side

## Loctite Belt Dressing and Conditioner (SF 5408) vs 8013

| Attribute | Loctite Belt Dressing and Conditioner (SF 5408) | 8013 |

| Product type | Solvent-based belt dressing, aromatic hydrocarbons (Henkel data sheet) | Synthetic belt dressing, tacky non-drying film |

| Food grade | No food-grade registration listed in Loctite's data sheet | Listed in the Lubri-Loy catalog as Food Grade, H1 (NSF registration shown as pending; ask for status) |

| Belts | V-belts and flat belts of rubber, leather or fabric; not for serpentine belts | Flat, round and V-belts on conveyor systems |

| Staining | See Loctite SDS | Colorless; will not stain leather, rubber, canvas or fabric (catalog) |

| Water resistance | See Loctite data sheet | Water resistant (catalog) |

| Package | 12 oz aerosol (distributor listing) | 10 oz (284 g) aerosol per catalog |

Loctite values are from Henkel's technical data sheet for SF 5408 and a distributor listing for the 12 oz can. Lubri-Loy values are from the Lubri-Loy catalog.

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02The case for switching

## Why choose 8013

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### Made for food plants

Lubri-Loy's catalog lists 8013 as a synthetic food grade H1 belt dressing for conveyor systems.

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### Tacky, non-drying film

The catalog describes a tacky, non-drying film that reduces slippage, hardening, glazing, dirt build-up and friction, and extends belt and pulley bearing life.

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### Quoted direct

Call (877) 582-7456 or request a quote for case pricing and availability on 8013.

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### Since 1949

Lubri-Loy has supplied lubricants since 1949. We source, formulate and package through our network of US blending partners.

03Before the changeover

## Check before you switch

The catalog shows NSF registration for 8013 as pending. If your program requires a current NSF H1 registration letter, ask us for the status before you use it.

Belt dressing is a flammable aerosol. Follow the label and SDS, and do not use it on serpentine belts unless the label says you can.

04Common questions

## FAQ

### What is the Lubri-Loy equivalent of Loctite Belt Dressing & Conditioner?

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Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Loctite Belt Dressing & Conditioner (aerosol) with Lubri-Loy 8013 Extreme Belt Dressing, Food Grade H1.

### Is Loctite belt dressing food grade?

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Loctite's data sheet for SF 5408 describes a solvent-based aromatic hydrocarbon product and lists no food-grade registration.

### Is 8013 food grade?

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The Lubri-Loy catalog lists 8013 as a synthetic Food Grade H1 belt dressing, with NSF registration pending. Ask us for current status.

### How do I order?

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Request a quote and we will confirm price, case quantity and availability.

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## Synthetic Food Grade H1 Belt Dressing

8013 / 10 oz aerosol (per catalog)

[Request a quote for 8013](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=8013)[Call (877) 582-7456](tel:+18775827456)

## Sources

- [Henkel Loctite SF 5408 technical data sheet (opens in a new tab)](https://datasheets.tdx.henkel.com/LOCTITE-SF-5408-en_GL.pdf)

- [Loctite 226595 SF 5408 Belt Dressing and Conditioner, 12 oz (General Factory Supply) (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gfwdsupply.com/products/loc-226595)

Loctite is a trademark of Henkel Corporation.

Product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Lubri-Loy is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Competitor figures are from the sources linked above; Lubri-Loy figures are typical values from the Lubri-Loy catalog. Always check the current data sheet before changing products.

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