Latest Breakfree CLP

[Hi-Speed]

Breakfree changed its CLP to meet current United States Govt. (USG) CLP specification. This formula was approved by USG in Jan 2018. I bought some CLP directly from their website and it is the current USG approved version.

It is far and away better than the previously commercially available Breakfree CLP. Its cleaning properties are superior to the previous version. Be careful and ensure you use proper ventilation and hand protection - it is that much stronger than previous Breakfree - it works great at cleaning revolver fouling and gets under leading in the bore so you can brush it out. Even revolver chambers and barrels once thought cleaned using Ballistol and Hoppes are cleaned further by the latest Breakfree CLP.

[Burnt Fingers]

I'm old school. I like one product to clean, and one to lube/protect. To me a CLP is like a do it all fluid for your car engine.

[marlin39a]

Do you have a link to the new Breakfree?

[JSnover]

While the Break Free brand is more than just oil and/or solvent, "CLP" really is just a blanket claim for anything that might Clean, Lubricate, Protect.
Glad to hear they've improved it, that stuff was tough to work with back in the day.

[JSnover]

Do you have a link to the new Breakfree? Here's one. Lots of marketing buzzwords but there are a couple of data sheets in the lower right.
https://www.safariland.com/products/holsters-and-gear/gun-cleaning-kits-and-components/cleaners-and-solvents/gun-lubricants-and-protectants/clp-cleaner-lubricant-and-preservative-15337.html

[NWPilgrim]

Canola oil??!! That seems like it would deteriorate over time. I’ve never heard of canola oil being a superior lubricant or carrier for any type of machinery.

Polymers I liked, the canola oil, no way.

[EDG]

Unless you have the exact military specification this CLP has been tested to the claims may be worthless.
A supplier can claim anything but for approval they need it certified to meet a particular specification.

That specification could be a severe test for use in marine environments or it could be a product only approved to lubricate the hinges of a bathroom door. It all depends on what the specification required for passing the tests successfully.

I have an ancient bottle of mil spec CLP and it appears to be a light mineral oil containing powdered PTFE.

[Love Life]

The old break free was good stuff. USMC uses a lot of G96 these days.

The really old stuff has Teflon in it. It tends to separate which is why it has to be shaken.

[Hi-Speed]

USG approval and added to USG QPL (qualified product list):


https://www.safariland.com/news-posts/refined-break-free-clp-liquid-officially-approved-military-use-one-step-cleaning-solution-exceeding-mil-prf-63460e4-military-test-standards.html

[Petrol & Powder]

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The really old stuff has Teflon in it. It tends to separate which is why it has to be shaken.

/\ Yep and that may have been a source of the "love it" or "hate it" reaction to the old Breakfree.

The oil acted as a carrier and migrated well, perhaps too well, and was useful for lubricating things that were assembled (like seeping around pivot points). BUT, the oil would also evaporate over time and leave some Teflon in place. The amount of Teflon was a little dependent on how much the bottle was shaken prior to application.

[Love Life]

I much prefer the Breakfree or G96 variants available today.

[243winxb]

My Citori 3 bbl set had frozen ejectors from long term storage when put away using Break Free CLP. Worked like glue.

WD 40 was able to loosen them after weting for 30, 40 minutes.

[cwlongshot]

I agree I cannot use a CLP product. It just does not compute. I use a solvent to clean and a oil to
Lube and protect.

I do have CLP’s I use them as OIL OR SOLVENT not both.

I know its just me, but reading here I see that its not... “Just me”! :-P

CW

[EDG]

Do you know what the specification says or what conditions the CLP is approved for?


USG approval and added to USG QPL (qualified product list):


https://www.safariland.com/news-posts/refined-break-free-clp-liquid-officially-approved-military-use-one-step-cleaning-solution-exceeding-mil-prf-63460e4-military-test-standards.html

[Love Life]

Unless you have the exact military specification this CLP has been tested to the claims may be worthless.
A supplier can claim anything but for approval they need it certified to meet a particular specification.

That specification could be a severe test for use in marine environments or it could be a product only approved to lubricate the hinges of a bathroom door. It all depends on what the specification required for passing the tests successfully.

I have an ancient bottle of mil spec CLP and it appears to be a light mineral oil containing powdered PTFE.

Safariland Breakfree CLP is the real deal and has lubricated America’s war fighting weapons since at least 2004. Stuff works just fine. It actually cleans quite well for what it is.

[Hi-Speed]

Yes, I know what the military specification states. Pls feel free to look it up. The link which I provided notes the Mil Spec.

[Walks]

Does it still evaporate after 6 months