| abstract |
To provide a lubricant for plastic processing of metal materials which is also applicable in severe plastic deformation applications, does not have a black appearance that significantly stains a working environment, and does not tend to generate lubrication residue that cause molding defects. A lubricant for plastic processing of metal materials characterized by comprising in the range of 5-95%, in solid content ratio, an organic modified clay mineral supporting a cationic organic compound between the layers of the layered clay mineral. |