Texture of Grease Review

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Texture of Grease Review

Texture is observed when a small sample of grease is pressed between thumb and index finger and slowly drawn apart. Texture can be described as:

• Brittle: the grease ruptures or crumbles when compressed.
• Buttery: the grease separates in short peaks with no visible fibers.
• Long fiber: the grease stretches or strings out into a single bundle of fibers.
• Resilient: the grease can withstand moderate compression without permanent deformation or rupture.
• Short fiber: the grease shows short break-off with evidence of fibers.
• Stringy: the grease stretches or strings out into long, fine threads, but with no visible evidence of fiber structure.