This document establishes the specifications relative to family C (gears) for lubricants, industrial oils and related products of Class L (see ISO 6743‑6). This document deals only with lubricants for enclosed gear systems. Lubricants for open gears and greases for gears (enclosed or open) are not covered.

This document can be read in conjunction with ISO 6743‑6. The following categories specified in ISO 6743‑6 are covered by this document: CKB, CKC, CKD, CKE, CKSMP, CKTG, CKES, CKPG, CKPR.