This invention relates to the field of sealing
grease technology, and more particularly to a high-performance,
flame-retardant water-based shield
tail sealing
grease, its preparation method, and its application. The sealing
grease comprises, by
mass percentage: 10%–25% polyalphaolefin, 15%–30% polyisobutylene, 10%–25%
sodium poly(
isobutylene-alt-succinate), 10%–18% deionized water, 20%–30% filler, 1%–15% thickener, and 1%–3% reinforcing fibers. Specifically, the polyalphaolefin and polyisobutylene constitute a continuous
oil phase, while the
sodium poly(
isobutylene-alt-succinate) dissolves or disperses in the deionized water and accumulates at the oil-water interface, allowing the deionized water to be stably dispersed as an
internal phase, forming a water-in-oil structure. The sealing grease of this invention has moderate zero-point penetration, excellent pumpability, reliable sealing under 3.5MPa
water pressure, good
erosion resistance under both fresh and
seawater conditions, and an
ignition point of not less than 295℃. It also has excellent
flame retardancy and environmental friendliness, and is suitable for shield
tail sealing in long-distance, deep-buried and high-water-pressure shield
tunnel construction.