Is there any lubricant in a QO circuit breaker that could account for a slippery residue on the outside of the case?

Issue:
lubricant in a QO circuit breaker that could account for a  slippery residue

Product Line:
Pressure, Vacuum, and Float Switches

Resolution:
No. The residue likely comes from the plasticiser in PVC insulation separating from the PVC. It may also come from an external source like a wire pulling compound.

Released for: Schneider Electric USA