Agglomerated lubricant

The present invention relates generally to a novel solid lubricant composition used for lubricating the plunger and the inner surfaces of a shot sleeve or shot chamber of a cold chamber, die casting machine and to the method of using the novel lubricant. A lubricant for use in lubricating the shot sleeve of a machine for die casting molten metals is in the form of agglomerated particles. The particles have an inorganic high pressure lubricant agglomerated, with a binder material and with an organic material. The solid lubricant is resistant to dusting, caking and breakage, can be fed through an automatic dispensing machine, and combines inorganic and organic materials to achieve excellent lubrication properties. The product has low flash and low smoke release into the environment.