What's the name of the white lubricant that children's toys often use?

Question

When I was little I would often take apart my toys and found that if they contained any gears or motors they'd always be coated in a white lubricant. What is this substance?

Answer 1

It is lithium grease aka white grease.

It is often sold in aerosol can packaging. It adheres well to moving parts and tends to work well for long term lubrication of low to moderate load mechanisms.