Base Oil Group I 90 N — Lubricant blending

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil Group I 90 N — Lubricant Blending is a light-viscosity mineral base oil derived from solvent-refined petroleum refining processes and widely used as a foundational component in industrial lubricant formulations. It serves as a primary feedstock for blending engine oils, hydraulic fluids, industrial lubricants, and metalworking oils. The key value proposition lies in its balanced viscosity profile, strong solvency characteristics, and proven compatibility with a wide range of additive packages. As a widely traded lubricant base stock, Group I 90N plays a strategically important role in global lubricant supply chains by offering cost-effective formulation flexibility for large-scale lubricant manufacturers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Refined mineral base oil derived from petroleum fractions
  • Predominantly paraffinic and naphthenic hydrocarbons
  • Low sulfur content typical of Group I base oils
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • API Group I base oil grade
  • 90 Neutral (90N) viscosity classification
  • Conforms to standard lubricant blending base oil specifications
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Liquid
  • Color: Light amber to clear
  • Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C: Typically ~15–20 cSt range
  • Density: Approximately 0.86–0.89 g/cm³
  • High solvency characteristics beneficial for additive compatibility
• Packaging Options:
  • Bulk tanker trucks
  • ISO tank containers
  • Flexi tanks for ocean freight
  • Steel drums (upon request)
• Shelf Life:
  • Typically 24 months when stored in clean, dry, sealed containers
  • Protect from contamination and excessive moisture

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Lubricant manufacturing
• Automotive oil blending
• Industrial equipment lubrication
• Metalworking fluid production
• Marine lubricant formulation

Operational Use Cases:

• Base stock for automotive engine oil formulations
• Hydraulic oil blending for industrial machinery
• Gear oils and general-purpose lubricants
• Metalworking and cutting oil formulations
• Process oils and industrial lubricating fluids

Performance & Cost Advantages:
Base Oil Group I 90N offers strong solvency, making it highly effective for dissolving and stabilizing additive packages in lubricant formulations. Its moderate viscosity profile allows formulators to develop a wide range of lubricant grades while maintaining stable performance characteristics. Compared to more highly refined base stocks, Group I oils provide a cost-efficient formulation platform while maintaining proven performance in many industrial applications.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Produced under controlled refinery processes with standardized viscosity parameters
• Supply Reliability: Stable supply from established refinery and trading networks
• Logistics Capability: Bulk transport solutions including flexitanks, ISO tanks, and tanker trucks
• Price Competitiveness: Economical base oil option for high-volume lubricant production
• Sustainability Benefits: Efficient utilization of refined petroleum streams within lubricant value chains
• Technical Documentation: COA, product specification sheets, and SDS available for industrial buyers

Positioned as a strategic base stock, Group I 90N supports lubricant manufacturers in achieving consistent product performance while maintaining competitive production costs in high-volume blending operations.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): Approximately 20–24 MT per 20’ container (flexitank or ISO tank configuration)