Microcrystalline Wax (Industrial)

Description

1. Product Overview

Naphthenic Base Oil 500N is a low-viscosity, high-solvency base oil derived from naphthenic crude, characterized by very low pour point and excellent oxidative stability. It is primarily used as a process oil in transformer coolants, rubber extender oils, and metalworking fluid concentrates. Its key value proposition lies in superior additive solubility and thermal stability compared to paraffinic alternatives. Strategically, Naphthenic 500N is critical for industries requiring consistent low-temperature performance and rapid biodegradability, aligning with tightening environmental regulations in industrial lubricants.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Naphthenic hydrocarbons (high cycloparaffinic content, >45% CA value), low aromatic content (<3% for hydrogenated grades)

• Purity / Grade: Technical grade; hydrogenated (water-white) or non-hydrogenated available; meets ASTM D2226 Type 103 or 104

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Clear, bright liquid

  • Color: max 2.0 ASTM (hydrogenated) / max 4.5 ASTM (standard)

  • Kinematic viscosity @ 40°C: 95–105 cSt

  • Viscosity index: 55–65

  • Flash point (COC): min 230°C

  • Pour point: max -30°C

  • Density @ 15°C: 0.89–0.92 g/cm³

• Packaging options: Bulk (ISO tanks, flexitanks), 200L new/returnable steel drums, 1000L IBC totes

• Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed container, dry ambient conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Electrical transformer oils – Primary industry. Low pour point ensures circulation in cold climates; high gas absorption reduces partial discharge risk. Outperforms paraffinic oils in winter-start reliability.

• Metalworking fluids (neat oils & soluble concentrates) – Excellent wetting and additive suspension. Reduces tool wear vs. mineral seal oils due to superior boundary lubrication.

• Rubber and tire manufacturing (extender oils) – High compatibility with EPDM and SBR. Delivers lower glass transition temperature, improving low-temperature flexibility of finished rubber goods.

• Drilling fluids & corrosion inhibitors – High solvency breaks down heavy deposits. Cost advantage over synthetic esters in batch processing.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency – ISO 9001:2025 certified plant with real-time FTIR monitoring; batch-to-batch viscosity variation < ±3%

• Supply reliability – Dedicated storage terminals in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore; 99.5% on-time dispatch record over 24 months

• Logistics capability – Rail, flexitank, and ISO tank fleet; capable of 5,000 MT/month single-source volume

• Price competitiveness – Long-term naphtha supply agreements remove spot-market volatility; pricing models include fixed 6-month and index-linked (Platts) options

• Sustainability – Low sulfur (<0.05%) and low PAH content; hydrogenated grades meet REACH and EPA VGP (Vessel General Permit) requirements for “environmentally acceptable” use in water-exposed applications

• Technical support – Full certificate of analysis (CoA), safety data sheets (SDS), compatibility matrices for additive packages, and on-call tribologist consultation

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity:

  • 1 × 20-ft ISO tank container: 20 – 22 MT (net oil)

  • 1 × 40-ft flexitainered container: up to 24 MT