Sulfonated Base Oil Intermediate

Description

1. Product Overview

Sulfonated Base Oil Intermediate is a chemically modified petroleum-base stock engineered for the synthesis of high-performance emulsifiers, rust inhibitors, and extreme-pressure additives. It serves as a critical building block in industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and corrosion protection formulations. The key value proposition is its superior thermal stability and consistent sulfonate activity, which reduces formulation variability. Strategically, it addresses tightening regulatory demands for low-volatility, high-efficiency intermediates in heavy-duty applications.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Neutral calcium or sodium sulfonate in a highly refined base oil carrier

• Purity level: Active sulfonate content ≥ 62% (typical 62–68%)

• Physical characteristics: Amber to dark brown viscous liquid; density 0.95–1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C; viscosity 150–350 cSt at 40°C

• Packaging options: 200 kg steel drums, 1,000 kg IBC totes, bulk ISO tanks

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, non-corrosive environment; no sedimentation or phase separation under proper storage

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Industrial lubricants manufacturing, metalworking fluids, oilfield chemicals, and corrosion inhibitor production

• Operational use cases: As a primary emulsifier in soluble cutting oils; as a rust preventative in hydraulic fluids and gear oils; as a dispersant in high-temperature greases

• Performance advantage: Outperforms non-sulfonated intermediates by providing superior demulsibility and load-carrying capacity, reducing additive package costs by 12–18%

• Efficiency/cost gain: Enables lower treat rates (2–4% vs. 6–8% for conventional additives) while maintaining ASTM D665 corrosion protection and Falex EP test results

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025-certified batch-to-batch sulfonate activity variation under ±1.5%

• Supply reliability: Dual-source feedstocks with 99.6% on-time delivery rate over 36 months

• Logistics capability: Global warehousing in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore for 5‑day regional dispatch

• Price competitiveness: Volume-based tiered pricing (20MT+) at 8–10% below European spot averages

• Sustainability: Low VOC content and REACH/EPA pre-registered; supports formulators in achieving low-chlorinated additive goals

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT (metric tons)

• Loading capacity: 20MT per 20-ft ISO container (full load, no partial fill)