Base Oil SN 150 (Group I)

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil SN 150 (Group I) is a solvent-refined mineral base oil derived from conventional crude oil fractions, engineered for moderate-performance lubricant formulations. It is primarily used in industrial lubricants, hydraulic oils, gear oils, and metalworking fluids where solvency and additive response are critical. The key value proposition is its optimal balance of viscosity, oxidation stability, and cost-efficiency for applications not requiring severe hydrocracking or synthetic basestocks. Strategically, it remains a market staple for price-sensitive yet quality-driven blending operations in emerging and industrial economies.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Solvent-refined (Group I) mineral oil, <0.03% sulfur, saturates <90%

• Purity / Grade: Technical grade; free from water, sediment, and additives

• Physical characteristics:

  • Viscosity (40°C): 28–32 cSt

  • Viscosity index: 90–99

  • Pour point: -9°C (max)

  • Flash point (COC): min 210°C

  • Appearance: Clear, bright, free of undissolved matter

• Packaging options: Bulk (flexitank / ISO tank), 20L pails, 200L drums, IBC totes (880–1000L)

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

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Hydraulic fluids (ISO VG 32–68): Provides stable viscosity and anti-wear additive solubility; outperforms unrefined or recycled oils in pump wear protection.

• Industrial gear oils: Adequate thermal stability for moderate-load enclosed gearboxes; lowers total formulation cost vs. Group II alternatives.

• Metalworking fluids (straight oils, soluble bases): High solvency for chlorinated and sulfurized extreme-pressure additives; extends sump life in moderate-duty cutting operations.

• General lubricant blending: Base for circulating oils, compressor oils (rotary vane), and rust-preventive formulations; cost-effective where oxidation demands are not extreme.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Every batch meets ASTM D6074 / API Group I specifications, supported by a certificate of analysis issued per load.

• Supply reliability: Dedicated storage tanks at multiple strategic ports (Houston, Rotterdam, Jebel Ali, Shanghai) ensure 24/7 availability.

• Logistics capability: Door-to-door bulk delivery via ISO tanks, flexitanks, and drum lots with global freight forwarding partnerships.

• Price competitiveness: Firm volume discounts for 20MT+ contracts, directly linked to crude indices with transparent pricing formulas.

• Sustainability & documentation: Full product traceability, non-hazardous shipping classification, and available REACH / GHS-compliant safety data sheets.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT) bulk / one ISO tank or flexitank equivalent

• Loading capacity per 20’ container (bulk flexitank): 20 MT

• Loading capacity per 20’ container (drums): Approx. 16–18 MT (80–90 × 200L drums)

• Lead time (ex-works): 7 days for bulk; 14 days for packaged

• Incoterms offered: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW (subject to origin)