Base Oil 150N (Group II)

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil 150N (Group II) is a high-performance, hydroprocessed mineral base oil defined by its saturated hydrocarbon content exceeding 90% and sulfur levels below 0.03%. It is primarily used as a foundational component in industrial lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and automotive engine oils. The key value proposition is superior oxidation stability and lower volatility compared to Group I bases, enabling longer oil life and reduced equipment wear. Strategically, it bridges the gap between cost-effective conventional oils and premium synthetic fluids, making it critical for markets modernizing lubricant specifications.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Hydrocarbons (saturates >90%), sulfur <0.03% by weight

• Grade / Purity: Group II, technical-grade lubricant base stock

• Physical characteristics: Clear, bright liquid; typical viscosity index (VI) 95–110; kinematic viscosity @40°C: 28–32 cSt; flash point (COC) >200°C; pour point -15°C to -9°C

• Packaging options: Bulk in flexitanks (20MT), ISO tanks (20–22MT), or new/refurbished steel drums (160–180 kg net)

• Shelf life: 36 months in sealed, dry, contaminant-free storage; factory-recommended to avoid water ingress and extreme temperatures

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Automotive lubricants manufacturing, industrial hydraulics, metalworking fluids, rubber process oils, transformer oil blending

• Specific use cases: Engine oils (API SL, SM, SN), anti-wear hydraulic oils (ISO VG 32, 46, 68), compressor lubricants, and low-temperature circulating oils

• Performance advantage over alternatives: Compared to Group I, it delivers 2–3x longer oxidation life; versus Group III or synthetics, it provides competitive performance at ~15–25% lower cost per ton. Lower volatility reduces top-up frequency in high-heat systems.

• Efficiency & cost advantages: Enables formulators to meet stricter emissions and fuel economy standards without fully shifting to synthetics; better additive solubility than Group III, lowering total formulation cost.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified production with <0.5% batch-to-batch viscosity variation; full GC-MS and FTIR traceability provided per shipment.

• Supply reliability: Multi-plant sourcing with 50,000MT+ monthly capacity; proven track record of 98.5% on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery to Asian, Middle Eastern, and European industrial hubs.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated liquid bulk shipping network; door-to-door tracking; port storage agreements in Rotterdam, Singapore, Jebel Ali, and Houston.

• Price competitiveness: Direct deep-sea contracting removes 3–4 intermediary margins; spot and term pricing with defined escalator clauses.

• Sustainability & documentation: Low-aromatic profile supports cleaner manufacturing; full REACH, GHS, and country-specific SDS; certificate of analysis (CoA) and origin (CoO) included per lot.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 metric tons (flexitank or ISO tank equivalent)

• Loading capacity per 20FT container: 20MT for flexitank; 21–22MT for ISO tank container configuration

• (Optional additive for buyers): Full 24-hour commercial desk and technical formulation support for first blending trials