Base Oil Group II 150 N — Lubricant blending

Description

1. Product Overview
Base Oil Group II 150 N is a high-purity paraffinic mineral base stock engineered for premium lubricant formulation. Its primary industrial use is as the foundational component in blending automotive engine oils, hydraulic fluids, industrial gear oils, and transformer oils. The key value proposition lies in its superior oxidative stability, low volatility, and excellent viscosity index, which directly translate to longer equipment life and reduced maintenance costs for end-users. Strategically, Group II 150N is critical in the market as global lubricant specifications shift toward higher performance and lower emissions, making it the preferred cost-effective upgrade from Group I base oils for blenders targeting API SN/SM and ACEA standards.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Severely hydrocracked and hydrotreated paraffinic base oil; Saturates > 90%, Sulfur < 0.03% (30 ppm), Viscosity Index 95–120
• Purity Level / Grade: API Group II; Meets ASTM D445 and API 1509 Category II specifications
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Appearance: Bright & clear liquid
  • Color: < 0.5 ASTM D1500
  • Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C: 28.8 – 35.2 cSt (ASTM D445)
  • Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C: 5.0 – 6.5 cSt (ASTM D445)
  • Viscosity Index: ≥ 95 (ASTM D2270)
  • Flash Point (COC): ≥ 210°C (ASTM D92)
  • Pour Point: ≤ -12°C (ASTM D97)
  • Density @ 15°C: 0.845 – 0.865 kg/L (ASTM D1298)
• Packaging Options: ISO tank containers, Flexitanks in 20ft containers, 200L steel drums, IBC totes 1000L
• Shelf Life: 36 months from date of manufacture when stored in sealed original containers, away from direct sunlight and moisture

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Automotive lubricants, industrial manufacturing, power generation, marine, agriculture, and metalworking
• Specific Operational Use Cases: Formulating passenger car motor oils (PCMO), heavy-duty diesel engine oils (HDDEO), hydraulic oils ISO VG 32/46/68, turbine oils, compressor oils, metalworking fluids, and electrical insulating fluids
• Performance Advantages vs Alternatives: Compared to Group I base oils, Group II 150N offers significantly lower sulfur and aromatics content, resulting in better thermal stability, reduced sludge formation, and improved response to antioxidant additives. Versus Group III, it provides 85–90% of the performance at a substantially lower cost per metric ton
• Efficiency, Durability, or Cost Advantages: Enables blenders to meet OEM extended drain interval requirements, reduces warranty claims through enhanced oxidation control, improves fuel economy due to lower traction coefficients, and lowers total formulation cost while meeting API Group II/III interchange guidelines

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Produced in ISO 9001 certified refineries with batch-to-batch viscosity variation < 2% and full Certificate of Analysis (COA) traceability
• Supply Reliability: Dedicated production allocation from multiple refinery sources in Asia and Middle East; 12-month rolling supply contracts available
• Logistics Capability: Global shipping expertise with Incoterms FOB, CFR, CIF; established lanes to major ports in Africa, Europe, and South America; flexitank and ISO tank loading expertise
• Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing structure based on annual volume commitments; transparent formula-based pricing linked to ICIS/Argus indexes with fixed differential options
• Sustainability or Environmental Benefits: Lower sulfur enables finished lubricants to meet Euro V/VI and EPA emission standards; hydroprocessing route reduces carbon intensity vs solvent refining by ∼15%
• Technical Support or Documentation Availability: Full REACH, SDS, TDS, and food-grade NSF HX-1 support docs on request; dedicated blending technical team for formulation optimization and qualification support

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): 20ft Container — 18–20 MT in flexitank; 40ft Container — Not recommended for flexitank; ISO Tank — 24–26 MT