Base Oil 10 cSt (Group III)

Description

1. Product Overview
This product is a high-performance, severely hydrotreated Group III base oil with a viscosity of 10 centistokes (cSt) at 100°C, engineered for premium lubricant formulations. It is primarily used in high-duty engine oils, advanced automatic transmission fluids, and industrial hydraulic systems requiring exceptional thermal-oxidative stability. The key value proposition lies in its ability to deliver synthetic-like performance at a significantly lower cost than PAO (Polyalphaolefin), offering extended drain intervals and improved fuel economy. As global regulations shift toward low-SAPS (Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, Sulfur) and energy-conserving lubricants, this product is strategically critical for formulators seeking to meet API Group III performance standards without the price premium of full synthetics.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Severely hydrotreated mineral oil; >90% saturates; very low sulfur content (<0.03%); free of additives.

• Purity Level / Grade: API Group III (Viscosity Index ≥120); Noack volatility typically 6–10%.

• Physical Characteristics:

  • Form: Clear, bright, homogeneous liquid

  • Color: <0.5 (ASTM D1500)

  • Kinematic Viscosity: 10 cSt ±0.5 (at 100°C)

  • Viscosity Index (VI): 120–125

  • Pour Point: -15°C to -21°C

  • Density @ 15°C: 0.835 – 0.845 g/cm³

  • Flash Point (COC): >220°C

• Packaging Options: Bulk (ISO tank, flexitank, road tanker); 200L (55-gallon) new/unreconditioned steel drums; 1,000L IBC totes.

• Shelf Life: 36 months from date of manufacture when stored indoors in sealed, original containers, protected from moisture and extreme temperatures.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Automotive lubricants (passenger car motor oils – PCMO), heavy-duty diesel engine oils (HDDO), industrial hydraulics, metalworking fluids, and compressor oils.

• Specific Operational Use Cases:

  • PCMO (5W-30, 5W-20, 0W-20): Enables low-temperature pumpability and high-temperature deposit control.

  • Industrial Hydraulics (HLP, HVLP): Reduces sludge formation in high-pressure vane and piston pumps, especially in extended-drain scenarios.

  • Gas Compressor Oils: Provides film strength under continuous high-temperature operation where Group I/II would oxidize rapidly.

• Performance Advantage: Compared to Group II base oils, this Group III 10 cSt delivers a 15–20% higher viscosity index, lowering cold-start friction and increasing fuel efficiency by an estimated 1.5–3%. Versus full PAO, it offers 30–40% lower cost while retaining >90% of the oxidative stability required for 10,000-mile oil-change intervals in modern turbocharged engines.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Produced in ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certified refineries with lot-to-lot variation below ±2% using real-time automated spectrometric control.

• Supply Reliability: Backed by dedicated refinery allocation and regional blending-station inventory in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore; typical lead time 10–14 days ex‑warehouse.

• Logistics Capability: Direct ISO tank loading to 68 ports globally; temperature-controlled bulk options available for extreme-climate deliveries.

• Price Competitiveness: Contract pricing with volume escalators and Brent crude index-linked formulas; no premium for “fully synthetic” marketing claims.

• Sustainability: Severely hydrotreated process reduces sulfur emissions in customer blending operations; product enables lubricants that improve fuel efficiency by 1.2–2.0% (supported by ASTM fuel economy test data). Full Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available in 12 languages upon order confirmation.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT (20 metric tons / approx. 23,000 liters)

• Loading Capacity (20’ ISO Tank Container): 20 MT net weight (tare weight: ~3,800 kg; gross weight limit 24,000 kg). Flexitanks within 20’ general purpose containers: 20 MT (max due to weight regulation). For drummed product: 80 drums × 200L (16,000 liters / approx. 13.5 MT per 20’ container).