Base Oil Group I Bright Stock 150

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil Group I Bright Stock 150 is a high-viscosity, solvent-refined mineral oil derived from conventional crude fractions, engineered to impart superior adhesive and film-strength properties in lubricant formulations. It is primarily used as a blending component to increase viscosity and improve residue control in industrial and marine lubricants. The key value proposition is its cost-efficient enhancement of oil durability and wear protection in severe operating conditions. Strategically, it remains indispensable in markets where Group II/III bases are cost-prohibitive or under-supplied, ensuring formulation flexibility and supply chain resilience.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Solvent-refined hydrotreated mineral oil (CAS 64742-65-0), Group I base stock

• Purity/grade: Technical grade (non-additized base oil)

• Physical characteristics:

  • Viscosity @ 100°C: 30–33 cSt

  • Viscosity index: 95 minimum

  • Flash point (COC): 280°C minimum

  • Pour point: -9°C maximum

  • Color (ASTM D1500): ≤ 6.0

  • Density @ 15°C: 0.895–0.920 g/cm³

• Packaging options: Bulk (ISO tank, flexitank, tanker truck), 200L steel drums, 1000L IBC totes

• Shelf life: 36 months in original sealed container, away from moisture and extreme temperatures

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Industrial lubricant manufacturing, marine engine oils, heavy-duty gear oils, greases, metalworking fluids

• Operational use cases:

  • Blending cylinder oils for low-speed crosshead marine diesel engines

  • Producing high-viscosity industrial gear oils (ISO VG 460, 680)

  • Manufacturing wire rope lubricants and open gear compounds

• Performance advantage over alternatives: Compared to lighter Group I or Group II oils, Bright Stock 150 provides superior oil film retention under boundary lubrication and reduces evaporative loss at high temperatures.

• Commercial advantage: Lowers total additive cost by enabling higher base-viscosity blends; extends drain intervals in gearboxes versus solvent-refined lower-viscosity stocks.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified refining with batch-to-batch kinematic viscosity and noack volatility control

• Supply reliability: Dedicated production lines and strategic storage hubs (Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore) ensuring ≤ 10-day lead times for bulk

• Logistics capability: Bulk, flexitank, and containerized drumming with heated transport options for cold climates

• Price competitiveness: 12–18% lower cost than average Group I Bright Spot price index (ICIS/Argus benchmark) on contract volumes

• Sustainability & documentation: Full product carbon footprint data available; compliant with REACH, TSCA, and China GB standards; includes Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet per batch

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• Loading capacity:

  • 20’ ISO tank container: 20 MT

  • 40’ container (drums/IBC): 18–22 MT depending on pack type

  • Flexitank in 20’ container: 24 MT maximum