Base Oil Group III 10 cSt

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil Group III 10 cSt is a severely hydrotreated, high-index base oil produced from crude or natural gas using advanced catalytic dewaxing. It is primarily used as the foundational fluid in synthetic and semi-synthetic engine oils, transmission fluids, and industrial lubricants. The key value proposition is its balanced viscosity-to-volatility ratio, enabling extended drain intervals and reduced energy loss. Strategically, it fills the gap between conventional Group I/II oils and higher-cost PAO synthetics, making premium performance commercially scalable for global lubricant blenders.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Saturates >90%, sulfur <0.03% (severely hydrotreated Group III)

• Purity level: High-purity, no aromatics or polar compounds

• Physical characteristics: Clear, bright liquid; color < +20 Saybolt; viscosity 10 cSt @ 100°C; viscosity index min 140; Noack volatility max 12%

• Density: ~0.82–0.84 g/cm³ @ 15°C

• Packaging options: Flexitank (20–24 MT), ISO tank (20 MT), bulk vessel, 200L drums (upon request)

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

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Automotive lubricants: High-performance engine oils (API SP, ILSAC GF-6, ACEA C-series) – reduces oil thickening and deposits

• Heavy-duty diesel (HDDO): Extended drain formulations for long-haul trucking – superior shear stability vs. Group II

• Industrial circulating oils and hydraulic fluids: Energy-efficient systems operating at extreme temperatures – lower pour point (-18°C to -24°C)

• Cost advantage over PAO: 20–35% lower raw material cost while achieving 85–90% of PAO oxidation performance

• Blending flexibility: High response to viscosity index improvers and antioxidants reduces overall additive package cost

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2015 and API Group III certified production; batch-to-batch VI variation < ±3

• Supply reliability: Available from multiple geographically dispersed refineries (Middle East, Asia, USGC) with buffer stock warehousing

• Logistics capability: 24/7 loading; rail, vessel, and containerized options; lead times as short as 7 days spot to major ports

• Price competitiveness: Long-term contracts and spot pricing indexed to ICIS/Platts with volume-based rebates above 1,000 MT/month

• Sustainability: Reduced volatile emissions (Noack <12%) compared to Group II; compatible with bio-additives for renewable lubricant formulations

• Technical support: Full SDS, TDS, and batch COAs; on-call formulation engineering support for additive compatibility

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20 MT (one ISO tank or flexitank container)

• Loading capacity: 20–24 MT per 20-foot container (flexitank); 20 MT per ISO tank container; 5,000–10,000 MT per coastal vessel