Base Oil Group III 6 cSt

Description

1. Product Overview

Base Oil Group III 6 cSt is a severely hydroprocessed, high-viscosity-index (VI > 120) mineral base oil, free of aromatics and sulfur. It is primarily used in formulating high-performance engine oils, transmission fluids, and industrial lubricants. The key value proposition is its ability to deliver synthetic-like performance at a lower cost than true synthetics (PAO). Strategically, it enables blenders to meet modern fuel economy, low-emission, and extended-service-interval standards globally.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Saturated hydrocarbons (>90%), virtually no sulfur (<300 ppm), low aromatics

• Purity level / Grade: API Group III, high-viscosity index (min 120), Noack volatility (typ. 10-14%)

• Physical characteristics: Clear, bright liquid; viscosity 6.0 cSt @ 100°C; density ~0.82–0.84 g/cm³ @ 15°C; pour point ≤ -12°C

• Packaging options: Bulk (ISO tanks, flexitanks, tanker trucks), IBC totes (1,000L), new steel drums (200L)

• Shelf life: 24 months under dry, ambient storage in sealed containers

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Automotive lubricants, heavy-duty diesel, industrial gear oils, hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids

• Specific use cases: SAE 5W-30 and 5W-20 engine oils; low-viscosity automatic transmission fluids (ATF); energy-saving hydraulic oils

• Performance advantage: Higher oxidative stability than Group I/II reduces sludge formation; lower volatility cuts oil consumption in turbocharged engines

• Efficiency/cost benefit: Enables 10-15% longer drain intervals compared to Group II, while costing 20-30% less than PAO synthetics

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2021-certified refining with real-time SPC monitoring; batch-to-batch variation < 2%

• Supply reliability: Dedicated pipeline and deep-water terminal access with 99.5% on-time fulfillment record

• Logistics capability: Multi-port stock (Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston, Jebel Ali) for 7-day regional delivery

• Price competitiveness: Direct-from-refinery model with long-term contract hedging reduces spot price exposure

• Sustainability: Lower carbon footprint vs. PAO (40% less CO₂/kg); non-hazardous classification for safer handling

• Technical support: Full product data sheets, OEM cross-reference guides, formulation advisory via in-house tribologists

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• BULK loading capacity: 20MT = 1 standard ISO tank / flexitank within a 20’ container

• Loading capacity per container: Flexitank in 20’ dry container = 20MT net; IBCs (18 x 1,000L) in 40’ HC container = approx. 18MT