Base Oil Group III 8 cSt

Description

1. Product Overview
Base Oil Group III 8 cSt is a severely hydroprocessed, high-purity mineral oil with a saturation level above 90%, placing it at the top of API Group III classification. It is primarily used as the foundational component in advanced automotive engine oils, industrial hydraulic fluids, and transmission lubricants. The key value proposition is its near-synthetic performance (high viscosity index, low Noack volatility) at a fraction of the cost of Group IV PAOs. Strategically, it enables lubricant formulators to meet increasingly stringent fuel economy and emissions standards (e.g., ILSAC GF-6, API SP) without compromising on thermal stability.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Severely hydrotreated mineral base oil, >90% saturates, <0.03% sulfur

• Purity / grade: API Group III, 8 cSt grade, low-aromatic, food-grade processing compliant (NSF HX-1 upon request)

• Physical characteristics: Clear, bright, odorless liquid; viscosity 7.6–8.4 cSt @ 100°C; viscosity index ≥ 140; Noack volatility ≤ 9%

• Density: 0.82–0.84 g/cm³ @ 15°C

• Pour point: -12°C to -15°C

• Flash point: ≥ 220°C (COC)

• Packaging options: Flexitank (20 MT), ISO tank (20 MT), new steel drums (160–180 kg), bulk vessel

• Shelf life: 36 months in original unopened container under dry, ambient conditions (5–40°C)

3. Core Industrial Applications

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

• Specific use cases:

  • Passenger car motor oils (0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40) requiring low volatility and fuel economy

  • High-performance hydraulic systems operating under wide temperature ranges

  • Long-life gear oils for wind turbines and industrial gearboxes

• Performance advantage vs. alternatives: Compared to Group I and II, it reduces sludge formation and evaporative loss by 40–60%. Versus PAO (Group IV), it offers nearly identical viscosity index and low-temp performance at 20–30% lower cost, with better seal swell compatibility.

• Efficiency gains: Extends drain intervals by 1.5–2× vs. Group II oils; improves fuel economy by 1–3% in modern engines.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production; every shipment tested for KV100, VI, Noack, and pour point with CoA provided within 24 hours.

• Supply reliability: Dedicated storage in Rotterdam, Houston, Singapore, and Jebel Ali; 48-hour lead time for flexitanks from regional hubs.

• Logistics capability: Door-to-door tracking with blockchain-enabled documentation for customs and duty verification.

• Price competitiveness: Direct refinery contracting removes 2–3 intermediaries; volume discounts down to spot market minus 6–8%.

• Sustainability: Lower carbon footprint than PAO (50% less CO₂/kg in production); supports finished lubricants meeting bio-based content incentives under EU RED III.

• Technical support: Tribology engineers available for formulation optimization; free compatibility testing with your additive packages.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

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

• Bulk loading capacity: 20 MT

• Capacity per container (20-ft ISO tank): 20 MT

• Flexitank per 20-ft container: 20 MT

• Drums per 20-ft general container: 18 MT (approx. 100 drums of 180 kg each)