A new study sees antioxidants, friction modifiers and PPD racing ahead in this $10 billion market, as antiwear agents and detergents lag the field.

While some lubricants need only a single component, such as a rust inhibitor, engine oils demand a complex mix of chemistries. The key additives expla ...

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Beginning this year, Europes chemical regulation will generate reams of safety data, and even companies beyond the Continent will face a thorny dilemm ...

From prevention to remediation, here are the basic tools and knowledge you need to get the upper hand on microorganisms in lubes and metalworking flui ...

Infineum unveiled a major expansion at its plant in Singapore Wednesday, and the chemical additive company said it is already planning additional capi ...

Whats behind the high-temperature operating limits you see on grease labels - is it science, or just wishful thinking?

Global economic woes have deflated the near-term outlook for lube additives, but there are some brighter openings among the clouds.

N-paraffins, the building block for chlorinated paraffins, could soon be in tight supply, warns a new report. Is it time to rethink your metalworking ...

As makers of lithium complex greases cope with higher raw material costs, theres renewed interest in sebacic acid, a familiar castor oil derivative.

From metalworking fluid design to tankside treatment to final disposal, theres a lot to ponder when embarking on a biocide treatment program.

Less than a year remains to complete the new passenger car engine oil category - but there are still thorny patches in the path to final approval.

Dover Chemical has risen from the most humble beginnings to become the U.S. leader in chlorinated paraffins.

They help metalworking fluid formulators boost corrosion control, emulsification and microbial resistance. Just be sure which amines you get.

Canadian and European regulators are all taking whacks at biocide use - and metalworking fluids are feeling the heat.

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Following its latest reorganization, the petroleum additives and chemical company isemerging as a lubricants powerhouse.

When foam takes hold of industrial gearboxes, customers want it fixed right away. Heres how to deflate the problem before it spins out of control.

Theyre about 20 percent of whats in engine oils, and 15 percent or less of industrial lubes. What do additives do - and why are the worlds biggest sup ...

When it comes to lubricating greases for wire ropes, mining equipment and other heavily loaded gear, one thing is clear: It takes a tough chemical str ...