Pour Point Depressants

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Novel Sets Up Blending in the U.S.

Lube Report Americas - March 20, 2024

Novel Reliable Technologies announced it is expanding its presence in North America with blending and warehouse capabili ...

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OQ Gives Final Approval for Expansion

Lube Report Americas - July 27, 2022

OQ Chemicals said Tuesday it reached a final investment decision to build additional propionic aldehyde capacity as well ...

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

PAO Blend Steps into the EV Thermal Management Fray

Electric Vehicles InSite - May 7, 2020

All vehicles require a range of lubricants, greases, coolants and fluids, and EVs are no exception. Existing base stock ...

PPDs Are Key Components for Low-Viscosity Formulations

PPDs Are Key Components for Low-Viscosity Formulations

Lubes'n'Greases EMEA - November 19, 2018

The push for reduced emissions and increased fuel efficiency makes formulating lubes challenging. Pour point depressants ...

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Running through the Cold

Lubes'n'Greases - May 21, 2018

Gone are the frigid mornings of yore when engine oils were as sluggish as shivering drivers. But can the latest low-visc ...

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The Contributions of Additives

Lube Report Asia - December 30, 2014

Formulators use a wide range of chemicals to perform the long list of jobs assigned to lubricant additives. Todays engin ...

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Base Oil Report

Lubes'n'Greases EMEA - August 12, 2014

David Wedlock discusses the low temperature demands on base oils.

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Who Are the Additive Winners (and Losers)?

Lubes'n'Greases - May 22, 2014

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

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Building Blocks for Lubes

Lubes'n'Greases - May 22, 2014

While some lubricants need only a single component, such as a rust inhibitor, engine oils demand a complex mix of chemis ...

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Cold Comfort

Lubes'n'Greases - May 8, 2014

Pour point depressants hold the key to the relationship between temperature and viscosity. Heres how and why.