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Synthetic base stocks

Lubricant formulation is more challenging than ever – tighter deadlines, changing requirements and relentless demand for innovation. Count on us to help you innovate confidently and grow your business through: 

  • State-of-the-art synthetic base stocks
  • Unsurpassed technical expertise
  • Global supply reliability
  • Lasting commitment to your success

What are you formulating?

  • Esterex™ esters

    Organic esters are well-suited as a blend component for additive solvency, seal compatibility or biodegradability.

  • SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO

    High-viscosity metallocene polyalphaolefin base stock provides high performance at a wide temperature range and exceptional low-temperature properties.

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    SpectraSyn™ Hi Vis PAO

    High viscosity base stock especially suited for industrial oils requiring high stability under harsh operating conditions.

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    SpectraSyn™ Low Vis PAO

    Low viscosity base stock offering low-temperature fluidity, low volatility and improved thermal stability.

  • SpectraSyn™ MaX PAO

    Next-generation low-viscosity, low-volatility base stock designed to provide fuel economy, energy efficiency and long drain intervals.

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    SpectraSyn Plus™ PAO

    Advanced low-viscosity synthetic base stock for low volatility and low-temperature fluidity to produce advanced lubricants.

  • Synesstic™ AN

    Alkylated naphthalene base stock often used as blend component for additive solvency, seal compatibility and hydrolytic stability.

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    Synthetic lubricant base stocks formulation guide

    Formulators are asked for more sophisticated advanced lubricants every day. This guide can provide you with a head start.

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    Advanced technology synthetic base stocks that deliver the blending flexibility you need to formulate innovative lubricants for today's demanding marketplace. Updated to include the SpectraSyn MaX PAO

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    Synthetics technical video series

    Learn about the technical properties of synthetic base stocks with our informative video series.

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    Discover how synthetic base stocks can help your lubricant formulations meet the changing demands of today's marketplace.

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