Polyalphaolefins are the oligomerization product of decene and/or dodecene alpha olefins. Low viscosity PAO is offered in many grades ranging from 2 cSt at 100 C – 10 cSt at 100 C when measured by the D445 viscosity ASTM method.
Polyalphaolefins represent about 1 – 2 % of the overall base oil market now, but market share is expected to grow due to its superior pour point, NOACK volatility, color consistency, viscosity index, and oxidative stability. Some of the most demanding & extreme lubricant service conditions have benefited from the reformulation to a PAO base stock vs. a traditional paraffinic base oil.
Market segments for PAO are still somewhat regional specific, but growing each year. Primary segments today include; Aerosol, Adhesives/Sealants, Refining/Oil & Gas Production, Lubricant & Grease Manufacturers, Metal Working, Cosmetics, HI & I, & Mining.
TrueSyn 2 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB TrueSyn 2 cSt is an aromatics free, low viscosity synthetic base fluid. It is used in oilfield products, drilling fluids and lubricants, carrier fluids, metal working fluids, chemical manufacturing and extraction, paints and coatings.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Specific Gravity (60°F) |
°F |
ASTM D 287 |
0.79 – 0.81 |
|
Viscosity (100°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
1.9 |
|
Viscosity Index |
- |
ASTM D 2270 |
123 |
|
Pour Point |
°F |
ASTM D 97 |
< -80 |
|
Flash Point |
°F |
ASTM D 92 |
> 300 |
|
Total Acid Number |
mg KOH/g |
ASTM D 974 |
< 0.05 |
|
Odor |
- |
- |
No Foreign Odor |
|
Appearance |
- |
Visual |
Bright and Clear |
PAO 2 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 2 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in low viscosity compressor oils, hydraulic fluid, refrigeration lubricants, transmission fluids, synthetic carrier fluids.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Specific Gravity (60°F) |
°F |
ASTM D 287 |
0.8065 |
|
Viscosity (40°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
7.943 |
|
Viscosity (100°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
2.31 |
|
Viscosity Index |
- |
ASTM D 2270 |
102 |
|
Color |
Saybolt |
ASTM D 156 |
30+ |
|
Pour Point |
°F |
ASTM D 97 |
< -80 |
|
Flash Point |
°F |
ASTM D 92 |
307 |
|
Density (60°F) |
lb/gal |
ASTM D 1250 |
6.7111 |
|
Sulfur |
Ppm |
ASTM D 2622 |
< 1 |
|
Odor |
- |
- |
No Foreign Odor |
|
Appearance |
- |
Visual |
Bright and Clear |
PAO 4 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 4 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in low viscosity compressor and gear oils, hydraulic fluid, synthetic greases additives, crank case engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Specific Gravity (60°F) |
°F |
ASTM D 287 |
0.82 |
|
Viscosity (40°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
16.8 |
|
Viscosity (100°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
3.9 |
|
Viscosity Index |
- |
ASTM D 2270 |
123 |
|
NOACK Volatility |
wt% |
DIN 51581 |
14 |
|
Color |
Saybolt |
ASTM D 156 |
30+ |
|
Pour Point |
°F |
ASTM D 97 |
-69 |
|
Flash Point |
°F |
ASTM D 92 |
431 |
|
Density (60°F) |
lb/gal |
ASTM D 1250 |
6.825 |
|
Total Acid Number |
Mg KOH/g |
ASTM D 974 |
< 0.03 |
|
Odor |
- |
- |
No Foreign Odor |
|
Appearance |
- |
Visual |
Bright and Clear |
PAO 6 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 6 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.82 – 0.84 |
| Viscosity | cSt | ASTM D 445 | - |
| -40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 7637 |
| 40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 30.8 |
| 100°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 5.9 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D 2270 | 138 | |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 6.76 |
| TAN | mg KOH/g | ASTM D 974 | 0.01 |
| Bromine Number | mgBr/100g | ASTM D 1159 | 0.4 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | 30+ |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -62 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 474 |
| Density (60°F) | lb/gal | ASTM D 1250 | 6.898 |
| Water | ppm | ASTM D 3401 | 25 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
PAO 6 cSt HVI
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 6 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.8265 |
| Viscosity | cSt | ASTM D 445 | - |
| -40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 6846 |
| 40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 30 |
| 100°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 6 |
| Viscosity Index | - | ASTM D 2270 | 150 |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 10 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | 30+ |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -52 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 485 |
| Density (60°F) | lb/gal | ASTM D 1250 | 6.889 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
PAO 7 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 7 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.8306 |
| Viscosity (40°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 38 |
| Viscosity (100°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 7 |
| Viscosity Index | - | ASTM D 2270 | 146 |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 3.7 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | 30+ |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -45 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 505 |
| Density (60°F) | lb/gal | ASTM D 1250 | 6.917 |
| Total Acid Number | mg KOH/g | ASTM D 974 | < 0.03 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
PAO 8 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 6 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, hydraulic fluid, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.8319 |
| Viscosity | cSt | ASTM D 445 | - |
| -40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 18314 |
| 40°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 46.2 |
| 100°C | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 7.82 |
| Viscosity Index | - | ASTM D 2270 | 138 |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 3.8 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | 30+ |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -56 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 501 |
| Density (60°F) | lb/gal | ASTM D 1250 | 6.936 |
| Total Acid Number | mg KOH/g | ASTM D 974 | < 0.03 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
PAO 8 cSt HVI
Application: Product Summary & Benefits
PAO 8 cSt HVI is used in various industrial and automotive lubricant applications. These include gear oils, compressor oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, engine oils and other functional fluids.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Specific Gravity (60°F) |
°F |
ASTM D 287 |
0.830 |
|
Viscosity (40°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
44.33 |
|
Viscosity (100°C) |
cSt |
ASTM D 445 |
8 |
|
Viscosity Index |
- |
ASTM D 2270 |
155 |
|
NOACK Volatility |
wt% |
DIN 51581 |
3.54 |
|
Color |
Saybolt |
ASTM D 156 |
30+ |
|
Pour Point |
°F |
ASTM D 97 |
-43 |
|
Flash Point |
°F |
ASTM D 92 |
501 |
|
Density (60°F) |
lb/gal |
ASTM D 1250 |
6.927 |
|
Odor |
- |
- |
No Foreign Odor |
|
Appearance |
- |
Visual |
Bright and Clear |
PAO 9 cSt
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 9 cSt is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.8343 |
| Viscosity (40°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 53.4 |
| Viscosity (100°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 8.9 |
| Viscosity Index | - | ASTM D 2270 | 146 |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 2.4 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | - |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -29 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 536 |
| Density (60°F) | lb/gal | ASTM D 1250 | 6.947 |
| Total Acid Number | mg KOH/g | ASTM D 974 | < 0.03 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
PAO 10 cSt HVI
Application, Product Summary & Benefits:
RB PAO 10 cSt HVI is a polyalphaolefin, synthetic oil. Used in gear oils, compressor oils, industrial valve lubricants, synthetic greases, synthetic engine oils.
| Physical Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | °F | ASTM D 287 | 0.82 – 0.84 |
| Viscosity (40°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 56.4 |
| Viscosity (100°C) | cSt | ASTM D 445 | 10.2 |
| Viscosity Index | - | ASTM D 2270 | 171 |
| NOACK Volatility | wt% | DIN 51581 | 3.2 |
| Cold Crank Simulation (-25°C) | °C | - | 1228 |
| Color | Saybolt | ASTM D 156 | 30+ |
| Pour Point | °F | ASTM D 97 | -13 |
| Flash Point | °F | ASTM D 92 | 518 |
| Odor | - | - | No Foreign Odor |
| Appearance | - | Visual | Bright and Clear |
| Foaming | - | - | Non-Detected |