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Since its establishment in 2010, Sinolook has been deeply involved in the energy and chemical sectors and has become one of the leading base oil and petrochemical traders in China and Asia. In the niche field of fine chemicals, we have a deep understanding of the characteristics and application scenarios of each type of product.

 
  • Low TBN Calcium Sulfonate
    Low TBN Calcium Sulfonate (TBN 0–50 mgKOH/g) is a neutral to low-overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent additive in mineral oil diluent — calcium content 1.5–3.5 wt%, flash point ≥180°C.
  • Medium TBN Calcium Sulfonate
    Medium TBN Calcium Sulfonate is a moderately overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent additive — TBN 150–300 mgKOH/g (ASTM D2896), Ca 3–10 wt%, density 0.95–1.05 g/cm³. Colloidal CaCO₃
  • High TBN Calcium Sulfonate
    High TBN Calcium Sulfonate is a highly overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent additive — TBN 300–400 mgKOH/g (ASTM D2896), Ca 10–16 wt%, density >1.05 g/cm³, viscosity 50–200 cSt @100°C
  • Overbased Calcium Sulfonate
    Overbased Calcium Sulfonate is an ultra-highly overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate — TBN 400–500 mgKOH/g (ASTM D2896), Ca 12–18 wt%, density >1.10 g/cm³, viscosity 150–400 cSt @100°C (heat to
  • Overbased Magnesium Sulfonate
    Overbased Magnesium Sulfonate is a highly overbased magnesium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent additive — TBN 300–400 mgKOH/g (ASTM D2896), Mg 8–12 wt%, density 1.00–1.08 g/cm³. The defining
  • Overbased Barium Sulfonate
    Overbased Barium Sulfonate is a barium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent additive — TBN 20–300 mgKOH/g (grade-dependent), flash point ≥180°C, water content ≤0.2%. Ba²⁺ (ionic radius 1.35 Å) forms the
  • Zinc Sulfonate Complex
    Zinc Sulfonate Complex (Zn 2–12 wt%, Zn(O₃S)₂ core, flash point ≥180°C) is the only sulfonate detergent additive with significant antiwear capability — Zn²⁺ forms a tribochemical ZnO/ZnS sacrificial
  • Low TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate
    Low TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate (TBN 30–80 mgKOH/g, Ca 2–8%) is a calcium phenate detergent uniquely carrying a built-in phenolic antioxidant (phenol –OH radical scavenger) and secondary
  • Medium TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate
    Medium TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate (C₁₅H₂₃O₂S₂Ca, TBN 120–180 mgKOH/g, Ca 3–9%) is the primary phenate co-detergent for heavy-duty diesel engine oils (API CK-4/FA-4, ACEA E6/E9), marine trunk
  • High TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate
    High TBN Calcium Sulfurized Alkylphenate is a premium engine oil detergent additive designed to deliver strong acid neutralization, excellent detergency, and superior oxidation resistance.
  • Low TBN Calcium Alkyl Salicylate
    Low TBN Calcium Alkyl Salicylate (TBN 20–60 mgKOH/g, Ca 2–6%, Ca(C₇H₇O₂)₂ structure) is the only sulphur-free Ca detergent — the salicylate anion contains no sulphur atoms, contributing zero wt% S to
  • Medium TBN Calcium Alkyl Salicylate
    Medium TBN Calcium Alkyl Salicylate (TBN 80–120 mgKOH/g, Ca 4–9%) is the primary salicylate co-detergent for standard PCMO (API SP, ACEA A3/B4), HDEO (API CK-4/ACEA E9), and gas engine oils. Retains
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Types of Lubricant Additives

 

Detergents

Detergents help keep engine parts clean by preventing the buildup of deposits. They disperse contaminants, ensuring that they remain suspended in the oil rather than settling on critical engine components.

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Dispersants

Dispersants prevent sludge and varnish formation by keeping contaminants suspended in the lubricant. They help ensure that particles do not aggregate, which can lead to blockages and performance issues.

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Anti-Wear Additives

Anti-wear additives create a protective layer on metal surfaces, preventing direct metal-to-metal contact. This reduces wear and extends the life of critical components.

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants, such as antioxidant 4716, prevent the oxidation of oils, which can lead to the formation of sludge and varnish, thereby extending the lubricant’s life.

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Corrosion Inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitors protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion, ensuring that components remain intact and functional.

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Advantages of Lubricant Additives

Temperature Instability: It thins out excessively at high temperatures, losing its load-carrying ability, and thickens too much at low temperatures, causing startup wear.

 

Oxidation: It reacts with oxygen when heated, forming sludge, varnish, and corrosive acids that degrade the oil and damage components.

 

Foaming: It can trap air when agitated, leading to poor lubrication, cavitation, and loss of pressure.

 

Wear and Friction: It cannot adequately prevent metal-to-metal contact under high loads or boundary lubrication conditions.

 

Contamination: It lacks the ability to handle the byproducts of combustion (soot, acids) or process contamination, allowing them to form harmful deposits.

Low TBN Calcium Sulfonate

 

Medium TBN Calcium Sulfonate

 

Technical Specifications

Selecting the right additives for lubricating oils requires understanding key parameters:

 

Additive Compatibility: Interaction between different types of lubricant additives in the formulation


Base Oil Solubility: Ability of lube oil additive components to remain in solution


Thermal Stability: Resistance to thermal degradation at operating temperatures


Environmental Impact: Biodegradability and ecological considerations in lubricants and additives

 

Applications Of Lubricant Additives
 

Anti-wear agent: Anti-wear agent is an additive that can reduce the wear of metal surfaces and extend the service life of mechanical equipment. Anti-wear agents can form a protective film to reduce direct contact between metal surfaces and reduce friction and wear.

 

Antioxidants: Antioxidants can extend the service life of lubricants and reduce the oxidation and degradation of lubricants. In high temperature environments, lubricants are prone to oxidation reactions, forming deposits and acidic substances, resulting in decreased lubrication performance.

 

Anticorrosive agent: Anticorrosive agent can protect the metal surface of mechanical equipment from corrosion and rust. In humid environments and high-salinity environments, mechanical equipment is susceptible to corrosion and rust.

 

Antifoaming agent: Antifoaming agent can reduce the formation of bubbles in lubricating oil and improve the stability of lubricating oil. In high-speed mechanical equipment, lubricating oil is prone to bubbles, affecting the lubrication effect. Antifoaming agent can reduce the surface tension of lubricating oil, reduce the generation of bubbles, and maintain the lubricating properties of lubricating oil.

 

Viscosity index improver: Viscosity index improver can improve the viscosity index of lubricating oil and keep the lubricating oil stable at different temperatures. In high or low temperature environments, the viscosity of lubricating oil will change, affecting the lubrication effect.

 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the difference between lubrication and lubricity?

A: Lubrication is a measure of friction or wear reduction by a lubricant. Lubricity is not an intrinsic fluid property and depends on its composition, the mechanical forces present at the point of contact and the material characteristics of the surfaces in relative motion.

Q: What is a lubricant additive?

A: Additives are a fundamental part of any lubricating oil formula. They increase the positive properties of lubricants and minimize undesirable ones. Most importantly, they enhance the overall performance and reliability of base oil by adding new features to them.

Q: What is the chemistry and function of lubricant additives?

A: The primary function of Lubricant additives is to improve the properties of the base stock under different operating conditions and the high performance requirements of any machinery. Lubricant additives are chemical components that need to blend well with the base oil to function as a single fluid.

Q: What chemicals are used in lubricants?

A: Chemical Products for Industrial Lubricants and Greases
Adipic acid. Adipic acid is a white, slightly soluble, and mildly toxic compound. ...
Azelaic acid. This dicarboxylic acid is often used in skincare and acne treatments as a gentle exfoliant and surface cleanser. ...
Boric acid.

Q: What are the uses of lubricant additive?

A: Lubricant additives help to reduce friction, oxidation, improve viscosity stability, and protect metal surfaces in engine oils, gear oils, and industrial lubricants.

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