PAO 40

PAO 40 is a high viscosity poly alpha olefin fluid that can be used as a base stock and viscosity builder for a wide range of engine and industrial lubricating oil products. It is manufactured by the polymerization of alphaolefins. PAO 40 has excellent oxidation resistance, shear stability, low pour point, low volatility and a high flash point and is completely compatible with a wide range of synthetic and mineral base oils.

 

PAO 40 can be used as a base stock and viscosity builder for a wide range of engine and industrial lubricating oil products, both mineral oil and synthetic based. Some examples:

• Gear Oils (Automotive &Industrial )

• Compressor Oils

• Bearing Lubricants

• Turbine Oils

• Circulating Oils

• Grease

 

PAO 40 is a viscous liquid used to thicken classic fluid bases to make a variety of high viscosity SAE and ISO grade lubricants. Typical usage levels for various high viscosity ISO grade products can be estimated using Graph I.Low temperature characteristics are very important in synthetic lubricants. Some typical brookfield viscosity results at -18ºC, using PAO 40, are demonstrated in Graph II.

 

PAO 40 is a low molecular weight polymerized alphaolefin that demonstrates excellent shear stability. Examples, using the Sonic Shear and KRL (20-hour Tapered Bearing Shear Test) techniques are shown in Graph III.

HANDLING INFORMATION

 

PAO 40 is a viscous liquid polymer and is normally handled at slightly elevated temperatures. For general purposes, the following maximum storage and handling temperatures are recommended:

• Storage 50°C (122°F)
• Handling under Nitrogen 100°C (212°F)
• Handling without Nitrogen80°C (176°F)

SAFETY INFORMATION

PAO 40 exhibits an extremely low level of dermal, oral and inhalation toxicity, as well as, low eye irritation.

 

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Product is shipped under a nitrogen blank in tank trucks, railcars, and non-returnable 55-gallon (imperial) steel drums (370 lbs. net).