Products in Fluids & Lubricants: Excellent Lubricity

STEPAN® MWA-501 is a methyl ester that can be used as either a solvent or a cosolvent in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It provides excellent film-forming properties and lubricity in straight oil, semi-synthetic, and full synthetic metalworking fluids. It is a non-staining product and has shown excellent results in metal-forming fluids as well as metal removal operations.

STEPAN® MWA-257 is stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions and can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This highly active nonionic surfactant can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. This alcohol ethoxylate is soluble in naphthenic and paraffinic oils.

STEPAN® MWA-263 is a nonionic reverse eo/po block copolymer that exhibits fast-breaking, low foaming, and defoaming properties that can be used in lubricants in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-553 is a fatty acid ester utilized in metalworking formulations for synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants in high-temperature settings. It can function as a standalone chlorinated paraffin replacement or be combined with phosphate esters for enhanced lubrication properties. Its benefits include improved lubrication, a reduced average scar compared to industry standards, and higher failure loads.

STEPAN® MWA-551 is a pentaerythritol tetra c8-10 that can be used for metalworking formulations in synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants in high-temperature applications and for improved lubrication properties. It can act as a stand-alone chlorinated paraffin replacement or be combined with phosphate esters to offer further enhancement. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-560 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that can exhibit hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It can also exhibit a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It can be used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-237 is a nonionic surfactant for use in metalworking applications. It can be used as an emulsifier and a coupling agent, alone or in combination with other surfactants. This alcohol ethoxylate can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-550 is a trimethylolpropane tricaprylate caprate polyol ester that can be used for metalworking formulations in 100% synthetic lubricants for improved lubrication properties, cutting fluids, and drawing compounds. It can enhance the performance of straight oil, semi-synthetic, and full synthetic metalworking fluids. It can also offer extreme pressure-type performance without reacting at the work-tool interface. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-540 is a glyceryl monooleate that can be used as an emulsifier for metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties. The film formed by STEPAN® MWA-540 has excellent load-carrying ability, as shown by falex 4-ball and falex pin and vee testing. It also shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-211 is a nonylphenol ethoxylate that can be used as an emulsifier and as a coupling agent for metalworking formulations, either alone or in combination with other surfactants. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-261 is a nonionic surfactant designed for low-foaming and defoaming applications. It can also be used functionally as a dispersant and wetting agent and is soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, methanol, toluene, xylene, and perchloroethylene solvents. It can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids and as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-210 is a nonylphenol ethoxylate that can be used as an emulsifier and coupling agent for metalworking formulations, either alone or in combination with other surfactants. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-260 is a biodegradable, nonionic surfactant that exhibits low foaming properties and excellent wetting action. It resists foam development even under extreme or prolonged agitation and is non-foaming above 25°c. It can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. And can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-212 can be used as emulsifiers and coupling agents for metalworking formulations, either alone or in combination with other surfactants. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-502 can be used as either a solvent or cosolvent in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It combines excellent characteristics of cleanliness, low odor, high flash point, and good film-forming properties. It can be used as a non-staining additive for metal forming or metal removal operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

STEPAN® MWA-251 is a 100% active nonionic surfactant used as a wetting agent and for co-emulsification of difficult-to-solubilize components. It can be used as an emulsifier and coupling agent for metalworking formulations. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and enhance lubricity in metalworking applications. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-201 is a castor oil ethoxylate employed in metalworking applications as emulsifiers and coupling agents. STEPAN® MWA-201's use extends to improving metal cleaning and efficiently removing oil residue from metal surfaces, either alone or in combination with other surfactants.

STEPAN® MWA-450 is a dea amide used as an emulsifier in soluble oils and synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It can also help tighten emulsions, improve rust prevention, and provide lubricity. It should be considered a component for soluble oils where sodium sulfonates are not used.

ZELEC® A130 can be used as a wetting agent in the paint and coating industries. In this application, it could also contribute to the improvement of corrosion resistance, gloss, color acceptance, wet scrub resistance, and the hiding power of the film. It can also be used as an antistatic agent in textile and leather finishing and processing and in rubber, plastic, and composite processing. It can also act as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluid, printing pressrooms, and oil fields. It can also be used as a demolding agent in a construction area and in rubber, plastic, or composite processing. It also has lubrication properties for metalworking fluids and textile and leather finishing and processing, including extreme-pressure and anti-wear properties.

STEPAN® MWA-253 is a highly active nonionic surfactant that is stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions and can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This alcohol ethoxylate can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It is also soluble in naphthenic and paraffinic oils.

STEPAN® MWA-503 is a soy methyl ester that can be used as either solvents or cosolvents in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It can offer great film-forming properties. Straight oils, semi-synthetics, and full synthetic fluids can all achieve enhanced lubricity performance without staining ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

STEPAN® MWA-202 is a polyoxyethylated castor oil containing 40 moles of ethylene oxide. It can be used as an emulsifier and as a coupling agent for metalworking formulations. It can be used alone or in combination with other surfactants. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications. It can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-200 is a polyoxyethylated castor oil that can be used as an emulsifier and as a coupling agent for metalworking formulations. It can be used alone or in combination with other surfactants. It can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications. It can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-500 can be used as either solvents or cosolvents in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It can be used in straight oils, semi-synthetics, and full synthetic formulations to provide lubricity and film-forming properties. Additionally, it can be used in oil- or solvent-based concrete form release products for low staining and excellent release characteristics.

STEPAN® MWA-310 is a phosphate ester and can be used as an emulsifier and extreme pressure agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in oil, yielding very low surface tension and cmc values. It can improve corrosion inhibition and also provide protection for aluminum.

ZELEC® 874 is an ester that finds utility in a diverse range of metalworking and textile applications. Notably, the product is biodegradable. Furthermore, zelec 874 can be regarded as practically non-toxic when ingested (ld50 > 5g/kg) and shows minimal irritation potential to the skin and eyes. It belongs to the chemical group of pentaerythritol ester specialty. Its primary function revolves around being a textile lubricating agent.

NINOL® 11-CM is a modified coconut dea amide providing high detergency and moderate foam with excellent wetting, thickening, and lubricity properties. The applications for this nonionic surfactant paste include hard surface cleaners, degreasers, waterless hand cleaners, and chain lubricants. The product is kosher-certified.

STEPAN® MWA-262 is a polyalkylene glycol that can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This nonionic surfactant can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-570 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that exhibits hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It exhibits a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It is used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties and is a great option as a chlorinated paraffin replacement, either alone or with the addition of phosphate esters. It also shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

REWOCOROS® AL 200 is a lauryl polyglycol ether-based phosphoric acid ester. It serves as a multifunctional corrosion inhibitor for water-miscible lubricants, suitable for aluminum alloys and ferrous metals depending on the type of neutralization agent used. When combined with alkali and ammonium salts, it can also function as an extreme pressure (EP), anti-wear (AW) additive, and lubricity improver for water-miscible lubricants, such as metalworking fluids.

WACKER® GM 196 is a brownish, highly viscous polysiloxane that is modified by alkyl and aralkyl functions. WACKER® GM 196 was developed for the formulation of release agents for the thermal molding of rubber, plastics, and low-melting non-ferrous metals. Its chemical structure imbues it with the benefits of silicone fluids and mineral oils.

WACKER® TNE 50 is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion of a polysiloxane containing alkyl and aralkyl organic groups. It is used for the formulation of release agents for the thermal molding of rubber, plastics, and low-melting non-ferrous metals. The active ingredient in WACKER® TNE 50 is a modified silicone fluid that combines the benefits of silicone fluids and mineral oils due to its special chemical structure.

T-Mulz® 800 is an alcohol ethoxylate-based phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline cleaners, yarn lubricants, and concentrated electrolyte solutions. This product is compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactants. It provides improved salt tolerance, functions as a hydrotrope, and gives excellent detergency, wetting, and coupling.

T-Mulz® D6PE is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline formulations and hard surface cleaners. It may also be used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product functions as a hydrotrope and is capable of coupling silicates, phosphates, and carbonates into alkaline mixtures. The added benefits of this product are that it provides detergency and improved wetting power to the formulation.

T-Mulz® 1227 is an alcohol-based phosphate ester designed for use as a hydrotrope that provides detergency, coupling, and improved salt tolerance in alkaline cleaners, yarn lubricants, and concentrated electrolyte solutions. This product is especially effective in removing heavier soils. It has a very fast Draves wetting time, which can enhance the wetting performance of the finished formulation.