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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Features of CalEster 68S
CalEster 68S offers the following performance advantages:
- High Oxidative Stability
- High Flash Point
- Miscibility with HFC Refrigerants
- Excellent Lubricity
- Low Volatility
- Low Pour Point
- Product Features
- Excellent High Temperature Stability
- Excellent Low Temperature Fluidity
- Extremely Low Volatility
- High Viscosity Index
- High Lubricity
- Excellent Additive Solubility
- Enhanced Cleanliness
- Readily Biodegradable
- All Calumet Synthetic Polyol Esters are Phthalate free
- Extended operating temperature range
- Longer lubricant life with less waste disposal
- Reduced maintenance and down time
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Applications
CalEster 68S is suitable for a broad range of lubricant applications where a combination of higher viscosity and a wide operating temperature capability are desired including refrigeration lubricants, grease, chain lubricants, gear oils, engine oils, air compressor oils, and hydraulic fluids.
- Applications
- Industrial Refrigeration (Refrigeration grades dried to meet low moisture specification)
- Applications
- Calumet’s lubricant chemists are capable of developing custom esters or blends designed to optimize performance in your specific applications. Bring us your lubrication challenges and let us work with you.
Properties
- ISO Viscosity Grade
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | L0.5 | — | ASTM D1500 |
| Flash Point | 255 | °C | ASTM D92 |
| Noack Volatility | 2.5 | mass % | ASTM D5800 |
| Pour Point | -40 | °C | ASTM D97 |
| Viscosity (at 100 ˚C) | 8.5 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Total Acid Number | 0.02 | mgKOH/g | ASTM D664 |
| Viscosity (at 40 ˚C) | 68 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity Index | 90 | — | ASTM D2270 |
| Water Content | 0.003 | wt% | ASTM D1533 |
| Density (at 15.6°C) | 8 | lb/gal | Conversion |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging & Shipping
Available in:
- 55 Gallon Steel Drums
- 275 Gallon Poly Totes
- Tank Truck
- Rail Car
- Packaging Information
Available in:
- 55 gallon steel drums
- 275 gallon poly totes
- Tank truck & rail car
Storage & Handling
- Handling & Safety
This product should be stored in sealed containers at ambient temperature.
Read and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.
- Handling Precautions
This product should be stored in sealed containers at ambient temperature.