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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Product Features
CalEster™ MW is a low viscosity pure polyol ester made from pentaerythritol and saturated fatty acids. CalEster™ MW offers the following performance advantages:
- High Oxidative Stability
- High Viscosity Index
- High Flash Point
- Miscibility with HFC Refrigerants
- Excellent Lubricity
- Low Volatility
- Low Pour Point
- 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 MW is suitable for a broad range of lubricant applications where a combination of lower viscosity and wide operating temperature capability are desired including turbine oils, engine oils, air compressor oils, hydraulic fluids, and refrigeration lubricants.
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.- Applications
- Aviation Industrial Refrigeration (Refrigeration grades dried to meet low moisture specification)
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | L0.5 | — | ASTM D1500 |
| Density (at 15.6°C) | 8.33 | lb/gal | Conversion |
| Flash Point | 247 | °C | ASTM D92 |
| Noack Volatility | 4 | mass % | ASTM D5800 |
| Pour Point | -57 | °C | ASTM D97 |
| Total Acid Number | 0.02 | mg KOH/g | ASTM D664 |
| Viscosity (at -40°C) | 4000 | cSt | ASTM D2532 |
| Viscosity (at 100 ˚C) | 4.2 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity (at 40 ˚C) | 19 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity Index | 127 | — | ASTM D2270 |
| Water Content | 0.02 | wt% | ASTM D1533 |
| Biodegradability | min. 60 | % | OECD 301 B |
Packaging & Availability
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- 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.