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CALSOL™ 5550 is an ideal choice whenever the balance of hardness and color stability is critical. For example: thermoplastics, radial and styrene elastomers.

Chemical Family: Naphthenics & Naphthalenes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Plastics

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Identification & Functionality

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Features & Benefits

Non-Staining Naphthenic Process Oils

When the highest levels of color stability, oxidation and aging resistance are required, the CALSOL 5 Series is simply the “Best of the Best.”

  • Low Aromatic Levels
  • Very Low Polar Compound Levels
  • Extremely Low UV Absorptivity

The CALSOL 5 Series is an ideal choice whenever the balance of hardness and color stability is critical. For example: thermoplastics, radial and styrene elastomers.

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Type Analysis (Ca)4%ASTM D2140
Carbon Type Analysis (Cn)44%ASTM D2140
Carbon Type Analysis (Cp)52%ASTM D2140
Clay-Gel Aromatics Content18.41wt%ASTM D2007
Clay-Gel Asphaltenes Content0wt%ASTM D2007
Clay-Gel Polar Compounds0.02wt%ASTM D2007
Clay-Gel Saturates Content81.56wt%ASTM D2007
ColorL0.5ASTM D1500
Flash Point438°FASTM D92
Molecular Weight420ASTM D2502
Pour Point-36°FASTM D97
Refractive Index1.4918ASTM D1747
Specific Gravity, (60°F, 15°C)0.9029ASTM D1250
UV Absorptivity / 260 NM0.5ASTM D2008
Viscosity (at 100°C)9cStASTM D445
Viscosity (at 100°F)514.4SUSASTM D2161
Viscosity (at 210°F)56.8SUSASTM D2161
Viscosity (at 40°C)97.1cStASTM D445
Viscosity-Gravity Constant0.84ASTM D2501
Volatility Content (at 225°F)0.3wt%ASTM D972
Weight7.5285lb/galASTM D1250
Aniline Point209.5°FASTM D611
API Gravity (at 60°F, 15°C)25.2ASTM D287

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA Regulations

Complies with

FDA-21 CFR 178.3620 (c)