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Calumet RO15 (ISO 32)

Calumet RO15 (ISO 32) line of mineral oils is specifically designed for air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. These mineral oils are refined from high quality specialty base oils using customized hydrotreating process. Calumet R.O. Mineral refrigeration oils are designed to meet OEM requirements and have excellent chemical and thermal stability that support cleaner operation and longer life.

Product Type: Oil, Refrigeration Oils

Application Area: Compressors

Features: Chemical Resistant, Good Thermal Stability, Wide Temperature Operating Range

Chemical Family: Alkanes, Mineral Oils

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Identification & Functionality

Base Oil Type
Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Performance Advantages
  • Excellent chemical characteristics
  • Performs well over a wide temperature range
  • Low pour point help facilitate oil return
  • Typically used with traditional CFCs and
  • HCFCs refrigerant systems
  • OEM approved (Calumet RO15 & Calumet RO30 mineral oil)

Applications & Uses

Application Area

Properties

ISO Viscosity Grade
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ColorL0.5—ASTM D1500
Flash Point172°CASTM D92, COC
Floc Point-55°CASHRAE86
Neutralization Number0.01mg KOH/gASTM D974
Pour Point-47°CASTM D97
Sulfur Content0.01mass %ASTM D2622
Viscosity (at 100°C)4.4cStASTM D445
Viscosity (at 100°F)157.2SUSASTM D2161
Viscosity (at 210°F)41.2SUSASTM D2161
Viscosity (at 40°C)30.1cStASTM D445
Water Content11ppmASTM D1533
Aniline Point78.7°CASTM D611
API Gravity (at 60 ºF)24.3—ASTM D4052
Mineral Refrigeration Oils

Calumet R.O. line of mineral oils is specifically designed for air conditioning and refrigeration
compressors. These mineral oils are refined from high quality specialty base oils using a
customized hydrotreating process. Calumet R.O. mineral refrigeration oils are designed to meet
OEM requirements and have excellent chemical and thermal stability that support cleaner
operation and longer life.

Readily available in ISO 32 (SUS 150) and ISO 68 (SUS 300) viscosity grades, Calumet R.O. mineral
refrigeration oils can be used in most reciprocating, scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors
currently in service today. Additional viscosities are available on request.