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PETRENE® 900 is a heavy alkylate (HAB) that is primarily composed of aromatic oil derived from dialkylbenzenes produced during the production of linear alkylbenzene (LAB). It has a diverse range of applications, including use as a lubricant for A/C compressors, heat transfer oil, dielectric fluids for transformer cooling, lubricating greases, additives in diesel engine oils, sulfonated additives for oil (surfactant additives for oils and enhanced oil recovery), greases, synthetic lubricants for industrial applications at low temperatures, and various other uses such as a solvent for tar, inks, metal surface treatment products, and plastic materials.

Chemical Family: Aromatics, Linear Alkylbenzenes (LAB)

Product Type: Dielectric Fluid, Grease, Heat Transfer Fluid, Lubricant

Application Area: Compressors, Power Transformers

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Product Application

PETRENE® 900 is used as lubricant for A/C compressors, heat transfer oil, dielectric fluids for transformer cooling, lubricating greases, additive on diesel engine oils, sulfonated additive (surfactant additive for oils and for Enhance Oil Recovery), greases and synthetic lubricants (industrial lubricant for low temperatures) and others (solvent for tar, inks, metal surface treatment products, plastic materials).

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 15ºC)0.86g/ml
Color6 - 7Gardner
Color2.0ASTM
Flash Pointmin. 180ºCClose cup
Linear Alkybenzene4 - 5% (wt)
Aniline Pointmin. 62ºC
Initial Boiling Point326.0ºC
Final Boiling Point395.0ºC
Viscosity (at 40°C)17 - 20cSt
Water Content30.0ppm
Molecular Weight370 - 390g/mol
Bromine Number0.2g/100g

Safety & Health

Health and Safety Information

Do not swallow. Hazardous product that may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment according to the safety data sheet. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. See more details regarding the precautionary statements on safe use, storage and disposal in the safety data sheet.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Available in trucks, flexitanks, isotanks, railcars and vessels.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Store in accordance with local regulations.
  • Carbon steel is preferred for pipes and storage in contact with PETRELAB® 550 -Q.