- Functions:Surfactant, Extreme Pressure Additive, Emulsifier, Solvent, Anti-Wear Agent
- Chemical Family:Esters, Amides
- Features:High Temperature Performance, Excellent Lubricity, Excellent Emulsifiability, Corrosion Resistant, Good Film Former
- End Uses:Synthetic Metalworking Fluids, Gear Oils, Metalworking Fluids, Hydraulic Fluids, Semi-synthetic Metalworking Fluids, Chain Oils
STEPAN® MWA-501 is a methyl ester that can be used as either a solvent or a cosolvent in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It provides excellent film-forming properties and lubricity in straight oil, semi-synthetic, and full synthetic metalworking fluids. It is a non-staining product and has shown excellent results in metal-forming fluids as well as metal removal operations.