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Lexolube IPO

LEXOLUBE IPO is a long chain fatty acid monoester listed by NSF as HX-1 for incidental food contact. Isopropyl esters are partially branched structures that resist hydrolysis and are well suited for use in water-based metalworking fluids.

Brand: LEXOLUBE (44 products)

Functions: Base Stock & Oil, Seal Swell Agent

Chemical Family: Esters, Polyol Esters (POE), Synthetic Esters

Fluids & Lubricants Type: Industrial Oils & Fluids, Metalworking Fluids

Compatible Base Stocks: Mineral Oils, Polyalphaolefins (PAO), Synthetic Esters, Synthetic Oils, Vegetable Oils

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Fluids & Lubricants Features
Features
  • Lubricity/boundary lubrication
  • Low viscosity
  • Low smoke
  • Thermal stability
  • Renewable/biodegradable
  • Worker friendly
  • Thermal/oxidative stability
  • Low volatility
  • High flash point
  • Clean performance
  • Low temperature fluidity
  • Biodegradable
  • Meets FDA 21.CFR 178.3570
  • Kosher/Halal grades available
Product Highlights

The use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) are essential, especially in applications where accidental release into environmentally sensitive areas is possible. Equipment used in marine operations, ports/harbors, farming, forestry, golf courses and electrical transformers utilize synthetic ester based EALs to protect the environment, avoid costly clean-up charges/fines and achieve performance superior to mineral oils. Food processing lubricants are nonfood compounds that can be used in applications where incidental food contact is possible. Acceptable lubricants approved for incidental food contact applications are listed in the H1 category by NSF International, following FDA guideline 21.CFR 178.3570. Synthetic esters are well suited for use as base stocks and additives in aqueous and straight metalworking fluids due to their polar nature, which enables them to adsorb on metal surfaces, reducing friction and wear in the EHL and boundary lubrication regimes.

Synthetic esters are widely used in both ferrous and non-ferrous cutting, rolling, forming and grinding applications. They can be readily emulsified to form stable synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids, and are useful as additives in straight or soluble oil formulations. Synthetic esters have low VOC and a favorable toxicological profile so they are worker friendly and environmentally responsible. Monoesters are manufactured from naturally occuring long chain fatty acids, primarily derived from renewable fats and seed oils. These simple ester molecules have a polar ester group that is attracted to metal surfaces while the hydrocarbon tail provides a lubricious layer that reduces friction and provides boundary lubrication. Monoesters have a low viscosity, high viscosity index (VI), good thermal stability and excellent biodegradability. These esters have an outstanding health and safety profile and some are popular ingredients for personal care products and cosmetics.

Isopropyl and other branched esters (covered under US pat. 7,008,909) give outstanding hydrolytic stability and are preferred for water-based metalworking and textile applications. Monoesters are also used as lubricity additives in mineral oil and synthetic hydrocarbon lubricants to improve EHL and boundary lubrication.

The low viscosity and high polarity of monoesters facilitate the removal of residual lubricant by washing after processing, important for metalworking and textile applications where surfaces must be free of residue that would impact plating, painting or dyeing.

Synthetic Ester Features
  • Lubricity and wear protection
  • Long tool life
  • Biodegradability
  • Hydrolytic stability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Base Stocks
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Application Areas
  • Compressors
  • Gears and Chains
  • Textile
  • Turbines
  • Greases
  • Hydraulics
  • Metalworking
Applications
  • H1 Oven/Freezer conveyor chain oils
  • H1 Compressor and Gear oils
  • H1 Grease
  • H1 Hydraulic fluids
  • Metalworking
  • Textile
  • Oilfield
  • Grease
  • Bio-based lubricants
  • Environmentally friendly lubricants
  • Straight oils
  • Soluble oils
  • Synthetic
  • Semi-synthetic

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Biobased Content88%-
Flash Point175°C-
High TemperatureNo--
KV (at 100°C)2cSt-
KV (at 40°C)5.5cSt-
Low TemperatureYes--
NOACK Volatility85%-
Pour Point-25°C-
Viscosity Index215--
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ChemistryUnsaturated--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • USA