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LEXOLUBE 2026 is a high performance aromatic synthetic ester with outstanding high temperature stability and low volatility. The aromatic group provides a strong framework that resists oxidation and hydrolysis. The resulting ester is a high viscosity base oil useful in gear and oven chain oils that reduces varnish buildup and extends fluid life.

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    Fluids & Lubricants Functions
    CAS No.
    72361-35-4
    EC No.
    276-594-2

    Features & Benefits

    Features
    • High viscosity
    • Low volatility
    • Oxidation resistance
    • Hydrolytic stability
    • Long fluid life
    • Reduced varnish
    • Wide temperature operating range
    • Excellent lubricity
    • High viscosity index
    • Biodegradable
    Product Highlights

    Aromatic esters are a unique class of synthetic esters which are made from an aromatic polycarboxylic acid such as trimellitic or pyromellitic acid and a monofunctional alcohol. The aromatic center is a strong and stable core structure, providing excellent thermal, oxidative and hydrolytic stability. The multiple ester groups create polarity that enhance the fluids ability to solubilize degradation products. Aromatic esters are high viscosity base oils that are extremely stable to thermal and chemical attack.

    Aromatic esters have a narrow molecular weight distribution, and do not contain volatile light fractions or heavy fractions which can lead to weight loss or polymerization in service. While favored for their stability, the rigid aromatic group reduces lubricity and viscosity index compared to high viscosity complex esters. Aromatic esters exhibit a low pour point, but their use in extreme cold environments is limited because their viscosity increases rapidly at low temperatures.

    Aromatic esters are preferred base fluids for high temperature applications. They have low volatility and will not form polymer varnish which helps extend fluid and equipment life. This feature makes them well suited for use in compressor fluids, gear oils, oven chain lubricants and grease.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Application Areas
    • Hydraulics
    • Metalworking
    • Textile
    • Turbines
    • Compressors
    • Gears and Chains
    • Greases
    Applications
    • Chain oils
    • Gear oils
    • Grease
    • Compressor fluids
    • Plasticizers
    • Silica thickened grease
    • Polyurea thickened grease
    • Organoclay thickened grease
    • Railroad grease
    • Agriculture and Forestry applications

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Biobased Content0%
    Flash Point275°C
    High TemperatureYes
    KV (at 100°C)17cSt
    KV (at 40°C)195cSt
    Low TemperatureYes
    Pour Point-30°C
    Viscosity Index90
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    ChemistryTM

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Country Availability
    Regional Availability
    • USA