Products in Additives: Synthetic Metalworking Fluids

STEPAN® MWA-253 is a highly active nonionic surfactant that is stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions and can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This alcohol ethoxylate can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It is also soluble in naphthenic and paraffinic oils.

STEPAN® MWA-310 is a phosphate ester and can be used as an emulsifier and extreme pressure agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in oil, yielding very low surface tension and cmc values. It can improve corrosion inhibition and also provide protection for aluminum.

STEPAN® MWA-450 is a dea amide used as an emulsifier in soluble oils and synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It can also help tighten emulsions, improve rust prevention, and provide lubricity. It should be considered a component for soluble oils where sodium sulfonates are not used.

STEPAN® MWA-257 is stable in both acidic and alkaline solutions and can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This highly active nonionic surfactant can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. This alcohol ethoxylate is soluble in naphthenic and paraffinic oils.

STEPAN® MWA-503 is a soy methyl ester that can be used as either solvents or cosolvents in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It can offer great film-forming properties. Straight oils, semi-synthetics, and full synthetic fluids can all achieve enhanced lubricity performance without staining ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

STEPAN® MWA-260 is a biodegradable, nonionic surfactant that exhibits low foaming properties and excellent wetting action. It resists foam development even under extreme or prolonged agitation and is non-foaming above 25°c. It can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. And can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-262 is a polyalkylene glycol that can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. This nonionic surfactant can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

ZELEC® 887 is a thermally stable lubricant base suitable for textile and metalworking applications. This trimethylolpropane tricaprylate caprate polyol ester provides high and low-temperature performance characteristics and is biodegradable, serving construction and industrial product markets in metal treatment, metal working applications, plastic lubricants, and textile applications.

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.

STEPAN® MWA-500 can be used as either solvents or cosolvents in metalworking, die casting, and metal forming processes. It can be used in straight oils, semi-synthetics, and full synthetic formulations to provide lubricity and film-forming properties. Additionally, it can be used in oil- or solvent-based concrete form release products for low staining and excellent release characteristics.

STEPAN® MWA-110 is a sulfonate that is used in metalworking applications. STEPAN® MWA-110 is used in the emulsification of components in metalworking formulations. It can act as a coupling agent for several components in soluble oils, semi-synthetic fluids, and synthetic fluids.

STEPAN® MWA-180 is an anionic surfactant used in the emulsification of components and can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications. This ammonium laureth sulfate can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces. It is kosher-certified.

STEPAN® MWA-553 is a fatty acid ester utilized in metalworking formulations for synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants in high-temperature settings. It can function as a standalone chlorinated paraffin replacement or be combined with phosphate esters for enhanced lubrication properties. Its benefits include improved lubrication, a reduced average scar compared to industry standards, and higher failure loads.

STEPAN® MWA-237 is a nonionic surfactant for use in metalworking applications. It can be used as an emulsifier and a coupling agent, alone or in combination with other surfactants. This alcohol ethoxylate can enable improved performance in metal cleaning in metalworking applications and can be used to efficiently remove oil residue from metal surfaces.

STEPAN® MWA-390 is an alcohol phosphate, functioning as a low-foaming emulsifier. Its application extends to synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It falls within the category of surfactants and has a presence in the industrial products market.

STEPAN® MWA-551 is a pentaerythritol tetra c8-10 that can be used for metalworking formulations in synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants in high-temperature applications and for improved lubrication properties. It can act as a stand-alone chlorinated paraffin replacement or be combined with phosphate esters to offer further enhancement. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-550 is a trimethylolpropane tricaprylate caprate polyol ester that can be used for metalworking formulations in 100% synthetic lubricants for improved lubrication properties, cutting fluids, and drawing compounds. It can enhance the performance of straight oil, semi-synthetic, and full synthetic metalworking fluids. It can also offer extreme pressure-type performance without reacting at the work-tool interface. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-261 is a nonionic surfactant designed for low-foaming and defoaming applications. It can also be used functionally as a dispersant and wetting agent and is soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, methanol, toluene, xylene, and perchloroethylene solvents. It can be used as an emulsifier and lubricant in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids and as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers.

STEPAN® MWA-160 is a powder sodium lauryl sulfate product for use in metalworking applications. It is used in the emulsification of components and can enable improved performance in metal cleaning. It can also be used to efficiently remove oil from metal surfaces.

ZELEC® 874 is an ester that finds utility in a diverse range of metalworking and textile applications. Notably, the product is biodegradable. Furthermore, zelec 874 can be regarded as practically non-toxic when ingested (ld50 > 5g/kg) and shows minimal irritation potential to the skin and eyes. It belongs to the chemical group of pentaerythritol ester specialty. Its primary function revolves around being a textile lubricating agent.

STEPAN® MWA-395 is a phosphate ester and can be used as an emulsifier and extreme pressure agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids. It can be used as a component of lubricants, gear and chain oils, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, and plasticizers. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in oil, yielding very low surface tension and cmc values.

ASCOTRAN® L is a water-based, organic concentrate corrosion inhibitor that is designed for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This product is designed to be a complete replacement for oil-based preventives, providing indoor protection for metal equipment and components. When added to metalworking solutions, ASCOTRAN® L protects metals during both short and long immersion periods, ensuring comprehensive protection against corrosion.

Maxant® Vest stands as a highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, delivering exceptional foam control and stability across a spectrum of foaming systems. This product maintains stability even under extreme conditions, even at low concentrations. Specifically designed for metalworking fluids, Maxant® Vest achieves optimal foam control performance with minimal dosage. It is well-suited for fully synthetic and emulsion-type working fluids.

ASCOTRAN® L is an anticorrosion additive for metal working.