Why It Matters
Formulators need mineral, naphthenic and synthetic base oils as the carrier for metalworking and industrial lubricants
Solution Approach
Formulators need mineral, naphthenic and synthetic base oils as the carrier for metalworking and industrial lubricants RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
White Mineral Oil 90 (Paraffinic)
CAS 8042-47-5
Esters
Paraffinic base oil for MWF and lubricants
White mineral oil (CAS 8042-47-5), a paraffinic base stock with good oxidation stability; the default carrier for soluble-oil and straight-oil metalworking fluids. (Catalog files it under the Esters family, but the material is a paraffinic mineral oil.)
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Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
CAS 68037-01-4
Esters
Synthetic base stock for premium lubricants
Synthetic PAO with high viscosity index and thermal stability for premium lubricant formulations needing wide-temperature performance
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Naphthenic
CAS 64742-52-5
Specialty Additives
Naphthenic base oil for soluble MWF
Low pour-point naphthenic base oil with high solvency for additives; preferred carrier where additive solubility and emulsifiability matter
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