At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Corrosion Inhibition · Lubrication
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Used as a detergent and dispersant additive in engine oils and industrial lubricant packages, where overbased grades neutralize acidic combustion by-products and keep insolubles suspended.
- ▸ Functions as a rust and corrosion inhibitor in rust-preventive oils, metalworking fluids, and protective coatings, forming a tenacious water-displacing film on ferrous surfaces.
- ▸ Serves as the primary thickener and base in calcium sulfonate complex greases, delivering high dropping points, mechanical stability, and inherent water and corrosion resistance.
- ▸ Acts as an oil-soluble surfactant and emulsifier in soluble and semi-synthetic cutting fluids, stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions during machining.
- ▸ Applied as a slushing-oil and temporary-protectant component for steel coil, fasteners, and stored metal parts to prevent flash rust during transit and storage.
Physical Properties
appearance
Amber to dark brown viscous liquid (typical)
odor
Mild petroleum / hydrocarbon odor (typical)
physical_state
Liquid to semi-solid (typical, grade-dependent)
solubility_water
Insoluble / dispersible (typical)
solubility_oil
Soluble in mineral and synthetic base oils (typical)
total_base_number
0-400 mg KOH/g depending on neutral vs overbased grade (typical)
flash_point
>150 C, carrier-oil dependent (typical)
specific_gravity
0.95-1.10 (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
61789-86-4
Synonyms & Trade Names
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