Base Oils

Base Oils is specified by its material basis (LUBRICANT FEEDSTOCK), commercial form (liquid refinery / oil product) and intended application. Compare base-oil group, viscosity index and pour point; viscosity and temperature basis before agreeing a grade. A family name or photograph is not a substitute for the batch analysis and destination-specific acceptance limits. Base Oils — Petroleum specialties. Agree the end use, grade, applicable current test methods and destination requirements before accepting a shipment specification.

Product-specific COA, SDS where applicable, origin, inspection, packaging and transport documentation; issued for the agreed grade and lot. Parameters to agree: base-oil group, viscosity index and pour point; viscosity and temperature basis.