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Priolube™ 3986

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Priolube™ 3986 is a high viscosity complex ester, suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

Priolube 3986 ester can be used as an Extreme Pressure (EP) enhancing additive, a lubricity additive, a thickening agent and as a viscosity index improver.

We recommend this product is used in the following typical treat rates:​

  • Automotive gear and transmission oils: 5-25%​
  • Chain oils: 5-20%
  • Ferrous metal roiling oils: 5-10%
  • Greases:10-20%​
  • Metalworking fluids - cutting and grinding: 5-10%
  • Metalworking fluids - drawing and stamping: 5-10%
  • Non-ferrous metal roiling oils: 5-10%
  • Two stroke engine oils: 1-5%​

Priolube 3986 ester is based on renewable raw materials. It is also on the EU Ecolabel LuSC list.

Key Specs

 

​​Kinematic viscosity​

at 40°C

[at 100°C]

​​cSt​

 

47000

[2000]

Flash point (COC)°C325
Renewable content​​%​​85

 

Regional Availability

Global

Form at 25°C

Liquid

Brochures

Lubricants Product Guide
European Ecolabel for Lubricants
Chain Oils Brochure
Gear and Transmission Oils Brochure
Industrial Metalworking Application Guide
Speciality Greases Brochure

Industry Market Areas

  • Passenger cars (ICE & hybrid)
  • Heavy duty vehicles – off road and on road
  • Marine
  • Small engines
  • Industrial processes

Function & Effects

  • Extreme Pressure (EP) enhancing additive
  • Lubricity additives
  • Thickener
  • Viscosity index improver

Features & Benefits

  • High bio-based carbon content
  • Effective at low treat rates
  • Good lubricity
  • High flash/fire point
  • Hydrolytically stable
  • Low volatility
  • Shear stable
  • Suitable for neat and water- soluble applications
  • On the EU Ecolabel LuSC list
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