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Priolube™ 3970

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Priolube™ 3970, a low viscosity, oxidatively stable, low deposit forming polyol ester, is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, both as a base fluid and an additive.​

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

  • Air compressor oils: up to 98%​
  • Automotive gear and transmission oils: 5 - 15%​
  • Chain oils: 20 - 98%​
  • Environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids: up to 98%​
  • Ferrous metal rolling oils: 5 - 50%​
  • Four stroke engine oils: 5 - 15%​
  • Greases: 10 - 90%​
  • Industrial gear oils: 5 - 90%​
  • Non-ferrous metal rolling oils: 5 - 50%​
  • Two stroke engine oils: 20 - 60%​

Priolube™ 3970 ester is based on renewable raw materials.

Applications: ​

  • Engine oils - passenger cars, heavy duty, marine​
  • Greases​
  • Chain oil - food grade​
  • Compression fluids​
  • Metalworking and forming - rolling oils​
  • Industrial gear oils​

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Key Specs

 

​​Property​ ​​Units​ ​​Value​

​​Kinematic viscosity​

at 40°C

[at 100°C]

​​cSt​

 

20

[4.4]

​​Renewable content °C 81.6
​​Pour point​ ​​°C​ ​​-51

 

Regional Availability

Global

Form at 25°C

Liquid

Brochures

Air Compressor Lubricants Brochure
Lubricants Product Guide
European Ecolabel for Lubricants
OSPAR Compliant Synthetic Base Fluids
Chain Oils Brochure
Gear and Transmission Oils Brochure
Industrial Metalworking Application Guide
Oilfield Product Overview Brochure
Speciality Greases Brochure

Industry Market Areas

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

Function & Effects

  • Base oils
  • Lubricity additives

Features & Benefits

  • Clean burn
  • Good lubricity
  • High renewable content
  • High flash point
  • High thermal and oxidative stability
  • High viscosity index
  • OSPAR compliant
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