Alkamuls® PET 8 is a Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate (fatty acid ester). It is commonly used as friction modifier in industrial lubricants with the following properties :
- kinematic viscosity @40°C : 28.3 cST
- kinematic viscosity @100°C : 7.32 cST
- viscosity index : 243
- pour point (ASTM D97) : -6°C
- flash point : 239°C
| CAS number |
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3008-50-2
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Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Equipment | Industrial Lubricants & Functional Fluids | Additives, Lubricants (Ps) |
| Industrial Equipment | Industrial Lubricants & Functional Fluids | Lube/Processing Fluids |
| Industrial Equipment | Industrial Lubricants & Functional Fluids | Metal Working |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Surfactants & interface chemicals | Non-ionic | Ester |
Product Functions
- Friction modification
Format
| Physical form |
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Liquid
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Region of availability
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Not available in Europe
- Latin America
- North America