As the lubricants industry continues to trend toward sustainability and higher quality, formulators have an abundance of ingredients from which to choose. To fit the scope of the market direction and simultaneously meet complex consumer demands, lubricant components must contribute to a versatile range of lubricant solutions for an array of applications and industries. With an advanced portfolio of specialty performance chemicals, Syensqo empowers formulators with a broad selection of lubricity additives. And with the plethora of available alternatives, understanding the unique abilities and performance attributes of each additive is critical to achieve the optimal formulation.
Lubricant Additives for Low-Label Solutions
With the growing economic awareness in numerous industries, the lubricant additives industry remains susceptible to increasingly stringent regulations regarding biocides. Accordingly, formulators stand to benefit in various ways from producing industrial lubricants with fewer ingredients. Syensqo’s Lubrhophos® series provides formulators with next-generation lubricant additives, specifically designed to address changing labeling requirements. These biostable emulsifiers and performance additives provide dependable biodegradability, low toxicity, and low-temperature compatibility for simpler, more efficient development.
Lubricant Additives for Low-SAPS and SAPS-Free Formulations
As industrial lubricant demands continue shifting toward eco-friendly formulations, sulfated ash, phosphorus and sulfur (SAPS) become less and less desirable ingredients. Syensqo equips formulators with a variety of low-SAPS and SAPS-free lubricant additives to accommodate these endeavors. We offer several anti-wear/extreme-pressure (AW/EP) agents made with low-SAPS and even SAPS-free technology. Specifically, the Duraphos® series of anti-wear additives are strategically designed to be sulfur-free, ashless, and with a lower phosphorus content compared to conventional technologies.
Lubricant Additives for Anti-Wear/Extreme-Pressure Formulations
Industrial lubricants are often used in challenging environments with extremely high pressure and speed. These conditions create the inevitability of workpiece degradation, and modern lubricant additives need to be capable of withstanding this type of use, and also mitigate wear in the process. Syensqo’s Duraphos® 178 is an outstanding AW/EP additive that is well-suited for driveline lubricant formulations. Additionally, Duraphos® 178 is a choice anti-wear agent for industrial lubricant formulations, including grease, and provides exceptional copper corrosion protection and friction resistance.
Lubricant Additives for Corrosion and Rust Inhibitors
During advanced industrial operations, the formation of rust and corrosion is common, however highly undesirable. Innovative lubricants must deliver substantial rust and corrosion resistance. Accordingly, Syensqo develops a range of specialty corrosion and rust inhibitors for lubricants complete with excellent versatility. Miramine® To/I, for example, functions as both an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor, and features outstanding protective properties for use in lubricants.
Lubricant Additives for Friction Modifying Formulations
Controlling friction continues as an increasingly prevalent use of high-performance lubricants, especially in transmission fluids for modern engines and electric vehicles. Friction reducers must demonstrate exceptional strength and performance properties for this application. Syensqo’s selection of additives for friction modification gives formulators the power and control required to develop these in-demand friction modifiers. Specifically, Syensqo’s Fentamine® range of lubricant additives provides excellent lubricity and anti-corrosion, but is specially designed to modify and mitigate friction in modern formulations.
