Base oil is produced by extracting and refining crude oil. It is a liquid at room temperature and may have white to dark brown coloring. Base oils are not considered dangerous goods.

 

Base oils are used to produce a wide range of lubricating products, from motor and industrial oils to greases and emulsions. They are also used in jellies, agricultural sprays, and cosmetics.

 

Key characteristics to evaluate a base oil’s quality are viscosity, viscosity index, sulphur content, flash point, pour point, and colour.

 

Base oils are classified into five groups according to their ingredients and performance characteristics. Specializes in Group I (mineral base oil), Group II (semi-synthetic base oil), and Group III (synthetic base oil) as well as Group IV base oils or PAO (Poly-alpha-olefins) and Group V base oils including esters and napthenic base oils.

 

Our technical knowledge makes it possible to treat each case individually and offer our customers the best, most cost-effective solution for various finished lube applications.