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Antioxidants - inactive
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Fuel and Lubricant Solutions

Antioxidants - inactive

When lubricants are exposed to heat, gases or mechanical stress, the molecules can break down and form radicals which react with oxygen to cause oil thickening, deposits and acid build-up. 

Antioxidants extend the useful life of lubricants by eliminating these radicals and preventing thermo-oxidative breakdown.

Lubricants formulated without antioxidants may have to be replaced after a short time due to degradation as shown in the above picture. Our core competency in antioxidants has set the standard for lubricant oxidative stability.

 

IRGANOX
IRGANOX® antioxidants help extend the life and improve the performance of industrial and engine lubricants.
Secure and sustainable supply source for our customers and dedicated support from a business committed to excellence and focused on lubricant customers.  The manufacturing industry benefits from longer equipment life and fewer maintenance shutdowns. Automotive lubricants benefit from longer drain intervals and improved fuel economy.
Our ongoing research and development efforts are aimed at helping our customers meet ever tougher performance standards and tighter specifications. Many of our antioxidants are FDA regulated to formulate incidental food contact lubricants and greases for use in food-handling and manufacturing equipment.

At a Glance

High quality products with very good performance in mineral oil based and synthetic lubricants
Portfolio includes aminic, phenolic, phosphite, and sulfur chemistries, as well as blends of these materials
Product pipeline addresses regulatory landscape and changes
Production network with supply points in all major regions
Regulatory support available
Global registrations

 

Antioxidants (AOs)

MODE OF ACTION

 

Choosing the right AO depends on

  • Operating temperature
  • Base oil compatibility
  • Toxicology profile
  • Type of oxidative control required
  • Compatibility with other additives
  • Handling requirements

Typical Applications

  • Hydraulic fluids
  • Greases
  • Compressor oils 
  • Engine and driveline oils 
  • Industrial gear lubricants
  • Turbine lubricants 
    (industrial and aviation turbines)

Key Features & Benefits

Performance features

  • High quality products with very good performance
  • Effective at low treat rates with low volatility
  • Control sludge formation in high temperature applications
  • Delay viscosity increases or acid build-up
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Sustainability features

  • Extended service life of lubricants
  • Antioxidants with no diluents available
  • Portfolio includes products with FDA/USA approval for use in blending lubricants with incidental food contact

Portfolio

Aminic and Phenolic
  • IRGANOX® L 06
  • IRGANOX® L 57
  • IRGANOX® L 67
  • IRGANOX® L 101
  • IRGANOX® L 107
  • IRGANOX® L 109
  • IRGANOX® L 115
  • IRGANOX® L 135
  • IRGANOX® L 125
Secondary and Blends
  • IRGAFOS® 168
  • IRGANOX® L 55
  • IRGANOX® L 64
  • IRGANOX® L 74
  • IRGANOX® L 150