Polyalkylene Glycols (PAGs)

Polyalkylene glycol base stocks are used in many lubricant applications including gear oils, fire resistant hydraulic fluids, compressor oils, quenchants, metalworking fluids, aluminum processing fluids, chain and NSF HX-1 food grade lubricants. Their high thermal and oxidative stability, excellent lubricity, high film strength / load capacity, anti-wear properties, micropitting resistance, and shear stability make them an ideal choice as base stock for formulating high-performance industrial lubricants.

The BASF range of polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) are marketed under the Breox^®, Plurasafe^® and Pluracol^® brands. The range includes both linear and branched polymers of alkylene oxide and the following product lines:

Water soluble PAG base stocks
Water insoluble PAG base stocks
High viscosity PAGs / thickeners
BREOX^® BMBcert^™ - PAGs derived from 100% renewable feedstock

At a Glance

Polyalkylene glycol base oils, also known as polyglycols or PAGs are formed by reacting an alcohol with one or more alkylene oxides. Depending on the molecular composition, they are either soluble in water or soluble in oil.

BASF is a leading global PAG base stocks supplier with strong expertise and broad product range, global production footprint and backward integration into key raw materials for high supply security.

We offer water soluble, water insoluble as well as high viscosity Polyalkylene glycol base stocks, and products that are suitable for formulating NSF HX-1 (FDA approved) lubricants.

BASF has developed a new technology using a unique hybrid chemical structure to combine exceptional friction performance and oil compatibility.

Find out more about BASF’s innovative Energy Efficiency Booster (EEB) Technology.

We are launching a new product family BREOX^® BMBcert^™ - derived from 100% renewable feedstocks, thus contributing to sustainable development by saving fossil resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Typical Applications

Fire resistant hydraulic fluids

Food grade lubricants

Compressor oils

Wind turbine lubricants

Industrial gear lubricants

Metalworking and quenching fluids

Electric vehice fluids

Key Features & Benefits

What properties can PAG base stocks offer for high performance industrial lubricants?

Reduced friction and wear
Inherent sludge solubility
Water tolerance
Very high viscosity index
High load capacity
Excellent oxidative stability
High shear stability
Excellent heat transfer
Reduced flammability
Controlled quenching speeds
Very good toxicity profile
No bioaccumulation
Biodegradable grades available
NSF HX-1 (FDA approved) PAGs available

PAG base stocks have been used in many lubricant formulations for decades and are the preferred base oil in many applications. PAGs are commonly used in quenching fluids, metalworking fluids, HFC fire resistant hydraulic fluids, gear oils, chain oils, food-grade lubricants and gas compressor lubricants. We offer water soluble and water insoluble PAGs in a wide range of viscosity grades. Find more about PAG properties by clicking at the performance and sustainability features icons.

Portfolio

Discover our PAG portfolio

As a world leading supplier for polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) for a broad range of applications, our Breox^®, Pluracol^® and Plurasafe^® PAG product range includes

Water soluble PAG base stocks
Water insoluble PAG base stocks
High viscosity PAGs / thickeners
NSF HX-1 (FDA approved) PAGs
BREOX® BMBcert™ - PAGs derived from 100% renewable feedstock

Our products are suited to meet current and future challenges for the various industrial applications.