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LUCANT™ Hydrocarbon Based Synthetic Oil



LUCANT™, a hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil having no polar groups, is a co-oligomer of ethylene and -olefin. The material boasts excellent resistance to heat and cold and low dependence of viscosity on temperature.

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LUCANT™ Hydrocarbon Based Synthetic Oil Characteristics

LUCANT™ has a number of distinctive characteristics due to its unique composition.

Non-volatile, colorless and transparent
Excellent viscosity-temperature properties
Low dependence of viscosity on temperature
Excellent heat and oxidation stability
Low pour point
High flash and fire points
Chemically stable, thus causing little or no metallic corrosion


LUCANT™ Differentiated and Unique Viscosity Modifier for Lubricant

LUCANT™ is a differentiated and unique viscosity modifier and synthetic base oil. It offers high shear stability, high Viscosity Index and an increased film thickness in gear oils and greases when compared to competitive products such as high viscosity PAO and PMA.

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View: Thickening Effect and Automotive Gear Oil Application
   
View: Automotive Gear Oil Application Mineral Oil


LUCANT™ Other Applications

LUCANT™ can be used as an enhancing agent in applications where a stable material with excellent temperature resistance and viscosity-temperature properties is vital.

Rubber: Oil extender and processability improver in cases, which require resistance to heat, cold and volatility.
Resins: Softening and process agent.
Other: Pressure-sensitive adhesive, bonding agents, coating materials, ink, heat medium and special solutions.

If there is a related application that you would like to consider Lucant Hydrocarbon Based Synthetic Oil for, please contact the product manager to discuss the details.

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