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High-Performance Polyalphaolefins (PAOs) for Innovative Solutions

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CPChem is an industry leader in developing high quality polyalphaolefins (PAOs). PAOs are specially designed chemicals made from alpha olefins. They are used in many synthetic products such as lubricants, greases and fluids and have emerged as trusted problem solvers in the development of new and innovative lubricants in a wide range of industries. The stability of the PAO molecule, among other unique performance characteristics, makes it superior to mineral oils for a growing number of applications.

PAO Spotlight Resources

“Our Synfluid® PAOs are designed to meet both conventional and extreme performance requirements in a variety of applications.”

— Dr. Tom Malinski, CPChem PAO Technical Services Manager

Synfluid® Polyalphaolefins Advantages

Synfluid® PAO products are engineered to help you focus on the performance properties that matter most for meeting today’s evolving lubricant challenges.

As a trusted global supplier, CPChem provides the foundation for innovation and the expertise to support your formulation needs.

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About Synfluid® Products

High viscosity index (VI) of our PAOs provides maximum protection in both hot and cold operating conditions
Low volatility and excellent thermal stability over a wide range of temperatures
Outstanding oxidative and hydrolytic stability are beneficial for achieving extended drain intervals
High load-carrying ability
Increased safety due to low flammability and high flash and fire points
Low friction coefficient for improved fuel economy
Low viscosity PAOs can be used in environmentally friendly and biodegradable fluids
Excellent dielectric properties and effective liquid insulators
Synfluid® PAO products are NSF H1 and HX-1 registered and incidental food contact certified

PAO Advantages Over Mineral Oils

Greater oxidative stability
Lower volatility
Excellent low-temperature viscosities
Consistent, quality base stock
Extremely high viscosity index
Exceptional pour points
Pure petrochemical feedstocks
Low coefficient of friction
Superior thermal conductivity and heat transfer capabilities

Industry Applications of PAOs

Synfluid® PAO products give you more flexibility than ever to push the limits in extreme applications.

Automotive and Transportation

Our PAOs are the right choice for high-performance passenger car and heavy-duty motor oils. Low volatility and excellent thermal and oxidative stability extend lubricant drain intervals and overall performance, while low friction coefficient boosts fuel efficiency.

Military

PAOs have a long history of use in military dielectric coolants and lubricants, valued for their proven stability, durability and reliable performance across extreme temperature ranges.

Energy & Renewable Applications

Our PAOs offer a wide range of viscosity grades for these applications. With advantages in low coefficient of friction to boost energy efficiency as well as high thermal stability and load-carrying ability, PAOs are the superior base stocks to meet your needs.

Thermal Management & Immersion Cooling

Reduced volatility, better thermal stability and high flash and fire points make our PAOs superior base stocks for heat transfer fluids.

Excellent dielectric properties and long service life enable PAOs to perform as effective liquid insulators.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Synfluid® polyalphaolefins are ideal for addressing the extreme temperature differences experienced by both commercial and military aircraft.

Aviation & Aeronautics

The ability to retain viscosity and lubricity in extreme temperatures makes our PAOs a logical choice for aviation applications.

PAO Technical Specifications

With a broad range of viscosity grades, Synfluid® PAOs unlock new possibilities for performance in extreme operating conditions.

Synfluid® Low Viscosity PAOs

Synfluid® low-viscosity PAOs are produced from pure feedstocks, ensuring consistent quality and reliable performance. We have a range of 1-decene (C10) based PAOs and 1-dodecene (C12) based PAOs to allow formulators to focus on specific performance properties. Advantages of Synfluid® low viscosity PAOs include their low temperature properties, superior Noack volatility and viscosity index.

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Property	2 cSt	4 cSt	6 cSt	8 cSt	10 cSt
Viscosity, Kinematic (100 °C), cSt	1.7	3.85	5.86	7.9	9.64
Viscosity, Kinematic (40 °C), cSt	5.0	16.8	30.9	46.7	61.0
Viscosity Index	122	124	127	134	135
Pour Point, °C	-73	-72	-72	-69	-66
Flash Point (COC), °C	154	217	229	260	263
Volatility (Noack), wt.%	65.6	20.4	8.35	4.7	3.8

Property	2.5 cSt	5 cSt	6 cSt	7 cSt	9 cSt
Viscosity, Kinematic (100 °C), cSt	2.4	5.1	5.86	7.0	9.0
Viscosity, Kinematic (40 °C), cSt	8.3	24.2	29.8	37.7	52.4
Viscosity Index	178	180	182	183	183
Pour Point, °C	-52	-46	-46	-47	-47
Flash Point (COC), °C	178	246	250	260	270
Volatility (Noack), wt.%	42.6	8.7	6.8	5.7	4.3

Synfluid® High Viscosity mPAOs

The Synfluid® mPAO range includes metallocene-based high viscosity mPAO 65, mPAO 100 and mPAO 150 produced from 1-octene feedstock. The combination of our proprietary technology and unique feedstock gives rise to different and improved chemical structures. These structures lead to a lower pour point, higher VI, lower foaming tendency, increased air release and excellent high-temperature and shear stability.