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Synfluid® PAO Services

As a leading polyalphaolefin manufacturer, CPChem is dedicated to meeting the current and future PAO needs of our customers worldwide.

CPChem’s Synfluid® PAO has a global footprint, with commercial teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and production facilities in Baytown, Texas, and Beringen, Belgium. Our skilled technicians, experienced sales teams, and local distributors support a global commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.

PAO Technical Support

Tom Malinski, Ph.D, CLS
Tom Malinski, Ph.D., CLS 
PAO Technical Services Manager 
Chevron Phillips Chemical 

At CPChem’s Kingwood Technology Center, Ph.D. chemists, laboratory technicians and engineers work closely to develop products that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. This team is also dedicated to enhancing product quality, improving existing PAO technology, and developing new applications.

The team at Kingwood Technology Center works on a wide range of projects, from bench-scale experiments to onsite pilot plant analysis. This ensures that process modifications and product improvements are tested extensively before being approved for commercial purposes.

Our researchers are available for technical assistance with our PAOs and their applications or customer formulations. For more information, you can also review our Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Streamline Product Development with Our Synfluid® PAO Blending Matrix Tool

Synfluid® PAOs offer key advantages for current and next generation needs, though tailoring them for specific applications can be time- and resource-intensive.

 With the Synfluid® PAO Blending Matrix Tool, you can easily calculate the precise PAO blend needed to target any desired viscosity. Backed by extensive lab and field experience, our experts created this online tool to simplify application challenges and accelerate product development. 

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Sales & Customer Support

Whether placing an order, making an inquiry or tracking a shipment, our customer service team is available by phone or email—including after hours—to assist you. They ensure safe, on-time deliveries using an integrated order and inventory system and coordinate closely with production and logistics teams to meet local transportation requirements.

Our strategically located offices are staffed with experienced technical account managers who are dedicated to assisting customers with any polyalphaolefin requirement. 

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Global Distribution Capabilities

CPChem operates logistical facilities in Houston, Antwerp and Singapore, offering rail, truck, barge, flexitank or iso-container bulk deliveries, depending on regional availability.

PAOs can be transported via truck, rail, or marine vessel. They can be packaged in small quantities such as 275/330-gallon IBCs or 55-gallon drums (subject to availability by region). Developmental samples of Synfluid® PAO products are available upon request. 

American export shipments are made from the Baytown, Texas petrochemical complex via bulk marine terminals on the Houston Ship Channel. European export shipments are made from the Beringen facility via a bulk marine terminal in Antwerp. Products are loaded on marine vessels using specially designed, dedicated piping to prevent contamination.  

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Quality

Everyone at CPChem—from technical development to customer service—is dedicated to delivering premium products, exceptional service, and continuous process improvement. 

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Safety

At CPChem, safety is integral to every stage of our product lifecycle—from production to global distribution. We ensure all customers, distributors and carriers are well informed about each product’s properties.  

We also provide an in-depth guide to the Safe Handling and Storage of Synfluid® PAO and mPAO and a Product Integrity Protection Guideline brochure. 

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FAQs

Have a question? Check out our FAQs. Still can’t find what you need?  Our team of knowledgeable experts is here to help.

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