Additive familyChemistryFunctionTypical applicationsProducts
Chlorinated paraffins, sulfurized esters, triglycerides and olefins, sulfurized isobutylene, ashless dithiophosphates
Raise load-carrying capacity and protect surfaces from scuffing and wear under heavy load.
Metalworking fluids, industrial gear oils, greases, slideway oils
Zinc dialkyl dithiophosphates, molybdenum and ashless dialkyl dithiophosphates
Build a protective film that reduces wear where metal surfaces meet.
Engine, hydraulic and gear oils
Organic molybdenum dithiocarbamate, phosphate ester amine salt, ester blends
Control friction behaviour and improve lubricity.
Engine, gear and transmission oils, metalworking fluids
Emulsifiers, sulfur, phosphorus and chlorinated EP additives, aluminium corrosion inhibitors
Components for neat and water-based metalworking fluids.
Neat cutting oils; soluble, semi-synthetic and synthetic fluids
Synthetic, anionic and non-ionic emulsifiers and co-emulsifiers
Form and stabilise emulsions, including in hard water, with low-foam options.
Water-based metalworking fluids
BHT, phenolic, thioether phenolic, aminic and high-temperature aminic antioxidants
Slow oxidation to extend oil life and limit deposits.
Turbine, hydraulic, engine, gear and compressor oils, esters, greases
Silicone and non-silicone defoamers, demulsifier
Break foam and help oils separate from water quickly.
Hydraulic, gear, turbine, compressor and transmission oils, neat metalworking fluids
PIB, OCP, PMA, metallocene PAO and HSD viscosity modifiers; PMA and non-PMA pour point depressants
Raise viscosity index, hold viscosity under shear and improve low-temperature flow.
Engine, gear and hydraulic oils
Sodium and calcium sulfonates, metal deactivator, copper corrosion inhibitors, phosphate ester amine salt
Protect ferrous and non-ferrous metals against rust and corrosion.
Engine, gear, hydraulic and turbine oils, metalworking fluids, greases
Tackifying agent, ashless dispersant
Specialty components for adhesion and deposit control.
Industrial lubricants, engine oils
Saturated and unsaturated polyol esters, diesters (monoesters, complex and functional esters coming soon)
Synthetic base oils and lubricity components with high thermal stability or extreme low-temperature performance.
Hydraulic, engine and gear oils, transmissions, greases, metalworking fluids, high-temperature chain oils
Balanced combinations of EP, antiwear, antioxidant, corrosion-inhibitor and other components
Complete additive systems built for one application. Listed or custom.
Industrial gear, driveline, engine, hydraulic, slideway, turbine and compressor oils, metalworking fluids
Use of any product in a given application should be tested in advance to confirm suitability.