Lubricant Additives
Lubricant additives are organic and synthetic chemical components that improve the performance of lubricating oils, fluids and greases. A lubricant additive package can comprise anywhere from 1% of a finished hydraulic oil to approximately 20% of a typical multi-grade motor oil.
Afton Chemical additives help lubricants protect engine and other moving parts from wear, deposits, corrosion, water and high operating temperatures. Those additives are used in oils, fluids and greases to meet the most stringent oil industry, government and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Afton Chemical sells lubricant additives to major oil marketers and independent lubricant manufacturers for applications that include:
- Automotive Gear Oils
- Automatic Transmission Fluids
- Passenger Car Motor Oils
- Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils
- Railroad and Marine Diesel Engine Oils
- Antiwear and Rust & Oxidation Hydraulic Oils
- Industrial Specialty Chemicals
- Industrial Gear Oils
- Tractor Fluids
- Grease
- Metalworking Fluids
- Aftermarket Programs
Fuel Additives
Fuel additives are chemical components engineered to improve the performance of gasoline, diesel and other fuels. Performance benefits from the use of fuel additives include octane and cetane enhancement, emissions reduction, increased lubricity, storage stability, and deposit protection for fuel injectors, intake valves and combustion chambers. Refiners and fuel marketers use fuel additives to meet stringent government regulations and OEM standards, including those requiring reduced emissions.
Afton Chemical sells fuel additives directly to petroleum refiners and fuel marketers as well as to fuel terminals and blenders. Fuel additive technology applications include:
- Gasolines
- Diesel Fuels
- Aviation Fuels
- Power Generation Fuels
- Heating Oils
- Aftermarket Programs