Lexolube IPP

• Excellent lubricity
• Non-staining
• Clean wash-off
• Low absorption
• Narrow boiling range
• Low smoke
• High temperature stability
• Lubricity/boundary lubrication
• Low viscosity
• Thermal stability
• Renewable/biodegradable
• Worker friendly

Synthetic esters are well suited for use as base stocks and additives in aqueous and straight metalworking fluids due to their polar nature, which enables them to adsorb on metal surfaces, reducing friction and wear in the EHL and boundary lubrication regimes.

Synthetic esters are widely used in both ferrous and non-ferrous cutting, rolling, forming and grinding applications. They can be readily emulsified to form stable synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids, and are useful as additives in straight or soluble oil formulations. Synthetic esters have low VOC and a favorable toxicological profile so they are worker friendly and environmentally responsible. Monoesters are manufactured from naturally occuring long chain fatty acids, primarily derived from renewable fats and seed oils. These simple ester molecules have a polar ester group that is attracted to metal surfaces while the hydrocarbon tail provides a lubricious layer that reduces friction and provides boundary lubrication. Monoesters have a low viscosity, high viscosity index (VI), good thermal stability and excellent biodegradability. These esters have an outstanding health and safety profile and some are popular ingredients for personal care products and cosmetics.

Isopropyl and other branched esters (covered under US pat. 7,008,909) give outstanding hydrolytic stability and are preferred for water-based metalworking and textile applications. Monoesters are also used as lubricity additives in mineral oil and synthetic hydrocarbon lubricants to improve EHL and boundary lubrication.

The low viscosity and high polarity of monoesters facilitate the removal of residual lubricant by washing after processing, important for metalworking and textile applications where surfaces must be free of residue that would impact plating, painting or dyeing. Synthetic esters are used in the textile industry to lubricate and protect both fibers and machinery. Fibers move through textile processing equipment at very high speeds, creating friction and heat that causes wear of stationary parts and degradation of the fibers. A good lubricant will reduce heat, friction and wear on high speed spindles and bearings, allowing the machines to run faster with less down time due to fiber breaks and snags.

Synthetic ester lubricants will not have negative impact on the color, look or feel of clothing, carpet or other textiles. They can be easily removed by washing or baking, leaving no residue that can impact dyeing or post-processing. A textile lubricant should not stain the fiber or form varnish on the machine.

A variety of esters are used in the textile industry to address the many different types of fibers and mechanical operations. Zschimmer & Schwarz has a long history of providing components for both neat esters and spin finish emulsions for the textile industry, and can recommend the appropirate solution for any type of fiber lubricant application.

• Lubricity and wear protection
• Long tool life
• Biodegradability
• Hydrolytic stability

• Compressors
• Gears and Chains
• Greases
• Hydraulics
• Turbines
• Metalworking
• Textile

• Metalworking
• Textile
• Oilfield
• Grease
• Bio-based lubricants
• Environmentally friendly lubricants
• Straight oils
• Soluble oils
• Synthetic
• Semi-synthetic