Lubricant Additives

Friction modifiers, also known as friction reducing agents or boundary lubricants, are chemical additives that help reduce friction and wear between moving surfaces in contact. They are commonly used in lubricants, oils, and greases to enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and extend the service life of various mechanical components in automotive, industrial, and other applications.

Metal deactivators are chemical compounds specifically designed to inhibit or neutralize the catalytic effects of metal ions on the oxidation reactions of lubricants, fuels, and various organic substances. In essence, metal deactivators protect oils, fuels, and other fluids from premature degradation caused by metal ions, which can lead to adverse system performance, corrosion, and equipment failure.

Extreme Pressure (EP) anti-wear additives are specialized chemical compounds used in lubricants to minimize surface wear and protect metal surfaces from damage under severe operating conditions. These additives work by forming a protective film or layer on the metal surfaces when the lubricant film is no longer sufficient to provide adequate separation, specifically under high-pressure, high-temperature, and high-load situations.

Rust inhibitors, also known as corrosion inhibitors or anti-corrosion agents, are chemical compounds that help to prevent or slow down rust formation and corrosion on metal surfaces. These inhibitors work by forming a protective barrier on the metal surface, which can prevent moisture, oxygen, and other corrosive substances from reacting with the metal.

Antioxidants are chemical compounds added to lubricants to increase their resistance to oxidation and help prolong their service life. Oxidation is a process where the lubricant reacts with oxygen, leading to the formation of sludge, varnish, and corrosive acids. By inhibiting or slowing down the oxidation process, antioxidants protect the lubricant and ensure it remains stable and effective over an extended period.

Grease additives are chemical compounds that are added to grease formulations to enhance their performance, longevity, and protection capabilities. The additives used in grease can provide various benefits, such as improving oxidation stability, enhancing wear protection, reducing friction, and offering resistance to rust and corrosion.

Special additives, in the context of lubricants and greases, are a category of chemical compounds that impart unique functionalities or properties to the base lubricant, tailoring its performance for specific applications or operating conditions. These additives play a crucial role in enhancing or modifying the performance characteristics of the lubricant, making it suitable for a wider range of environments and applications, or addressing particular issues arising from unique conditions.

Chemical intermediates are substances formed during a multi-step chemical reaction or synthetic process, acting as "building blocks" or intermediate products that undergo further reactions to produce the final desired compound. They are not the end-product but play a crucial role in the synthesis of complex chemical compounds, leading to the creation of a wide range of products.

Metalworking fluids (MWFs), also known as cutting fluids or coolants, are specialized liquids used in various metal machining processes, such as cooling the workpiece and cutting tool, lubricating the metal-to-tool interface, reducing friction and tool wear, and removing metal chips from the machining area.