| Structure |
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|---|---|
| Formula |
[CH2CH[(CH2)7CH3]]n
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| CAS No. | 68037-01-4 |
| EC No. | n/a |
| Synonyms | Hydrogenated polydecene; Poly(1-decene) hydrogenated; Hydrogenateddecenehomopolymer; polymer with 1-decene, hydrogenated; Sinosyn |
Poly alpha olefins (PAO)
Poly alpha olefins are widely known as PAOs. Chemically these are hydrogenated homopolymers of 1-Decene and are categorized as Group IV base oils. The low viscosity PAOs can virtually be found in every modern car engine, acting as a synthetic motor oil. PAOs are used in many synthetic products.
Connect Chemicals does market Poly alpha olefins as a product group under the brand name Dow Syn. Standard viscosities available are 10, 40 and 100 (mm²/s at 100°). Other, lower viscosities, are under development at present.
Benefits
The DowSyn products are produced using pure alpha olefins. They do show more consistent properties - such as e.g. lower friction and higher thermal stability – resulting in superior performance compared to other base oil groups. Their high viscosity indices do lead to less film thickness reduction at higher temperatures.
Applications
- Lubricating oils
- Hydraulic oils
- Cooling lubricants
- Drilling fluids, greases
- All kind of other metal working fluids
Shelf Life
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life is 24 months from date of production.
Health & Safety
Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet).