Solutions for Hydraulic Fluids
Meeting the demands of next-generation hydraulic systems
The automotive lubricant market is evolving rapidly under global regulations, OEM requirements and consumer expectations. Formulators face growing complexity as they work to meet fuel economy and emissions targets, address hybrid and advanced transmission challenges, comply with low‑SAPS standards, and respond to sustainability demands.
Cargill's high-performance lubricant solutions for internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid passenger cars help meet these requirements.
Benefits of Cargill’s solutions
From fire resistance and OEM compliance to biodegradability and energy efficiency, Cargill's hydraulic fluid formulations are engineered to meet the demands of modern hydraulic systems.
- Safety and compliance requirements
- Reduce wear and extend fluid life
- Environmentally sensitive applications
- Efficiency across temperature extremes
Meet stringent safety and compliance requirements
Cargill’s chemistries support customers in formulating lubricants to meet OEM specifications like Bosch Rexroth RDE 9023 and Denison HF‑0, as well as industry standards such as ISO 15380 HEES or ISO 12922 HFA-HFDU hydraulic fluids.
Our solutions can also support compliance with EU Ecolabel, H1, VGP and OSPAR for offshore lubricant applications.
Priolube™ synthetic esters, for example, enable the formulation of ISO 12922 compliant HFDU fluids with high flash points and effective lubrication to help reduce fire risk in high‑temperature applications.
Hydraulic fluids must maintain performance across temperature variation, pressure, and extended service intervals.
In marine, offshore, and industrial environments, environmental performance is a core requirement rather than an optional feature.
High VI esters, Emkarox™ PAGs, AgriPure™ natural esters, and Vikolox™ acid scavengers help maintain optimal viscosity across temperature extremes, supporting energy efficiency, reducing power losses, and improving system responsiveness.Explore our portfolio
Industry-leading range of base fluids and additives
Priolube™ synthetic esters
Exceptional lubricity, thermal stability, and biodegradability
Priolube 1847
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester particularly suitable as thickener and additive to improve lubrication performance.
Priolube 1973
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester with low pour point and effective demulsification.
Priolube 2500
Oxidatively stable polyol ester with low pour point suitable as a base fluid and additive.
Priolube 3970
Low viscosity, oxidatively stable and low deposit forming polyol ester suitable as base fluid and additive.
Priolube 3987
Oxidatively and hydrolytically stable ester with high flash point and thermal stability.
Emkarox™ polyalkylene glycols
Advanced protection for water-soluble formulations
Emkarox H 60H
High viscosity, hydrolytically stable, water soluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG), suitable for use as a thickener in HFC hydraulic fluids
Emkarox HV 45
High viscosity, biostable, water soluble polyalkylene glycol (PAG), suitable for use as a thickener in HFC hydraulic fluids
Agri-Pure™ natural esters
Agri-Pure Fatty Acids & Esters
Natural esters with high flash and fire points, providing necessary safety characteristics for lubrication formulations.
Agri-Pure High Oleic Vegetable Oils
High oleic oils processed from renewable agricultural sources.
Agri-Pure Lauric Oils
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Oils with excellent thermal and oxidative stability and low volatility.
Agri-Pure Monounsaturated Oils
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Oils with good thermal and oxidative stability and acceptable shelf-life/in-process stability.
Vikolox™ acid scavengers
Enhanced oxidative stability for extended oil life.
Vikolox 16 acid scavenger
Epoxidized C-16 Alpha Olefin suitable as reactive diluent and functional intermediate in lubricant formulations.
Vikolox 68 acid scavenger
Ethylhexyl cyclohexene carboxylate epoxide suitable as acid scavenger and reactive diluent in lubricant formulations.
Pluvia™ and Celevida™ emulsifiers
Enable stable and effective emulsions for high performance fire resistant hydraulic fluids.
Pluvia™ S 80
Sorbitan ester highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used in combination with high HLB surfactants.
Celevida™ 4500
Non-ionic polymeric surfactant of high molecular weight with excellent emulsion stabilizing characteristics.
Understanding how these chemistries perform in real systems starts with base oil selection
Why base oil selection matters for real-world performance
Selecting the right base oils and additives is critical to prevent equipment wear, minimize downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Using the correct base oil:
- Reduces risk of fire in high-temperature or high-pressure environments
- Minimizes varnish formation, deposits, and wear on component
- Supports Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) compliance for marine, offshore and other environmentally sensitive use cases
Cargill helps formulators create hydraulic fluids that combine durability, biodegradability, high bio-based content, and high performance across ISO 12922 and ISO 15380 HEES categories.
Differences between base oil chemistries become most visible in how they perform over time in real systems.
What makes Cargill’s synthetic esters and PAGs superior to mineral oil?
Solve formulation challenges with Cargill experts
Work directly with technical specialists to evaluate performance, compliance, and formulation tradeoffs.
*Fire resistance requirements are defined by ISO 12922 categories (HFA, HFB, HFC, HFDU).