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Priolube™ 3986

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Priolube™ 3986 is a high viscosity complex ester, suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

Priolube 3986 ester can be used as an Extreme Pressure (EP) enhancing additive, a lubricity additive, a thickening agent and as a viscosity index improver.

We recommend this product is used in the following typical treat rates:​

  • Automotive gear and transmission oils: 5-25%​
  • Chain oils: 5-20%
  • Ferrous metal roiling oils: 5-10%
  • Greases:10-20%​
  • Metalworking fluids - cutting and grinding: 5-10%
  • Metalworking fluids - drawing and stamping: 5-10%
  • Non-ferrous metal roiling oils: 5-10%
  • Two stroke engine oils: 1-5%​

Priolube 3986 ester is based on renewable raw materials. It is also on the EU Ecolabel LuSC list.

Key Specs

 

​​Property​ ​​Units​ ​​Value​

​​Kinematic viscosity​

at 40°C

[at 100°C]

​​cSt​

 

47000

[2000]

Flash point (COC) °C 325
Renewable content ​​% ​​85

 

Product applications

Driveline and transmission for I.C.E.
Engine oils
Greases
Industrial and machines
Metalworking and forming

Brochures

Lubricants Product Guide
European Ecolabel for Lubricants
Chain Oils Brochure
Gear and Transmission Oils Brochure
Industrial Metalworking Application Guide
Speciality Greases Brochure

Features & benefits

  • High bio-based carbon content
  • Effective at low treat rates
  • Good lubricity
  • High flash/fire point
  • Hydrolytically stable
  • Low volatility
  • Shear stable
  • Suitable for neat and water- soluble applications
  • On the EU Ecolabel LuSC list
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