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Priolube™ EF

Synthetic ester base oils for electric vehicles

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Cargill's Priolube EF range of high performance, low viscosity ester base oils exhibit excellent thermal and dielectric properties and are suitable for formulating low traction, high-efficiency fluids for EV transmissions and immersion cooling fluids for battery cooling systems.

Recognizing the need for dedicated ingredients, our Priolube EF range of innovative, patented chemistries was established to meet the evolving landscape of mobility - transitioning from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to battery electric vehicles (EVs).

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Learn more about how Priolube EF fluids deliver in both formulations of EV transmissions fluids as well as immersion cooling fluids for battery cooling systems.

EV Transmission Fluids

EV Immersion Cooling

 

EV-specific ester base oils overcome challenges in e-mobility

 

PriolubeTM EF fluids can be formulated with Group III, Group IV and Group V base oils to tune material compatibility and performance. We have over 40 years of lubricant formulation expertise and can support your technical development work. Contact us today to speak to a technical expert. 

Viscosity

Viscosity

In transmissions, thinner, low viscosity lubricants reduce churning losses, improving efficiency but low viscosity base oils can have poor film forming and load carrying capabilities, increasing the risk of wear. Priolube EFTM ester base oils offer low viscosity but also low wear in formulated lubricants, reducing risk of damage to the transmission.

In immersion cooling, low viscosity is an absolute requirement to reduce pumping losses as much as possible. Priolube EF synthetic ester base oils have viscosities as low as 6.1 centistokes at 40°C. Please contact us to discuss your specific viscosity needs.

Material compatibility

Material compatibility and no harms

Priolube EF synthetic ester base oils are compatible with motor winding insulation materials, many common elastomers and copper, making them versatile base oils for your electric vehicle application. 

They also have low evaporative loss (as low as 2% at 200°C in the NOACK test) and pass the ASTM D6082 foaming test.

Environmental profile

Environmental profile

With ever more environmental scrutiny, manufacturers are seeking products that are biodegradable and with high biobased carbon content. Priolube EF synthetic esters have biobased content as high as 87% and all products are classed as biodegradable. There are no halogenated materials intentionally added to Priolube EF products.

 

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Priolube™ EF 3446

A low viscosity (6.1 cSt at 40°C), fully synthetic dielectric ester base oil, especially suitable for formulating low viscosity lubricants for EV transmissions and e-axles.

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Priolube™ EF 3221

A low viscosity (7.7 cSt at 40°C), fully synthetic dielectric ester base oil suitable for immersion cooling and EV transmission fluids.

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Priolube™ EF 7010

A low viscosity (9.6 cSt at 40°C), fully synthetic dielectric ester base oil, especially suitable for formulating low viscosity lubricants for EV transmissions and e-axles.

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