2 December 2014
Oleon is developing a new line of succinic acid based lubricants
that target 100% carbon renewability. Oleon is combining
bio-succinic acid and (bio-based) alcohols
to produce a new line of lubricants for industrial uses
requiring high performance, biodegradability and renewable content.
Oleon's new line of succinic acid based lubricants
targets a strong performance in extreme conditions,
including cold weather, where they offer
improved temperature flowability
without compromising seal compatibility.
These Oleon lubricants also offer
good physico-chemical properties including
oxidation and hydrolytic stability, pour point and color.
DETAILS
- BioAmber bio-succinic acid is being used
to produce bio-based lubricants - Oleon is developing lubricants offering
high performance, biodegradability and bio-based content - Oleon operates 5 manufacturing facilities:
four in Europe and one in Malaysia - The addressable market for succinic acid in specialty lubricants
is estimated to be $100 million
today announced it has signed
an exclusive supply agreement
for bio-based succinic acid with Oleon.
Under the terms of the 5-year contract,
which runs from 2014 to the end of 2018,
BioAmber Sarnia,
a joint venture with Mitsui & Co.,
will supply Oleon with bio-based succinic acid
for the development and production of succinate lubricants.
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