CHEMPOL 5540 is a calcium sulphonate Base Number booster designed for use in lubricants. Nominal dosages would range from 0.5 to 5.0 %wt of the finished lubricant. Other applications include automotive, diesel, marine railroad and stationary diesel lubricants. The use of CHEMPOL 5540 is recommended for lubricants where high alkalinity is desired to neutralize the acidic fuel combustion by products.
Typical Characteristics
Property |
Method |
Value |
| Specific gravity @ 15.6 °C, g/ml | ASTM D 4052 | 1.2 |
| Flash Point, COC, °C | ASTM D 92 | 208 |
| Kinematic Viscosity@ l 00 °C, cst | ASTM D 445 | 81 |
| Total Base Number,mgKOH/g | ASTM D 2896 | 401 |
| Calcium, %wt | ASTM D 8185 | 15.30 |
