Chempol Products

VISCOMAX Highly Concentrated VI Improver

Application

VISCOMAX is shear stable ethylene — propylene polymer which is designed to be used as an engine oil additive. This product is designed to formulate multigrade gasoline and diesel engine oils meeting the most stringent specifications set by SAE. It is particularly useful to blenders located in remote areas or where climate conditions require the use of polymers with outstanding handling properties.

Description

Composition

VISCOMAX is a unique low-viscosity emulsion based on ethylene and propylene copolymers in a carrier fluid.

Typical Characteristics

Property Method Viscomax 1300 Viscomax 1800 Viscomax 2200
Appearance Visual Turbid solution Turbid solution Turbid solution
Color Visual Viscous Light Golden liquid Viscous Light Golden liquid Viscous Light Golden liquid
Density @ 15 °C ASTM D 4052 0.84-0.87 0.84-0.87 0.84-0.87
Flash Point, °C ASTM D 92 220 220 220
Viscosity @ 100 °C, cSt ASTM D 445 1200-1400 1700-1900 2100-2300
Shear Stability Index, % ASTM D 6278 24 24 24

Storage, Handling & Toxicity

Recommended maximum handling temperatures – short term storage and transfer 130 °C and long-term storage 80 °C. For specific safety, handling and toxicity information, please refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet available from the company.