ABSTRACT
Synthetic hydrocarbons, esters, and hydroisomerized or hydrocracked base stocks, the latter commonly classified as chemical modified mineral oils (CMMOs), are widely used to formulate multigrade, low viscosity, top tier engine oils suitable for modern vehicles. Furthermore, they are increasingly used in the production of high quality industrial lubricants. AgipPetroli and EniChem Augusta have developed a new synthetic component, polyinternalolefin (PIO), with a proprietary process that uses n-olefins as feedstock. This new component is excellent base oil for the formulation of high performance engine and industrial lubricants.
