What Are The Lubricant Additives? What Are Their Applications?

Lubricant additives are compounds which are being added to the oil. The proportion of the lubricant additives to be added to the oil is predetermined as per specific requirement. Lubricant additives are added to provide features like antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, anti-foam agents and demulsifying agents, etc. to the oil.

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Lubricant additives are used in the oil to enhance viscosity and pour-point depressants. Properties like detergents, metal deactivators and tackiness agents, etc. are being imparted to the oil properties. These lubricant additives are essential for the smooth working of the automotive engine, steam turbines compressors, gears, and hydraulic systems. These lubricant additives are widely used for different applications like heavy-duty motor oil additive, passenger car motor oil additives, Metal Working Fluid additives, and others.

Leading Players In Lubricant Additives Market

• Afton Chemical Corporation
• BASF SE
• BRB International
• Chevron Oronite Company Llc
• Croda International Plc
• Evonik Industries Ag
• Infineum International Ltd.
• Shamrock Shipping & Trading Limited
• the Lubrizol Corporation