The global chemical company Oxea launches the new lubricant Oxlube
L9-TMP. It is a direct one-to-one replacement for the conventional
C8/C10 (caprylic/capric) acid based TMP (Trimethylolpropane) ester that
is widely used as a lubricant in engine oils, gear boxes, and other
demanding applications. Oxlube L9-TMP offers the same performance, but
provides a more constant and better availability than C8/C10 TMP. The
main raw material of the conventional product, mixed C8/C10 acid, has
been in extreme short supply for the last two years. Driven by high
demand and limited supply, mixed C8/C10 acid is expected to continue to
be tight structurally, whereas Oxea’s feedstock is produced on purpose
and has no availability constraints. Oxlube L9-TMP is based on Oxea’s
own n-Pelargonic Acid. The new product is immediately available in
commercial quantities.
“Oxlube L-9TMP is being manufactured in Oxea’s Amsterdam Ester Plant.
This plant formerly used to produce the exact same molecule which we are
now replacing with Oxlube L9-TMP. Because of this history, Oxea has
extensive experience and the required know-how to deliver the quality
that the lubricant industry is demanding,” says Jacco de Haas,
Commercial Business Director Specialty Esters at Oxea.
“Oxea did recently launch cost effective alternatives for hardly
available C8/C10 molecules. Besides offering linear C9 alcohol
(n-Nonanol) and linear C9 acid (n-Pelargonic Acid), Oxea is now also
offering esters based on these raw materials,” says Cristobal Ascensio,
Vice President Derivatives. “All these new products are produced on
purpose and have no capacity constraints to fulfill market demand
globally,” he continues.
About Oxea
Oxea is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives,
such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and
amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality
coatings, lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, flavorings
and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. Oxea employs more than 1,400
people worldwide. Oxea is owned by Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. For more
information about Oxea, visit www.oxea-chemicals.com
About Oman Oil Company
Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (OOC) is a commercial company wholly owned by
the Government of Oman. It was established in 1996 to pursue investment
opportunities in the wider energy sector both inside and outside Oman.
The Company plays an important role in the Sultanate's efforts to
diversify the economy and to promote domestic and foreign investments.
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