Afton Chemical Announces a New PCMO Additive That Exceeds the GF-5 Requirements
2010年7月24日 - 1:00AM
ビジネスワイヤ(英語)
Afton Chemical announced today that it is ready to launch a new
passenger car motor oil (PCMO) additive. This additive is among the
first to come to market in anticipation of the new GF-5 standard
set by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC), which goes into effect in October, 2010.
According to Ian Atherton, Marketing Manager for Engine Oils,
the additive is also the most cost effective solution on the market
for meeting both GF-5 requirements and the dexos1™ standard from
GM. “Meeting GF-5 was an important goal. But we’re also proud that
this same product has been formally approved by GM to manufacture
licensed dexos1™ engine oil, with no modifications, boosters or
changes in treat rate of the additive package,” said Atherton.
Atherton added that the GF-5 additive will cover more viscosity
grades than Afton’s GF-4 product, and will minimize the need for
special base stocks. “It’s not only cost-effective and has greater
base oil flexibility, it also exceeds the GF-5 spec in a number of
key performance areas. That will give our customers a way to
differentiate their products from the competition,” said Atherton.
A pour-point depressant (PPD) has also been added to the
formulation, simplifying logistics for Afton customers.
Atherton also pointed to two important tests, which he says
demonstrate the additive’s ability to exceed the new specification.
In the Sequence IIIG test for oil robustness, the Afton additive
performed nearly 20% better than the GF-5 requirement, and also
exceeded the GM dexos1™ requirement across a range of industry base
stocks. And in the Opel RNT test, used by GM for their dexos1™
specification, the product controlled camshaft wear to 3 to 4
atoms/hour, 65% better than the specification limit.
Atherton said, “Afton has always had a tradition of staying
ahead of technology. We knew that GF-5 and dexos1™ would present
challenges, so it’s especially gratifying to not only meet those
specifications, but also exceed them in a number of measures. We’re
happy to be able to give our customers what they need before they need it. And, we’re pleased
to provide our customers the technology that they can use to supply
new, versatile fluids for OEM factory fill and service fill.”
Afton Chemical Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU). Afton Chemical develops and
manufactures petroleum additives that boost the performance of
fuels and lubricating oils to achieve increased efficiency, power
and durability in machinery, vehicles, and other equipment. From
custom-formulated chemical blends to market-general additive
components, Afton Chemical technology helps fuels burn cleaner and
more efficiently, engines run smoother, and machines last longer.
For more information on Afton Chemical and its product offerings,
visit us at www.aftonchemical.com.
dexos1 is a trademark of General Motors Corporation.
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