Oleris® Bio-Based
Esterol F
Oleris® Esterol F is a bio-based mixture of C18 (> 73%) fatty acid methyl esters from a renewable castor oil source (FAME, VOME) with added pour point depressant. Suitable for use in innovative sustainable design.
- Worldwide
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Properties
Chemical name: Esterol F
Common name: FAME (C16-C18) from castor oil, Fatty acids (C16-C18) and C18 unsaturated methyl esters, Fatty acids (C16-C18) and C18 unsaturated alkylcarboxylic acid methyl esters
Features and Certifications
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Methyl esters of linear fatty acids (>73% C18): saturated and unsaturated, primarily oleate and linoleate
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Pour point depressant added for low-temperature performance
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Castor oil origin
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Carbon neutral (ISO 14040)
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Readily biodegradable: > 83% after 28 days (> 75% after 10 days ) (OECD 301 F: Oxygen consumption)
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Absence of heavy metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
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Low kinematic viscosity at 0°C
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High flash point
- KOSHER and HALAL certified
- GMO and BSE-TSE free
- For industrial use only
Arkema is a Founding Member of Pragati:
The World's First Sustainable Castor Program
The goal of the Pragati project is to enable sustainable castor crop production.
Applications
Used as a bio-based, sustainable, carbon-neutral fluid for applications where the following properties are required:
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Readily biodegradable
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High flash point, high boiling point
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Heavy metals and PAH-free
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Low kinematic viscosity @ 0°C
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Sustainable alternative to mineral oils for various industrial applications
Common applications include:
Lubrication
Oleris® Esterol F has a low viscosity and good anti-wear properties and is used as:
- Lubricity additive in rolling oils
- Wetting agent in metalworking fluids
Industrial Applications
Oleris® Esterol F is suitable for use in various industrial and construction applications such as:
- All-weather mold release agent for concrete
- Fluxing agent and rejuvenator in asphalt & bitumen
- Sustainable alternative to mineral oils for various industrial applications