The global naphthenic base oil market is used in production of various industrial and automotive lubricants. Naphthenic base oils have excellent corrosion prevention properties and thermal stability. They are produced from untreated or mildly-treated petroleum streams using physical separation processes rather than chemical conversion processes. The growing environmental regulations regarding...
Paragraph: Naphthenic base oils are refined oil stocks that are used commonly as base stocks for lubricating oils, greases and hydraulic fluids. They provide improved wear protection and oxidation resistance compared to other mineral oils. Naphthenic base oils find wide application in automotive lubricants such as engine oils, transmission fluids and gear oils, owing to their superior film...