CalEster™ A
- Chemical Family
- Polyol Esters (POE)
CalEster™ A is a low viscosity, highly stable polyol ester made from pentaerythritol and saturated fatty acids. CalEster™ Synthetic Polyol Ester Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Offers a complete line of high purity Synthetic Polyol Ester for use in high performance lubricant applications. With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing Synthetic Polyol Ester, Calumet’s lubricant grade esters are engineered to deliver the highest performance under the most demanding conditions.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Cold-Chain & Insulation
- Fluids & Lubricants
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- API Group V
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CalEster
- End Uses
Compressor Oils, Hydraulic Fluids, Refrigeration Oils, Turbine Oils
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
Greases, Heat Transfer Fluids, Hydraulic Oils & Fluids, Turbine & Compressor Fluids & Oils
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Technology
- Fluids & Lubricants
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- Phthalates-free
- Product Features
Excellent High Temperature Stability; Excellent Low Temperature Fluidity; Extremely Low Volatility; High Viscosity Index; High Lubricity; Excellent Additive Solubility; Enhanced Cleanliness; Readily Biodegradable; All Calumet Synthetic Polyol Esters are Phthalate free; Extended operating temperature range; Longer lubricant life with less waste disposal; Reduced maintenance and down time
- Handling and Safety
This product should be stored in sealed containers at ambient temperature.; Read and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.
- Handling Precautions
This product should be stored in sealed containers at ambient temperature.
- Packaging and Shipping
- Available in:
- 55 Gallon Steel Drums
- 275 Gallon Poly Totes
- Tank Truck
- Rail Car
- Packaging Information
- Available in:
- 55 gallon steel drums
- 275 gallon poly totes
- Tank truck & rail car
- Features of CalEster A
CalEster A offers the following performance advantages:; High Oxidative Stability; Low Volatility; Very Low Pour Point; Biodegradable; Miscibility with HFC Refrigerants
- Fluids and Lubricants Type
- Greases
- Heat Transfer Fluids
- Hydraulic Oils & Fluids
- Turbine & Compressor Fluids & Oils
- Fluids and Lubricants End Use
- Compressor Oils
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Refrigeration Oils
- Turbine Oils
- Fluids and Lubricants Features
- Excellent Lubricity
- High Temperature Resistance
- High Viscosity Index
- Low Pour Point
- Low Temperature Performance
- Low Volatility
- Oxidation Resistant
- Wide Service Temperature Range
- Fluids and Lubricants Functions
- Base Stock & Oil
Technical data
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12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | L0.5 | — | ASTM D1500 |
| Density (at 15.6°C) | 8.36 | lb/gal | Conversion |
| Flash Point | 243 | °C | ASTM D92 |
| Noack Volatility | 5 | mass % | ASTM D5800 |
| Pour Point | -65 | °C | ASTM D97 |
| Total Acid Number | 0.02 | mgKOH/g | ASTM D664 |
| Viscosity (at -40°C) | 4400 | cSt | ASTM D2532 |
| Viscosity (at 100 ˚C) | 4.3 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Biodegradability | 0.81 | — | OECD 301 B |
| Viscosity (at 40 ˚C) | 20 | cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity Index | 123 | — | ASTM D2270 |
| Water Content | 0.02 | wt% | ASTM D1533 |
