Biggest Base Oil Supplier in UAE
Base oil is the fundamental component in all lubricants, which makes them an essential element in various industries. It constitutes 90% of the total lubricant, and the remaining 10% are the additives. The performance and quality of the base oil is determined based on the following factors –
- Sulphur level
- Viscosity level
- Saturation level
Specification of Base Oil
| Feature | Description | Groups | Test Method |
| Appearance | Colourless to amber liquid | I, II, III, IV | Visual |
| Odour | Slight hydrocarbon odour | I, II, III, IV | Sensory |
| Viscosity | Resistance to flow (measured at 40°C and 100°C) | I, II, III, IV | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity Index (VI) | Change in viscosity with temperature | I (80-120), II (80-120), III (>120), IV (High) | ASTM D2270 |
| Density | Mass per unit volume | I, II, III, IV | ASTM D4052 |
| Pour Point | Lowest temperature at which oil flows | I, II, III, IV | ASTM D97 |
| Flash Point | Lowest temperature at which oil vapours ignite | I, II, III, IV | ASTM D92 |
| Sulphur Content | Percentage of sulphur | I (>0.03%), II (<0.03%), III (<0.03%), IV (Very low) | ASTM D2622 |
| Saturation Level | Percentage of saturated hydrocarbons | I (<90%), II (>90%), III (>90%), IV (100%) | ASTM D2786 |
| API Group | Classification based on properties | I, II, III, IV, V | API 1509 |
Specification may vary depending on the manufacturers and the source.
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FAQs
Q1. How much oil does the UAE produce on average?
Ans. Abu Dhabi produces an average of 3.2 million barrels of oil (petroleum and other liquids) per day.
Q2. Is base oil from fuel oil?
Ans. Base oil is not derived from fuel oil. They are blendstocks used to formulate various lubricating oils used in engines and other machinery.
Q3. Is hydraulic oil a base oil?
Ans. Hydraulic oil consists of 99% base oil and 1% of additives (the numbers may vary depending on the manufacturer and the products used).