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Lubricant

Renewable Lubricant Base Oils

Lubricant base oils constitute approximately 75-90% of commercially formulated lubricants, representing a significant $60 billion market. These oils play a crucial role in various applications, including industrial machinery and vehicles. Traditionally, lubricant base oils have been synthesized from petroleum feedstocks; however, a novel process now uses biobased feedstocks, starting with sugars.

BioEstolide™ Synthetic Oil

Renewable and biodegradable oils. Estolides are oligomeric fatty acid esters that can be a bio-based alternative to conventional motor oils and industrial lubricants. This alternative avoids permanent damage to water bodies and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 90%. Estolides are also biodegradable.