Lobase® C4503

Lobase® C4503 is a 30 TBN oil soluble neutral calcium sulfonate. It is a general purpose neutral calcium sulfonate typically used as a detergent and rust inhibitor in crankcase lubricants. It is compatible with most mineral base oils, white oils, and synthetic base stocks.

Principal: LANXESS Lubricant Additives

Functions: Detergent, Rust Inhibitor

End Uses: Automotive Lubricants, Diesel Engine Lubricants, Marine Lubricant, Multigrade Crankcase Lubricant, Railroad Lubricants, Stationary Diesel Lubricant

Compatible Base Stocks: Synthetic Base Stocks

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Features: Base Oil Compatible, General Purpose, Oil Soluble, White Oil Compatible

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information

    Tank cars, tank trucks and non-returnable 55-gallon steel drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Conditions
    • Lobase® C4503 is a liquid neutral calcium sulfonate and is normally handled at elevated temperatures.
    • Storage Temperature is 60-80°C and Handling Temperature is 80-90°C.

    Other

    Appearance (SDS)
    Viscous liquid
    Calcium Content
    2.7 %(W/W)
    Calcium Sulfonate Content
    44.5 %(W/W)
    Color (SDS)
    Brown
    Color Scale
    5.0 CIELAB
    Dosage (Use Level)
    0.5-10.0 %(W/W)
    Flash Point
    220.0 °C
    Flash Point
    220.0 °C
    Flash Point (SDS)
    min. 356.0 °F
    Group Principal Number
    S000008
    Insoluble in (SDS)
    Water
    Item Number
    Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)
    min. 30.0 mm²/s
    Moisture Content
    0.2 %(W/W)
    Odor (SDS)
    Mild hydrocarbon to like
    Other Hazards
    None known.
    Principal
    Relative Density (SDS)
    min. 1.0
    Sediment Content
    0.02 %(V/V)
    Specific Gravity
    0.96
    Total Base Number
    30.0 mg KOH/g
    Vapor Pressure (SDS)
    max. 8.0 hPa
    Viscosity
    55.0 cSt
    Optical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Color Scale5.0 CIELABCIELABASTM D1500 Diluted solution
    Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Base Number30.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gASTM D2896
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Flash Point220.0 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
    Flash Point220.0 °C°CASTM D92
    Moisture Content0.2 %(W/W)%(W/W)ASTM D95
    Specific Gravity0.96-ASTM D4052 at 15°C
    Viscosity55.0 cStcStASTM D445 at 100°C
    Material Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Calcium Content2.7 %(W/W)%(W/W)ASTM D4951
    Calcium Sulfonate Content44.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)ASTM D3712
    Sediment Content0.02 %(V/V)%(V/V)ASTM D2273
    Application Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Dosage (Use Level)0.5-10.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
    SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Flash Point (SDS)min. 356.0 °F°FOpen Cup
    Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)min. 30.0 mm²/smm²/sAt 104°F
    Relative Density (SDS)min. 1.0-at 25°C
    Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 8.0 hPahPaAt 68°F