Nova AdditivesLubricant Additives

Engine Oils

The crankcase is the most additive-intensive fluid in the market and the most tightly specified. Dispersant carries the soot, detergent carries the acid, ZDDP carries the wear, and the friction modifier carries the fuel-economy claim. The constraint that shapes every modern formulation is the sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur ceiling imposed by aftertreatment compatibility.

Chemistry this application depends on

Overbased Detergents

Acid neutralisation and deposit control

0.5 – 4.0 %

Formulating for engine oils?

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