Functional MB-1010 is a liquid viscosity modifier used in gear oils and hydraulic fluids. It offers excellent demulsibility, good shear stability, pour point depressancy, and thickening, while improving the viscosity index (VI). This product enhances the performance and stability of lubricants across varying temperature conditions.

Functions: Viscosity Modifier

End Uses: Gear Oils, Hydraulic Fluids

Chemical Family: Methacrylates, Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)

Features: Excellent Demulsibility, Good Shear Stability, Pour Point Depressancy, Thickening, Viscocity Index (VI) improvement

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Application Information
  • Functional MB-1010 is a liquid-form polyalkylmethacrylate viscosity modifier that offers high thickening efficiency with excellent shear stability.
  • Functional MB-1010 has been specifically formulated to provide additional VI improvement, demulsibility, and pour point depressancy. The high shear stability also makes Functional MB-1010 attractive in gear oil formulations.
  • Use Functional MG-3000 for multi-grade gear oils intended for low temperature operation.
  • For a complete hydraulic fluid formulation, use Functional MB-1010 with Functional HF-580. To complete a gear oil formulation, consider Functional GA-602 (open gear) or Functional GA-604 (closed gear). 

Properties

Physical Form
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lbs per Gallon7.8-ASTM D 1475
Specific Gravity0.93--
Kinematic Viscosity (at 100°C)900°CASTM D445
Thickening Efficiency (at 100°C, 10%)8.6cStISO 32
PSSI (5% in 150N)0 - 1%ASTM D 6278
KRL (20 hours)15%-
Flash Pointmin. 150°CASTM D 92
Colormax. 1.0-ASTM D 1500
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Temperaturemin. 200°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Treatment Level

 

  • Typical treatment level for methacrylate-based viscosity modifiers ranges from 5 to 10% for hydraulic fluids and 5% to 20% for gear oils. 
  • 10 wt% Functional MB-1010 will increase an ISO 32 oil to ISO 46. 

Functional MB-1010 Treat Level vs. Viscosity at 100˚C

wt% Treat 100N Oil (ISO 22) 150N Oil (ISO 32) 200N Oil (ISO 46)

350N Oil (ISO 68

0% 3.9 5.4 6.5 8.3
10% 6.5 8.4 9.9 12.7

Suggested* Treat Levels for Functional MB-1010: 

  • Hydraulic Fluids: 

To obtain specific viscosity grades from a 100N (ISO 22) base oil: 

Base Oil Treat Level (wt%) 40˚C Viscosity 100˚C Viscosity VI
100N (ISO 22) 0.0% 19.4 cSt 32.2 cSt 92
150N (ISO 32) 9.90% 32.2 cSt 6.5 cSt 161

To obtain specific viscosity grades from a 150N (ISO 32) base oil: 

Base Oil Treat Level (wt%) 40˚C Viscosity 100˚C Viscosity VI
150N (ISO 32) 0.0% 30.6 cSt 5.4 cSt 117
200N (ISO 46) 9.90% 47.7 cSt 8.4 cSt 153
  • Gear Oils: 
Base Oil Desired ISO VG (40˚C) Desired SAE Gear (100˚C) Treat Level (wt%)
ISO 150 SN (SAE 85) 220 SAE 90 7 – 12%
200N (ISO 46)   SAE 110 12 – 15%
  320 SAE 140 15 – 21
  460   25 – 30%
    SAE 190 4 – 9%
ISO 460 BS (SAE 140) 680   11 – 16%
    SAE 250 15 – 20%
  1000   24 – 29%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Functional MB-1010 should be warmed to about 50°C (120°F) to facilitate pumping and handling.
  • The base oil should be heated to 60-80˚C (140-180˚F) during blending to allow for good mixing
  • Mixing time will vary with equipment but is typically at least one hour