Functional V-166 is a liquid viscosity modifier and thickener used in engine oils, industrial lubricants, and multigrade crankcase lubricants. It improves the viscosity index (VI), enhancing the stability and performance of lubricants across a wide range of temperatures. This product is ideal for applications requiring viscosity modification and thickening in both engine and industrial oils.

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Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

End Uses: Engine Oils, Industrial Lubricants, Multigrade Crankcase Lubricant

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Features: Viscocity Index (VI) improvement

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Application Information
  • Functional V-166 is a viscosity index (V.I.) improver that may be used in preparing multigrade engine oils as well as industrial fluids and lubricants
  • It may also be used without dilution as a supplemental crankcase additive for the automotive aftermarket. 

Properties

Odor
Petroleum odor
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.85--
Lbs per Gallon7.1--
Flash Point175.0°C-
Kinematic Viscosity (at 100°C)1200cSt-
PSSI (30 cycles)35%ASTM D6278
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (water=1)0.85--
Density7.1lb/US gal-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.1mm Hg-
Boiling Point475°F-
Composition
  • The active thickener in Functional V-166 is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene that has been used as a V.I. improver by major oil companies.
  • The diluent in Functional V-166 is a light paraffinic mineral oil. 

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Treatment Level

Treatment levels from 5 - 20% are typical in industrial lubricants and greases

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Due to the viscosity of Functional V-166, elevated temperature (up to approximately 90°C or 200°F) can facilitate handling.
  • Safe handling precautions are the same as those to be taken with the base oil;