Functional V-255

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Functional V-255 is a viscosity modifier and thickener used in engine oils and industrial lubricants. It offers good shear stability and improves the viscosity index (VI), enhancing the performance and stability of oils under varying temperature conditions. This product is ideal for applications requiring viscosity modification and thickening in both engine and industrial oils.

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

End Uses: Engine Oils, Industrial Lubricants

Features: Good Shear Stability, Viscocity Index (VI) improvement

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Identification & Functionality

Manufactured By
Functional Products, Inc.
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features
Good Shear Stability,
Viscocity Index (VI) improvement

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants
Automotive & Transportation — Lubricants & Functional Fluids
Automotive Fluids & Lubricants
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Engine Oils & Fluids,
Industrial Oils & Fluids
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Engine Oils,
Industrial Lubricants
Application Information
  • Functional V-255 is an OCP viscosity index (V.I.) improver polymer in concentrated, granulated (“pellet”) form.
  • It is dissolved in oil to prepare an economical additive for multi-grade engine oils or an aftermarket "oil treatment" additive.
  • It may also be used as an inexpensive thickener for oil to avoid blending with expensive oils like bright stocks.  
  • Customers should evaluate the polymer in their base oil for compatibility and in particular performance at low temperatures.  

Properties

Odor
None to mild
Appearance
White rubber
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.87--
Thickening Efficiency (at 100°C, 1% treat oil, Treat rate by weight)10.5cStISO 32
Thickening Efficiency (at 100°C, 13.0% treat oil, Treat rate by weight)1,045cStISO 22
Shear Stability Index25.5%ASTM D 6278, PSSI
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity0.84 - 0.90--
Melting Point50 - 160°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
MITI Listed (Japan),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Treatment Level
  • Treatment levels of 0.5-2.0% are typical in industrial lubricants and greases.
  • The detergents and dispersants used in formulating modern motor oils contain significant but varying levels of polymeric additives.
  •  The V.I. improver treatment level therefore depends on the choice of additive package

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Functional V-255 should be stored below about 120°F (50°C), as higher temperatures may cause agglomeration due to cold flow of particles.
  • It is a non-hazardous material; see the current Safety Data Sheet.
  • Dissolving is best accomplished with continuous agitation at temperatures of 180-230°F (85-110°C).
  • Higher temperatures will not affect Functional V-255 but may darken the diluent oil.