Sullube TechNotes 2.1

Sullube™
TechNotes
2.1
A Publication of:
The Dow Chemical Company

Lubricant Technology Center
& TCH Marketing Services
The Dow Chemical Company, Larkin Lab 1691 N Swede Road Midland MI 48674| Phone: 989-636-1415| Email: Sullube™@dow.com
SULLUBE™® TechNotes
Contents
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Analysis Page Number

Fluid Analysis (Benefits & Addresses) 4
How to Interpret Fluid Analysis 5
Water in Lubricant 10
Sullube™ Test Kit

Test Kit Information 11
OEM Lubricant Comparisons

Atlas-Copco 13
Gardner Denver 14
Ingersoll Rand 15
Kaeser 16
Quincy 17
Compair-Leroi 19
Palatek 19
Other Competitive Fluids

Royal Purple 20
Summit 21
Competitive Oil with Acid Filters 22
Varnish
Dangers of Varnish – (Pictures) 23
Sullube™ Cleans Varnish 24
Benefits of Sullube™
Sullube™ - Polyglycol Features & Benefits 25
Sullube™ vs. Competitive Base Stocks

Sullube™ vs. PAO 26
Sullube™ vs. Diester 28
Sullube™ vs. Polyglycol Blends 31
“Same As” Fluids 32
Sullube™ vs. Petrolium/ Hydrocarbon Oils 34
Varnish Clean up 35
Silicone – 24KT™ 36
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Competitive Fluid Table
How to use competitive table 37
Competitive Table 38
Flushing Procedures 47
Technical Information
Operating temperature range of Sullube™ 48
NFPA Hazard Rating of Sullube™ 48
Fluid Life of Sullube™ 49
Shelf Life 50
How much carry over? 50
Viscosity of Sullube™ 51
Engineering data (Heat transfer) 52
Chemical Environments
Compressor Environment Problems 53
Acid Gases and Chlorine 54
Ammonia Contamination 56
Compatibility
Painting and Coating 57
Mixing Sullube™ and 24KT™ 58
Mixing Compressor Fluids 59
Hose Compatibility 60
Reference Material
Is Sullube Food Grade? 61
USDA and FDA (Explanation of authorization) 62
Environmental
Recycling of Compressor Lubricants 63
Recycling of Sullube™ 64
State Environmental Agencies Listings 65
Condensate Disposal Approvals 65
Letter format 66
Biodegradability Statement 67
FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) 68
Safety
Plastic Piping in Air Systems 70
Contacts
Dow Contacts 71
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Fluid Analysis
Sample Bottles
Sample bottles complete with mailers are available directly from Sullair for your
convenience. These bottles may be used for sending all Sullair compressor fluids (24KT™ ,
Sullube™, SRF, Food Grade, AWF).
Order from Sullair Samples should be sent to:
Part #: 02250138-667 ATTN: Fluid Lab

(for a single kit) SULLAIR CORPORATION
20338 PROGRESS DRIVE
Ordering a box of 10 is suggested
CLEVELAND, OH 44149
Also, if you are sending an individual bottle, the outer bottle serves as a mailer. If
sending several samples at once, you may wish to send them in a box.
Why your customers should perform regular analysis

 Establish fluid change intervals
 Check for contamination
 Discover lubricants being mixed
 Compressor mechanical problems
Shipping Labels
In order to expedite delivery of your samples to us, we suggest that you use the
template that Sullair provides. See example below.
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Interpreting Analysis Results
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
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Interpreting Analysis Results
(A) pH
New Sullube™ = 8.0 pH
Caution = 5.0 pH
Change Point 4.5 pH
A pH less than 5 when all other indicators are normal often indicates contamination of
the Sullube™ lubricant by intake of air containing acid gases. A low pH can be a warning
sign of corrosive wear of the bearings. When the pH is less than 4.5, the fluid should be
changed due to loss of corrosion protection. Corrosion can shorten the air end life.
(B) Total Acid Number (TAN)

This test gives an indication of the remaining useful life of the fluid.
New Sullube™ = 0.10 TAN
Change Point = 1.0 TAN
Change and Flush 2.0 TAN
High TAN may be caused by several factors including high operating temperature or
intake of air containing acidic gases. It may also occur in an initial charge as Sullube™
dissolves varnish and sludge left by previous fluids.
(C) Viscosity (VIS)

Viscosity is the measurement of the resistance of a fluid to flow.
Viscosity of new Sullube™ = 39 cSt @ 40°C (184 SSU)
The viscosity of Sullube™ normally ranges up to 43-47 cSt , or 200-220 SSU during the
course of 8000 hours. It is rare to need to change Sullube™ due to viscosity, unless it is
contaminated. High viscosity will result in somewhat higher operating temperatures
and can increase energy consumption.
(D) FTIR
Molecular analysis of Sullube™ by FT-IR spectroscopy produces direct information on
molecular species of interest, including additives, fluid breakdown products and
external contamination. The infrared spectrum of used oil is compared to a baseline
spectrum (baseline spectrum is chosen from one of five groups depending on oil type).
The differences in IR spectrum are quantified. Levels of oxidation, nitration and sulfate
by-products are reported along with soot, water and glycol. This can also be used to
determine if lubricants other than Sullube™ have been added to the compressor.
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(E) Water
The water level in a compressor operating at proper temperature is usually not a
concern. In water cooled machines, cooler leaks can be a problem. Water analysis
verifies the presence of water when the lubricant appears milky. (Click here to see page 10
for more info)
(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Metals

The Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometer measures and quantifies the
elements associated with wear, contamination, and additives. This information assists
decision makers in determining the oil and machine condition. The following list outlines
the specific elements detected and possible sources of the element.
Iron (Fe) - Indication of wear or corrosion of castings, bearings, rotors, etc. Some iron
will always be present. It may indicate a machine problem, but it also could be
corrosion from water in the system.
Copper (Cu) - Lubricant coolers are usually constructed from Copper(Cu) or

Aluminum(Al). Large amounts may indicate cooler corrosion. For guidance, look at the
TAN of the lubricant. If the TAN is more than 1.0, the metals are probably from
corrosion.
Lead (Pb), Tin (Sn), and Silver (Ag) - Babbit bearings usually contain Tin, Copper and
Antimony. Lead may also be present, and silver is sometimes used as a bearing lining.
Since rotary compressors use non-friction roller and/or ball bearings, when these
elements show up on a report they usually indicate either contamination from the
environment, or a mistaken analysis.
Aluminum (Al) - See Copper(Cu)
Tin (Sn) - See Lead(Pb)
Nickel (Ni) - Not usually a problem unless large amounts are present. Nickel is used as
an alloy in steel.
Chromium (Cr) and Molybdenum (Mo) - Not usually a problem unless large amounts
are present. They are alloy metals for the steel used in bearings.
Titanium (Ti) - Not usually a problem unless large amounts are present.
(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Additives

Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) Together - Contamination, may indicate a water leak
across a cooling water exchanger. Calcium is used in some anticorrosion additives.
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Magnesium (Mg) - Not used in Sullube™, but is an additive in some lubricants. If it
shows up in an analysis of Sullube™, it is a contaminant.
Phosphorus (P) - Not used in Sullube™, but is an additive in some lubricants. If it shows
up in an analysis of Sullube™, it is a contaminant.
Zinc (Zn) - In a rotary compressor, Zinc may come from corrosion of the galvanized parts
of the air-oil separator. To see if this is a problem, check the TAN. If the TAN is over 1.0,
that is likely to be the source. If the TAN is normal, the Zinc may be present as an
additive in the lubricant. Sullube™ lubricant does not contain Zinc additives, because
they are not necessary in rotary compressors, and tend to contribute to the formation
of sludge and deposits.
Barium (Ba) and Calcium (Ca) - Common lubricant additives, used as corrosion
inhibitors. The amounts will typically range around 100-300 ppm, but more or less
should not be a concern.
Molybdenum – Not an additive in Sullube™ but is common with water treatment. Only
be concerned if large amounts are found.
(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Contaminants

Silicon (Si) - Up to 20 parts per million may be in most new lubricants, except for 24KT™
, which is about 30% Silicon. If more than 30 ppm is present in regular lubricants, it
indicates dirt, sand, or other contaminants are being ingested past the air filter. If
silicon is high, check the particle count values to find out the size of the particles.
Boron (B) - A contaminant.
Sodium (Na) - Sodium can indicate ingestion of salt from the air when very close to the
sea coast or other source of salt. It is also a common component of may surfactants and
detergents.
Potassium (K), - A contaminant.
Summary: Spectrometric analysis gives a lot of information, but for rotary compressors
not all is useful. This data should be used in conjunction with other test parameters
such as the pH and TAN. The single item which is most useful is the level of iron, but
serious machine wear may be occurring, even with normal levels of iron.
For reciprocating compressors, some of these numbers are more meaningful. Especially
of interest are bearing metals used in that particular compressor.
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(G) Particle Counting
Counts both ferrous and non-ferrous particulate.
 Spot impending air end failures before they occur!
 Save money on turnable exchange air ends!
 Plan for needed maintenance
 Avoid unexpected failures!
Additional Tests That May be Performed
 Chlorides and Sulfur
Chlorides and sulfur are a major air contamination concern. The usual sources are
hydrochloric acid, bleach and chlorine for chloride, and sulfur dioxide and hydrogen
sulfide for sulfur. This test determines how much is present.
 Condensate acidity
Inlet air contamination problems don’t just accumulate in the Sullube™, but also go
downstream with the air and end up in the condensate. When they do, they can
corrode dryers, coolers, and piping. We can check condensate acidity for evidence of
these air contaminants.
With Sullube™ - We want to solve your problems – and assure compressor reliability!
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Water in Lubricants
Where does it come from? How much water is too
In a rotary compressor, there are two much?
sources of water. It is normal for water
Visually, the fluid in the compressor
vapor to be ingested with the air, and
should always be amber or brown, but
some will condense in the fluid. The
with no cloudy appearance (like coffee
other possibility is an exchanger leak in
without cream). A milky appearance,
a water-cooled machine. This usually
like coffee with cream, often indicates a
occurs when the machine is not running
large amount of water in the fluid.
for an extended period.
Milky oil is a cause for alarm, and should
be analyzed or changed immediately. If
Why is it higher in some two layers appear, the bottom layer will
machines? normally be water.
Several things affect how much water
will be in rotary compressor fluid at any What to do about it?
given time: If there is only a small amount of water,
1. Heat and Humidity or haze in the oil, then consider whether
2. Percent loading of machine the compressor duty cycle is loaded
3. Discharge temperature enough. Especially with water cooled
machines, consider if the discharge
What is normal? temperature should be increased. If the
fluid is grossly contaminated, it should
In a routine sample analysis, the water
be changed to prevent bearing damage.
will normally be 1000 ppm to 7000 ppm
in a rotary compressor (0.1-0.7%). That
is not a concern. Also, if you take a Fix it!
sample from the bottom of the sump, a Changing the fluid alone is not enough.
small amount of water will sometimes Either a leak or improper operation
collect there. Again, this is normal. caused the high water contamination.
The cause must be remedied, or the
problem will return quickly!
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Test Kit for Sullube™
Purpose of Test Kit: Do's

 To monitor the condition of Sullube™.  Do compare the color of the bottom
portion of the vial to the color chart as
 Instant analysis. The kit checks Total Acid soon as the two layers separate. Several
Number (TAN) which is the most critical hours or days later the color will change.
indicator of Sullube™ condition.
 Do utilize the test kit as a sales,
 Provide the distributor with a tool to stay marketing, and service tool.
ahead of the competition and in front of
the customer.  Do start an in-house sample program.
Have customers forward samples to the
How to use it! distributorship and test them with the kit.
 Using a pipette in the kit, draw Sullube™
up to the top line, just below the bulb. Don'ts
 Don't test unused (new) Sullube™, (it will
 Squeeze the Sullube™ out into a test kit test only good to fair – we don’t know
vial, then draw some of the clear fluid in why, and it’s a mystery of science). Just
and out of the pipette to rinse all the trust us, it is good when it comes out of
Sullube™ into the bottle. the pail. After 200 hours or more of use,
the kit will give a reliable test.
 Cap the vial, and shake gently for 15
seconds. Allow 5 minutes to separate  Don't give customers an entire test kit.
(occasionally longer, depending on your They expire in one year, and a single
definition of “gently”.) customer would not be able to use 30
bottles in that time.
 Read the results by comparing the
bottom layer color to the chart. Red or  Don't test lubricants other than Sullube™.
orange is good, yellow needs to be Other fluids that form varnish may fail
changed, and clear needs to be flushed. without giving a reliable warning with the
kit.
How to obtain a test kit?

In the US, test kits are available from Dow, at 800-447-4369 or Sullube™@dow.com. Outside
the US, test kits may be ordered from Sullair as part number 250024-313.
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If the kit shows problems, you may also forward the sample to Sullair for a more
detailed analysis.
Expiration Date - One Year!

All field test kits which have passed the expiration date
stamped on the box should be replaced. The test kits are
labeled for a one year life, from date of manufacture.
After expiration, the kit bottles will begin to fade from the
original dark red color to orange. Do not use a bottle
which has faded to orange.
Freezing?
If a test kit bottle freezes and does not break, the fluid
inside will be fine, and the kit will work after it is thawed.
Effective use of the test kit.

What we would suggest as an effective use of the test kit, is to use the kit to test all your
customer’s samples. If the kit indicates that the fluid needs to be changed, either change the
fluid, or send us the sample for verification. If the kit indicates that a sample is good, you may
be assured that it's TAN actually is within the range (less than 1) that we recommend as
appropriate for use, and it is not necessary to send us a sample.
Can the test kit be used with other fluids?

The kit is not designed to test other lubricants, not even 24KT™ or the SRF fluids. It will respond
to pH and TAN in any fluid, but many fluids may form varnish, even when TAN is normal, so the
kit does not provide protection for them.
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OEM Competitors
Atlas-Copco
Atlas Copco Competitive Summary
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Pine Brook, NJ USA
Website: www.atlascopco.com
In 2010 Atlas Copco acquired Quincy Compressor. They plan to further develop the Quincy
brand independently, in line with the Atlas Copco Group’s well established brand portfolio
strategy.
Click Here for a link to Atlas Copco MSDS Sheets
Atlas Copco
Product Name Base Stock Vis. Life in Hrs
GA-4K (Discontinued) Hydrocarbon 46 4,000
GA-8K (Discontinued) PAO 46 8,000
Roto Food Grade PAO 32 4,000
GA-OK Diester (Varnish Cleaner) N/A 500
HD Roto Fluid Plus PAO 46 8,000
Roto-Inject Fluid Hydrocarbon (GA series) 46 4,000
Roto Z Fluid PAO (Oil Free Machine)
Roto-Xtend Duty Fluid PAO (GA and GR series) 46 8,000
Roto-Extreme Duty Fluid Polyolester(POE) 46 12,000
PAR Oil M (for Portables) Hydro Treated
GA 4K, GA 8K – Discontinued
Roto Food Grade – is an H-1 Food Grade PAO – Consider whether they need H-1 or H-2? The
price on this is reported to be high. If they can use USDA H-2, Sullube™ will offer varnish free
performance, efficient cooling and long life, and cost savings.
GA 0K – For use when things aren’t “OK”. This is a diester which is used as a varnish cleaner.
Why would you need this? If you run into varnish problems with the petroleum or PAO, here is
the ticket to clean it up again.
HD Roto Fluid Plus – A PAO. Pricing is only slightly lower than Sullube™. We would suggest
upgrading them to Sullube™ for varnish free performance, efficient cooling and long life, at only
a minimal cost increase.
Roto Inject – This is a petroleum based fluid available from A/C. Generally good for 4000 hours.
Roto Z Fluid – For oil free machines
Roto Xtend Duty Fluid – This is a PAO for use in the Atlas Copco GA and GR series of single- and
two-stage oil-injected rotary screw compressors. 8,000 hr life.
Roto Xtend Duty Fluid – This is a PolyolEster(POE) for use in the Atlas Copco GA and GR series of
single- and two-stage oil-injected rotary screw compressors. Full POE’s have an issue with
viscosity near the end of their estimated life, which does not offer the necessary lubrication for
the bearings. Also with any 100% ester fluid, compatibility is a potential issue. 12,000 hr life.
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Gardner Denver
Gardner Denver Competitive Summary
Headquarters: Global HQ - Philadelphia PA, USA
Corp HQ - Quincy IL
Website: www.gardnerdenver.com
Click Here for a link to Gardner Denver MSDS sheets
Gardner Denver
Aeon 2000 Hydro Treated 46 2,000
Aeon 4000 Hydro Treated 46 4,000
Aeon 500 Petroleum Oil (Designed for Recip) 46 N/A
Aeon 5000 Diester (Designed for Recip) 46 N/A
Aeon 6000FG H-1 PAO 46 4,000
Aeon 800 ATF/Petroleum Oil 46 2,000
AEON 9000SP PAO 46 8,000
TH
AEON 9000 PAO/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Aeon Bio (not listed on website) Polyolester(POE) 8,000
AEON CL PAO/Diester Blend 46 8,000
Aeon PG Polyglycol(PAG)/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Comp Clean 2 Diester flush
Aeon 2000 - Hydrotreated paraffinic hydrocarbon oil. The MSDS indicates the same basestock
ingredients as the AEON 4000.
Aeon 4000 – Hydrotreated paraffinic hydrocarbon oil similar to SRF 1/4000. Suggest upgrading
them to Sullube™ for varnish free performance.
Aeon 500 – Hydrocarbon oil for reciprocating, rotary screw, and rotary vane compressors.
Aeon 5000 – Diester for reciprocating compressors.
Aeon 6000FG – A PAO for H-1 Food Grade applications. If the 6000 is an estimate of hours, that
is very optimistic for any H-1 PAO.
Aeon 800 – Petroleum Hydrocarbon (ATF Fluid) for use as a rotary compressor fluid.
Aeon 9000 SP – Rated at 9000 hours, but at what temperature? This fluid is simply another
PAO. The concern with a PAO is varnish formation when run too long or too hot. (See section
on PAO’s versus Sullube™).
Aeon 9000 TH – PAO/Ester Blend. Offered to areas with High Temp. Will still varnish.
Aeon BIO – A polyol ester(POE) which is not listed on the GD website. The “Bio” in the name
refers to biodegradability, which is an excellent characteristic, also similar to Sullube™. The
price is more than Sullube™. Polyol ester products have a good service life, but with any 100%
ester fluid compatibility is a potential issue.
Aeon CL– PAO/Diester. Cheaper alternative to other AEON fluids. Will run hot and form sludge.
Comp Clean II – If you run into varnish problems with any of the above, here is the ticket to
clean it up again. It is a diester flush fluid.
Aeon PG - PAG blended with Ester. Likely to have potential issues with sludge if not changed
properly.
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Ingersoll Rand
*This section written by TCH Marketing Services
Ingersoll Rand Competitive Summary

Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Davidson, North Carolina
Website: www.ingersollrand.com
Click here for a link to Ingersoll Rand MSDS sheets
Ingersol Rand
Food Grade FG Coolant (old product) PAO 32
SSR Coolant (old product) Diester 46
Xtend H-1F Coolant PAO 46 8,000
Ultra Coolant Polyglycol 46 8,000
Ultra Plus Coolant (Discontinued) Polyolester(POE) 32 9,000
Food Grade FG Coolant- Old product which is no longer mentioned on their website or
literature.
SSR Coolant - Old product which is no longer mentioned on their website or literature.
Xtend H-1F Coolant - Replaced ‘Food Grade FG Coolant’. PAO.
Ultra Coolant - IR factory fills with Ultra Coolant, a PAG/POE which is very similar to Sullube™.
This is their main fluid for all compressors that do not require Food Grade.
Ultra Plus Coolant - In 2008 Ultra Plus Coolant(Full POE) was discontinued It had a viscosity of
32 and IR directly replaced it with the 46 Ultra Coolant fluid.
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Kaeser
Kaeser Competitive Summary
Headquarters: Coburg, Germany
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Website: www.kaesercompressors.com
Click here for a link to Kaeser MSDS Sheets
Kaeser
Sigma Food Grade 100 PAO (Designed for Recip) 100 2,000
Sigma Food Grade 150 PAO (Designed for Recip) 150 2,000
Sigma Food Grade 320 PAO 32 2,000
Polyolester(POE)/Hydrocarbon
Sigma M 100 100 4,000
Blend (Designed for Recip)
Polyolester(POE)/Hydrocarbon
Sigma M 150 150 4,000
Blend (Designed for Recip)
Sigma M 460 POE/Hydrocarbon Blend 46 4,000
Sigma S-100 Diester 100 4,000
Sigma S-150 Diester 150 4,000
Sigma S-320 PAO 32 4,000
Sigma S-460 PAO 46 4,000
Sigma S-680 PAO 68 4,000
Sigma FG-100 through FG-680 - H-1 Food Grade PAO – Consider whether they need H-1 or H-2?
If they can use USDA H-2, Sullube™ will offer varnish free performance, efficient cooling and an
8000 hour rated life, at only a small increase in price per gallon.
Sigma M 100 through M 460 - Petroleum oils for reciprocating compressors
Sigma S-100 & S-150 – Diesters for reciprocating compressors. Viscosity is way too high for
rotary use.
Sigma S-320 - ISO 32 grade PAO for rotary use.
Sigma S-460 - Standard factory fill, ISO 46 grade PAO for rotary use.
Sigma S-680 - ISO 68 grade PAO for rotary use.
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Quincy
Quincy Competitive Summary
Headquarters: Mobile, AL USA
Website: www.quincycompressor.com
In March 2010 Quincy was acquired by Atlas Copco from EnPro. It will continue to operate as
it’s own brand of compressor.
Quincy offers 2 different lines of compressor fluid for their machines. The factory fill fluids are
referred to as “Quinsyn Warranty Fluids.” These have a premium price and are required to
maintain the machine warranty of 5-10yrs, depending on the model. The second line is called
“Quinsyn Aftermarket Fluids” which are a similar but a low cost alternative for customers
outside of their warranty. Aftermarket Fluids can be privately labeled and also used for
competitive machine conversions.
Click here for a link to the MSDS sheets on the Quincy website
Quincy
Quinsyn Warranty Fluids
Quinsyn PAO 46 8,000
Quinsyn Plus PAO/Polyolester Blend(POE) 46 8,000 - 10,000
Quinsyn XP Polyolester(POE) 68 12,000 - 15,000
Polyglycol(PAG)/ Polyolester
Quinsyn PG 46 8,000 - 10,000
Blend(POE)
Quinsyn-F PAO 46 4,000
Quinsyn Aftermarket Fluids
Quinsyn Endura Polyolester(POE) Blend 46 10,000
Quinsyn Edge PAO/Polyolester(POE) Blend 46 8,000
Quinsyn Flex PAO/Mineral Oil/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Quinsyn Prime Polyglycol(PAG)/Ester Blend 46 8,000
QuinSyn GL (old product) Hydrotreated 46 ?
Quinsyn IV (old product) PAO/Hydrocarbon Blend 46 4,000 - 6,000
Quinsyn Flushing Fluid Diester 46 500
WARRANTY FLUIDS
QuinSyn – The standard fill for may years and still factory fill for many machines. It is a Pao
blended with a diester.
QuinSyn Plus – A PAO with Polyolester.
QuinSyn XP - A full Polyolester (POE). Full POEs can experience issues with elastomers as well as
viscosity problems near the end of the fluid life where it did not provide sufficient lubrication for
the bearings.
QuinSyn PG - A Polyglycol/Polyolester blend (PAG, POE) similar to Sullube™ but offered at a
higher cost.
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QuinSyn F - A food grade fluid with the same outstanding features of regular QuinSyn. This fluid
can be factory filled at no additional charge for applications that have incidental contact with
food products.
AFTERMARKET FLUIDS
QuinSyn Endura - Aftermarket focused POE blend. Alternative to Quinsyn XP.
QuinSyn Edge - Aftermarket focused PAO/POE blend. Alternative to Quinsyn Plus.
QuinSyn Flex - Aftermarket focused PAO/Mineral Oil/POE blend.
QuinSyn Prime – A Polyglycol / Ester blend focused on the aftermarket. A lower grade Quinsyn
PG because it uses an ester rather than a polyolester.
QuinSyn GL - A hydrotreated hydrocarbon. Similar to SRF. No longer a listed product.
QuinSyn IV - A blended synthetic designed for operating in areas of high ambient
contamination. It uses a PAO base stock to provide excellent lubricating qualities, but is blended
to be economically changed on a more frequent bases when contaminate loads are high. No
longer a listed product.
QuinSyn Flushing Fluid - A diester used for flushing only.
The first four fluids on the table above, regular QuinSyn, QuinSyn-F, Quinsyn-GL and QuinSyn IV
are from PAO or hydrotreated hydrocarbon basestocks. Converting to Sullube™ offers the PAO
user varnish free performance, efficient cooling and long life - and with no increase in fluid cost!
See our section on Sullube™ versus PAO’s.
You can offer owners of Quincy compressors the opportunity to enjoy varnish free operation,
efficient cooling, and long life with Sullube™ in their compressors!
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Compair-Leroi
Compair-Leroi has manufacturing facilities in North America, the UK, Continental Europe and
China, and sales outlets in more than 95 countries. They do not seem to have a major emphasis
on fluids, but do have several available to their customers.
CompLube 10 – A PAO/Ester blend, similar to Quincy’s QuinSyn Plus.

CNS 46 - This is a diester fluid, rated at up to 8000 hours in CompAir BroomWade rotary screw
compressors. See our Technote on benefits of upgrading from diesters to Sullube™.
SSL-50 - Factory fill standard is an extended life hydrotreated hydrocarbon, which is rated at
4000 hours. Switch them to the equivalent SRF 1/4000, or better yet, upgrade to Sullube™ for
varnish free performance, efficient cooling, and long life.
SSL-46 - This is another PAO. It is rated at 8000 hours, but at what temperature? The reported
price is $193/pail, $2123/drum. The concern with a PAO is varnish formation when run too long
or too hot. (See Technote also on PAO’s versus Sullube™) This is a prime candidate for an
upgrade to Sullube™!
SSL-35F – H-1 Food Grade PAO – Consider whether they need H-1 or H-2? If they can use USDA
H-2, Sullube™ will offer varnish free performance, efficient cooling and an 8000 hour rated life,
at only a small increase in price per gallon. (See Technote on “Food Grade”)
Sullivan-Palatek
In business since 1984, in Michigan City, Indiana, Palatek has joined forces with Saylor-Beall and
Sullivan portables to create a company with a more complete product line. On the lubricant
side, for their rotary compressors, they offer the following options:
Palasyn 45 - This hydrocarbon oil is the standard factory fill. It is probably a hydrotreated
hydrocarbon, and is rated at 4000 hours.
Palalube 32 – It is available as a factory fill for a $20 per gallon adder. This fluid is an aliphatic
diester, blended with polyglycol. See the notes and concerns on diesters, as Sullube™ is diester-
free. This product is estimated to contain 30-50% diester.
AFX Ideal 32 – Is the top of the line fluid for Palatek. It is a polyol ester, and is available for a
$30 per gallon adder as factory fill in their compressors.
Pal Extra 44 – PAO/POE Blend
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Non-OEM Competitive Fluids – Royal Purple
Royal Purple Competitive Summary
Website: www.royalpurple.com
Royal purple are an oil company who produces lubricants for many applications. All of their
fluids are synthetic hydrocarbons, PAOs, and will form varnish and run hot.
Royal Purple
ParaFilm 100 Premium Synthetic Blend 100
SynFilm 100 PAO (Designed for Recip) 100
SynFilm 32 PAO 32 8,000
SynFilm GT-32 PAO 32
PAO (Designed for Acidic
Acilube 32
Environments)
Their salespeople have a demonstration that they show to customers where they claim that
running a compressor on Royal Purple will be efficient and save loads of money in power costs.
However at 200°F they do not provide sufficient lubrication for the bearings.
Viscosity comparison - Sullube vs. Royal Purple Synfilm 32

25
Viscosity in cS Synfilm 32
Viscosity in cS Sullube
20
Viscosity (cSt)
Viscosity in cS Minimum for

bearing protection
15
10
0
140 150 160 170 180 190 200
Temperature (°F)
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Summit
Summit Competitive Summary
Headquarters: Tyler, TX USA
Website: www.klsummit.com
Summit is an oil company who produces lubricants for many industrial applications. They are a
section of Klüber Lubrication.
Summit
AU 46 Silicone 46
DSL 32 Diester 32 8,000
DSL 46 Diester 46 8,000
FG 100 H-1 PAO 100
Lubricant/Coolant Diester
PS 100 Partial Synthetic 32
SH 32 PAO 32
SH 46 PAO 46
Super 32 Diester/Polyglycol(PAG) 32
Supra Coolant Diester/Polyglycol(PAG) 46
Ultima PAO/Ester 46
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Non-OEM Competitive Fluids
Lubricants Similar to Sullube™ with Acid Filters
Acid filters were designed to maintain acid levels in machines operated in environments
which do not allow them to get full life from their fluid. If the customer’s fluid was
becoming acidic before 8,000hrs, the goal of the acid filter was to help the fluid reach
it’s full potential life.
There are oil salesmen who sell these filters, called compressor oil purifiers, as life
extenders, which is not the intended use. In addition, attempting to stretch the life of
an 8,000hr fluid to 16,000+ does not account for the viscosity increase that will take
place. The fluid’s viscosity will rise and make the machine inefficient, which raises
energy costs.
These filters can cost $100+ per filter and need to be changed quarterly. The true cost
of these fluids needs to be combined with the cost of the filters to determine the actual
price. The additive package will also breakdown around 8,000hrs regardless of the filter
and these companies sell additional additive packages which must be put into the
machine. This also adds extra cost.
What advantages does a Sullair Distributor selling Sullube™ have

over the Oil Salesman?
Support: Three Tier Support - The Distributor, Sullair, and the Fluid Manufacturer all
want to make sure the customer is satisfied. That is three solid companies looking out
for the customer.
Service: Full Service – Parts, Lubricant, Service, PM Agreements.
History: 25 years of Proven Performance - Currently in use globally in all brands of
compressors
Consistency: Dow Manufactures the Product - Dow provides high quality control and
consistency of ingredients.
Most Oil salesman use a 3rd party manufacturer or blender, which gives up control of
quality control for the product, plus they can change formulations without notifying the
customer.
History: 50,000+ Machines Worldwide - Virtually no unscheduled downtime. Sullube™
performs as advertised.
If a catastrophic failure occurs, Will the oil salesman have the necessary financial
insurance and backing?
Fluid Goal: Sullube’s goal is to make your machine run to the best of its ability.
Sullube™ is engineered for performance!
Fluids offered by oil salesman are engineered for lowest cost. This is their main concern,
not quality.
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Varnish: The enemy of rotary compressors!
Why Hydrocarbon/Hydro-treated Hydrocarbon and
Synthetic Hydrocarbon (PAO) Base Stocks Varnish
 All components are liquid at ambient temperature
 Some become solid at higher temperatures
 The solids plate out on the metal parts, insulate and
reduce heat removal
 Temperatures rise and create more solid
Components
Dangers of Varnish
 Air End Failure
 Creates an Inefficient Machine
 Leads to 10% loss of efficiency or 10% more energy cost
 Increases Operating Temperature
 High temps shorten fluid life and lead to high temp shut downs resulting in plant
downtime
 Plugging of Separators, Oil Injection Lines
 Coat and Restrict Oil Cooler
You can’t see inside the compressor, until it is too late. Pages 26-35 show the results
from tests Dow performed using glass tubes. Sullube™ and other compressor fluids
were subjected to a tough but realistic lab test to visually show how they perform in the
real world in a compressor.
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Varnish
Q: Why should a compressor user be concerned with varnish – Isn’t it just
a harmless coating in the receiver tank?
A: There are three big areas where varnish is a concern.
1. The cooler - Oil cooler tubes are restricting one of these the bearing can
fine passages already, but when you fail. Also, formation of a coating of
consider that the “turbolater” fins in varnish on the rotors or housing
them are only about 1/8th of an inch reduces clearances, which increases
apart to increase heat transfer, it energy consumption by as much as 10%
doesn’t take much varnish or sludge to - tough on motors and the electric bill.
start plugging things up. When that
happens, the compressor runs hotter, 3. The separator - Varnish adheres to
and the hotter the oil gets – the faster the outer wrap and to the fibers of the
the varnish forms. I’m sure you see separator blocking air flow and
where that is headed. shortening its life, and increasing the
pressure drop across the separator.
2. The air end - There are two concerns There goes the electrical consumption
here. The bearings are fed oil through again, and what about the cost of the
relatively small bearing orifices. If the separators – and labor!
oil flow to any bearing is starved by
+ =
Varnish is the number one enemy of rotary compressors.
Sullube™ is the number one enemy of varnish.
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Polyglycol - Sullube™
Sullube will not varnish in the machine, and will remove existing varnish when performing a
flush conversion. It will help the equipment run cooler and produces biodegradable condensate.
These functions alone differentiate Sullube from its competition and make it worth the
additional premium.
Important Features & Benefits of Sullube™

Non-Varnishing Performance – Varnish is the leading cause of air end failure.
Sullube will not form varnish.
Removes Existing Varnish - Performing a flush conversion will remove existing

varnish build-up, decreasing energy demand, improving cooling, and extending the life of the air
end.
Cools More Effectively - Sullube™ has higher thermal conductivity which will help the
equipment run cooler and allow for easier stabilization of operating temperature. Compared to
a PAO, Sullube™ will have a lower operating temperature in extreme conditions due to about
10% higher thermal conductivity.
Biodegradable Condensate - Since the condensate from Sullube™ is biodegradable,

in some cases it can be directly discharged into sanitary sewer systems.
High Flash Point (263°C, 505°F) - With a high flash point and good cooling ability,
Sullube™ promotes safe and reliable operation.
High Viscosity Index - Sullube™ provides excellent film thickness in all temperatures.
Even at 200 °F (105°C) Sullube™ operates efficiently and provides adequate bearing lubrication.
Very Low Carryover (Less than 1 ppm) - With less than 1 ppm carryover, less
fluid is needed for top off.
Good Compatibility with the Air System - Sullube™ is compatible with the
common elastomers found in compressor seals, hoses and solenoids so competitive
compressors can be successfully converted to Sullube™.
Corrosion Protection - Water is always present in rotary compressors in the lubricant.

Non-Foaming - Foaming increases lubricant carryover.
Oxidation Inhibited - For longer life.
On Site Testing - Using the test kit for Sullube™.
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Sullube™ vs. PAO Synthetic
The Test:
Each fluid was placed in a tube with a coil
of steel and copper wire. These metals,
which are present in the compressor, affect
the performance of the fluid. The fluids
were heated to 230 F and moist air was
bubbled through them for 2500 hours.
Results:
Note the varnish layer on the glass.
Consider how much varnish could build up
in bearing passages and coolers in less than
8000 hours (one year) with these fluids.
Note the tube with Sullube™ is perfectly
clean after the same test.
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Sullube™ versus PAO's
Polyalphaolefins (PAO's) are the most common synthetic used as rotary screw air
compressor coolants. Compared to a PAO, there are several distinct advantages for
using Sullube™.
Why convert from PAO to Sullube™?
Varnish free performance!

Sullube™ does not form varnish. Although a PAO may be a long life fluid, when failure
occurs, its mode of failure is to form varnish. This varnish may result in coated and
restricted oil coolers, plugged separators, and even failure of air ends.
Compressor runs cooler

Two reasons:
1. Sullube™ has a higher thermal conductivity (about 10%), which will allow the
machine to run cooler. A higher operating temperature will result in a loss in energy
efficiency.
2. Varnish formation with PAO’s plugs oil coolers, causing overheating.
Very low carry over

Sullube™ has a very low carry over and make up rate. When compared to a PAO,
Sullube™ has 3-4 times less carryover. This means not only less need to add fluid to the
machine, but less fluid in the air lines and plant equipment, where you don’t want it!
High flash point

Sullube™ has a flash point of 505°F. (COC)
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Sullube™ vs. Diester Fluid
The Test:
Each fluid was placed in a tube with a
coil of steel and copper wire. These
metals, which are present in the
compressor, affect the performance of
the fluid. The fluids were heated to 230
F and moist air was bubbled through
them for 2500 hours.
Results:
The same test showed that a commonly
used diester fluid had less deposits than
the PAO, but still had substantial varnish.
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Sullube™ versus Diesters
Diesters are usually used in reciprocating compressors, but are sometimes used as rotary screw
air compressor coolants. There are several distinct advantages for converting to Sullube™.
Why convert from Diester to Sullube™?
Sullube™ eliminates sludge problems!

When a diester degrades in the presence of water (water is always there), it forms an alcohol
and an acid. Analysis of the compressor sludge deposits from machines running on diester fluids
have shown metal salts of these acids. These salts tend to plug separators and filters. They may
also result in coated and restricted oil coolers and even failure of air ends.
This picture is from a

customer who
switched from
Sullube to a ‘Same
As’ lubricant which
had a diester base.
The result was

SLUDGE which
caused plant
downtime, air end
damage and lost $$$.
Don’t take the risk!
Compressors run cooler

Two reasons:
1. Sullube™ has a higher thermal conductivity (about 10%), which will allow the machine to run
cooler. A higher operating temperature will result in a loss in energy efficiency.
2. Sludge formation with diesters plugs oil coolers, causing overheating.
No compatibility problems
Many diesters carry warnings about material compatibility. Of special concern are the O-rings,
seals, and elastomers in solenoids and equipment downstream in the plant. Diesters are also
incompatible with materials used in the liners of some compressor hoses. Sullube™ is
compatible with the components normally found in compressors and compressed air systems.
(Notable exception: All lubricants affect PVC pipe)
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Diester Compatibility Issues
What are the issues of compatibility with diester lubricants?
Compressor Elastomers
We have tested diester lubricants with items such as control diaphragms, lip seals and hoses.
They may also affect oil stop valves and O-rings from solenoids. The results are compelling!
Compressor component Swelling with Sullube™ Swelling with diester
Flexmaster coupling 2% 23%
Hose liner -2% 51%
Sullicon Diaphragm PN250020-353 15% 114%
Metal components
When diesters break down they can react with metals in the compressor, such as zinc (from the
separator) to form an insoluble sludge in the unit.
Oil seals leaking

Incompatibility or softening of oil seals, or the formation of varnish, which damages the seals,
may cause oil leaks.
Plant problems with solenoid valves

Swelling of O-Rings in solenoid valves may cause the solenoids to stick and fail. Two
instrument/solenoid companies have issued compatibility warning letters concerning diester
compressor fluids.
Products imitating Sullube™ often contain as much as 50% diester! Sullube™ is diester
free.
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Sullube™ vs. Competitive Polyglycol
Competitive Fluid:
This fluid is shown, along with the
others for comparison. Note the
deposits in the top and half way up the
tube. Better than the PAO or diester,
but still far from the clean performance
of Sullube.
Corrosion Protection
When the test was over, we
examined the copper and steel test
coils from each of the tubes. The
coils from the tube using Sullube
were in perfect condition. The coils
which were exposed to the imitation
fluid were notably corroded. Think
of the damage that could cause in a
compressor!
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Warning Counterfeits:
Because of the reputation for excellent performance that Sullube™ has developed over the
years, numerous sources are attempting to sell imitation fluids. Some have even been dyed
green, to look like Sullube™. Others are sold as "Equivalents".
We have analyzed some of these counterfeit samples. Some of them are predominantly
common petroleum oils, which would likely cause varnish in the machine. Others actually
contain diesters, which are not recommended as compatible for use with downstream
components. Some of the imitation fluids recommend mixing with Sullube™. Even though they
may mix successfully, this may cause shortened fluid life, higher carry over, and varnish
formation, and is not recommended!
If you want the performance, long varnish free service, efficient cooling, and reliability which
you enjoy with Sullube™ - use Sullube™ - there is no equal.
Q: Several products have appeared on the market claiming to be “as good

as Sullube™.” Are they really similar?
A: If it has a low cost which is too good to be true, it’s a DIESTER
If the product’s MSDS sheet shows the base stock as “Ester blend” “Diester” or “Polyglycol Ester
Blend” it will have a high percentage of diester and all of the negative issues associated with a
diester base stock.
There are no regulations which state that a fluid has to have a certain amount of an ingredient
in order to claim it as its main base stock. That means that a company who takes a diester and
blends in a small percentage of polyglycol can tell the customer that their fluid is a polyglycol,
just like Sullube™. That is not very trustworthy.
Sullube’s Edge over PAG/POE base stocks

There are competitive fluids which are actually Polyglycol/Polyol Ester and they have similar
benefits of Sullube™. But remember Sullube™ from Sullair offers the following:
Three Tier Support:

The Distributor, Sullair, and the Fluid Manufacturer all want to make sure the customer is happy.
That is three solid companies looking out for the customer.
Sullube™ is Engineered for Performance:

Sullube™’s goal is to make your machine run to the best of its ability. Sullube™ is Engineered for
performance! Fluids which are created to be “Same as Sullube™” are Engineered for lowest
cost. This is their main concern, not quality.
It is costly to actually duplicate Sullube™!

Sullube™ is made from a special polyglycol, blended with a “Polyol Ester”. Polyol esters are best
known as jet engine lubricants. Because they are expensive, they are used in applications where
performance is critical. Is performance critical in your air compressor? The counterfeit fluids
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typically contain as much as 50% diester! Sullube™ contains no diester, and has always been
diester free.
Why is Varnish Free Important?

Varnish/Sludge free operation
When a diester degrades in the presence of water (water is always in compressors), it forms an
alcohol and an acid. Analysis of the compressor sludge deposits from machines running on
diester fluids have shown metal salts of these acids. These salts tend to plug separators and
filters. They may also result in coated and restricted oil coolers and even failure of air ends.
Compatibility
Some of the diesters even carry warnings about material compatibility. Of special concern are
the O-rings, seals, and elastomers in solenoids and equipment downstream in the plant. The
common diesters are also incompatible with materials used in the liners of some compressor
hoses. Two instrument companies have issued warning letters to their customers not to use
diester based fluids in compressors feeding their equipment.
Q: Are the “Generics” from Dow?

A: No! Sullube™ is available only through Sullair, and authorized Sullair
distributors.
Sometimes the imitations are sold by claiming the fluid is made and blended by Dow and sold
for less in a plain container. This is not true! If it is not Sullube™, then what is it? Do you really
know what you are getting?
Q: Why the concern about imitations?

A: If customers report problems with the counterfeit fluids, they have no
one to turn to.
Some have been led to believe they are using genuine Sullube™, but find out too late that they
are not. These fluids are often sold by telemarketing operations in distant states or over the
internet. Who can they turn to for help with problems? How can a customer be assured he is
getting the same imitation product each time?
Q: Why are others imitating Sullube™?

A: Reputation of Sullube™
Sullube™ has been used since 1985 in tens of thousands of Sullair compressors. It has built an
excellent reputation which has caused these imitations and counterfeits to appear on the
market.
Remember why you selected Sullube™ to protect your compressor:

 Varnish free performance  Low carryover
 Efficient Cooling  Compatibility with the air system.
 Biodegradability
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Sullube™ versus Petroleum/Hydrocarbon Oils:
Petroleum/Hydrocarbon oils are inexpensive on a cost per gallon basis. But on a per
year basis, they are expensive
Why convert from Hydrocarbon to Sullube™?
Varnish free performance! Compressor runs cooler

Sullube™ is varnish free! The cost of Two reasons:
downtime and repairs due to varnish is 1. Sullube™ has a higher thermal
eliminated. conductivity (about 10%), which will
allow the machine to run cooler. A
Long Life higher operating temperature will result
In a good environment at 200F discharge, in a loss in energy efficiency.
the typical life of Sullube™ is easily 8000 2. Varnish plugs oil coolers, causing
hours. Fewer oil changes mean less labor. overheating.
High flash point Very low carry over

Sullube™ has a flash point of 505°F. (COC) Sullube™ has a very low carry over and
Compare this to the flash point of most make up rate. This means not only less
petroleum oils. need to add fluid to the machine, but less
fluid in the air lines and plant equipment,
where you don’t want it!
Conversion: Petroleum Oils to Sullube™:

What are the concerns in properly converting from hydrocarbon, or
petroleum based oils to Sullube™?
1. How much varnish is in the compressor? If it is minor, the Sullube™ will gradually clean and
dissolve the varnish. If there is severe varnish, a one or two day flush will not remove it all, and
it will gradually contaminate the final charge. If severe varnish is suspected, we suggest looking
in the sump tank first. Cleaning the sump on old, badly varnished units may be required for a
successful conversion.
2. Flushing addresses a second concern, getting nearly all of the old fluid out. A successful
conversion leaves less than 5% old hydrocarbon oil in the compressor. 10% or more will
significantly shorten the life of the new Sullube™ charge. The fluid analysis shows this
contamination through FTIR analysis.
Click here to see the “Sullube™ Flushing Procedure”
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Varnish Cleanup with Sullube™
Sullube™ cleans up!
To demonstrate how Sullube™ removes
varnish, the varnished PAO tube from this test
was filled with Sullube™, and air was bubbled
through it for an additional 48 hours. The tube
was much cleaner, in only two days!
Click here to see Flush Procedure
Varnished with After 48hrs with

PAO Sullube
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Silicones – 24KT™
24KT™ is sold as part of an extended 10 year warranty available only from Sullair. 24KT™ is an
extremely long life lubricant that has no recommended change interval. It has a very high
viscosity index which allows it to be used in cold weather applications or at high temperatures
without affecting fluid life.
Advantages:
Very Specialized, Extreme Long Life - No recommended change interval for
fluid. Reduce or eliminate oil changes
10 Year Air End Warranty

Arctic & High Temp Applications - Extreme high temperature operation does
not affect the life expectancy of 24KT™ . Allows cold start in arctic conditions.
High Viscosity Index; Best of Any Fluid

High Flash Point (484 F)
Excellent Thermal Stability
Performs Well in High Contamination Environments
 Insoluble to acids and other forms of chemical contamination
 Vapor contaminants pass through the system
Due to the very low solubility of 24KT™ , it can be run in highly contaminated environments
without worrying about acid build up in the lubricating systems. Acids pass through the
compressor without affecting the fluid life.
Limitations:
Check with your Sullair Area Manager before quoting 24KT™ machines used in painting
applications.
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Competitive Fluid Tables
How to use this comparison chart:
1. First, search the listing for the name of the fluid.
The competitive fluids are arranged alphabetically by the manufacturer of the product. You can
also use “Ctrl + F” to search for the fluid in which you have an interest.
2. Find the product and note the base stock.

In addition to this chart, information on many of these fluids, such as product brochures and
MSDS sheets, can be found by performing a “Google” search.
3. Compare the base stock’s disadvantages to the benefits of Sullube.

The polyglycol / polyolester blend we use in Sullube™ is expensive to make. This level of quality
is necessary to achieve the performance customers expect from their Sullair compressors. In
general, the properties of a fluid will be limited by the base stock from which it is made.
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Competitive Products by Manufacturer
The following table lists competitive products, alphabetically by Company column.
After you find the product, identify the fluid’s base stock, and compare it to the base
stocks listed in the previous pages.
Company Product Name Base stock Vis. Life in Hrs

76 Lubricants Co. Triton Syn 32 & 68 Diester 32 & 68
American Agip Co. Syn Comp 32 & 46 Diester 32 & 46
American Lubricants Alubco #32 PAO 32
American Lubricants PAO 32 PAO 32
American Lubricants PAO 46 PAO 46
American Oil & Supply AO Syn 660 PAG Polyglycol
American Oil & Supply AO Syn 992 Diester Sub 32
American Synthol A 325 C PAO 32
American Synthol A 465 C PAO 46
Amoco Oil Amokon 32 Hydrocarbon 32
Amoco Oil Energol RC Hydrocarbon
Amoco Oil Energol RC R Hydrocarbon
Amoco Oil Syntholube SL32 PAO 32
Amsoil PCH PAO/Diester Blend 32
Amsoil PCI/ROT PAO/Diester Blend 46
Anderol 423 PAO 5
Anderol 555 Diester 100
Anderol 1200 Diester 220/320
Anderol 3032 PAO 32
Anderol 3046 PAO 46
Anderol 3068 PAO 68
Anderol 3100 PAO 100
Anderol 4032 PAO 32
Anderol 4046 PAO 46
Anderol 4068 PAO 68
Anderol 5001 PAO 46
Anderol 1200 EP Diester 220/320
Anderol 3032/3046 PAO 32 & 46
Anderol 3057M PAO 68
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Anderol 495/496/497 Diester 32/46/68
Anderol Anderol 3057M PAO 46/68
Anderol Anderol 3068 PAO 68
Anderol BDC 32 PAO 32
Anderol BDC 32 Polyol Ester 32
Anderol BDC 46 PAO 46
Anderol FGC 10 PAO 32
Anderol FGH 100 PAO 100
Anderol FGL 10 PAO 32
Anderol PG Supreme 32 Polyglycol 32
Anderol PG Supreme 68 Polyglycol 68
Anderol PQ-150 PAO 150
Anderol Premium Plus Polyol Ester 46
Anderol Premium Plus Polyol Ester 46
Anderol Rotary Coolant Diester 68
Anderol S 100 100
Anderol S 32 32
Anderol S 46 46
Anderol S 68 68
Anderol UH 100 PAO 100
Atlas Copco GA-4K (discontinued) Hydrocarbon 46 4,000
Atlas Copco GA-8K (discontinued) PAO 46 8,000
Atlas Copco GA-OK Diester (Varnish Cleaner) N/A 500
Atlas Copco HD Roto Fluid Plus (discontinued) PAO 46 8,000
Atlas Copco PAR Oil M (for Portables) Hydro Treated
Atlas Copco PAR Oil S (for Portables) Hydro Treated
Atlas Copco Roto Food Grade PAO 32 4,000
Atlas Copco Roto Z Fluid (For Oil Free Machine) PAO
Atlas Copco Roto-Extreme Duty Fluid Polyol Ester 12,000
Atlas Copco Roto-Inject Fluid Hydrocarbon 46 4,000
Atlas Copco Roto-Xtend Duty Fluid PAO 8,000
Baum's Castorine Co. Technilube Syn Comp Unknown 46
Becker PS-100 PAO
Becker SS-100 PAO
Behnke Lubricants JAX Syncomp D Diester 32/46/68
Behnke Lubricants JAX Syncomp FG PAO 32/46/68
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Behnke Lubricants JAX Syncomp P PAO 32/46/68
Behnke Lubricants Magna-Plate 80 / 86 / 88 PAO 32/46/68
Bel Ray No Tox H-1 PAO
Bel Ray SC1 Syn Comp Lube 32 / 46 / 68 PAO 32/46/68
Benz Oil Syn Com 32 PAO 32
Benz Oil Syn Com 46 PAO 46
BP Oil (British Petroleum) Energol HLP Hydrocarbon 32 & 46
BP Oil (British Petroleum) Turbinol T Hydrocarbon 32 & 46
C&C Oil Co. Duration DSCF PAO 32, 46, 68
Camco FMO 32 / 46 / 68 PAO 32/46/68
Castrol/Tribol 890 Light Polyol Ester 32
Castrol/Tribol Aircool PD 32 Hydrocarbon 32
Castrol/Tribol Aircool SR 46 PAO 46
Cato Oil Syn Guard 32 Diester 32
Chevron Delo Hydrocarbon All
Chevron HiPerSYN 32/46/68 PAO 32/46/68
Chevron Syntholube 32/68 Diester 32 & 68
Chevron Tegra 32/68 PAO 32 & 68
Citgo Compressorgard DE Diester 32
Citgo Compressorgard FG PAO 46,68
Citgo Compressorgard GE 32/46, IPG, PAG Polyglycol 32/46
Citgo Compressorgard PAO PAO 46/68
Citgo Compressorgard PS PAO 46/68
Citgo Compressorgard XL Polyol Ester 46/68
Citgo Pacemaker T Hydrocarbon 32, 46, 68
Compair-Leroi CNS 46 Diester 46
Compair-Leroi CS 100 Diester 32
Compair-Leroi SSL 35F PAO
Compair-Leroi SSL 46 PAO
Compair-Leroi SSL 50 Hydro Treated
Compressed Air Systems CAS-Cool 32 Unknown 32
Compressed Air Systems CAS-Coolant Unknown 46
Conoco Diamond 32 Hydrocarbon 32, 46
Conoco Hydroclear Diamond 46 Hydrocarbon 32, 46
Conoco SYNCON R&O 32/46/68/100 PAO 32/46/68/100
CPI Engineering 1507-100 Polyglycol 100
CPI Engineering CP 4200 Polyol Ester
CPI Engineering CP 4201 Polyol Ester
CPI Engineering CP 4600-32F PAO 32
CPI Engineering CP 4600-46F PAO 46
CPI Engineering CP 4601-32 PAO 32
CPI Engineering CP 4601-46 PAO 46
CPI Engineering CP-1516-100 Polyglycol 100
CPI Engineering CP-4100-100 Diester 100
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CPI Engineering LLL-4 PAO 32
Darmex Corporation ACO 1040 PAO/Diester Blend 32/46/68
David Weber Oil Co. 32 Syn-Comp Diester 32 & 68
Dryden Oil Co. SHL-32 PAO 32
Dryden Oil Co. Syncom 32 Diester 32, 46, 68
Dryden Oil Co. Syncom Diester 32 Diester 32
Dubois FG-10 / 20 PAO 32/46
Dubois MPO -10 Hydrocarbon 32
Dubois Summa 20 Polyol Ester 46
Dubois Summa Rotar Diester 32
Dubois Summa Rotar Polyol Ester 32
Dubois Ultragard 100 PAO 32
Eppert Oil Syn Comp 32 PAO/Diester Blend 32
Exxon USA Synesstic 32 Diester 32
Exxon USA Teresstic SHP 32 PAO 32
Exxon USA Teresstic SHP 46 PAO 46
Fina Oil and Chemical Synolan 1000-32 PAO 32
Fina Oil and Chemical Synolan 1000-46 PAO 46
Fiske Brothers - see Lubriplate Lubriplate
Gard ACH PAO/Diester Blend
Gard ReGard Oil Recycled
Gardner Denver Aeon 2000 Hydro Treated 46 2,000
Gardner Denver Aeon 4000 Hydro Treated 46 4,000
Gardner Denver Aeon 500 Petroleum Oil (Designed for Recip) 46 N/A
Gardner Denver Aeon 5000 Diester (Designed for Recip) 46 N/A
Gardner Denver Aeon 6000FG H-1 PAO 46 4,000
Gardner Denver Aeon 800 ATF/Petroleum Oil 46 2,000
Gardner Denver AEON 9000SP PAO 46 8,000
Gardner Denver AEON 9000TH PAO/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Gardner Denver Aeon Bio (not listed on website) Polyol Ester 8,000
Gardner Denver AEON CL PAO/Diester Blend 46 8,000
Gardner Denver Aeon PG Polyglycol/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Gardner Denver Comp Clean 2 Diester flush
GC Quality Lubricants SHC 150 PAO
GC Quality Lubricants SHC 200 PAO
Hatco Corp Hatcol 2812 Unknown ester 32
Hatco Corp Hatcol 2862 Unknown ester 68
Horizon Lubricants PG ISO 46 Diester/Polyglycol 46
Hydrotex Syn-Air Unknown
Hydrotex Systems 5K Unknown
Imperial Oil & Grease Molub-Alloy Hydrocarbon
IMS -Industrial Maintenance Clearlube 400F PAO
Industrial Oils Unlimited Syncomp 32 &46 Diester 32 & 46
Ingersoll Rand Food Grade FG Coolant (old product) PAO 32
Ingersoll Rand SSR Coolant (old product) Diester 46
Ingersoll Rand Ultra Coolant Polyglycol 46 8,000
Ingersoll Rand Ultra Plus Coolant (Discontinued) POE 32 9,000
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Ingersoll Rand Xtend H-1F Coolant PAO 46 8,000
Jax Industrial Syn-air PGE 32/46 PAO 32/46
Jonell Oil SCO 1690 & 1691 Diester 32 & 46
Joy (Obsolete) Synflo 80 PAO 32/46
Kaeser Sigma Food Grade 100 PAO (Designed for Recip) 100 2,000
Kaeser Sigma Food Grade 150 PAO (Designed for Recip) 150 2,000
Kaeser Sigma Food Grade 320 PAO 32 2,000
Kaeser Sigma M 100 POE/Hydrocarbon Blend (For Recip) 100 4,000
Kaeser Sigma M 150 POE/Hydrocarbon Blend (For Recip) 150 4,000
Kaeser Sigma M 460 POE/Hydrocarbon Blend 46 4,000
Kaeser Sigma S-100 Diester 100 4,000
Kaeser Sigma S-150 Diester 150 4,000
Kaeser Sigma S-320 PAO 32 4,000
Kent Oil SCO 32 PAO 32
Kent Oil SCO 46 PAO 46
Keystone K800 PAO
Keystone KELCO HD-20 Hydrocarbon 46
Keystone KLC 10 Hydrocarbon 32
Keystone KLC 20 Hydrocarbon 46
Keystone KSL 214 Diester 32
Keystone KSL 220 Unknown 46
Keystone KSL 720 PAO 10W-20
Keystone KSL 800 PAO 46
Keystone KSL Compressor Fluid 32 / 46 Diester 32/46
Keystone Nevastane SL 32 / 46 PAO 32/46
Kluber Lubrication Kluberoil 4 UH PAO
Kluber Lubrication Klubersynth DH 2-32 Diester 32
Kluber Lubrication Klubersynth DH 4-32 PAO 32
Kluber Lubrication Klubersynth DH 4-46 PAO 46
Kluber Lubrication Klubersynth DH 6-32 Polyglycol 32
Leahy-Wolf Lubemaster DL10 Diester
Leroi CNS 46 Diester 46
Leroi Complube 10 PAO
Leroi CS 100 Diester 32
Leroi SSL 35F PAO
Leroi SSL 46 PAO 46
Leroi SSL 50 Hydro Treated
Lubest (Momar) Comp 32 & 46 PAO 32 & 46
Lubest (Momar) Garnet 20 Unknown
Lubricating Specialties Syncom FM 32 PAO 46
Lubricating Specialties Syncom FM 46 PAO 32
Lubrication Engineers 9032 SynAir Comp PAO
Lubrication Engineers Monolec 6202 Hydrocarbon 46 Sae10
Lubrication Engineers Monolec 6222 Hydrocarbon 68 Sae20
Lubrication Engineers Monolec 9032 PAO 32
Lubrication Engineers Monolec 9068 Hydrocarbon 68
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Lubriplate Lubriplate Hydrocarbon
Lubriplate Lubriplate Synac Synthetic
Lubriplate SFGO 32 PAO 32
Lubriplate Synac 32 & 46 Diester 32 & 46
Lubriplate Syncool 32/46 Polyglycol 32/46
Metalcote MC Comp 32 & 46 PAO 32 & 46
Mobil Delvac 1300 Hydrocarbon Several
Mobil DTE Light Hydrocarbon 32
Mobil Glygoyle 11-680 Polyglycol
Mobil Rarus 427 Hydrocarbon 100
Mobil Rarus 824 Diester 32
Mobil Rarus SHC 1024 PAO 32
Mobil SHC 824 PAO 32
Mobil SHC 825 PAO 46
Moroil Syncomp 32 PG Polyglycol 32
Moroil Syncomp 432 Diester 32
Moroil Syncomp 446 Diester 46
Moroil Syncomp 46 PAO/Diester Blend 46
Moroil Syncomp 68 PG Polyglycol 68
NFO Tech/ Century Lub. Synshield Diester Diester 32 & 46
NFO Tech/ Century Lub. Synshield PAO PAO 32 & 46
Oils Unlimited Syncomp 32 Diester 32
Oils Unlimited Syncomp 46 Diester 46
Omni Lubricants Inc. Omni 32 PAO 32
Omni Lubricants Inc. Omni 32D Diester 32
Orelube H 32 PAO 32
Orelube H 46 PAO 46
Pacer SCL 150 PAO/Diester Blend
Pacer Ultron Ester
Panacea (Strident) Panacea 12 PAG/POE 32 12,000
Panacea (Strident) Panacea 8 PAG/POE 32 8,000
Parts Service Intl. FGH 120 PAO 46
Parts Service Intl. N1500 Hydrocarbon 32
Parts Service Intl. N2000 Hydrocarbon 46
Parts Service Intl. PG 2000 Diester/Polyglycol 46
Parts Service Intl. PG 3200 Diester/Polyglycol 32
Parts Service Intl. PX32 PAO 32
Parts Service Intl. PX46 PAO 46
Parts Service Intl. S1500 Diester 32
Parts Service Intl. S2000 Diester 46
Parts Service Intl. SL32 Diester/Polyglycol 32
Parts Service Intl. Ultra 20 Diester/Polyglycol 46
Pennzoil Pennzcom PAO 32 PAO 32
Pennzoil Pennzcom PAO 46 PAO 46
Pennzoil Pennzcom S 32 Diester 32
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Performance Filtration 2554 Diester/Polyglycol
Perkins Products Perlube Syn-32 AC Diester 32
Perkins Products Perlube Syn-46 AC Diester 46
Petro Canada SCF 32 Hydrocarbon 32
Petro Canada SCF 46 Hydrocarbon 46
Petro Canada Compro™ Compressor Fluid 32/68/100 Hydrocarbon 32/68/100
Petro Canada Compro™ Syn Comp Fluid Polyglycol blend 32
Petro Canada Purity FG AW 32/46/68/100 Hydrocarbon 32/46/68/100
Petro Canada Compro™ XLR PAO blend
Petrodyn 1000 PAO
Petron International 42046 PAO
Phillips 66 Philesco 32 PAO 32
Phillips 66 Philesco 46 PAO 46
Phillips 66 Syndustrial E 32 & 68 Diester 32, 68
Phillips 66 Syndustrial P 32/46/68 PAO 32/46/68
Phillips 66/Summit Syndustrial G Diester/Polyglycol 32
Pico Chemical Corp. Syn AC 32 & 46 PAO/Ester 32 & 46
Power Up Lubricants NNL-690 Additive NA
Primrose
Fluid Metrics PuroLube (used with acid fiter) Polyglycol Ester Blend 32 12,000 (with filter)
Quincy Quinsyn (Warranty & Aftermarket Fluid) PAO 46 8,000
Quincy Quinsyn Endura (Aftermarket Fluid) POE blend 46 10,000
Quincy Quinsyn Edge (Aftermarket Fluid) PAO/POE Blend 46 8,000
Quincy Quinsyn-F (Food Grade Warranty Fluid) PAO 46 4,000
Quincy Quinsyn Flex (Aftermarket Fluid) PAO/Mineral Oil/Ester Blend 46 8,000
Quincy QuinSyn GL (old product) Hydrotreated 46
Quincy Quinsyn IV (old product) PAO/Hydrocarbon Blend 46 4,000 - 6,000
Quincy Quinsyn XP (Warranty Fluid) POE 68 12,000 - 15,000
Quincy Quinsyn Plus (Warranty Fluid) PAO/POE Blend 46 8,000 - 10,000
Quincy Quinsyn PG (Warranty Fluid) Polyglycol/ Polyol Ester Blend 46 8,000 - 10,000
Quincy Quinsyn Prime (Aftermarket Fluid) Polyglycol/Polyol Ester Blend 46 8,000
Quincy Quinsyn Flushing Fluid Diester 46 500
Royal Lubricants Royco 4032 Diester 32
Royal Lubricants Royco 4068 Diester 68
Royal Lubricants Royco 432 PAO 32
Royal Lubricants Royco 446 PAO 46
Royal Lubricants Royco 446FG H1 - PAO 46
Royal Lubricants Royco 832 Polyglycol 32
Royal Lubricants Royco 868 Polyglycol
Royal Purple Acilube PAO (For Acidic Environments) 32
Royal Purple ParaFilm 100 Premium Synthetic Blend 100
Royal Purple SynFilm 100 PAO (Designed for Recip) 100
Royal Purple SynFilm 32 PAO 32
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Royal Purple SynFilm GT-32 PAO 32
Schaeffer Manufacturing 158 Moly Pure Syn Comp Oil 32 PAO 32, 46
Sentinel Lubricants SCO 10 S Polyol Ester 32
Sentinel Lubricants SCO 20 S Polyol Ester 46
Series Petrodyn PAO/Hydrocarbon Blend
Series Petrodyn Diester
Series Petrodyn Hydrocarbon
Series Petron International PAO
Shell Corena AS 32 & 46 PAO 32 & 46
Shell Corena DE-68 Diester 68
Shell Corena S-68 Hydrocarbon 46
Shell CASSIDA FLUID HT 32 PAO
Shell Corena P Hydrocarbon
Shell Corena PAO PAO
Shell IRUS DU 46/68 Polyol Ester 46/68
Shell OMALA HD PAO
Shell OMALA RL PAO
Shell MADRELA GP Polyglycol
Shell SPIRAX HD PAO
Shell TELLUS HD PAO
Shell TIVELA S Polyglycol
Sullivan-Palatek AFX Ideal 32 Polyol Ester 32
Sullivan-Palatek Palalube 32 Diester/Polyglycol 32
Sullivan-Palatek Palasyn 45 Hydrocarbon 32
Summit AU 46 Silicone 46
Summit DSL 32 Diester 32 8,000
Summit DSL 46 Diester 46 8,000
Summit FG 100 H-1 PAO 100
Summit Lubricant/Coolant Diester
Summit PS 100 Partial Synthetic 32
Summit SH 32 PAO 32
Summit SH 46 PAO 46
Summit Summit Sierra 32 / 46 PAO 32/46
Summit Super 32 Diester/Polyglycol 32
Summit Supra Coolant Diester/Polyglycol 46
Summit Ultima PAO/Ester 46
Sunoco Lubricants Challenge AC 32 & 46 PAO 32 & 46
Sunoco Lubricants Challenge DE 32 PAO 32
Swepco 702 Hydrocarbon
Synflo Synflo 70 Diester 32 & 68
Synflo Synflo 80FG, 80XP PAO 32 & 68
Synflo Synflo 60GC, 70GC Polyglycol
Texaco Cetus PAO 32 & 68 PAO 32 & 68
Texaco Synstar DE 32 Diester 32
Texaco/Summit Cetus PGE 32 & 68 Diester/Polyglycol 32 & 68
Texas Refinery Corp. Compressor Oil Hydrotreated 32 & 46
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Texas Refinery Corp. Syn Comp Diester 32 & 68
Tower Oil Syncom 5 Diester 32
Tower Oil Syncom P 32 PAO 32
Tribol/Castrol 890 Light Unknown Ester 32
Tribology Inc. Taco 32 Hydro Treated 32
Tribology Inc. Taco 32HT PAO 32
Tribology Inc. Taco 46 Hydro Treated 46
Tribology Inc. Taco 46HT PAO 46
Tribology Inc. Taco D32 Diester 32
Tribology Inc. Taco D46 Diester 46
Tri-State Industrial Lub. C CE 32 Diester 32
Tri-State Industrial Lub. C DE 46 Diester 46
Ultrachem 32S / 46S / 68S PAO 32/46/68
Ultrachem Chemlube 215 Diester 32
Ultrachem Chemlube 221 PAO 32
Ultrachem Chemlube 932 / 946 / 968 Polyol Ester 32/46/68
Ultrachem Chemlube Plus 10 Polyol Ester 46
Ultrachem Chemlube Plus 68 Polyol Ester 68
Ultrachem Coolant 32 Diester/Polyglycol 46
Ultrachem Coolant 32 PE Polyglycol 32
Ultrachem Omnilube
Ultrachem Omnilube 32 / 46 H-1 PAO 32/46
Ultrachem Omnilube 520 PAO 32
Ultrachem P-ACO 32/46/68 Hydrocarbon 32/46/68
Ultrachem PGR 32/46 ? 32/46
Ultrachem Platinum BTG (24KT™ Competitor) Silicone
Ultrachem PS 32/46/68 PAO 32/46/69
Ultrachem Ultra Chem Coolant Diester/Polyglycol 46-68
Ultrachem Ultra Chem Coolant PE Polyglycol 32
Ultrachem Ultra Clean Flush Fluid / Cleaner 32
Ultrachem VP 32 PAO 32
UNOCAL 76 Triton 76 Diester
Whitmore Manufacturing Decathlon DE Diester 46
Whitmore Manufacturing Decathlon HC 32 PAO 32
Whitmore Manufacturing Decathlon HC 46 PAO 46
Whitmore Manufacturing Decathlon PG Diester/Polyglycol 46
Whitmore Manufacturing Hyperion Hydro Treated varies
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Procedure for Flushing Sullube™
(Primary source: Sullair Service Bulletin E-66)
The following procedure is recommended for installing Sullube™ lubricant in rotary

screw compressors that have been operated with petroleum-based fluids. The fluid
circulation passages of these air compressors frequently contain significant levels of
varnish and sludge, which will be dissolved by the Sullube™ fluid.
FLUSH PROCEDURE:
1. Run machine up to normal operating temperature then drain the petroleum-based
fluid from the main sump tank, fluid cooler, fluid lines, and fluid strainers if
equipped while the fluid is still warm.
2. Replace fluid filters and fill compressor with ½ charge of Sullube™.
3. Operate compressor under normal conditions for 12 hours while paying close
attention to operating temperatures. Monitor fluid filter(s) and replace if
contaminated.
4. Drain initial charge from sump and refill machine with another ½ charge of
Sullube™. Run machine for 12 hours while monitoring fluid filters and operating
temperature closely.
5. Drain entire cooling system making sure all flushing fluid is removed from coolers,
piping, and the sump tank.
6. Install new separator element if an increase in differential pressure was noted

during flush charge, and install new fluid filters.
7. Fill machine with fresh Sullube™ and begin normal operation. Take fluid sample
after 200 hours of operation and submit for analysis to determine if system was
sufficiently cleaned.
This same procedure is used for conversion from PAO or diester synthetics, which may
have left varnish deposits in a compressor.
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Operating Temperature Range
of Sullube™
Cold Weather:
The pour point of Sullube™ is -58°F. Much more important is the temperature at which it
reaches a viscosity of about 4000 cs. With Sullube™, this is approximately -16°F. Of lubricants
which have sufficient viscosity (7+ cs at 100°C) for adequate bearing protection, Sullube™ and
24KT™ have some of the lowest cold starting temperatures.
High Temperature Operations:

Sullube™ is inhibited for normal operations for at least 8000 hours at discharge temperatures of
200 °F. Testing at the extreme temperature of 225°F discharge has shown a life at 225°F of
approximately 6000 hours. If operation at temperatures over 220°F is sustained for long periods
of time, lubricant analysis is recommended. (See next TechNote on Fluid Life of Sullube™) High
temperature is not a concern for protection of the compressor, as Sullube™ retains its viscosity
for bearing protection at normal elevated machine operating temperatures.
As a general rule of thumb – Fluid life for almost any fluid (with
the exception of 24KT™ ) will decrease by half for every 18°F
temperature increase.
NFPA Hazard Rating

Sullube Hazard Rating System
NFPA Health (Blue) Fire (Red) Reactivity (Yellow) Other (White)

1 1 0 -
1
1 0
-
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
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Fluid Life of Sullube™
The useful life of Sullube™ under normal operating conditions is over 8000 hours. But what are
"normal operating conditions"? One important condition is discharge temperature. The lower
the operating temperature, the longer Sullube™ will last. Here is a chart for use as a rule of
thumb only:
Sullube™ Change Interval Recommendations

Average Operating Temperature Recommended Change Interval
180-215°F 8000 hours
220°F 6000 hours
6000 hours
225°F
(Verify condition by analysis at 4000 hours).
High temperature will shorten the life of Sullube™ or any other lubricant (with the possible
exception of 24KT™ ). Why not just run water cooled machines a lot colder, say 140° F?
It would be good for the fluid life, but the operation of any compressor below the
manufacturer's recommendations will cause water buildup in the fluid, possibly resulting in
internal corrosion and shortened bearing life. Field experience has shown that conversion of an
air cooled machine which is running hot to Sullube™ will normally lower the discharge
temperature 10-15° F.
This improved cooling, along with the non-varnishing characteristics of Sullube™ will result in
improved compressor reliability.
High Pressure Compressors Note: Rotary compressors operating in the 250-350 PSI
pressure range typically shorten fluid life of any fluid, with the possible exception of 24KT™
which does not have a set fluid life. Divide the normal fluid life by four to estimate fluid life for
these compressors. Determine the exact change interval for these units by fluid sampling and
analysis.
Other Notes on Operating temperature:

 A discharge temperature 100°F above the ambient temperature will prevent water
accumulation in the lubricant.
 Above 200°F the drain interval will be twice as often, for every 18°F temperature increase.
 The flash point of lubricants may be decreased by 100°F or more under pressure in a
compressor.
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Shelf Life
Q: How long can Sullube™ be stored in the drum or pail without
showing a loss of performance?
A: The actual shelf life guarantee for Sullube™ is two years. However, a partial pail of
Sullube™ was found at a customer location, with a lot number indicating it was over 13
years old. A sample was analyzed and the fluid was still in nearly new condition.
Although we can’t guarantee the condition of very old containers of Sullube™, none of
the old samples we have received have shown any deterioration that would prevent
their use.
How Much Carry Over?

Carry over varies depending on several factors.
Variables which affect carry over:

 Operating temperature - Increases with higher temperatures
 Type of Lubricant - Some are more volatile
 Percent loading, and frequency of load-unload cycles
 Type and condition of separator
In addition, different size machines characteristically have more or less carry over depending on
the size of separator and configuration of the separator designed into the machine. A drier
(desiccant or refrigerated) will reduce the amount of lubricant in the plant air, but will not
reduce the actual make-up rate of the machine.
Carry over of Sullube™ is stated at less than 1 PPM
What we do know from laboratory tests of evaporation rates and from field reports of
conversion of machines from other lubricants is that a typical machine running on Sullube™ will
typically have much less carryover than the same machine running on a diester coolant. Also,
laboratory volatility tests indicate that Sullube™ will typically have one-sixth the carry over of
the same machine running on a hydrocarbon oil. Reports from the field indicate the carry over
would typically be one-fourth as much as hydrocarbon oil.
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Viscosity of Sullube™
A critical property of rotary screw air compressor lubricants is proper viscosity. The correct
viscosity, under the hydrodynamic conditions existing in rotary screw air compressors, controls
friction in the machine.
Stable viscosity is critical

It is important the viscosity remain as constant as possible under ever changing temperature
conditions. When temperature increases, viscosity decreases. Conversely, when temperature
decreases, viscosity increases. A viscosity index (VI) measures the extent of change. A lubricant
with a high viscosity index changes less, and is more desirable for rotary screw compressors.
The lower the viscosity index the greater the viscosity change.
Very high viscosity index, without the harmful additives

In rotary screw air compressors a lubricant with a high viscosity index is recommended due to
the importance of stable viscosity. Sullube™ has a very high viscosity index (VI) of 153, without
the addition of VI additives. Some of these additives may break down with time, and also
contribute to varnish and deposit formation in the machine.
This table shows a comparison of the viscosities of several compressor fluids at zero degrees F:
Cold Starting Viscosity at 0°F

Fluid Viscosity
Sullube™ 1500 cSt
Typical Diester 8000 cSt
ISO 32 Hydrocarbon 12100 cSt
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Engineering Data for Sullube™
This information is useful when sizing lines for remote cooling packages, or other
application engineering questions:
Thermal Conductivity: BTU/hr/ft/°F at 190˚F 0.1028
Specific Heat: BTU/lb/°F at 190°F 0.493
Density: g/ml at 25°C 0.9826
Viscosity of Sullube™ at:
100°C 7.7 cs (50.1 SUS)

80°C 11.3cs
60°C 19cs
40°C 38cs
20°C 96cs
0°C 341cs
100°F 39 cs (178 SUS)

80°F 68cs
60°F 133cs
40°F 248cs
20°F 555cs
0°F 1500cs
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Compressor Environment Problem
Ingesting contaminated air.
Examples include :
Chlorine
Acids
Metal cleaning solvents
Welding fumes
Boiler or vehicle exhaust
Ammonia
High operating temperature.

Various causes, but reduce the life of fluids from the original rating when operating above 200° F
Dust and Particulate

With proper inlet filtration, the compressor fluid should not be directly affected. The major
problem is cooler fouling leading to high operating temperatures.
What can be done to remedy the acidic environment?

 Duct air to the unit (or)
 Remote air just to the air inlet. (or)
 For more information on "Acid Gases and Chlorine" click here
These changes can pay for themselves in extended lubricant and

machine life.
If none of these remedies are practical, whatever lubricant is used must be changed very
frequently to prevent accumulation of acids.
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Acid Gases and Chlorine
The Problem:
The quality of inlet air is the single most critical item which determines the drain interval with Sullube™.
Even a small amount of chlorine, hydrochloric (muriatic) acid, sulfur dioxide, or other acid gases in the
inlet air will accumulate in the lubricant over a long period of time. Left undetected, this can result in
internal corrosion to the compressor, and corrosive wear of the bearings, resulting in air end failure.
How do you identify these cases?

How can you tell if a customer is in this type of environment? Look around the machine. Are exposed
galvanized items white and flaky to the touch? Are aluminum parts pitted? Are control lines corroding on
the machine? Is everything made out of steel rusting? These are the results of acidic environments. In
these environments, Sullube™ should be analyzed periodically to determine an appropriate change
interval for that particular environment.
A simple solution:
If the machine is located inside, and the outside air is not contaminated, simply remote the air inlet to
draw in outside air. If this is not practical, then the fluid must be changed frequently.
Air Scrubbing:
Air scrubbers are now available from at least two sources, which will remove the acid gases from the
incoming air. The companies that make these typically use a test kit with metal coupons to determine the
type and severity of the contamination. After analysis of the coupons, they prescribe the proper size and
type of filter. Two of these companies are:
Aerophil - 514-630-6656 (Alex Consalvo)Is this still correct?
Purafil – 800-222-6367 www.purafil.com/index.htm
A last resort:
In very severe locations, such as plants that use large amounts of chlorine, the change interval due to this
contamination might be as short as 500 - 1000 hours for any fluid. In a situation such as this, the cost of
Sullube™ may be prohibitive. In a case such as this, you may find it more practical to use a petroleum
based oil and change it very frequently. Some petroleum oils such as diesel engine oils contain additives
which will neutralize acid gases - up to a point. These additives may also cause the oil to form an
emulsion if the compressor is run cool enough to allow water to build up. If you ever have a situation
such as this, and choose to use this type of oil, some examples are:
 Chevron – Delo (10W)
 Equilon (Shell + Texaco) – Rotella T (10W)
 Texaco – URSA Super Plus (10W)
 Exxon-Mobil – XD - 3 Extra (10W) or Delvac 1310
Be sure to select the correct viscosity for the compressor (10 or 20W), as these oils come in a range of
viscosities
The products listed above are given as examples only. Always obtain authorization
and recommendations from the Sullair customer service department for your specific
application. These fluids are not normally used for rotary compressors and may not
meet warranty requirements.
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Chlorine, How Much Is Too Much?
How much Chlorine is too much?
Is it a case of "Just say no" or is a little bit OK?
First, there is no chlorine in new Sullube™. Any that is found in analysis has been
ingested with the air.
What will chlorine/chloride do to the compressor?

Chloride causes rapid “corrosive wear” of the bearings. At 100 ppm, you can see about
10 years worth of bearing wear in 1 year.
How much does it take?
Case 1: 500 ppm chloride - A new compressor in a blue jeans acid washing plant failed in
about 1 month with 500 ppm chloride.
Case 2: 100 ppm chloride - Several compressors testing 100 ppm chlorides have shown
failures in 12 to 18 months.
So, how much is too much?

So is 20 ppm bad? What about 50 ppm? Even these levels are probably a concern. While
not likely to result in immediate failures, the life of the compressor is being
compromised.
Remote air inlet may be a solution

What can you do about this? Like any air contamination problem, the best solution is a
remote air intake to draw in presumably cleaner air from outdoors. For engineering
help with this, consult with Sullair customer service department.
Air Scrubbers are another option.

Click here for more info on Air Scrubbers
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Ammonia Contamination
Some compressors operate in environments where they draw in ammonia fumes, from
refrigeration compressors for example. Unlike chlorine and acid gases, ammonia seems
to have little direct effect on Sullube™.
What Will Ammonia Do To The Compressor?

Ammonia will directly attack any copper or brass in the machine or air system. If you
notice that the condensate from an aftercooler trap is green, it's not a normal condition.
It is ammonia attacking the copper tubing in the aftercooler. Any copper in a machine
with copper control lines will also be attacked and control lines may become plugged. A
sample of Sullube™ from a machine like this will likely test very good, since ammonia
does not damage Sullube™, or show up in the analysis.
Remote Air Inlet May Eliminate Problems

What can you do about this? Like any air contamination problem, a possible solution is
a remote air intake to draw in presumably cleaner air from outdoors. For engineering
help with this, consult with Sullair customer service department.
Change the Fluid?

Ammonia will attack the copper in a machine regardless of what lubricant is in it, or the
frequency of change, because no lubricant will protect the aftercooler or drier from
ammonia. In situations like this, the best solution for your customer is to move the
machine away from the problem, fix the ammonia leaks, or consider a remote air inlet.
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Painting and Coating
Although it is impossible to test Sullube™ with all types of paints and coatings, many customers
in various industries are using compressors filled with Sullube™ to supply air for painting and
coating applications. Customers generally report very good results when applying paints and
coatings using air from compressors running on Sullube™. A key benefit they report is
reduction or elimination of paint defects – such as “fish eyes”.
Relevant applications that we are aware of include the following general areas:
Some paint and coating applications:
Appliance manufacturing
Auto body repair
Automotive wheel covers (NEW 1-2000)
Cabinet work and store fixtures
Canning and can coating
Ceramics and tile manufacturing
Drum manufacturing
Fiberglass boat manufacturing
Plating
Printing and graphics plants
Wood furniture industry
Yard and utility engines
For information on a specific type of coating, contact us for details.
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Mixing Sullube™ and 24KT™
Don’t do it!
But what if you already did?
24KT™ added to Sullube™ in a compressor

Sometimes, small amounts of 24KT™ in a compressor filled with Sullube™ will have no
noticeable effect. Usually, however, foaming results (lots of foam). The customer may report
very high carryover. If a foaming problem occurs with Sullube™, and 24KT™ is available nearby,
somebody mixed them, even if no one will confess. The solution is to change the fluid, probably
more than once. (Note: 24KT™ floats on top of Sullube™.) Then put on a "Fill only with
Sullube™" sticker. It also helps to have separate containers and funnels for anything which
touches 24KT™ .
Sullube™ added to 24KT™ in a compressor

Although immediate problems may not arise, Sullube™ has a life expectancy of about 8000
hours. If it were left in the 24KT™ fluid for several years, the Sullube™ would degrade, and may
cause high viscosity of the 24KT™ fluid. If major contamination with Sullube™ occurs, the fluid
will need to be changed. (Note: Sullube™ will settle at the bottom of a 24KT™ sump, it is slightly
denser than 24KT™ .) Few fluids will mix with 24KT™ , if there is a separate layer in 24KT™ ,
somebody probably mixed them.
Most other fluids added to 24KT™ in a compressor

This problem will be similar to a contamination with Sullube™, and may be expected to fail even
more quickly. Because of its color and properties, a lubricant contamination of 24KT™ will be
visible. If the 24KT™ has two layers, it is contaminated or contains water. (Note: Most fluids
other than Sullube™ will float on top of 24KT™ and be visible as a separate layer in the sight
glass. A separate clear or milky layer on the bottom is water.)
Prevention? Most problems caused by:

 Not labeling machines with stickers saying: "Fill only with Sullube™”.
 Using the same unlabeled oiling can to fill all compressors.
 Refilling old lubricant pails with used waste oil, then reusing them by accident.
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Mixing Compressor Fluids
What are the problems when other compressor lubricants get mixed with
Sullube?
Diester in Sullube™
Diesters will mix with Sullube™, and not cause an immediate problem. But, don’t stop reading.
The real concern is the diester itself. If there is less than 10% there is probably not a concern.
With high levels of diester, compatibility, short fluid life, and sludge formation become an issue.
PAO (Polyalphaolefin) in Sullube™

Sullube™ will tolerate contamination with most petroleum oils,
SRF 1-4000, or synthetic hydrocarbons (PAO's), up to about 10% with very little loss of
performance. As the amount of contaminant rises, it does shorten the life of the fluid and
increase carry over. Do not expect the full 8000 hours from contaminated fluid. Submit
samples, or use the test kit periodically. (Note: Most other lubricants mix with Sullube™ and will
not form a separate layer.)
Hydrocarbon oil in Sullube™

This is the same as above with PAO’s. PAO is a very pure hydrocarbon. If there is much more
than 10%, fluid life will be compromised.
Prevention? Most problems caused by:

 Not labeling machines with labels saying: "Fill only with Sullube™".
 Using the same unlabeled oiling can to fill all compressors.
 Refilling old lubricant pails with used waste oil, then reusing them by accident.
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Hose Compatibility
Are diester based compressor fluids compatible with the hoses on various rotary screw
compressors?
The Test
A test was run with the liners from each of the hoses below immersed in polyglycol
lubricant, and a diester lubricant, at 150°F for 8 days. The hose liners were weighed
before and after to measure swelling. The results were dramatic.
Common Fluid Hoses Swelling of hose liner with Swelling of hose liner with
polyglycol a diester synthetic
lubricant.
Weatherhead -2% +96%
Stratoflex 213 -2% +51%
Parker 421 HT +1% +14%
(Negative number indicates slight shrinkage.)
Diesters caused swelling with these hoses!

When hose liners swell or shrink more than about 10%, they can buckle, cause leaks,
and partially obstruct fluid flow. Worse yet, flaking can occur, which can plug orifices,
stopping fluid flow to bearings or other vital parts. Hose failures lead to coolant
restriction and elevated temperatures. Hoses should not be used with incompatible
synthetics.
Sullube™ is compatible with the same hoses!

Sullube™ does not contain diesters which are commonly associated with these machine
or downstream compatibility problems.
Compatibility with your compressor – Another concern eliminated by using Sullube™.
Note: Consult Sullair customer service for information on converting machines built
prior to 1980. Some of the very old machines used hoses which were not compatible
and would leak with any synthetics, even Sullube™. On those machines, some of the
hoses listed above, Aeroquip FC 20300-20, FC 24300-24, or Weatherhead H213, with
CPE liner may be advised.
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Is Sullube™ “Food Grade”?
What is a USDA or FDA or meat and poultry, while the FDA deals with
most everything else. For example, a company
authorization? making frozen cheese pizza would deal with the
FDA, but if they made frozen pepperoni pizza,
For many years, the USDA issued a "List of they would also deal with the USDA.
proprietary substances and non-food Presumably, the compressor user will know
compounds authorized for use under USDA which agency they answer to.
inspection and grading programs", one of the
more helpful and beneficial functions of our The listing formerly issued by the USDA was
government. From 1986, until publication entitled: "List of proprietary substances and
ceased after 1997, Sullube™ was listed in the non-food compounds authorized for use under
USDA book. USDA inspection and grading programs". This
list defined H2 "Lubricants with no contact" as
The USDA recently stopped authorizing follows:
individual lubricants by name, and ceased
publishing the book. Individual users and "These compounds may be used as a lubricant,
producers now must determine that products release agent, or antirust film on equipment and
are suitable for use in food plant environments. machine parts or in closed systems (e.g.,
hydraulic systems) in locations in which there is
There are levels of authorization ranging from no possibility of the lubricant or lubricated part
direct food contact to incidental contact to no contacting edible products."
contact. Products which are authorized for any
of these applications were listed in a USDA Because each application is different, it is up to
book, by product trade name. Of the two the compressor user and his government
agencies, only the USDA authorizes specific inspector to decide whether or not an H-1 or H-
products by trademark. There is no FDA list 2 rated product is required.
which lists lubricants by trademark as being
authorized.
Is Sullube™ authorized by the
The FDA authorizes products by chemical name USDA?
only. Lubricants used in air compressors usually
are blends of several components. A specific Yes, for use in applications where there is no
lubricant blend will be considered to be possibility of contact with the food (described
authorized if the individual components of that above as "H2"). Following this page is a copy of
blend have been authorized. the authorization letter from the USDA. For
many plant applications, this classification will
Who needs a lubricant authorized be sufficient. We do not have approval for
incidental contact. For applications where
by these agencies? incidental contact or H-1 is needed, consult with
Sullair engineering. Remember that H-1 type
Here is where it gets confusing, if it is not fluids are usually rated for 1000 to 3000 hours,
already. The USDA and FDA each have specific since they are limited on the types of additives
areas they administer. In general, the USDA that can be in the product.
reviews applications for all substances to be
used in plants processing agricultural products
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Recycling of Compressor Lubricants
For the name of a waste lubricant recycler in your area, contact the National Oil Recyclers
Association (216-791-7316.) or click here to visit their website at noranews.org. Another site
which gives locations of oil recyclers is recycleoil.org, click here to visit.
What do they do, what does it cost?

Most of the recyclers collect the fluid, charging a nominal flat fee for pickup plus about $25 per
drum. Some have minimum amounts. Typically, these companies then filter the fluid,
dehydrate it and sell it as bunker fuel for utility companies, asphalt, cement kilns, or industrial
boilers. This saves the use of new fuel oil, while eliminating a waste product that is not
wanted in the environment!
What types of fluid will they take?

Typically for this purpose, the oil companies do not care whether the fluid is petroleum oil or
synthetic, just so that certain items are not mixed with it. They do not want the oil to be mixed
with antifreeze, transformer oil (PCB's), solvents, or excessive water. But it usually does not
matter if petroleum oil is mixed with the Sullube™, since it will be used as fuel. The recycler may
want to know that the fuel value of Sullube™ is 13,600 BTU per pound, with 0.3% ash.
Drum Disposal
Drum recycling companies are located in most major cities. The recyclers require that the
drums which have contained products such as lubricants be as empty as possible by simply
tipping them. Drums which have contained hazardous materials must be triple rinsed. Note:
The rinse solvent from hazardous materials is also considered to be hazardous.
Classification of Sullube™:
Unless it is contaminated by the user, Sullube™ meets the requirements for “On Specification
Used Oil” for recycling into fuel oil.
The List:
Caution: Before using any oil or drum recycling company, it is highly recommended that you
confirm that they are properly disposing of the product. (For example, do they have a state or
EPA permit number?) The generator of the waste (user of the product) is responsible for its
proper disposal, even though an oil hauler may have carried it away.
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Recycling of Sullube™
Disposal of Lubricants
Even biodegradable oils may not be discarded onto the ground or into bodies of water. Under
the current regulations, Sullube™ may be recycled and unless the user contaminates it, is not
classified as a hazardous waste under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA). It is advisable that users check their local, state, or provincial regulations. The National
Oil Recyclers Association (NORA) (703-536-9732) has published a list of local companies that
collect and recycle Sullube™ and other recyclable lubricants. The general requirements are high
BTU value, low ash content, no PCB's, any significant level of halogens, regulated hazardous
wastes, or solvents. Unless contaminated by the user, Sullube™ normally meets current
requirements for recycling. Never mix hazardous wastes with recyclable products.
Lubricant Spills
Spillage of reportable quantities of Sullube™ should be handled, reported, and recovered just as
any other oil spill. Sullube™ does not contain hazardous materials that would be reportable
under CERCLA.
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State Environmental Agencies
For other environmental questions, contact your state government.
Visit the sites listed below for the most current contact information.
EPA.gov Waste Home Page

http://www.epa.gov/osw/index.htm
Hazardous Wastes by Location

Academic Lab Rules By State
Corrective Action Programs by Region
State Authorization by Region
Universal Waste Regulations by State
Waste Manifest Requirements by State
Condensate Disposal Approvals

Compressor users have received many approvals from the sewage treatment
authorities for the discharge of condensate from compressors using Sullube™,
although recently, fewer approvals have been granted.
We would suggest that the distributor or the customer contact the pre-treatment
coordinator to determine the requirements for discharge in each area. Usually
this is a quick and fairly painless process.
The following pages may help with this process:
1. Letter format suggested for requesting approval

2. Biodegradability information
3. FAQ’s Frequently asked questions. – These are the things the authorities will
likely want to know to approve the discharge of condensate.
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Letter to Request Condensate Disposal
Approval
The letter that follows is a model for one you may use to request permission from a city in your
area. We suggest that you enclose the biodegradability TechNote and FAQ page for Sullube™
which follow this letter. If any additional information is needed by the authorities, please have
them contact us.
Mr. Customer XYZ,

Pre-Treatment Coordinator
City of Flatplains Water Treatment Plant
6001 S. Perkins
Flatplains TX 77566.
Dear Mr. XYZ:
Thank you for considering the request for discharge of compressor condensate from air
compressors running on Sullube™ into your waste disposal system. Unlike older
reciprocating type compressors, Sullair rotary compressors incorporate an internal air/oil
separator to recycle the majority of the lubricant back to the compressor, and reduce the
amount of lubricant in the compressor condensate water. Even so, it is unavoidable that
compressor condensate contains traces of the lubricant from the compressor. I am
enclosing the data on the biodegradability of Sullube™, from the MSDS for that product.
Given this biodegradability data, and the minimal amounts of lubricant in the water, most
POTW’s readily accept condensate from machines running on Sullube™. We
appreciate your consideration of the request. We will contact you after you have had
time to review this information. If we may furnish further information, please call.
Best Regards,
Carol Scott
Scott’s Air & Service
Flatplains, TX 77566
979/555-1212
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Biodegradability of Sullube™:
Biodegradability is of great concern, since many compressor users would like to discharge air
compressor condensate into public sewer systems. Today, many compressor users are facing the
choice of installing and maintaining a costly oil water separator or finding a compressor fluid that
is environmentally acceptable at low levels to the local sewage treatment system.
Condensate disposal:
1. The discharge of condensate from compressors or lubricant onto the ground or into any body
of water is strictly regulated. Any compressor user, even if they are using an inherently
biodegradable fluid such as Sullube™, is advised not to discharge onto the ground or any body of
water.
2. Compressor users who discharge compressor condensate containing traces of lubricant into
sanitary sewer systems (POTW's), must comply with the treatment facilities permit requirements.
In order to discharge compressor condensate to the sewage system, the user should determine if
the local authorities have pretreatment requirements, and if so, what they are. The
biodegradability data in this publication may be presented to local authorities to assist them in
determining the suitability of residues of Sullube™ for treatment in their wastewater plant. In
some cases, the use of an inherently biodegradable fluid may eliminate the need for a separation
system for condensate destined for POTW's.
The data provided here may be given to local authorities to verify the biodegradability of
Sullube™, and the suitability of discharging condensate containing traces of Sullube™ into the
waste water treatment plant.
Biodegradability Data:
Biodegradation under static laboratory test conditions is moderate (BOD20 or BOD28/ThOD
between 10 and 40%). Sullube is inherently biodegradable (reaches >20% biodegradation in
OECDtest(s) for inherent biodegradability). Based on stringent OECD test guidelines, this material
cannot be considered as readily biodegradable; however, these results do not mean that the
material is not biodegradable under environmental conditions or in a wastewater treatment
facility.
Biodegradability: % conversion of test material carbon to CO2 in 28 days in static laboratory test
Percent Sullube™
Test Method 10 day window
degraded in 28 Days
OECD 301F <41% Fail
OECD 302B 86% NA
It is important to note that the data for the OECD 302B test more closely represents the fate of
concentrations of Sullube™ which are typically found in compressor condensate, in a wastewater
treatment plant. This data should not be construed to imply that concentrated waste oil from
the machine could be disposed of in this manner. Concentrated waste oil must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
On Sullube™ and Compressor Condensate:
This is what most municipalities will need to know to consider approving condensate
discharge to the sanitary sewer system:
1. What is compressor condensate? Water condensed from the air containing traces of
Sullube™ compressor coolant.
2. How much Sullube™ typically is present? Concentrations typically range from 40 ppm to 300
ppm. Most commonly, they are in the 150-250 ppm range as they leave the compressor,
before dilution in the other wastewater streams in the plant.
3. What about the use of a separator? Unlike older reciprocating compressors, all Sullair
rotary compressors utilize an internal air-coolant separator to reduce the discharge of
coolant in condensate from the compressor even before it is mixed with water. This
separator recycles the fluid back to the machine, greatly reducing the discharge of coolant.
4. Is Sullube™ biodegradable? We are enclosing a separate two-page information sheet on the

biodegradability of Sullube™.
5. Does the small amount of Sullube™ in the condensate form an oily slick? Normally not.
Visible floating oil & grease is forbidden by most all sewage treatment plants. At low
concentrations, Sullube™ stays in solution, reducing the likelihood of floating oil & grease.
It is also important that the fluid stay in solution so that it will be available to be
biodegraded by the organisms in the treatment plant.
6. Is the concentrated coolant going to be discharged to the sewer? No! The request is ONLY
for permission to discharge the traces which remain in the water. The concentrated coolant
when it is changed out is recycled with other fluids.
7. How much water will be discharged each day? The amount of water is also relatively small.
A 50 HP compressor would discharge an estimated 11 gallons per 8-hour shift of condensate
at 60% humidity and 90F ambient conditions.
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Condensate Disposal Approvals
Distributors have now received many approvals from the sewage treatment authorities
in many cities for the discharge of condensate from compressors using Sullube™,
although in recent years, fewer approvals have been given as many POTW’s do not want
chemicals of any kind in their systems. The statements below are excerpts from actual
letters received from some of the POTW's in cities where Sullube™ has already received
approval.
"This is a much more desirable product, from a pretreatment standpoint, than its
petroleum-based counterparts for use in air compressors."
"Based on this information, this synthetic lubricant would not interfere with the pre-
treatment plant operations or personnel safety. (Condensate from) Sullube™ 32 is
acceptable for discharge into the city's' sanitary sewer system."
"All parameters tested for were within (city's name) effluent discharge limitations."
"Based on the information you submitted, approval is hereby granted for the routine
discharge of this condensate to the (City name) Sewer System."
"In most cases primary treatment (normally an oil water separator) is required to
remove floating oil before discharging to the sewer. It appears that the condensate
from the product you mention could be discharged to the sewer system as long as no
floating oil is present."
Condensate disposal approvals have proven to be a valuable benefit in the areas where
they have been used.
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Plastic Piping in Air Systems
Plastic piping is sometimes utilized in air distribution systems. Historically, the most commonly
used plastics were ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). There are
potentially serious safety issues with PVC pipe and it is never recommended for air use. In
addition, ABS pipe has some degree of lubricant compatibility questions with virtually any
lubricant. In response to the need for a lubricant-compatible plastic pipe, some suppliers now
offer polypropylene or polyethylene pipe. These types of pipe have not shown any compatibility
issues with Sullube™, and it is likely that they are compatible with many other lubricants as well.
What are some of the factors to consider before fabricating an air distribution system using
plastic pipe?
Temperature and Pressure

Near the discharge of the compressor both temperature, vibration, and pressure are at the
maximum. Engineering data for the pipe should be checked closely with the discharge
conditions in mind. Remember that if a dryer is bypassed, hot air may exceed the temperature
limits for the pipe, lowering its safe working pressure. This would be a concern with any type of
plastic piping, although the temperature limits vary by type.
Lubricant Compatibility
Synthetic and petroleum based lubricants and their additives may affect the strength and cause
brittle failure of PVC or ABS plastic pipe. When this happens, shrapnel from the pipe may cause
serious injury to personnel. Lubricants tend to leech out components of the plastic, such as
plasticizers in PVC and polybutadiene in ABS, that have a direct effect on the impact properties
of the pipe. This causes the pipe to become brittle with severe stress-risers in it. With time, the
system may need extensive repair or replacement. Again, these problems have not been
observed with polyethylene and polypropylene pipe.
Failure Mode
PVC (and CPVC) are definitely subject to brittle failure, and release dangerous projectiles upon
failure. ABS may fail in this mode, especially if it has been affected by lubricants. It may even be
possible to see brittle failure of polyethylene and polypropylene under some circumstances, for
example if struck while under pressure, at very low temperatures. Use conditions and data
from pipe suppliers should at least be taken into consideration in the design of these systems.
Pipe should never be used that is not designed specifically for air system use, and certified by
the pipe supplier as compatible with lubricants.
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Dow Contacts
Technical Questions
Budd Lee
The Dow Chemical Company
Larkin Lab 1691 N Swede Road
Midland MI 48674
Phone: 989-636-1415
Email: LWLee@dow.com or Sullube@dow.com
Field Support, Sullube™ and 24KT™ questions
Sample analysis, Lab questions

Sullair Service
Phone: 888-785-5247
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The Dow Chemical Company

Analysis Page Number

Sullube™ Test Kit

OEM Lubricant Comparisons

Other Competitive Fluids

Sullube™ vs. Competitive Base Stocks

The Dow Chemical Company,

Notice: Sullair data subject to change without notice.

Order from Sullair Samples should be sent to:

Part #: 02250138-667 ATTN: Fluid Lab

Why your customers should perform regular analysis

(B) Total Acid Number (TAN)

(C) Viscosity (VIS)

Viscosity of new Sullube™ = 39 cSt @ 40°C (184 SSU)

(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Metals

Copper (Cu) - Lubricant coolers are usually constructed from Copper(Cu) or

Aluminum (Al) - See Copper(Cu)

Tin (Sn) - See Lead(Pb)

(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Additives

(F) Spectroscopic Analysis - Contaminants

Boron (B) - A contaminant.

Potassium (K), - A contaminant.

Purpose of Test Kit: Do's

How to obtain a test kit?

Expiration Date - One Year!

Effective use of the test kit.

Can the test kit be used with other fluids?

Click Here for a link to Gardner Denver MSDS sheets

Ingersoll Rand Competitive Summary

Click here for a link to Ingersoll Rand MSDS sheets

Click here for a link to Kaeser MSDS Sheets

CompLube 10 – A PAO/Ester blend, similar to Quincy’s QuinSyn Plus.

Viscosity comparison - Sullube vs. Royal Purple Synfilm 32

Viscosity in cS Minimum for

What advantages does a Sullair Distributor selling Sullube™ have

A: There are three big areas where varnish is a concern.

Important Features & Benefits of Sullube™

Removes Existing Varnish - Performing a flush conversion will remove existing

Biodegradable Condensate - Since the condensate from Sullube™ is biodegradable,

Corrosion Protection - Water is always present in rotary compressors in the lubricant.

Why convert from PAO to Sullube™?

Varnish free performance!

Compressor runs cooler

Very low carry over

High flash point

Why convert from Diester to Sullube™?

Sullube™ eliminates sludge problems!

This picture is from a

The result was

Don’t take the risk!

Compressors run cooler

Compressor component Swelling with Sullube™ Swelling with diester

Flexmaster coupling 2% 23%

Hose liner -2% 51%

Sullicon Diaphragm PN250020-353 15% 114%

Oil seals leaking

Plant problems with solenoid valves

Q: Several products have appeared on the market claiming to be “as good

Sullube’s Edge over PAG/POE base stocks

Three Tier Support:

Sullube™ is Engineered for Performance:

It is costly to actually duplicate Sullube™!