The Lubrizol Corporation
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News Release
Lubrizol Brings SAE 0W-16 Additives
for Ultra-low Viscosity Lubricants to the Market
CLEVELAND, November 12, 2014 - The Lubrizol Corporation introduces its series of efficient additives for SAE 0W-16 ultra-low viscosity (ULV) lubricants, paving the way for an ultra-low viscosity future.
The lubricants industry is on the cusp of a new reality-ultra-low viscosity (ULV) oils. In North America, SAE 0W-20 lubricants have traditionally been the standard for low viscosity but thinner, SAE 0W-16 oils have gained traction in Japan because of their desirable effects on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The first introduction of SAE 0W-16 viscosity oil was done by Honda in Japan, and now SAE 0W-16 oils are licensable in North America.
ULV oils require the right additives. Lubrizol announces the introduction of a new additive to better enable SAE 0W-16 lubricants: Lubrizol® PV1016. The first product in Lubrizol's SAE 0W-16 series, Lubrizol PV1016 supports API SN licensable lubricants and offers ultra-low viscosity efficiency with superior durability.
The demands of delivering efficiency have changed attitudes toward product development. Simply reducing the viscosity of lubricants to achieve improved fuel economy is insufficient to protect more powerful engines. For this reason, it is essential to select the correct additive chemistry capable of enabling efficiency and preventing component wear.
Lubrizol Additives has long led the industry in technological innovations, providing the differentiation oil marketers need with the performance OEMs require-and we're leading again.
"The development of Lubrizol® PV1016 is part of Lubrizol's commitment to monitoring and staying ahead of market needs and then delivering on that commitment with an effective product," said Owen Wyrley-Birch, global business manager, Lubrizol Passenger Car Motor Oil. "Our independent strength and testing confidence allow us to bring Lubrizol® PV1016, a durable, efficient additive to enable SAE 0W-16 technology today."
To learn more about Lubrizol® PV1016 or about partnering with Lubrizol Additives, visit Lubrizol.com.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2013 were $6.4 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
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