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SYNCON® BARRIER OIL

SYNTHETIC PAO-BASED FLUID

Phillips 66® Syncon® Barrier Oil is a premium quality, non-reactive, synthetic, low-viscosity process oil developed for use as a barrier oil. Typical applications include seal service in refineries, gas plants, steel mills, power plants and chemical plants.

SYNCON® BARRIER OIL

Features & Benefits

  • Premium quality seal oil
  • Outstanding oxidation resistance and thermal stability at high temperatures
  • Superior heat transfer properties
  • Excellent low-temperature fluidity
  • Resistant to chemical contamination
  • Helps keep the face of the seal cool and free of deposits
  • Low odor

Applications

  • Seal applications in gas processing and pumping
  • Barrier fluid in dual mechanical seals used in refineries, power plants, and chemical plants, where the manufacturer calls for a premium quality PAO seal oil

Technical Details

Additional Details:

ISO Grade 32
Specific Gravity @ 60°F 0.827
Density, lbs/gal @ 60°F 6.89
Color, ASTM D1500 0.5
Flash Point (COC), °C (°F), ASTM D92 238 (460)
Pour Point, °C (°F), ASTM D97 -61 (-78)
Viscosity, ASTM D445
cSt @ 40°C 30.5
cSt @ 100°C 5.9
Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 141
Acid Number, mg KOH/g, ASTM D974 0.37
Copper Corrosion, 48 hrs @ 80°C, ASTM D130 1a
Demulsibility, minutes to pass, ASTM D1401 10
Foam Test, Seq. I, mL, ASTM D892 0/0
Four-Ball Wear Test, Scar Diameter, mm, ASTM D4172 0.40
Rust Test, ASTM D665 AA&B Pass

Additional Details:

ISO Grade 5
Specific Gravity @ 60°F 0.797
Density, lbs/gal @ 60°F 6.64
Color, ASTM D1500 0.5
Flash Point (COC), °C (°F) 149 (300)
Pour Point, °C (°F) -60 (-76)
Viscosity
cSt @ 40°C 5.1
cSt @ 100°C 1.7
Viscosity Index N/A
Acid Number, ASTM D974, mg KOH/g 0.17
Copper Corrosion, ASTM D130, 48 hrs @ 80°C 1a
Demulsibility, ASTM D1401, minutes to pass 10
Foam Test, ASTM D892, Seq. I, mL 0/0
Four-Ball Wear Test, ASTM D4172, Scar Diameter, mm 0.55
Rust Test, ASTM D665 A&B Pass