EHC 340 MAX™
Available globally
Our EHC 340 MAX™ base stock is part of our global Group II base stock slate for formulation and qualification of automotive and engine oil lubricants. With exceptional low-temperature performance and oxidative stability, EHC 340 MAX™ opens up a world of possibilities for you to develop exciting new products for the commercial transportation and industrial sectors. At ExxonMobil, we understand that you need innovative and versatile products to address new regulations and evolving consumer preferences, so we are committed to providing the best value on the market with base stocks like EHC 340 MAX™.
Excellent Resistance to Oxidation
Base oil made of ExxonMobil EHC™ Group II/II+ base stock blends showed comparable oxidative stability to base oils made of EHC and Group III blends. Owing to the demonstrated stability of the EHC molecules, you can be confident that lubricants formulated with only EHC base stocks are as robust as lubricants formulated with a Group II/ Group III blend.
Uses of EHC 340 MAX™
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Industrial gear oil
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Automotive gear oil
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Greases
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Engine oil and marine oil
Benefits of EHC 340 MAX™
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High viscosity and viscosity index make EHC 340 MAX™ a cost-effective replacement for alternative high viscosity base stocks, traditional thickeners and viscosity modifiers.
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The light color of EHC 340 MAX™ enables blended products with excellent aesthetic properties.
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The outstanding low-temperature performance and oxidative stability of EHC 340 MAX™ enables excellent performance of higher viscosity lubricants across various applications.
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As part of the global EHC™ Base Stock Slate, EHC 340 MAX™ is interchangeable with our other EHC™ products, all of which are designed to help formulate a comprehensive viscosity range of industrial lubricants.
How EHC™ Base Stocks Transform Formulations
From today’s lighter viscosity motor oils to heavier industrial lubricants, our EHC™ base stocks provide comprehensive coverage across the viscosity spectrum.
Specifications
| Property | Limits | Standard Method (a) | |
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| ASTM Color | Max | ASTM D1500 | L1.5 |
| Appearance | Min | Visual | Clear and Bright |
| Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, ºC | Min | ASTM D92 | 294 |
| Kinematic viscosity @ 100 C, mm2/sec | Min-Max | ASTM D445 | 32.5-35.5 |
| Kinematic viscosity @ 40 C, mm2/sec | Min-Max | ASTM D445 | 460-520 |
| Pour Point, ºC | Max | ASTM D97 | -15 |
| Viscosity Index | Min-Max | ASTM D2270 | 95-115 |
| Saturate, wt% | Min | ASTM D7419 | 98 |
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Group II/II+ EHC™
Our high-quality EHC™ base stocks are delivered reliably and with consistent product quality, ensuring targeted performance capabilities to meet a broad range of base oil and lubricant blending needs.
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Where to Buy
As a global producer of Group I and Group II base stocks, our supply chain optimization begins with our global manufacturing and reach, designed to simplify your logistics needs.
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Health & Safety
Detailed health and safety information for this product is provided in the safety data sheet (SDS), available upon request through your local sales representative or search our safety data sheets.
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