ChemCeed will be attending the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) annual meeting this year, as well as sponsoring the Fun Run and Sports Breakfast of Champions at this year’s event. The event will be held October 7 – 10th, 2023 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA. This year marks the... Read more »
The 2022 conference season is in full-swing and ChemCeed has been making the rounds. Last month, National Sales Representative Tom Allred attended ILMA Engage in Ft. Lauderdale. From April 7-9, Tom had back-to-back meetings with customers, prospects and vendors, meeting with people at all levels and areas within the lubrication industry. He made a number... Read more »
When it comes to grease and lubrication, synthetic oil is the standard go-to for many applications, from engines to factory equipment to personal care products. And within this standard, polyalphaolefin oils (PAOs) are arguably the gold standard. However, synthetic oils, PAOs included, were not so ubiquitous until just a few decades ago. Why is synthetic... Read more »
Dioctyl adipate (DOA) is most often used as a PVC plasticizer. It imparts good low temperature flexibility, good heat stability, weathering properties, and good electrical properties. It is also compatible with nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, high-butyryl cellulose acetate butyrate, and many synthetic rubbers. DOA is also commonly used with primary plasticizers, like DOP, to create lubricant basetocks.... Read more »
