Posted on: Thu 21st Aug 2025

NiMAC Leading the Way in Sustainable Lubricant Solutions

Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Lubricants

As industries worldwide pivot toward greener solutions, the lubricant sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Companies are increasingly developing sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable lubricants that meet strict environmental regulations while maintaining high performance.

The shift toward environmentally responsible lubricants is driven by:

• Low toxicity and hazard classification
• High renewable content
• Enhanced biodegradability

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To meet regulatory and environmental standards, lubricants can achieve certifications such as Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, Swedish Standard, European Eco Label, and compliance with the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA). In offshore and marine environments, stricter approvals including OSPAR, CEFAS, and HOCNF registrations are often required.

NiMAC Leading the Way in Sustainable Lubricant Solutions

NiMAC is at the forefront of this transition, supporting customers with a comprehensive range of biodegradable esters, and eco-friendly additives tailored for modern lubricant formulations.

Biodegradable Basestocks for Multiple Applications

NiMAC’s basestock portfolio includes Blown Vegetable Oils such as Rapeseed, Castor, and Soybean, available in different viscosities. These versatile oils are widely used in:

• Metalworking fluids (neat oil and water-mix)
• Chain oils
• Greases

In addition to the NiMAC range of own brand esters, NiMAC partners with EcoGreen and Condensia to supply a wide variety of natural and synthetic esters, including fully saturated, partially saturated, and unsaturated grades. With viscosities ranging from 460 Cst (KV40) to 47,000 Cst, NiMAC products can be formulated to meet ISO VG requirements across industries.

Innovative Additives Supporting Green Formulations

NiMAC also provides a robust portfolio of environmentally friendly lubricant additives, including:

• Surfactants & Emulsifiers – VOC-free, CLP label-free, biodegradable surfactants and synthetic sodium sulphonates.
• Tackifiers & Pour Point Depressants – Example: KF 234, a biodegradable vegetable oil-based additive for chainsaw oils.
• Viscosity Index Improvers – The Kusacryl range from Kusa Chemicals,including grades diluted in biodegradable esters for chainsaw oils, bio-hydraulics, and high-temperature lubricants. Kusacryl 952 is also LuSC Listed for use in EU Eco Label formulations.
• Antioxidants – NiLUB antioxidants, compliant with EU Eco Label, designed for ester-based and high-temperature formulations.
• Ashless EP/AW Additives – NiMAC ADTC, a biodegradable ashless dithiocarbamate offering excellent EP/AW properties and improved environmental profiles with LuSC listing for use in EU Eco Label formulations..

Supporting a Greener Future

With global industries prioritizing sustainability, biodegradability, and renewable raw materials, NiMAC is committed to helping manufacturers design high-performance lubricants that meet both performance and regulatory demands.

NiMAC is ready to support you in your sustainability journey – reach out to your NiMAC representative for more details on how we can help your formulations meet both your performance and environmental needs!