Trimellitates
Trimellitate esters are aromatic triesters and are manufactured by the esterification of a range of alcohols with trimellitic anhydride (TMA), which is similar in structure to diesters such as phthalates however trimellitates have a third functionality on the aromatic ring. By taking on three alcohols trimellitates are more viscous than linear adipates and sebacates, with a typical viscosity range of 53 - 300 cSt at 40°C.
Trimellitates have the following performance characteristics;
- Low volatility
- Good heat stability
- Good oxidation stability
- Excellent low temperature properties
- High film strength and good hydrolytic stability
- Low biodegradability
Their higher viscosity makes them suitable for use in high temperature oven chain lubricants, gear oils, compressors, two stroke oils and greases.
Included in our range are;
| PRODUCT | COMPOSITION | TYPICAL VISCOSITY AT 40°C |
| Glylub 13 | Tris octyl/decyl (C8/C10) trimellitate | 55 cSt |
| Glylub 23 | Isodecyl trimellitate | 150 cSt |
| Glylub 33 | Tris isotridecyl trimellitate | 300 cSt |
| Glylub 53 | Tris 2-ethylhexyl trimellitate | 90 cSt |
| Glylub 130 | Complex ester mixture | 72 cSt |