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Lube Base Oil

www.s-oil.com/eng/lube/

60 Yoido-dong, Yongdungpo-gu, Seoul, 150-607, Korea

E-mail : baseoil@s-oil.com
Tel : +82-2-3772-5810~9, +82-2-3772-5020
Fax : +82-2-786-2918 / 9,
 COMPANY PROFILE
Company Outline

Address Head Office 60 Yoido-dong, Yongdungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea

Refinery 360 Sanam-ri, Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan-city, Korea

Foundation Jan. 1976

Employees 2,524 (as of April, 2009)
Capital Stock ₩ 292 bil. (U$ 389 mil)
Superiority
Net Sales ₩23.105 bil. (U$ 20.95 bil. / FY 2008)
Pursuit of excellence
₩/ $ = 1,102.59 ‘08 year end.

Production Capacity

Petroleum Products Lube Base Oils Petrochemical

Sincerity Satisfaction Crude distillation Lube Base oils Products
Transparency Customer satisfaction : 580,000 B/D : 31,000 B/D BTX : 1,000,000 MT/Yr
Bunker-C cracking center P-X : 700,000 MT/Yr
: 282,000 B/D

[Note] “B/D” refers to barrels per day

VISION & HISTORY

5S-SPIRIT
Since its foundation in 1976 as the first lube-oriented refiner in Korea, S-OIL has been
leading the manufacturing of lube base oils. The first lube base oil production facility
Sharing Smart People
in 1981 was the most advanced process at the time.
Practice of sharing Cherish human
resources In December 2002, S-OIL began the commercial production of very high viscosity in-
dex lube base oils following the expansion and upgrade of its hydrocracking complex.
With the completion of all hydroprocessing processes, S-OIL now has a full line-up of
API Group III and Group II base oils with daily production capacity of 31,000 barrels,
enabling the Company to exercise strong international competitiveness.
S-OIL will concentrate all its power on becoming a world’s best lube base oil maker by
reinforcing existing competitiveness in the lube base oil sector.

Jan. 1976 The Company was founded as a joint venture between NIOC
(National Iranian Oil Company) and Ssangyong Cement Industrial Co.,Ltd.

Jan. 1981 Commenced commercial operation of lube base oil plant.(3,320 B/D)

Dec. 1990 Increased production capacity of high VI lube base oil to 8,000 B/D with
the commercial operation of MLDWTM (Mobil Lube Dewaxing) process.

May. 1991 Established strategic alliance with Saudi Aramco by entering into a joint venture
agreement and crude oil supply agreement.

Mar. 1996 Began commercial operation of Hydro-cracking complex including the Hyvahl.

Mar. 2000 Changed the name of the Company to S-OIL Corporation from Ssangyong Oil
Refining Co.,Ltd.

Dec. 2002 Started commercial operation of wax hydroisomerization process and production
of all- hydroprocessed very high VI base oils. (Ultra-S®)

Apr. 2007 Concluded joint venture agreement between AOC and Hanjin Energy.

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S-OIL’s BASE OIL PROCESS

Ultra-S® Series Hydrocracking(HYC) Process

Using VGO (Vacuum Gas Oil) as the main feedstock, severe hydroc-
racking process removes majority of impurities and saturates most of
VGO Ultra-S 3 aromatics to turn out waxy oils.
VDU HYC Fuel Products
(70N)
Ultra-S 2
Wax hydroisomerization process
(60N)
Ultra-S 4 ExxonMobil’s MSDWTM-2 (Mobil Selective Dewaxing) catalyst isomer-
(100N) izes wax molecules and n-paraffins in the waxy oils into branched
Ultra-S 6 molecules which are very desirable as superior lubricating base oils
(150N) rather than cracking them away as was the practice with the conven-
Ultra-S 8 tional catalytic dewaxing.
(250N)
Waxy Oil
DAO WAX
HDF
ISOM. Hydrofinishing(HDF) process
SDA
The dewaxed oil is fine-tuned by removing residual aromatics and
impurities like sulfur and nitrogen, turning it into water-white and
highly pure final products.

Premium Series

P-8
(Premium
60N)
Waxy Oil MEK P-20
HDT (Premium
DWX P-31 Premium series base oil utilizes Gulf’s hydrotreating and Texaco’s MEK
100N)
(Premium (Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone) dewaxing process.
150N)
P-96
(Premium
500N) P-480
(150BS)

CAT. HDF Super Series

DWX

S-8
(Super
60N) S-96 Super series base oil utilizes ExxonMobil’s MSDWTM-2 catalytic dewax-
(Super ing and, hydrofinishing process effectively combined with Gulf’s hy-
500N) drotreating process.
S-31
(Super
150N)

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 ULTRA-S® SERIES

Performance S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series, an all-hydroprocessed (hydrocracking, wax hydroi- With the wax hydroisomerization process turning wax molecules into highly stable Excellent Oxidative and
Features of S-OIL’s somerization and hydrofinishing) base oil, has the following characteristics. isoparaffinic structures and hydrofinishing process almost completely eliminating un- Thermal Stability
stable components and impurities, S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series shows excellent oxidative
Ultra-S® Base Oils and thermal stability comparable to that of PAOs, which guarantees extended life of
Performance Comparison with PAO As shown in the performance features, S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series closely matches traditional syn- finished products.
thetics in the key characteristics like low and high temperature performance (VI, cold cranking
simulator viscosity), oxidative and thermal stability and volatility. For fear of oil consumption and poisoning of catalytic converters, low volatility has Very Low Volatility
S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series will make an excellent economical alternative for PAOs for applications become a very important factor required from the base oil sector. Most recent engine
like crank-case engine oils, gear and power train lubricants and some industrial lubricants re- oil specifications like ILSAC GF-4 and ACEA A5/B5, require very stringent volatility
quiring very high quality standard and extended life. from the finished products. S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series shows the result amounting to that
of PAOs, which make it a perfect platform for engine oils satisfying the newest speci-
fications.
Very High Viscosity Index S-OIL’s Ultra-S series has very high viscosity index ranging from 120 to 130 while VIs
®

of conventional Group I or Group II base oils range from 95 to 105. The high viscosity
1. Flash Points / Fume Other Technical Merits
index of S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series guarantees adequate engine lubrication under wide
S-OIL’s Ultra-S series has higher flash point than the conventional Group I or Group II
®

temperature range and saves your VI improver treatments for multi-viscosity applica-
oils due to narrower distillation width. This feature, by reducing the possible fume and
tions while improving fuel efficiency.
hazard of fire, contributes to making the workplace safer and cleaner for industrial
applications.
Excellent Response to PPD S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series responses to pour point depressants very effectively. There-
fore, the actual difference in pour points of finished lubricant products between
2. Saturates and Purity
Ultra-S® series and PAOs is not outstanding except for extremely low temperature
The all-hydroprocessing routes at S-OIL’s Onsan Ultra-S® base oil plant ensures only
applications.
a traceable amount of aromatics and impurities present in the final product leav-
ing most desired components like isoparaffins and 1-ring naphthenes. Because these
Excellent Low Temperature Due to very high viscosity index, the CCS (cold cranking simulator) viscosity of S-OIL’s components have the highest oxidation and thermal stability while preserving very
Performance Ultra-S® series exhibits a result comparable to that of PAOs of similar viscosity grades. high VIs, S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series exhibits superior stability over conventional base oils in-
This feature makes S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series a very effective substitute for PAOs for fuel- cluding even the earlier generation Group III oils. Furthermore, only a traceable amount
efficient multi-grade crankcase engine oils. of aromatics in the base oil ensures superior stability as white mineral oils as well.

Very High Viscosity Index Excellent Response to PPD Excellent Low Temperature Performance Excellent Oxidative and Thermal Stability Very Low Volatility Other Technical Merits
0 °C cP 500 hrs wt% 235 °C
140 4000 30
-5 450
120 3500 230
-10 400 25
225
100 2500 350
-15 20
300 220
80 -20 2000
250 15 215
60 -25 1500 200 210
150 10
40 -30 1000
205
4cSt 100 4cSt 4cSt
20 4cSt -35 No Add. 500 5
6cSt 0.1% PPD 6cSt 50 6cSt 200 6cSt
-40 *at - 25°C
0 0 0 0 195
Group II Ultra-S Series PAO 150N (Group II) Ultra-S 6 Group II Ultra-S Series PAO 150N 150N Ultra-S 6 PAO 6 Group II Ultra-S Series PAO Group II Ultra-S Series PAO
(No add) (Group II)

Result of RBOT
(0.3% of hindered phenol antioxidant added)

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 ULTRA-S® SERIES

Typical Characteristics S-OIL’s Ultra-S® series consists of five viscosity grades, Ultra-S® 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8,
Applications
and Applications named according to their viscosity(cSt) at 100 C.
Very high viscosity index of Ultra-S® series ensures adequate engine lubrication un- Semi and Full Synthetic
der wide range of temperatures and consequently improves fuel economy. Low CCS Crankcase Engine Oils
Typical Properties viscosity ensures low temperature startability and fuel economy for wide range multi-
grade engine oils. Low volatility ensures low oil consumption and satisfies the re-
Test Items ASTM Ultra-S 2 Ultra-S 3 Ultra-S 4 Ultra-S 6 Ultra-S 8
quirements for the stringent engine oil specifications like ILSAC GF- 4(15% max) or
Appearance Visual B&C B&C B&C B&C B&C updated ACEA As/Bs.(13% max) Ultra-S® series can also be used as a correction fluid
Sp.Gravity, 15/4 °C D 1298 0.820 0.827 0.834 0.843 0.847 to be applied in combination with conventional Group I or Group II base oils to meet
Color, Saybolt D 156 +30 +30 +30 +30 +30 these specifications. Excellent oxidation stability ensures longer drain intervals. Recent
Kin.Vis @40 °C, cSt D 445 7.117 13.47 19.62 33.32 43.89 engine oil specifications like ILSAC GF-4 and upcoming GF-5 add requirements for
@100 °C, cSt 2.174 3.315 4.247 6.0 7.234 aged oils, which call for better oxidation stability.
Viscosity Index D 2270 109 117 123 127 127

Flash Point, °C(COC) D 92 158 204 228 235 256 Excellent low temperature performance and high VI of Ultra-S® series guarantees ATFs and Extended Drain
Pour Point, °C D 5950 -37.5 -25.0 -20.0 -20 -15.0 sufficient gear lubrication and low temperature fluidity. Excellent oxidation stability Gear Oils
ensures extended drain intervals.
Carbon Residue (CCR), wt% D 4530 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Copper Corrosion, 100 °C/3hr D 130 1a 1a 1a 1a 1a

Sulfur Content, wt ppm D 5453 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

Excellent oxidation stability ensures longer drain interval for turbine and hydraulic Industrial Lubricants
applications. Higher flash points and less fume ensures safer and cleaner operation
TAN, mgKOH/g D 974 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
for metalworking applications.
Ring Analysis, wt% CA D 3238 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
wt% CN 21.9 17.3 17.7 17.3 20.9
wt% CP 78.0 82.5 82.1 82.5 78.9 UV absorbance(DMSO) test and carbonizable substances test results show only a White Mineral Oils
Aniline Point, °C D 611 101.8 111.3 115.8 119.8 124.0 traceable amount of aromatics present in the Ultra-S® series, which ensures excellent
stability as white mineral oils.
UV Absorbance, 260-350nm D 2269 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Noack, wt% D 5800 - - 14.5 8.0 4.1

Saturates, wt% D 2007 >99 >99 >99 >99 >99

Semi and Full Synthetic Crankcase Engine Oils ATFs and Extended Drain Gear Oils Industrial Lubricants

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PREMIUM SERIES SUPER SERIES

Premium series base oils are widely accepted in the industrial, marine and mechanic Super series base oils are highly purified water-white color products which have low
oils as well as in automotive engine oils. aromatic and high naphthenic content with high viscosity index.
Premium series base oils are presented in five viscosity grades; P-8(Premium 60N), Super series base oils are presented in three viscosity grades; S-8(Super 60N),
P-20(Premium 100N), P-31(Premium 150N), P-96(Premium 500N) and P-480(150BS). S-31(Super 150N) and S-96 (Super 500N).

P-8 P-20 P-31 P-96 P-480 S-8 S-31 S-96

Test Items ASTM (Premium (Premium (Premium (Premium (150BS) Test Items ASTM (Super (Super (Super
60N) 100N) 150N) 500N) 60N) 150N) 500N)

Sp.Gravity, 15/4 °C D 1298 0.8773 0.8520 0.8666 0.8811 0.8940 Sp.Gravity, 15/4 °C D 1298 D 1298 0.8719 0.8634 0.8762

Color, ASTM D 1500 L 0.5 L 0.5 L 1.0 L 2.0 L 2.0 Color, Saybolt D 156 +30 +30 +30

Kin.Vis @40 °C, cSt D 445 7.498 20.31 30.14 95.79 480.6 Kin.Vis @40 °C, cSt D 445 8.186 29.97 96.66
@100 °C, cSt 2.036 4.166 5.189 10.97 31.32 @100 °C, cSt 2.244 5.174 10.93

Viscosity Index D 2270 66 107 101 99 98 Viscosity Index D 2270 72 101 97

Flash Point, °C(COC) D 92 156 208 212 242 310 Flash Point, °C(COC) D 92 158 214 242

Pour Point, °C D 5950 -20.0 -15.0 -12.5 -12.5 -12.5 Pour Point, °C D 5950 L-40.0 -15.0 -15.0

Sulfur Content, wt ppm D 5453 <10 <10 <100 <100 <100 Sulfur Content, wt ppm D 5453 <10 <10 <10

Carbon Residue (CCR), wt% D 4530 <0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.20 Carbon Residue (CCR), wt% D 4530 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Copper Corrosion, 100 °C/3hr D 130 1a 1a 1a 1a 1a Copper Corrosion, 100 °C/3hr D 130 1a 1a 1a

TAN, mgKOH/g D 974 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 TAN, mgKOH/g D 974 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Ring Analysis, wt% CA D 3238 8.4 2.2 1.8 7.2 7.3 Ring Analysis, wt% CA D 3238 1.6 0.6 0.1
wt% CN 42.5 29.4 32.1 26.0 21.7 wt% CN 39.4 34.0 32.6
wt% CP 49.1 68.4 66.1 66.8 71.0 wt% CP 59.0 65.4 67.3

Aniline point, °C D 611 77.8 107.0 107.1 116.3 129.7 Aniline point, °C D 611 84.5 110.8 -