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Hostagliss L4
Oil soluble lubricant additive

Composition Density (20 °C) (DIN 51757)

Acid group containing complex polyester based on fatty approx. 0.932 g/cm3
acids.
Average molecular weight approx. 1,300 g/mol
Acid value (DIN 53402)
approx. 52 mg KOH/g
*)
Product properties
Pour point (DIN ISO 3016)
Active content
approx. -40 °C
approx. 100 %
Cloud point (DIN EN 23015)
Appearance / 20 °C
approx. -18 °C
clear viscous liquid
Viscosity (20 °C) (DIN ISO 53015)
Ionicity
approx. 1,100 mPa s
nonionic (as acid)
anionic (as salt)
Viscosity (40 °C) (ASTM D 445)
2
Solubility approx. 400 mm /s

in water insoluble
Viscosity (100 °C) (ASTM D 445)
2
in Shell Gravex 915 soluble approx. 45 mm /s
(naphthenic mineral oil)
Viscosity index (ASTM D2270)
in Shell Ondina 15 soluble
(paraffinic mineral oil) min. 169

in Nynaes T22 soluble

(Hydrocrack oil)

*) These characteristics are for guidance only and not to be taken as product specifications. The tolerances are given in the product specification sheet. For
further product properties, specifications, safety and ecological data, please refer to the MSDS.
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Hostagliss L4

Copper strip test/VKIS, sheet 7 Application

3 % in demineralised water
Hostagliss L4 is a polar polymer containing in addition
No staining after 14 days at 50 °C an acid function which can be neutralised. The multiple
functional groups of the polymer are exhibiting a high
Copper/cobalt leaching in demineralised water affinity to metal surfaces.
(1g metal powder in 100 ml of a 5% emulsion in
water, 14 days at 20 °C) Hostagliss L4 is clear soluble in naphthenic and
Triethanolamine/Hostagliss L4 salt Co 36.1 mg/l hydrocrack oils even in neutralised form, e.g. as a
mixture of 78 % Hostagliss L4 and 22 % triethanol
Cu 67.0 mg/l amine. 5 - 20 % of a.m. mixture form stable solutions in
Shell Gravex 915 and Nynäs T22 at room temperature.
Triethanolamine (1 %) Co 65.9 mg/l
The triethanol amine salt of Hostagliss L4 is completely
Cu 37.0 mg/l dispersible in water (see table 2).

Storage stability Hostagliss L4 has good lubricity and anti wear

properties (see table 1) on steel. Therefore it is used as a
Keep container tightly closed, cool and dry. Protect
component for non water miscible metal working fluids
from extreme heat and cold.
such as cutting oils or deep drawing oils.
Recommended storage temperature: 5-40 °C
Hostagliss L4 offers a good stability against hydrolysis
In case of the product becomes turbid, thickening or in alkaline media (pH approx. 8.7). Hence it could be
being frozen due to the effects of cold, it has to be used as a suitable component for the formulation of
slowly warmed up to 30 - 50 °C and homogenised. water miscible metal working fluids for steel and
After a short stirring time the product is once again aluminium working to improve anti wear properties. It
ready to use. influences the droplet size of the emulsions due to its
chemical structure. The corrosion inhibition and also
the foaming properties are not negatively influenced by
the use of Hostagliss L4 (see table 2). Despite its high
viscosity, Hostagliss L4 is easy to formulate.

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Table 1

Reichert friction test

(load: 1.5 kg; distance: 100 m; rotational speed: 1.6 m/s; material: steel roll)
5% 10 % 20 %
Product 100 %
in mineral oil in mineral oil in mineral oil
Hostagliss 1090 40 mm² 37 mm² 36 mm² 17 mm²
Hostagliss 1510 30 mm² 24 mm² 11 mm² 2 mm²
Hostagliss FN 41 mm² 38 mm² 35 mm² 15 mm²
Hostagliss H 31 mm² 29 mm² 10 mm² 6 mm²
Hostagliss A 36 mm² 35 mm² 18 mm² 9 mm²
Hostagliss DHSZ 38 mm² 33 mm² 11 mm² 3 mm²
Hostagliss L4 36 mm² 34 mm² 27 mm² 9 mm²
TMP oleate 41 mm² 38 mm² 35 mm² 16 mm²
Shell Gravex 915
- - - 42 mm²
(naphthenic mineral oil)
®
Hostagliss products are polymeric ester from portfolio of Clariant

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Table 2

Corrosion protection and foaming behavior

Hostagliss L4 Comparison
Hostagliss L4 20 g -
Tall oil fatty acid - 20 g
Triethanolamine 5.6 g 21 g

5% emulsion in 20 °dH water

Appearance
immediately milky clear
after 24 h milky transparent

pH value 8.7 8.6

Foam test
(Shaking foam, 50 ml of a 5% emulsion
in 20 °dH water im 100 ml cylinder, 20 shakes)
total volume 70 ml >100 ml
collapsing time 30 min >100 ml after 30 min

Chip filter test (DIN 51360)

3% mark 3 mark 2
4% mark 2 mark 0
5% mark 2 mark 0

Hydrolytic stability
The 12.5 % emulsion in demineralized water is stable against hydrolysis at 40 °C for more than 3 months.

This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products
and their uses. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described on
their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of
our products is guaranteed under our General Conditions of Sale.

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