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Overbased Sulfonates & Detergents Overbased calcium sulfonate

Dewox 40®

400 TBN overbased calcium sulfonate. Detergent, TBN booster and corrosion inhibitor.

A high-alkalinity (400 TBN) overbased calcium sulfonate used as a detergent and TBN booster in lubricants, as a corrosion inhibitor in protective oils, and as the feedstock for calcium-sulfonate greases.

400
Total base number
mg KOH/g, overbased
Ca-sulfonate
Chemistry
overbased calcium
Detergent
Function
TBN booster / RP

Overview

Dewox 40 is an overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate carried in refined mineral oil, with a total base number of around 400 mg KOH/g. The large alkaline reserve neutralizes acids, controls deposits and protects metal against corrosion.

Formulators use it as a detergent and TBN booster in lubricating and protective oils, as a corrosion inhibitor in rust-preventive systems, and as the primary feed for manufacturing high-performance calcium-sulfonate greases.

Chemistry: Overbased calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate in refined mineral oil.

Applications

  • Detergent and TBN booster for lubricants
  • Feedstock for calcium-sulfonate greases
  • Corrosion inhibitor in rust-preventive oils
  • Acid neutralization and deposit control

Key benefits

  • High alkaline reserve for acid neutralization
  • Strong detergency and deposit control
  • Corrosion protection for ferrous metals
  • Reliable feed for calcium-sulfonate grease thickening

Typical properties

Typical values, not a specification.

Chemical family Overbased calcium sulfonate
Total base number ~400 mg KOH/g
Appearance Viscous liquid
Color Brown
Carrier Refined mineral oil