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Sinopec Lubricant Product Catalogue

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation SINOPEC is one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemical companies. Its lubricants division develops and manufactures products for automotive, industrial, marine, and speciality applications. This page provides an overview of Sinopec’s lubricant product categories and ranges, based on published information from Sinopec and recognised industry sources.

Automotive Lubricants

  • Passenger Car Engine Oils (PCEO) - Synthetic and semi-synthetic oils meeting API SN, SP and ACEA standards.
    - Available in common viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40.
    API specifications referenced via the American Petroleum Institute.
  • Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oils (HDEO) - Tulux series, including API CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4+ and CH-4 products.
    - Widely used in haulage, construction and mining sectors.
    - Common grades: 10W-30, 15W-40.
    Coverage reported in Lubes’n’Greases.
  • Transmission Fluids - TO-4 fluids for off-highway equipment.
    - Universal Tractor Transmission Oils (UTTO) for agricultural machinery.
    - Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) covering Dexron and Mercon specifications.
  • Gear Oils - Automotive gear oils meeting API GL-4 and GL-5.
    - Multi-purpose and extreme-pressure (EP) formulations.
    - Viscosity grades include SAE 80W-90, 85W-140, and SAE 140.
  • Coolants & DEF - Long-life engine coolants.
    - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF/AdBlue® equivalent) for emissions systems.

Industrial Lubricants

  • Hydraulic Oils - L-HM Anti-wear Hydraulic Oils (ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 100).
    - High performance and zinc-free ranges.
    ISO grades defined by the International Organization for Standardization.
  • Industrial Gear Oils - L-CKD series for enclosed gear systems.
    - Viscosity grades ISO 150 through 1000.
    DIN 51517 standards via Deutsches Institut für Normung.
  • Turbine Oils - Formulated for steam, gas, and combined-cycle turbines.
    - Excellent oxidation stability and water separation.
    Discussed in Fuels & Lubes International.
  • Compressor Oils - For rotary screw, vane, and reciprocating compressors.
    - Mineral and synthetic formulations.
  • Slideway & Circulating Oils - Designed for machine tool slideways.
    - Provide stick-slip resistance and smooth movement.
  • Heat Transfer Oils - Stable under high temperatures.
    - Suitable for closed and open circulation systems.

Greases

  • Lithium and Lithium Complex Greases - Multi-purpose, EP (extreme pressure) and high-temperature grades.
    - NLGI consistency from 000 to 3.
    Market data published by ICIS.
  • Polyurea Greases - Excellent mechanical stability and oxidation resistance.
    - Used in electric motors and high-speed bearings.
  • Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS₂) Greases - Designed for heavy-load applications.
    - Used in construction, mining and off-road equipment.
  • Speciality Greases - High-temperature, water-resistant and food-grade.
    Discussed in Noria tribology publications.

Marine Lubricants

  • Marine Cylinder Oils – designed for slow-speed two-stroke diesel engines.
  • Trunk Piston Engine Oils – for medium-speed four-stroke diesel engines.
  • System Oils – for crankcases and ancillary systems.
    OEM approvals noted by MAN Energy Solutions and Wärtsilä.

Lubricant Categories and Applications

Category Viscosity Grades Standards/Specifications Main Applications
Passenger Car Engine Oils 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 API SN, API SP, ILSAC GF-6A, ILSAC GF-6B, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA C2, ACEA C3, Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5, MB 229.51, Volkswagen VW 502.00, VW 505.00, BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-04, Porsche A40, Ford WSS-M2C913-C, Ford WSS-M2C913-D, GM dexos1 Gen2 Petrol and diesel cars, SUVs, vans
Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oils 10W-30, 15W-40 API CK-4, API FA-4, ACEA E8, ACEA E11, Cummins CES 20086, Cummins CES 20087, Volvo VDS-4.5, Volvo VDS-5, Mercedes-Benz MB 228.31, MB 228.51, MAN M 3677, MAN M 3477, MAN M 3271-1, Scania LDF-4, Renault Trucks RLD-3, Mack EOS-4.5, Caterpillar ECF-3, Deutz DQC IV-18 LA Trucks, buses, construction, mining
Transmission Fluids Various SAE grades Allison TES-295, Allison TES-389, Caterpillar TO-4, ZF TE-ML 03D, ZF TE-ML 04D, ZF TE-ML 14A, John Deere J20C, John Deere J20D, Case New Holland MAT 3540, Ford Mercon V, Ford Mercon LV, GM Dexron VI Off-highway, tractors, automatic gearboxes
Hydraulic Oils ISO 32, 46, 68, 100 ISO 11158, DIN 51524 Part II, DIN 51524 Part III, Bosch Rexroth RD 90220, Denison HF-0, HF-1, HF-2, Eaton Vickers I-286-S, Eaton Vickers M-2950-S, Cincinnati Milacron P-68, P-69, P-70 Industrial hydraulics, mobile machinery
Automotive Gear Oils SAE 80W-90, 85W-140, 140 API GL-4, API GL-5, API MT-1, SAE J2360, Mercedes-Benz MB 235.xx, Volvo 97312, Volvo 97315, MAN 342, MAN 341, Scania STO 1:0, Scania STO 2:0, ZF TE-ML, Mack, DAF, Renault Trucks Manual gearboxes, axles, differentials
Industrial Gear Oils ISO 150–1000 DIN 51517-3, ISO 12925-1, AGMA 9005-E02, Flender, SEW-Eurodrive, David Brown Santasalo Enclosed industrial gear systems
Turbine Oils ISO 32, 46, 68 ISO 8068:2019, DIN 51515, ASTM D4304, Siemens TLV 9013 04, General Electric GEK 32568F, Alstom HTGD 90117 Steam, gas, combined-cycle turbines
Compressor Oils ISO 32–150 DIN 51506 (VDL), ISO 6743-3 DAA, DAB, DAH, DAG, Atlas Copco, Kaeser, Ingersoll Rand Rotary screw, vane, reciprocating compressors
Slideway & Circulating Oils ISO 32–220 ISO 6743-13 GA/GB/GC, DIN 51502 CGLP, Cincinnati Milacron P-47, P-50, P-53 Machine tools, circulating systems
Heat Transfer Oils ISO 32–68 DIN 51522, ISO 6743-12 Q, ASTM D6743, BP, Shell, Mobil equipment references Closed and open thermal systems
Greases NLGI 000–3 DIN 51825 KP2K-30, ISO 6743-9 L-XBCEB 2, NLGI 000–3, SKF, FAG, Timken Bearings, chassis, heavy loads
Marine Lubricants Various SAE & BN grades MAN B&W approvals (MAN M 3302, MAN M 3277), Wärtsilä, WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel), Caterpillar MaK, Rolls-Royce Bergen, MTU, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Two- & four-stroke marine diesel

Production Scale

Sinopec Lubricant Company operates multiple blending plants worldwide, including large-scale facilities in China and the Singapore Lube Park. Its total annual production capacity exceeds 1.46 million tonnes of finished lubricants, covering more than 2,000 product variants across 21 categories.
Capacity figures reported in Lubes’n’Greases.

Market Presence

  • Sinopec produces over 2,000 lubricant and grease formulations across 21 families.
  • Total annual blending capacity exceeds 1.46 million tonnes.
  • Products are exported to 60+ countries across Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Oceania.
  • Dedicated lubricant R&D centre.

References

1. Official Sinopec website
2. Sinopec Lubricant Company
3. API – Engine Oil Standards
4. ACEA – Oil Sequences
5. Lubes’n’Greases – Market Coverage
6. Fuels & Lubes International
7. ICIS – Lubricants Data
8. Noria – Tribology and Grease Analysis
9. OEM Approvals: MAN Energy Solutions, Wärtsilä
10. Sinopec – Research Institutions (Wikipedia)
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