ExxonMobil Chemical rolls out AN Synesstic basestock fluid for incidental food contact

ExxonMobil Chemical announced that its Synesstic Alkylated Naphthalene (AN) Basestock Fluids product line is now available for use as lubricant base stock with incidental food contact. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Food Contact Notification filings, FCN 915 and 899, associated with the two Synesstic AN base stock fluid grades 5 cSt and 12 cSt, respectively. Synesstic base stock fluids deliver hydrolytic and thermal-oxidative stability that helps formulators improve the performance of mineral and polyalphaolefin (PAO) based lubricants. Enhanced additive solubility and compatibility with seal materials also contribute to making Synesstic AN the right blend stock for lubricants in a variety of applications. (April 8, 2010)