Keywords

Biobased Lubricants, Triglycerides, Vegetable Oils, Basestocks, Canola Oil

Track

Non-Ferrous Metals III (Session 7D)

Bio Basestocks for Lubricants in North America 

As demand for biobased lubricants grows it is important to understand the supply chain for vegetable oils as base stocks and raw materials for synthetic components. Supply estimates for a variety of oils will be provided and factors which impact supply will be discussed. Vegetable oils such as Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, and others will be covered.

Authors and Company/Institution

Mike Woodfall, Bunge North America, Spring, TX