HyGold - Base Oils

Ergon’s HyGold base oils are genuine naphthenic and paraffinic oils produced to exact specifications and designed for a variety of lubricating applications. HyGold products have low pour points, good solvency power, low odor levels, excellent color and color stability characteristics.

Applications

Metalworking Fluids, Industrial Lubricants, Grease Manufacturing, Hydraulic Oils, Gear Oils, Heavy Duty Engine Oil, Bar & Chain, Carriers & Diluents, Engine Oil.

Product Variety

Ergon’s HyGold products range from low, 40 SUS viscosity to high, 4900 SUS viscosity products, with blending capabilities to meet a wide range of industry needs.

Characteristics

• High film strength for lubrication
• Oxidation stability for longer life
• Solubility for compatibility with diverse additions
• Low pour points
• Excellent color and color stability
• PAC <3, by method IP346
  Met by all HyGold Naphthenic and Paraffinic Oils
• Modified Ames Assay by ASTM E 1687
  All HyGold Naphthenic and Paraffinic Oils Pass
• FDA Regulation 21 CFR 178.3620 (C)
  All Paraffinic HyGold Oils Pass
  Naphthenic HyGold 60 and HyGold 100 Pass
• FDA Regulation 21 CFR 178.3620 (B)
  Naphthenic HyGold 40 Pass

Production Technique

Ergon Refining, Inc., produces its oils by distillation of virgin naphthenic crude followed by modern, high pressure, severe hydrotreating process. All processes are closely monitored and final products are subject to approval from qualified personnel. No re-refined or reclaimed oils are used in production. Ergon - West Virginia processes 100% light paraffinic crude oils by tightly controlled distillation followed by high-pressure hydrotreating to produce highly refined paraffinic specialty products.