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Base Stocks for Marine Lubricants

ExxonMobil has got your marine base stock needs covered.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of base stocks, ExxonMobil has all your bases covered for a wide range of marine lubricants.

We offer a range of Group I and Group II/II+ base stocks that deliver solvency, oxidative stability, thermal performance and reliable protection across marine applications, from trunk piston engines to auxiliary systems. With trusted products like our Americas and AP/E CORE™ Group I base stocks and advanced solutions such as EHC 340 MAX™, we help formulators deliver marine lubricants that are built to perform. Our global supply network helps ensure you get what you need, and our technical support and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved formulations help optimize your operations at every step.

Use Cases & Applications for Marine Lubricants

Marine Cylinders
Marine Equipment

Relevant Base Stocks

We offer a full portfolio of Group I and Group II/II+ base stocks for marine lubricants, including those used in cylinder, trunk piston and system oils. These base stocks enable the formulation of marine lubricants with a wide range of base numbers that meet key OEM requirements like MAN and WinGD.

Group I

Our CORE™ Group I base stocks offer the solvency and performance characteristics that marine lubricants demand.

Group I Base Stocks	Applications and Coverage
CORE™ 600 SN 800 CORE™ 2500	Cylinder, trunk piston, and system Marine lubricants with a wide range of BN (5 – 140) Several market general approvals carrying multiple OEMs including MAN and WinGD

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ExxonMobil Group I Base Stocks Advantages

Marine lubricants must be engineered to endure long voyages, rough waters and tough environments. ExxonMobil's slate of Americas and AP/E CORE™ Group I base stocks offer:

Preferred options for a wide range of marine lubricant applications
Reliable, globally available supply with consistent quality
Technical support and market general approvals to help optimize operations

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Group II/II+

Our Group II/II+ base stocks provide higher oxidative stability and viscosity index required by marine lubricants. EHC 340 MAX™ offers a viscosity comparable to a Group I bright stock, but with improved characteristics and performance.

Group II/II+ Base Stocks	Applications and Coverage
EHC 110 EHC 120 EHC 340 MAX	Group II/II+ base stock slates covers: Cylinder, trunk piston, and system Marine lubricants with a wide range of BN (5 – 100) Several market general approvals carrying multiple OEMs including MAN and WinGD

Group II/II+ Base Stocks

Applications and Coverage

EHC 110
EHC 120
EHC 340 MAX

Group II/II+ base stock slates covers:

Cylinder, trunk piston, and system Marine lubricants with a wide range of BN (5 – 100)
Several market general approvals carrying multiple OEMs including MAN and WinGD

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ExxonMobil Group II/II+ Base Stocks Advantages

Designed for today’s marine lubricant challenges, Our Group II/II+ base stocks offer:

Enhanced oxidative stability and higher viscosity index
EHC 340 MAX™ provides a viscosity comparable to a Group I bright stock with improved performance
Reliable, globally available supply with consistent quality
Technical support and market general approvals to help optimize operations

“I strongly resonate with ExxonMobil’s commitment to ensuring a stable supply of materials through new investments.”

Kyoichi Inoue, Executive Officer of Idemitsu Kosan Co

*This testimonial is based on the experience of a single customer. Actual results can vary depending upon the type of equipment used and its maintenance, operating conditions and environment, and any prior base stock used.

Where to Buy
As the world’s top base oil producer, ExxonMobil has an extensive global network of terminals and distributors to ensure your supply needs are met, wherever you operate.
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Health & Safety
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