Key questions to ask your base stock supplier
The value of base stocks are defined by more than their cost. If formulators want a high-quality finished product, they should ask several key questions in the purchase process with base stock manufacturers.
To learn more about those questions, as well as the answers you’ll need, check out this in-depth article from Lubes’n’Greases. You’ll also learn about:
- - Determining base stock value beyond price
- - Going beyond product specifications
- - Certifications to look for in your base stock supplier
- - Improving business efficiency with the right base stocks
- - Building your base stock producer network and supply chain
- - The benefits of formulation support
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Four performance attributes to consider when choosing a base stock
Watch our Knowledge Base video to learn about the four most important attributes to consider when choosing a base oil for your finished lubricant.
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Base stocks: Engineered fluids to drive business performance
Learn how to assess base stock performance attributes in the Lube Magazine article “Base stocks: Engineered fluids to drive business performance” by Jeff Biamonte, ExxonMobil Basestocks Global Product Development Manager.
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