Lube Base Oils

Lube base oils refer to heavy distillates used for  producing  different  grades  of  lubricants.  IRPC  produces the following grades of base oil for various purposes and applications: 

       150 SN  is  the  feedstock  for  the  automotive  and  transport industries, among others.

       500 SN  is the feedstock for lubricants used in most  vehicles.

       150 BS  is used in industries and engines involving  high  friction,  such  as  those  in  trucks, locomotives, and seagoing vessels.

In addition to these products, IRPC has researched and  developed  other  innovative  base  oils-namely, Treated Distillate Aromatic Extract (TDAE) and Residue Aromatic Extract (RAE). These serve as feedstocks  for automotive tires and contain reduced Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), which is a carcinogen, meaning they are safer for consumers’ health.

Asphalt

Asphalt, also called bitumen, is a compound of hydrocarbons and other organic substances. Thick and viscous, asphalt is the heaviest portion obtained from the crude oil distillation process. It is used for road construction and waterproofing.