Chevron Introduces Line of Clarity Synthetic EA Hydraulic and Gear Oils
August 11 2014 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Products Meet Enhanced EPA Requirements for
Marine Vessels, Reduce Impact of Accidental Discharge in
Construction and Agriculture Applications
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker
of advanced lubricants for commercial, consumer, industrial and
marine markets, today unveiled its new line of Clarity® Synthetic
EA Hydraulic and Gear Oils for the marine industry and other
applications where leaks or accidental discharge are a concern.
These products meet the new EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP)
requirements for environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs).
Clarity Synthetic EA Hydraulic and Gear Oils are designed to
give maximum protection and provide good seal compatibility in
hydraulic equipment and industrial gear applications on vessels and
equipment where performance is critical. This includes marine
applications such as: stern tubes, thrusters, controllable pitch
propellers, stabilizers, rudder bearings and other mechanical
equipment subject to immersion. These products may be used in other
hydraulic and gear applications requiring high performance
lubricants. The oils are high viscosity index (VI) synthetic
products that provide premium performance and long oil life, while
allowing for operation over a wide temperature range.
Clarity Synthetic EA Hydraulic Oils are designed to the
performance requirements of synthetic antiwear hydraulic oils,
while providing VGP compliance in case of leaks or incidental
discharge to the environment. Chevron will offer three grades of
Clarity Synthetic EA Hydraulic Oils (ISO 46, 68 and 100) for use in
hydraulic systems as recommended by: ISO 15380 HEPR, DIN, Denison
and Eaton-Vickers. The ISO 68 and 100 products are recommended for
marine stern tube usage.
“Environmental compliance is a major concern for companies in
the marine, agriculture and construction markets,” commented Jim
Gambill, Manager Americas Marketing with Chevron Products Company.
“The goal is to meet these regulatory and environmental
requirements, without sacrificing equipment durability. The new
Clarity Synthetic EA hydraulic and gear oils provide high
performance while meeting today’s environmental standards. With the
Clarity Synthetic EA hydraulic and gear oils, we’re able to deliver
the same oil performance our customers expect from Chevron, with
products that biodegrade by more than 60% within 28 days.”
About the Vessel General Permit
Under the revised VGP, effective December of last year, all
vessels entering or operating in U.S. waters are required to use
EALs in all oil-to-sea interfaces. This includes any application
that is under the vessel’s waterline, as well as applications such
as mooring lines where lubricants may be exposed over water. A
lubricant is characterized as an EAL if it meets applicable
criteria for biodegradability, toxicity to aquatic organisms and is
not bioaccumulative.
For information on Clarity products, please visit
http://www.chevronlubricants.com/products/Clarity
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly
owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)
headquartered in San Ramon, CA.
A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed
through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo®,
Clarity®, Rando® and Meropa®. Chevron Intellectual Property LLC
owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new
generation base oil technology and coolants.
For ChevronChip Dehnert,
415-403-8302ChevronLubes@cohnwofle.comorMonica Burnick,
925-216-8128mburnick@chevron.com
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