Enersyn GCS-180
Synthetic Gas Compressor Lubricant
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Description; Description
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Applications; Applications
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Main Benefits; Main Benefits
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Storage; Storage
Enersyn GCS 180 is a fully synthetic polyglycol
lubricant. It has been developed to meet the
demanding lubrication requirements of reliquefaction
compressors working on LPG
(liquefied petroleum gases) such as butane,
propane and propylene, on LNG (liquefied natural
gas) such as methane, and on hydrocarbon and
chemical
gases such as ethylene, vinyl chloride and
butadiene. The lubricant contains oxidation and
corrosion inhibitors, providing excellent thermal and
oxidation stability, together with the necessary
corrosion protection for the compressor.
Enersyn GCS 180 is for use in the working sumps
of both rotary and reciprocating compressors in
which the lubricant is in continuous contact with
gas. If mineral oils were to be used in these
applications, the gas would dissolve readily in the
oil and cause a drastic reduction in viscosity, thus
introducing the possibility of compressor failure
due to inadequate lubrication.
Hydrocarbon gases dissolve to a much lesser
extent in Enersyn GCS 180, so the lubricant
maintains a higher working viscosity than a mineral
oil of the same initial viscosity, thereby ensuring
adequate lubrication performance and a long
working life.
Enersyn GCS 180 is approved by Sulzer, Sabroe
and Atlas Copco Energas (formerly Linde
Compressors).
Painted surfaces - Normal industrial paints are not
compatible with this lubricant. Surfaces should be
left unpainted internally, or alternatively should be
painted with two-component coatings such as epoxy
resins.
Miscibility - This product is not miscible with mineral
oils.
Seal Materials - Care must be taken to ensure that
seal materials are compatible with GCS 180. The
recommended materials are nitrile rubber (NBR),
fluoro-silicone rubber and vinyl-methyl-polysiloxane
rubber (VMQ). Incompatible materials are likely to
shrink or swell excessively, thus causing either
severe leakage or seizure of the seal.
- Because of the low solubility of hydrocarbon
chemical gases in GCS 180, foaming and
viscosity-reduction are minimal; this ensures the
maintenance of hydrodynamic lubrication, and
hence protection against wear.
- Long working life resulting in lower maintenance
costs.
- Multi-gas service obviates the need to change
lubricants when handling different gases. This
simplifies lubricant inventories and so reduces
overall costs.
All packages should be stored under cover. Where
outside storage is unavoidable drums should be
laid horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of
of drum markings. Products should not be stored
above 60°C, exposed to hot sun or freezing
conditions.; of drum markings. Products should not
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Health, Safety and Environment; Health, Safety and Environment
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Typical Characteristics; Typical Characteristics
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The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.
water and the obliteration
; All packages should be stored under cover.
Where outside storage is unavoidable drums
should be laid horizontally to avoid the possible
ingress of water and the obliteration
be stored above 60°C, exposed to hot sun or
freezing conditions.
Health, safety and environmental information is
provided for this product in the Materials Safety
Data Sheet. This gives details of potential hazards,
precautions and First Aid measures, together with
environmental effects and disposal of used
products.; Health, safety and environmental
information is provided for this product in the
Materials Safety Data Sheet. This gives details of
potential hazards, precautions and First Aid
measures, together with environmental effects and
disposal of used products.
BP Lubricants and Special Products Ltd. or its
subsidiaries will not accept liability if the product is
used other than in the manner or with the
precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before
the product is used other than as directed, advice
should be obtained from the local BP office.; BP
Lubricants and Special Products Ltd. or its
subsidiaries will not accept liability if the product is
used other than in the manner or with the
precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before
the product is used other than as directed, advice
should be obtained from the local BP office.
Test Methods; Test
Methods
Units; Units Grade :; Grade :
180
Colour pale yellow
Density at 15 °C ISO 3675, kg/m³ 1057
ASTM D1298
Flash Point (COC) ISO 2592, °C 260
ASTM D92
Viscosity KV @: 40 °C ISO 3104, mm²/s 185
100 °C ASTM D445 35
Viscosity Index ISO 2909, 200
ASTM D2270
Pour Point ISO 3016, °C -30
ASTM D97
Neutralisation value ASTM D974 mgKOH/g 0.52
Corrosion test DIN 51 355 0 (nil corrosion
AL and Fe)
Refractive Index at 20 °C 1.464
This Data Sheet and information it contains is considered to be
accurate at the date of printing. No warranty or representation,
expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or
completeness of the data and information contained in this
publication.; This Data Sheet and information it contains is
considered to be accurate at the date of printing. No warranty
or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the
accuracy or completeness of the data and information
contained in this publication.
The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from any hazards or risks identified in the data sheet
and which are associated with petroleum products concerned
(provided that this disclaimer shall not affect any sta