ANDEROL® 555
“Process Gas Lubricant”
SYNTHETIC COMPRESSOR OIL (ISO VG 100)
DEscriptION
ANDEROL® 555, previously known as, “ANDEROL Process Compressor Lubricant”, is an ISO 100 diester-based synthetic
compressor lubricant specifically designed to provide long-term lubrication in process gas compressors. The product is
approved and listed in UOP’s T-509-02 “Reciprocating Compressor Spec Writer, REV. 1.2”.
APPLICATIONS
Cylinder and crankcase lubrication for reciprocating compressors and vacuum pumps for the following gases:
Air Hydrogen Carbon Dioxide (dry) Natural Gas
Butadiene Methane Ethylene Propane
Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Helium Synthesis Gas
Furnace (crack) Gas Sulphur Hexafluoride Hydrogen Sulphide (dry)
Nominal Operating Range is –20°C to 230°C
ADVANTAGES
• No metallic additives to interfere with catalytic processes
• Fewer oil changes
• Lower oil consumption
• Reduces compressor maintenance
• Eliminates lacquering and deposits
• Greatly reduces fire and explosion hazard
• Reduces energy consumption
• Separates water condensate rapidly
APPROVALS and SPECIFICATIONS
ANDEROL 555 is field tested, approved or recommended by major compressor manufacturers.
The product is approved and listed in UOP’s T-509-02 “Reciprocating Compressor Spec Writer, REV. 1.2”.
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East Hanover, New Jersey 07936
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information available as of the date hereof. Additional information relating to the product can be obtained
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
PROPERTIES TEST METHOD ANDEROL® 555
Viscosity, cSt
@ 40°C ASTM D 445 92.0
@ 100°C ASTM D 445 8.9
Pour Point, °C ASTM D 97 -37
Flash Point, COC, °C ASTM D 92 259
Specific Gravity, 15.6°C (60°F) ASTM D 4052B 0.96
Copper Strip Corrosion, 3 hrs @ 100°C ASTM D 130 1B
Autoignition Temperature, °C ASTM E 659 410
Evaporation, 22 hrs @ 99°C (210°F), % loss ASTM D 972 <1.0
Conradson Carbon Residue, % ASTM D 189 0.02
Four-Ball Wear, 1200 rpm, 167°F (75°C), 40 kg, 1 hour, mm ASTM D 4172 0.8
Demulsibility @ 54°C, mL oil/water/emulsion (min) ASTM D 1401 41/39/0(25)
