Croda Lubricants Commitment to EAL’s
Croda is enabling lubricant manufacturers to pursue Eco- label approval as a means of meeting increasing customer demand for more sustainable products. Many of our oleochemcial ester base fluids – the broadest range available on the market – meet the strict compliance stipulations to produce Eco-label compatible lubricants, as set out by the European Commission.
This move follows the decision by the European Commission in May 2005 to outline Eco-label criteria for lubricants. The initiative is a voluntary scheme that aims to promote lubricants that minimise impact on water and soil during use and lead to a reduction in CO2
emissions. European consumers can easily identify Eco-label products through a distinctive flower symbol.
The Eco-label initiative offers a real opportunity to lubricant manufacturers to differentiate themselves from competitors by providing customers with products that are easily identifiable as environment friendly.
Seven compliance criteria have to be met for any formulated lubricant to be awarded Eco-label status, including stipulations on risk phrases, aquatic toxicity limits, biodegradability, renewable raw materials, labelling information, technical performance and the exclusion of specific substances. Croda’s environmentally acceptable and Eco-label compliant range of esters – sold under the brand names Prisorine™ and Priolube™ – meet all the specified criteria. With viscosities at 40º ranging from 11mm2 /s, these oleochemical esters can be used for the
/s up to 1040mm2
formulation of Eco-label compliant lubricants from ISO 10 through to ISO 1000, when correctly formulated with suitable additives.
Croda prides itself on producing ingredients that help improve the performance of many everyday products. Our oleochemical esters not only improve the functional performance of lubricants, but also play a key role in their environmental performance – an area of increasing concern for legislators and customers alike.
Lubricants covered by the Eco-label scheme include hydraulic LUBE MAGAZINE JUNE 2007 7
oils, greases, chainsaw oils, two stroke oils, concrete release agents and other total loss lubricants.
Health, safety and the environment are at the heart of Croda’s values. The fact we’ve invested the time and money to develop the broadest range of ester base fluids that meet Eco-labelling criteria for lubricants bears testament to this. The EU scheme is intended to promote sustainable consumption and production, and we at Croda are committed to playing our part.
About Croda International: Croda International, which was founded in 1925, is one of the world’s leading speciality chemicals groups. Its global position was strengthened in 2006 when it acquired Uniqema from ICI, and the expanded group now has manufacturing and technical facilities throughout the UK, mainland Europe, North and South America, and Asia Pacific. Its headquarters are at Cowick Hall, East Yorkshire, England.
A strong emphasis on quality, service and innovation is reflected in a high level of customer satisfaction. Croda offers a vast and unrivalled product range, sold to a diverse range of industries, including personal and health care, lubricants, polymer additives, home care and functional specialities.
Croda has always placed a great emphasis on its ‘natural chemistry’ and indeed sustainability in general. Its products are derived from self renewing resources, mainly vegetable oils and fats, and refined to the highest quality standards, using the latest technology. This emphasis on ‘green’ products and technology not only benefits the environment, but also helps our customers in meeting the ever increasing demands of new environmental legislation.
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