Used oils — including motor oil, hydraulic fluids, and gear oils from vehicles and machinery — can be effectively re-refined and repurposed as valuable feedstock for various petroleum-based industries. Contrary to common belief, motor oil doesn’t wear out — it simply becomes contaminated, making it ideal for recycling. ⸻ Environmental & Economic Advantages Recycling used oil offers both environmental protection and resource efficiency: • Reduces environmental pollution: One gallon of used motor oil can contaminate up to one million gallons of water if improperly disposed of. • Conserves resources: Unlike virgin base oil production, which requires 100 gallons of crude oil to yield just one gallon of base oil, only 1.4 gallons of used oil is needed to produce the same amount through re-refining. Addresses feedstock scarcity: Growing demand and limited crude-based resources are increasing the reliance on re-refined oils for sustainable supply. ⸻ Desirable Characteristics of Re-refined Base Oil • Excellent thermal and oxidative stability • Uniform viscosity and operational consistency • Low volatility and high flash point • Low Total Acid Number (TAN) • Low sulfur content • Light color and suitable Viscosity Index (VI) ⸻ Packaging Options • Steel drums • Flexitanks
Recycled Base Oil
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