What is RC Base Oil?
RC Base Oil typically refers to Refined Crude Base Oil or Recycled Base Oil — depending on regional terminology — and is a Group I base oil. These base oils are produced through solvent refining processes and contain relatively higher levels of sulfur, aromatic compounds, and unsaturated hydrocarbons compared to higher Group II/III base oils.
They are widely used in blending lubricants, especially for applications not requiring ultra-high purity, such as:
- Automotive lubricants
- Hydraulic fluids
- Greases
- Transformer oils
- Industrial oils
The Importance of Using SN150 Recycled Base Oil in Romania
1. Environmental & Resource Efficiency
- Preventing Pollution & Saving Resources
Used lubricating oil is hazardous; improper disposal can contaminate soil and water. Re-refining this oil into SN150 allows Romania to recover and reuse a valuable resource—helping reduce footprint and avoid environmental damage - Energy Savings & Lower Emissions
Re-refining uses significantly less energy than refining crude, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to Romania’s greenhouse gas mitigation—especially important under EU climate commitments
2. Alignment with EU Circular Economy & Policy Trends
- Advancing Circular Economy Principles
The EU’s Waste Framework Directive and push for sustainability emphasize recycling materials over disposal. Using recycled SN150 fits neatly into the EU hierarchy of waste management, promoting resource reuse - Emerging Local Infrastructure
Romania has plans for a Danube-side recycling plant—the Romanian Green Oil & Lubes initiative—backed by EBRD funding (~USD 56 million), aiming to re-refine waste lubricants into base oils for local industrial use
Balkan Green Energy News
3. Industrial & Economic Benefits
- Cost-Effective Feedstock
Recycled SN150 offers substantial cost savings—often 10–30% lower than virgin oil—without sacrificing quality, making it economically attractive for lubricant formulators and industry - Technological Performance
Re-refining techniques like vacuum distillation and hydrotreatment produce high-quality base oils with stable viscosity, low impurities, and strong oxidation control—suitable for hydraulic oils, greases, engine oils, and industrial fluids
Domestic and international RC Base Oil SN150 Romania suppliers
International Suppliers of RC Base Oil SN150
Zumrut Kimya Co. (Turkey / Dubai–UAE)
Offers both virgin and recycled (RC) Base Oil SN150, with refined specifications and packaging options like drums, flexi tanks, and bulk shipments.
Detailed specifications for their RC Base Oil SN150 include:
- Viscosity @100 °C: 6–7.5 cSt
- Viscosity @40 °C: 35–55 cSt
- VI: 100–110
- Flash Point: 180–190 °C
- Pour Point: 0 °C
- Color: 2–2.5 (ASTM D-1500)
- Density: 0.868–0.874 g/cm³
Specification of Supplier RC Base Oil Romania (SN150)
| SPECIFICATION | MIN | MAX | METHOD |
| Viscosity @100˚C | 6 | 7.5 | ASTM D-445 |
| Viscosity @40˚C | 35 | 55 | ASTM D-445 |
| Viscosity Index | 100 | 110 | ASTM D-2270 |
| Flash Point ˚C | 170 | 180 | ASTM D-92 |
| Pour point | 0 | 0 | ASTM D-97 |
| Total Acid Number mgKOH/g | 0 | 0.03 | ASTM D-664 |
| Color | 1.5 | 2 | ASTM D-1500 |
| Density | 0.868 | 0.874 | ASTM D-1298 |
