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Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids Chemical Supplier

Specialty additives and chemicals with the highest standards of service and technical support
Our extensive portfolio consists of base stocks, specialized additives, and components as well as lubricants and metalworking fluids from the most renowned brands in the industry.

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    Innovating at the intersection of science, technology and consumer trends, Univar Solutions partners with customers and suppliers to create high-performing cleaning products and sustainable formulations.

    Applications in lubricants & metalworking

    Applications in lubricants & metalworking

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    The benefits of choosing Univar Solutions for your industrial lubricant ingredients and metal cutting fluids needs

    The lubes and metalworking fluids market is dynamic and continuously innovating. After all, if there is motion of any type, lubricants and metal oils are needed daily to keep mechanical parts running smoothly and effectively.

    You need a reliable partner to formulate various metalworking fluid types and the latest industrial lubricant ingredients to meet modern consumer and updated regulatory demands. Univar Solutions represents industry-leading lubricant and metalworking fluid manufacturers, producers, and suppliers of all sizes to deliver an extensive range of base stocks, specialty additives, and other high-quality components to our customers.

    At our global Solution Centers, you'll find a dedicated team ready to help you strategize and execute with the best lubricant solutions and metalworking formulations. Our labs are equipped with state-of-the-art performance testing technologies and staffed by experienced specialists.

    We have an extensive knowledge base about industrial lubricant components across all major industries, from automotive and transportation to renewable energy production. Looking for H-1-approved end formulations? Our expansive chemical and ingredient portfolio offers lubricant solutions in incidental food contact applications.

    Solutions for industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids sustainability

    Sustainable solutions are becoming a growing emphasis for consumers and metalworking fluids manufacturers. Demand is increasing for products with naturally derived and sustainable ingredients that do not compromise effective performance.

    Univar Solutions offers a wide range of bio-sourced and bio-based lubricants that meet the highest quality and performance standards while keeping pace with updated environmental regulations. Whether searching for sustainable additives for metalworking fluids or eco-friendly lubricant formulation, our extensive portfolio offers high-performance products that contribute to numerous sustainable efforts, including:

    • Reduced energy consumption
    • Metal protection
    • Leak and rust prevention
    • Emissions reduction
    • Extended service lives

    From developing sustainable formulations in our labs to guiding customers towards eco-conscious chemical alternatives, our specialists help industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids manufacturers and brands enhance their products' sustainability profile and performance.

    By partnering with Univar Solutions as your specialty distributor, we are committed to collaborating with you on the journey towards a greener future and a safer planet. Our expertise can help you navigate the complexities of using environmentally responsible industrial lubes and metalworking fluids ingredients.

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    Additional suppliers

    • Clariant
    • Calument
    • Ineos
    • Milliken
    • Solvay
    • Shell
    • Daubert
    • Climax
    • Zschimmer & Schwarz
    • Sasol
    • Si Group
    • Inovyn
    • Cabot
    • Huntsman
    • Stepan
    • Nouryon
    • RB Products

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    9/17/2024
    Join the Univar Solutions Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids team at Lubricant Expo Europe 2024
    Learn how Univar Solutions supports lubricants and metalworking fluids ingredient innovation, formulation, sustainability, and more at Lubricant Expo Europe 2024.
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    Sustainability in Lubes, Metalworking Fluids, Greases, and Other Specialty Additives

    Driving an innovative, safe, and energy-saving future for lubricants and metalworking industries and transportation

    Sustainability in Lubes, Metalworking Fluids, Greases, and Other Specialty Additives

    Driving an innovative, safe, and energy-saving future for lubricants and metalworking industries and transportation

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