Trimellitates

Trimellitate esters are aromatic triesters and are manufactured by the esterification of a range of alcohols with trimellitic anhydride (TMA), which is similar in structure to diesters such as phthalates however trimellitates have a third functionality on the aromatic ring. By taking on three alcohols trimellitates are more viscous than linear adipates and sebacates, with a typical viscosity range of 53 - 300 cSt at 40°C. 

Trimellitates have the following performance characteristics;

• Low volatility
• Good heat stability
• Good oxidation stability
• Excellent low temperature properties
• High film strength and good hydrolytic stability
• Low biodegradability

Their higher viscosity makes them suitable for use in high temperature oven chain lubricants, gear oils, compressors, two stroke oils and greases.

Included in our range are;

PRODUCTS	TYPICAL VISCOSITY
Tris octyl/decyl (C8/C10) trimellitate	Viscosity at 40°C   43 cSt
Tri isodecyl trimellitate	Viscosity at 40°C  150 cSt
Tris isotridecyl trimellitate	Viscosity at 40°C  300 cSt
Tris 2-ethylhexyl trimellitate	Viscosity at 40°C  88 cSt