ExxonMobil Increases Availability of Spectrasyn Polyalphaolefins

ExxonMobil Chemical announced November 30 the availability of an additional 15,000 tons per year (kta) of high viscosity (Hi Vis) polyalphaolefins (PAO) production. This additional production, achieved through a custom manufacturing arrangement, will help the company meet growing demands for its high-performance PAO fluids.

“SpectraSyn PAO fluids are the core of ExxonMobil Chemical’s broad portfolio of synthetic basestocks,” said Habib Quazi, synthetics global vice president. "The additional production of these fluids further demonstrates our commitment to grow with our valued customers."

ExxonMobil Chemical is the world’s largest PAO producer. The company's high-performance PAO products range from 2 centistokes to 1,000 cSt and are part of a comprehensive synthetics basestocks portfolio that includes Synesstic alkylated naphthalenes.

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