Message: Polyalphaolefins (PA

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Kokel, Nicolas

9/9/2025 8:17 AM

Polyalphaolefins (PAOs) are synthetic hydrocarbons produced through the oligomerization of linear alpha-olefins, primarily 1-decene, followed by hydrogenation to create fully saturated molecules with the molecular formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂. PAOs are classified as API Group IV base oils, representing the most common synthetic base oil used in industrial and automotive lubricants.

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