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LUBRIFIANT EBP [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
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Polyolester Lubricant (POE): Also sometimes called ester oil. A family of synthetic refrigeration lubricants, generally used with non-chlorine containing refrigerants. These lubricants have an oxygen containing chemical group called an ester. [They] are generally compatible with existing mineral oils, and system components. Ester oils are slightly hygroscopic and should be stored in well sealed, non-porous containers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération

Spanish

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