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Perfad™ 8400
High performance polymeric lubricity additive
Perfad 8400 is a polymeric lubricity additive suitable for use in neat metalworking applications. Perfad 8400
demonstrates an outstanding capability to dramatically improve the lubrication performance of both metal cutting and metal
deformation lubricants.

Typical properties
Measurement Unit Typical value
Acid value mgKOH/g 2
Appearance Dark brown
Ash % 0
Chlorine % 0
Density @ 20°C g/ml 0.965
Dynamic viscosity @ 40°C mPa.s 3510
Dynamic viscosity @ 100°C mPa.s 151
Flash point (COC) °C 280
Iodine value gl/100g 7
Phosphorous % 0
Physical form Viscous liquid
Pour point °C -6
Solubility Oil
Sulphur % 0

Features and benefits

Feature
Excellent film forming properties
Outstanding low coefficient-of-friction properties
Effective at low treat-rates
Thermal and oxidatively stable
Benefit
Improved lubrication, improved surface finish
Controlled lubrication, longer tool-life
Efficient formulations
Improved in-service operation, longer life

Applications and recommended uses

Croda recommends this product is used at the following typical treat rates:
 Neat metalworking fluids: 5 – 20% treat-rate
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Application Data

Perfad 8400 confers outstanding lubrication properties to both mineral oil and ester based metalworking formulations.

Formulations containing Perfad 8400 can be used in the machining of both aluminium and steel alloys.

Aluminium 6061 Form Tapping

(a) Mineral Oil Based Formulation

In a 6mm micro-tapping torque test, 8% Perfad 8400 resulted in a 5% reduction in torque compared to conventional esters.
At 16% treat-rate a 7% reduction in torque was observed.

(b) Ester Based Formulations

In a 6mm micro-tapping torque test, a formulation containing 8% Perfad 8400 resulted in a 31% reduction in torque
compared to a conventional ester of similar bulk viscosity.
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Hard Steel 1018 Form Tapping

(a) Mineral Oil Based Formulation

Conventional esters can be used in the 6mm form tapping of 1018 steel, as shown below. However, at a treat-rate of 8%,
Perfad 8400 required 16% less torque than a conventional ester in order to form the same 6mm tapped hole. At 16% treat-
rate, the torque required to machine a 6mm hole was 23% less than that recorded for a conventional ester.

Perfad 8400 and Crodafos O4A can also act synergistically, giving a further 8% reduction in torque, easily out-performing a
chlorinated paraffin.

(b) Ester Based Formulations

Perfad 8400 demonstrates excellent lubrication performance in the form tapping of 6mm holes in 1018 steel. The addition
of 8% Perfad 8400 to an ester base fluid leads to 21% less torque than is required for a conventional ester of similar
viscosity.
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Reichert Wear Test (steel-steel)

(a) Mineral Oil Based Formulation

In the Reichert wear test, Perfad 8400 shows remarkably low wear scars compared to formulations containing conventional
esters.

Perfad 8400 and Crodafos O4A can also work synergistically to give wear protection that is significantly better than is
achievable by using either product alone.

(b) Ester Based Formulations

The addition of Perfad 8400 to conventional esters can lead to a significant reduction in wear compared to a conventional
ester of similar viscosity. An ISO 15 formulation containing 16% Perfad 8400 gives a wear scar of only 16mm 2 compared to
25mm2 for an ISO 15 ester.
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Sales and technical support

With over 30 years experience working with lubricant industry formulators, Croda’s global technical specialists are able to
offer expertise and support in selecting the most effective products for your application. For further information or advice,
please contact your local Croda sales office, visit our website www.crodalubricants.com or email lubricants@croda.com.

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Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular purpose. No representation
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