ADERCO L 1050

GASOIL LUBRICITY IMPROVER

ADERCO EUROPE S.A.

CHAUSEE DE LOUVAIN 275 - BTE 2 • B-1410 WATERLOO • BELGIUM
TEL: 32 2 354 46 72 • FAX: 32 2 354 54 10 • Email: info@adercosa.be

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ADERCO L 1050 –
LUBRICITY IMPROVEMENT ADDITIVE

Poor lubricity is an inherent property associated with certain light

density and low viscosity fuels – for example naphtha, kerosene and
gas condensates. Recently, the introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur
Distillate marine fuels has raised again the issue, especially for fuels
below 0,01% sulphur content.

These type fuels provide little or no lubrication to metal surfaces so that

critical components such as fuel pumps are likely to experience serious
wear and premature failure. Furthermore the ignition delay in the boiler
can increase the risk of a boiler explosion on board of the vessels.

ADERCO L 1050 is a lubricity improvement additive which has been

especially developed to address friction & wear problems in fuel pumps
and to alleviate excessive operational and maintenance issues when
burning low lubricity distillate fuels.

Unlike earlier-generation products that are available on the market,

ADERCO L 1050 has been specifically developed to address the unique
technical requirements of the marine industry. This additive also
overcomes certain undesirable properties associated with earlier
products, such as solubility, stability and incompatibility. Taking all this
into consideration during the development stage, this has resulted in
the following product features and benefits:

• Highly concentrated product

• Helps to protect wear on fuel pumps and injectors
• High Flash point - no extra storage required
• Easy to transport – no airfreight restrictions
• Considered a non-dangerous, non-hazardous product
• Excellent mixing and compatibility with gas oil
• No tendency to form troublesome gum deposits
• No interaction with other fuel additives

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AVERAGE DOSAGE:
1 litre per 30 tonnes of fuel.

DOSAGE:
Aderco L 1050 ranges from 1 litre per 10 tonnes up to 40 tonnes

Why is the dosage rate not fixed?

ISO has created a specification for the fuel. According to the results on
measurement from HFFR, the dosage of the lubricity improver can be
calculated. In practical terms, therefore, the scar test and the dosage has
to be calculated accordingly after each bunkering!

A new product assisting to deal with the official Emission

Requirements

The limits applicable in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) will be

reduced to
1.0 % effective from 1st July 2010 (from the current 1.5 %; being
further reduced to 0.10 % effective from 1st January 2015.).
The last change which will have immediate effects from 1st January 2010,
is the reduction to 0.10 % of sulphur for those vessels operating in ports
of the SECAs area.

A new grade of distillate fuel is born.

The DMZ is a new grade of distillate fuel. The difference between DMX –
DMA and DMZ is the minimum viscosity of 3.000 mm²/S @40°C
This DMZ is made to respect the minimum requirements of engine
builders at the level of viscosity in Gas Oil.

Do not confound viscosity and lubricity which are total different items
without any link between the one and the other.
For exemple:
You can have a high viscosity with a low grade of lubricity and the inverse
is possible too: a low viscosity and a high grade of lubricity
The use of ADERCO L 1050 will help you highering the level of lubricity
The both following diagrams are showing the results

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 DISTILLATE FUEL STANDARD
ISO 8217-2010

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How is Diesel Fuel evaluated for lubricating properties:

Diesel fuel and other fluids are tested for lubricating ability using a device
called a “High Frequency Reciprocating Rig” or HFRR. The HFRR is
currently the internationally accepted, standardized method ISO 12156-1
to evaluate fluids for lubricating ability. It uses a ball bearing that
reciprocates or moves back and forth on a metal surface at a very high
frequency during 90 minutes. The machine does this while the ball bearing
and metal surface are immersed in the test fluid (in this case, treated
diesel fuel). At the end of the test the ball bearing is examined under a
microscope and the “wear scar” on the ball bearing is measured in
microns. The larger the wear scar, the poorer the lubricating ability of the
fluid. The independent lab runs every sample twice and averages the size
of the wear scar.

TESTS CONDUCTED WITH SGS ANTWERP IN SEPTEMBER 2009

HFFR TEST ISO 12156-1 @ 60°C during 90’

Max standard following ISO 8217-2010

Out of specs sample tested by SGS
Out of specs sample after treatment with
L1050

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 INSTRUCTION SHEET

ADERCO L 1050 LUBRICITY IMPROVER

1. ADERCO L 1050 CAN HELP YOU

IMPROVE THE LUBRICATING ABILITY OF ULTRA

LOW SULPHUR MGO. IT PREVENTS EXCESSIVE
WEAR ON FUEL PUMPS AND INJECTION
SYSTEM.

2. DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS

1 LITER ADERCO L 1050 PER 30 TONS OF MGO.

TO BE POURED IN THE STORAGE TANKS THROUGH THE

FEEDLINE, VENT-PIPES OR THE SOUNDING-PIPE BEFORE
BUNKERING.

IF USING A SOUNDING PIPE, BE SURE THAT THE

ADERCO L 1050 HAS BEEN POURED INTO THE TANK.
COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE USED TO BLOW IT INSIDE.

IF THE TANK IS ALREADY FILLED, POUR INTO THE TANK

AND CIRCULATE 5 TIMES THE QUANTITY BY USING A
CIRCULATION PUMP.

AS SOON THE ADERCO L 1050 IS INTRODUCED

INTO THE FUEL, LUBRICITY WILL IMPROVE.

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 TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ADERCO L1050

BLENDING
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Simply add the required quantity of ADERCO
Appearance: CLEAR LIQUID L 1050 to the diesel tank before fuelling. The
movements of the vessel will be sufficient to
Color: YELLOW TO AMBER adequately mix the additive.

Flash Point (ASTM D 93): 100 oC min. FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION

Pour Point (ASTM D 97): < -9oC Not Regulated

Specific Gravity: 0.91 g/ml SHIPPING

Viscosity in cSt (ASTM
Available in 200 litre non-returnable steel
D445) 16
drums and in 20 litre plastic pails.
40oC

Solubility in: Weight Drum Pail

Petroleum products MISCIBLE Net 185 kg 18.5 kg
Water INSOLUBLE Gross 205 kg 19.7 kg

DESCRIPTION CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION

Government regulations concerning emissions Harmonized Tariff System: 3811.90

have forced refineries to modify certain
properties of diesel fuel. The result is that
today’s diesel fuel has reduced lubricity. HANDLING
ADERCO L 1050 is an additive specially
formulated to improve lubricity in ultra low Normal precautions for handling petroleum
sulfur diesel fuels. This lubricity is essential products should be observed :
for proper operation of injection pumps and
injectors in diesel engines. - If skin contact does occur: Wash
affected areas with soap and water.

DOSAGE - If eye contact does occur: Immediately

The normal dosage for 1 liter of ADERCO
L 1050 varies between 10,000 to 50,000
litres of fuel depending on the severity of the
base fuel. Some diesel fuel can demand
higher dosage of additive. Please contact your
ADERCO representative for specific
recommendations.
Average dosage: 1 litre per 30 tonnes of fuel.
wash with copious amounts of clean
water or an eyewash solution for at
least 10 minutes.
STORAGE
ADERCO Fuel Oil Treatments are
chemically very stable and will remain in
storage for prolonged periods; typically
shelf life will be 24 months. Recommended
Storage and Handling Temperature :
15-35 oC

For specific safety, handling and toxicity

information please refer to the current
Material Safety Data Sheet.

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