Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG)

Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) is a synthetic industrial gear oil formulated on polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base stock. It is offered in ISO VG 150, ISO VG 220, ISO VG 320.

  • Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C221cStASTM D445
  • Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C43.8cStASTM D445
  • Viscosity index253ASTM D2270
  • Pour point-42°CASTM D97

Grades & published data

All grades side by side

Typical values from the product data sheet, each with its test method.

PropertyISO VG 150ISO VG 220ISO VG 320Method
Kinematic viscosity at 40 °CcSt150221324ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity at 100 °CcSt21.543.864.6ASTM D445
Viscosity index246253256ASTM D2270
Pour point°C-45-42-36ASTM D97
Flash point (Cleveland open cup)°C270274274ASTM D92
Density at 15 °Cg/cm³1.0001.0061.008ASTM D4052
Foaming, Sequence I (24 °C)ml/ml5/05/05/0ASTM D892
Foaming, Sequence II (93.5 °C)ml/ml10/010/010/0ASTM D892
Foaming, Sequence III (24 °C after 93.5 °C)ml/ml5/05/05/0ASTM D892
Four-ball weld loadkgf280280280ASTM D2783

Overview

Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) is a synthetic industrial gear oil formulated on polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base stock. It is offered in ISO VG 150, ISO VG 220, ISO VG 320.

The specification table lists, for each grade, kinematic viscosity at 40 °C and 100 °C, viscosity index, pour point, flash point and four-ball weld load, each with its test method. Share operating conditions with our technical team to confirm the grade before supply.

Application

Industrial gearboxes specifying a PAG oil

Gear units whose manufacturer calls for a PAG-based gear oil. PAG oils are a distinct chemistry; confirm miscibility and seal compatibility before changing over.

Feature

Published values

ISO VG 150: KV40 150 cSt, KV100 21.5 cSt, VI 246, pour point -45 °C; ISO VG 220: KV40 221 cSt, KV100 43.8 cSt, VI 253, pour point -42 °C; ISO VG 320: KV40 324 cSt, KV100 64.6 cSt, VI 256, pour point -36 °C.

Feature

Viscosity grades checked against ISO 3448

Published kinematic viscosity at 40 °C sits inside the ISO 3448 tolerance (mid-point ±10 %) for ISO VG 150 (150 cSt); ISO VG 220 (221 cSt); ISO VG 320 (324 cSt).

Feature

Extended test set

Besides viscosity, the published data includes four-ball weld load, flash point (COC) and foaming tendency.

Questions

How do I choose the grade?

Start from the equipment manufacturer's viscosity recommendation at operating temperature. The ISO VG number is the mid-point kinematic viscosity at 40 °C (ISO 3448), and each grade's published values are listed separately.

Documents & supply

  • TDSTechnical Data SheetProperties, test methods and guidanceRequest
  • SDSSafety Data SheetHazards, handling, storage and transportRequest
  • COACertificate of AnalysisIssued per batch, with its test resultsRequest
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