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Exxsol™ D and Isopar™ fluids can effectively carry and dissolve active ingredients while helping to inhibit corrosion during forming operations without damaging parts. Their low viscosity, solvency power and low surface tension combine to provide uniform spreading on metal parts. They also exhibit lower toxicity, low odor and are not classified as dangerous for the environment under GHS classification.

Worker's health and comfort

High occupational exposure limits
Low odor to virtually odorless
Low toxicity (no carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR), hazard classification, no halogens)

Environmentally friendly

Inherently or readily biodegradable*
Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms**
Easy to recover and reuse

Process effectiveness

Narrow boiling range for optimized formulations and drying times
Choice of boiling ranges and flash points allows for tailored fluid formulations (select from wide range of evaporation rates & viscosities)

_{*According to OECD 301F test, e.g, Exxsol D80 fluid is readily biodegradable, Isopar L fluid is inherently biodegradable

**According to product SDS, e.g. Exxsol D80 and Isopar L fluids are not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms}

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Aluminum rolling

Somentor™ hydrocarbon fluids are specially designed for the aluminum-rolling industry, offering:

Key features:

Improved annealing properties that reduce the potential of production rejects
IFDA compliance for use in the production of food-packaging foils and sheets¹
ILow aromatic content resulting in low odor, lower toxicity

_{¹ FDA 21 chapter 178.3910 (a) and (b) regulations. This webpage is not the official source for regulatory claims. For regulatory compliance statements, please contact Customer Service}

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Metal forming

In metal forming processes such as stamping, punching, rolling or drawing, Somentor™, Exxsol™ D and Isopar™ fluids offer:

Key features:

High degrees of quality and consistency
Narrow boiling range for optimized formulations and drying times
Choice of boiling ranges and flash points allows for tailored fluid formulations
Low aromatic content resulting in low odor, lower toxicity

Rust prevention

Exxsol™ D and Isopar™ fluids give formulators of rust prevention oils optimum control over product performance and a high level of safety and comfort for their employees and customers.

Key features:

A balance of tailored drying times, viscosity, lubrication and safe operating conditions
Good spreading and wetting properties
Low aromatic content resulting in low odor, lower toxicity

Evaporable oils

Evaporable oils typically provide a thin lubricant layer on a part during processing that swiftly evaporates afterward. For fast-drying evaporable formulations, Exxsol™ D and Isopar™ fluids offer:

Key features:

Simplified operations, no secondary cleaning step is necessary
Very low viscosity formulations for fast and uniform spreading
Enable the formulation of outstanding self-evaporable oils
Comply with selected food contact applications
Result in fast and uniform spreading of the formulated oil on metal parts

Electro discharge machining (EDM)

EDM is a sophisticated process to shape complex and highly defined components. Exxsol™ D and Isopar™ fluids help control equipment temperature during electro discharge while quickly removing residual metallic pieces.

Key features:

Low electric conductivity for spark control
High flash points for great safety margins and applicability in higher-power sparking applications
High thermal and chemical stability for long fluid life, better fluid integrity, fluid reuse and performance

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Fact sheet: The clear choice in hydrocarbon fluids for metalworking

ExxonMobil fluids help you inhibit corrosion, control friction, reduce tool wear and dissipate heat. They also exhibit lower toxicity, low odor and are not classified as dangerous for the environment under GHS classification.

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