Technical
Applications
Performance chemicals for technical applications
IOI Oleo GmbH offers a range of products for technical applications under the brand name SOFTENOL®.
Our products are based on renewable raw materials and developed for the following markets: lubrication, metal-working and plastic processing additives.
SOFTENOL®
Plastic processing additives
IOI Oleochemicals provides a wide range of components needed for the formulation of EPS coating additives. As a special service for that industry, IOI Oleochemicals develops customer-specific ready-to-use blends, which guarantee an optimized performance of the individual EPS type.
Metal-working
SOFTENOL®3829 is a heat-resistant lubricant of high oxidative stability, which is used in deep drawing, stamping, bending or embossing of aluminium or tinplate foils.
Lubrication
SOFTENOL®3108 is a biodegradable lubricant which drastically reduces friction between cable and cable duct when telecommunication cables are laid.
SOFTENOL®
News
Technical Application
IOI Oleo GmbH is known for its high-quality oleochemical specialties and is regarded as a benchmark in many areas. To achieve and maintain this status, continuous work on existing products and innovations is required, as market requirements are changing rapidly. For this reason, we have built up a 14-strong R&D [...]
Technical Application
In 2024, expandable polystyrene (EPS) celebrates its anniversary: the 75th anniversary of its (accidental) discovery. A lot has happened since then and EPS is used in so many areas of our daily lives that it has become indispensable. Foodstuffs such as vegetables and fish are packaged in it to keep [...]
Technical Application
There is a world that remains hidden from most people - the fascinating world of surfaces on a microscopic level. In the "Technical Applications" business unit of IOI Oleo GmbH, we use the latest technologies every day in order to be able to offer our customers the best possible quality [...]
