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No Compromise.™
Sustainable and High-Performance Base Oils
VBASE Base Oils
Meet your sustainability goals without compromising performance.
Built for sustainable and circular practices, VBASE® Oil Company produces synthetic ester base oils and lubricants that outperform traditional products but are biobased, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-bioaccumulating. VBASE® base oils are certified USDA BioPreferred, EU Ecolabel LuSC-list, and NSF HX-1.
Based on new Secondary Polyol Ester™ technology, VBASE base oils provide exceptional hydrolytic and oxidative stability, outstanding compatibility, and in-built detergency to enable the formulation of high-performance Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs).
High VI and Excellent Low Temperature Properties
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Excellent Thermo-Oxidative Stability, Varnish Resistance, and Hydrolytic Stability
Broad Compatibility with Fluids, Coatings, and Seals. Learn more about VBASE technology.
View detailed Coating Compatibility Data and Seal Compatibility Data.
Bio-based, Biodegradable, Non-Toxic, Non-bioaccumulating
LuSC-list, NSF HX-1 Learn More
Validated Raw Material Supplies and Production Capabilities for Bulk Supply Learn More
Enhanced Safety Without Compromising Performance. Fire Resistance Data - White Paper
Sales and Support
We work closely with blenders and formulators to harness the enhanced performance of VBASE® SPE® base oils in their environmentally acceptable lubricants.
Service to Formulators and OEMs
We understand developing a lubricant with a new base oil is a commitment on our customers' part, and we are prepared to meet that commitment with a high level of technical support by providing testing and characterization.
News
Dr. Martin Greaves, CTO, to Present at nextlub in Leipzig, Germany
VBASE Oil Company CTO Dr. Martin Greaves to Speak at nextlub 2025 in Germany VBASE Oil Company is excited to announce that our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Martin Greaves, will be presenting at the 2nd International Conference on Tribology and ...
VBASE names Stephen Eck Chief Operating Officer
VBASE Oil Company is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Eck as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen will focus on expanding market presence in 2025 through strategic business development initiatives while enhancing and ...
TLT Jan 2025 Feature Article: Exploring the Future of Biobased Additives with Insights from CTO, Martin Greaves
The January 2025 issue of Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) published by STLE features an insightful article by Dr. Yulia Sosa, exploring the advancements and challenges in biobased additives for lubricants. Highlighting the pivotal role of biobased technologies in driving ...
STLE’s TLT November Issue: Read About VBASE SPE Technology
New Article Published: Exploring the Unique Features of Secondary Polyol Ester™ (SPE®) Base Oils Article in the TLT Archives We are excited to announce that VBASE Oil Company has been featured in the latest issue of Tribology & Lubrication Technology ...
VBASE SPE® Functionality in Lube-Tech Feature in Lube Magazine
VBASE is proud to share the publication of the Lube-Tech feature article in this month's Lube Magazine, "Exploring the Functionality of Oxygen-Rich Secondary Polyol Ester™ Base Oils," contributed by our team (Martin Greaves, Jeff DiMaio, Michelle DiMaio, Zach Hunt & ...
ILMA Annual Meeting
Headed to ILMA? Be sure to connect with our team to learn more about VBASE base oils!
Hiring VP of Business Development for North America
VBASE Oil Company is hiring a Vice President of Business Development: We are seeking an experienced, well-rounded leader with a combination of technical expertise, market knowledge, business acumen, and excellent communication skills. This role is pivotal in driving growth, profitability, ...
Lubricant Expo Europe: Dr. Greaves to Present
Joining other industry experts, VBASE Oil Co. CTO, Martin Greaves will present at the Lubricant Expo Europe in Messe Düsseldorf, Germany as part of the Day 2 Session entitled, "A Deep Dive into Synthetic Esters for Lubricant Formulation." A Deep ...
STLE Webinar: Martin Greaves with Guest Moderator, Rafe Britton (Lubrication Expert)
Thursday, Sept. 12th at 2:00 PM CDT (12pm PDT; 1pm MDT; 2pm CDT; 3pmEDT) Click to Register to Attend (No Cost; STLE membership not required) WEBINAR DESCRIPTION: In our presentation, we will learn how novel oxygen-rich synthetic esters with hybrid ...
VBASE Parent Company, Tetramer, named DOE SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year
Tetramer Technologies, the parent company of VBASE Oil Company, was honored as the FY2023 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year Award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at a ceremony June 4, 2024 for its work in the development ...
Lubes ‘N’ Greases Feature on VBASE SPE™ Base Oils
VBASE SPE™ technology is featured in the May 2024 issue of Lubes 'N' Greases in an article titled, "Secondary Polyol Ester™ Technology – A Novel Base Oil Family for Developing Bio-Lubricants." The text describes the advancements in lubrication technology, focusing ...
Exhibiting Booth 309 at STLE Annual Meeting
Come see our team at the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting in Minneapolis! VBASE Oil is exhibiting (Booth 309) and giving two presentations (Technical presentation Monday at 9am, CMF Presentation Tuesday at 2:20pm). Team members in attendance ...
VBASE CTO, Martin Greaves to Attend UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Conference in Stuttgart, Germany
VBASE CTO, Dr. Martin Greaves will attend the UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Conference in Stuttgart, Germany next week. Be sure to reach out to Martin to schedule a time to meet and learn more about the performance of novel VBASE ...
VBASE CEO at ILMA Engage in CA Next Week
Be sure to reach out to VBASE CEO, Jeff DiMaio, if you'll be in Coronado, CA for the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association ILMA Engage meeting later this week!
Great week at Lube Expo
Zach Hunt attended the first annual Lubricant Expo North America in Michigan and found the event to be a good opportunity to connect with customers and leaders in the industry. If you missed Zach in Detroit, connect with him on ...
VBASE in Sustainability Conversation in ILMA’s Compoundings feature article
Be sure to check out the article in ILMA's Compoundings March issue entitled, "Fitful Steps Forward." In it, author Robert Bittner draws together VBASE CEO, Jeff DiMaio, Hasco Oil Executive VP and Chair of the ILMA Sustainability Committee, Richard Camper, ...
White Paper: Fire Resistance Properties of VBASE 46U & 68U and SFP calculations for FM Approval
New data and information have been released describing both the fire-resistant properties as well as the performance characteristics of VBASE 46U and VBASE 68U in comparison to current options in the market. Learn how these fluids can be utilized to ...
VBASE Hydro T-EL™ installed at Porjus Hydroelectric Power Station in Sweden
The large scale installation of VBASE Hydro T-EL™ at Porjus Hydroelectric Power Station in Sweden has begun! This is an extended field demonstration on the U8 turbine in Europe’s preeminent hydropower research and development facility operated by Porjus Hydropower Centre ...
EALs in Hydropower as part of Uncommon Dialogue Workshop Feb. 1st
Register to participate in Stanford University's Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment's Uncommon Dialogue Workshop on Feb. 1. As part of this event, VBASE CEO Jeff DiMaio will detail Hydro T-EL's development and discuss the adoption of environmentally acceptable lubricants in hydropower ...
ILMA – International Metalworking Fluids Conference
The VBASE team is looking forward to participating in ILMA's 6th Annual International Metalworking Fluids Conference next week in Atlanta. The meeting agenda is packed with presentations related to an increased need for sustainable solutions in metalworking. We're excited to ...
Sea-Land Article Describes Benefits of Formulating with VBASE Base Oils for Hydraulic Fluids in Demanding Applications
Be sure to check out the Sea-Land Chemical article describing the performance and sustainability features of VBASE base oils that make them ideal for use in demanding hydraulic applications.
ILMA Annual Meeting
Meeting face to face with customers is always a great thing! Our team had a terrific week meeting with customers and friends out at the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association's Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, CA.
Dr. Martin Greaves at Lubricant Expo in Essen, Germany
Are you headed to the Lubricant Expo in Essen, Germany this week? Be sure to reach out to VBASE CTO Martin Greaves to learn more about VBASE's environmentally friendly and high-performance Secondary Polyol Ester™ base oils.
Sea-Land Chemical Named Exclusive North American Distributor of VBASE Secondary Polyol Ester™ Base Oils
View VBASE Oil and Sea-Land Press Release VBASE Oil Company announced Sea-Land Chemical Company, a specialty chemical distributor, will distribute its portfolio of environmentally friendly high performance, proprietary synthetic ester base oils in North America, effective immediately. VBASE® base oils ...
Lube Magazine Interview – CEO, Dr. Jeff DiMaio
Check out the Editor Interview with VBASE CEO, Dr. Jeff DiMaio in this month's Lube Magazine. Special thank you to Editor, Lady Tina Reading, and the whole team at Lube Magazine. Lube Magazine is the European Lubricant's Industry Magazine published ...
VBASE Oil Company Newest UKLA Member
VBASE Oil Company is proud to announce its membership in the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA). According to Dr. Jeff DiMaio, CEO of VBASE Oil Company, "We are thrilled to become a member of UKLA. It is a great opportunity ...
Great week at STLE Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers in Long Beach, CA did not disappoint! Great connections and plenty of interest in VBASE's sustainable and high performance Secondary Polyol Esters™. The STLE team did an incredible job ...
Waterpower Week in DC
Meet up with VBASE CEO, Dr. Jeff DiMaio, in DC this week at the National Hydropower Association's Waterpower Week. Waterpower Week 2023 brings asset owners, developers, and other waterpower industry organizations face-to-face with those affecting the resource to discuss waterpower’s role ...
Fuels and Lubes Features VBASE LuSC list news
Fuels and Lubes shared the news that all of the VBASE base oils are now on the EU Ecolabel's LuSC list in the F&L daily newsletter, fuelsandlubes.com homepage, and in a short article. Read press release here.
Press Release: VBASE Committed to Offering Entire Portfolio of Base Oils as USDA BioPreferred, NSF HX-1, and LuSC-List
Download Press Release here. The full suite of VBASE base oil viscosity grades (ISO VG 32-100) are now on the EU Ecolabel LuSC-list. All VBASE base oils already achieved USDA BioPreferred status indicating percentage of biocontent. In addition, all VBASE ...
VBASE oil in Natel Energy Turbine in Austria
We are proud to share that Natel Energy is using VBASE’s environmentally friendly turbine lubricant, Hydro T-EL™, in a Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT) near Graz, Austria. The Sauerbrunn Hydro Project is located on the Mühlgang, a small tributary of the ...
VBASE is Exhibiting at STLE Annual Meeting in Long Beach (Booth 726)
Learn more the hybrid nature of the new VBASE technology at STLE in May. Our team will be exhibiting at Booth 726 and presenting at the Commercial Marketing Forum on Tuesday at 2pm. Reach out to schedule a meeting Martin ...
VBASE Oil at ILMA Engage in Tucson
Build high performance sustainable lubricants with VBASE base oils. Connect with the our team at ILMA Engage in Tucson April 20-22 to learn more. Scott Hunter, our VP of Business Development, and Zach Hunt, Technical Sales Lead will be in ...
Lubrication Expert Interview with VBASE Oil CTO, Dr. Martin Greaves
https://youtu.be/LSgkA8Z5_P8?t=2054 Lubrication Expert's Rafe Britton interviewed VBASE CTO, Dr. Martin Greaves as part of the Lubrication Explained YouTube series. In this video and podcast, Martin draws on his years of experience with polyalkylene glycol (PAG) lubricants and explains their strengths ...
VBASE Hydro T-EL featured in Hydro Leader Magazine
VBASE Oil's Technical Sales Lead, Zach Hunt, and CEO, Jeff DiMaio, PhD, were interviewed in an article in the February Issue of Hydro Leader Magazine explaining the benefits of Hydro T-EL as a high performance and sustainable hydropower turbine lubricant. ...
Lube Media covers Greaves as new CTO
lube-media.com/industry-news/vbase-oil-welcomes-martin-greaves-as-cto/
VBASE Oil Co. CEO, Jeff DiMaio interview on SC Business Review
Be sure to check out the South Carolina Business Review on SC Public Radio on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:51am ET for a short interview with VBASE Oil Company CEO, Jeff DiMaio, PhD. The South Carolina Business Review, with host Mike Switzer, ...
Martin Greaves, PhD named VBASE Oil Company Chief Technology Officer
We are proud to announce the addition of Martin Greaves, PhD as VBASE® Oil Company Chief Technology Officer. Martin's expertise gained over his 25 years of experience in technical leadership positions within the lubricant industry will be invaluable as our ...
Great week at Argus Global Base Oils Conference
Great meetings in London at the Argus Global Base Oils Conference last week! It was ideal timing to continue to grow our European business as our sustainable base oil technology was detailed in this month's feature article in Lube Magazine published by United ...
VBASE at Argus Global Base Oils Conference in London
The VBASE team is excited to be attending the Argus Global Base Oils Conference in London Feb 20-22 as we continue to grow our global reach. From our discussions so far, we are excited to hear that attendees are clamoring ...
LUBE-TECH Feature in Lube Magazine
Read the LUBE-TECH feature in LUBE Magazine to learn more about the ‘Designed for Sustainability’ approach that led to VBASE: a new class of hybrid synthetic base oils offering the outstanding functional performance of PAGs and excellent environmental properties of esters.
Lube Media – Industry News
Europe's Lube Media picked up the VBASE news regarding our expanded product portfolio, "VBASE Expands Base Oils Offerings." https://www.lube-media.com/industry-news/vbase-expands-base-oils-offerings/ "With excellent feedback from industry on the performance of our current line of high viscosity base oils and in response to customer requests, ...
VBASE in STLE’s TLT Magazine
Be sure to read the VBASE article in the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineer's TLT Magazine to learn more about the molecule enabling the performance of VBASE base oils.
VBASE Oil Receives InnoVision Award
VBASE Oil Company is honored to have been awarded the 2022 InnoVision Sustainability Award presented on November 15th. The InnoVision Awards program is committed to fostering the growth of South Carolina's innovation economy and showcasing the world-class capabilities and accomplishments ...
Great week at Clean Currents in Sacramento
Great week with the fabulous folks at the National Hydropower Association's Clean Currents event in Sacramento. We enjoyed the opportunity to share about the upcoming Field Trials at the Porjus Hydropower Centre Foundation, a joint collaboration between Andritz, GE Renewable Energy, and Vattenfall ...
Fire Resistance Data Released
VBASE base oils offer fire resistance without compromising on lubricating performance or environmental acceptability. VBASE base oils inherent fire resistance allows formulators to produce fire resistant lubricants that can achieve Factory Mutual certification. Fire resistant lubricants are critical for use ...
Hydro T-EL Field Trials on the U9 turbine at the Porjus Hydroelectric Power Station in Sweden
VBASE Oil Company is pumped for the opportunity to trial our Hydro T-EL turbine oil on the U9 turbine at the Porjus Hydroelectric Power Station. VBASE Hydro T-EL was developed by our parent company, Tetramer Technologies, with funding support from ...
ILMA Annual Meeting Cancelled
The ILMA Annual Meeting scheduled for Oct 1-4 has been canceled due to the impact of Hurricane Ian. We are disappointed to miss out on connecting with fellow members of ILMA, but our thoughts and prayers are with the people ...
32S and 46U VBASE Base Oils Announced
The VBASE family is growing! Two new base oil viscosity grades, 32S and 46U, are now available to enable to formulation of environmentally acceptable lubricants for a wider range of applications. Visit the Base Oils page for further information and ...
ILMA Annual Meeting
Our team is looking forward to the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Annual Meeting Oct 1-4. Click to Schedule a meeting with the VBASE Team Learn more about VBASE's high performance environmentally acceptable base oils made possible by Secondary Polyol ...
Video Day!
Our team had a great time yesterday with the crew from Foundry who came out to tell the story of VBASE Oil Company for the Sustainability InnoVision Awards!
Aug. 24th – National Hydropower Day!
Celebrating Hydro today! VBASE is proud to be a part of this important industry. Hydro T-EL, our environmentally friendly and high performance lubricant designed specifically for hydropower, is helping to make this green energy industry even greener!
VBASE Partners with Knowde
VBASE Oil Company will soon launch a storefront on Knowde, the world's premier e-commerce site for chemicals, polymers and ingredients. This digital storefront gives our customers instant access to the company's product portfolio and expertise, offering potential customers a simple ...
VBASE Oil Company: InnoVision Award Finalist
VBASE Oil Company is honored to have been selected as a finalist in the Sustainability category for the development of our sustainable, high performance base oils. InnoVision Awards, established in 1999, is South Carolina’s premier organization dedicated to the advancement ...
All VBASE Base Oils are HX-1: Safe for Use in Food-grade Lubricants
VBASE base oils are ideal for a variety of demanding applications, but they also meet stringent safety requirements to be components in food safe lubricants. VBASE® Oil Company's base oils have achieved HX-1 registration status according to the NSF International ...
VBASE Oil Company joins the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA)
VBASE Oil Company has been accepted as a new member of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). ILMA members produce specialized lubricants for a variety of industries and the VBASE team is proud to join. We look forward to further ...
Great week at STLE 2022
Great time at the STLE Annual Meeting in Orlando. Jeff DiMaio presented a Commercial Marketing Forum talk on Monday to go over some of the details of VBASE performance, we enjoyed 3 days of connecting with customers in the exhibit ...
VBASE at STLE 2022
Are you trying to build an environmentally friendly lubricant that doesn't compromise on performance? Come see us to learn how new VBASE base oils can get you there. We're excited to be presenting, exhibiting, and connecting with industry professionals at ...
VBASE at ILMA Engage
VBASE Oil Company is proud to participate in ILMA Engage hosted by ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) in Fort Lauderdale this week. Reach out to Zach Hunt to meet up at the event or connect with our team here at vbaseoil.com to learn more about our ...
NHA’s Waterpower Week
VBASE Oil Company President, Jeff DiMaio, will be at the National Hydropower Association's Waterpower Week in DC this week. Waterpower Week 2022 brings asset owners, developers, and other waterpower industry organizations face-to-face with those affecting the resource to discuss waterpower’s role ...
Press Release: EU Ecolabel LuSC-List Approves VBASE 68SLV
March 30, 2022 (Pendleton, SC, USA) – VBASE® Oil Company is pleased to announce our base oil has been added to the LuSC-list, indicating it is safe for the environment. We received the Letter of Compliance from the Netherlands Competent ...
VBASE Oil Company Joins Sustain SC
VBASE® Oil Company is proud to be among the newest members of the Business Member Network in Sustain SC. Launched in 2021, Sustain SC seeks to connect businesses who want to advance the state of South Carolina’s economy, environment, and ...
VBASE/Tetramer Sustainable Hydropower Lubricant Development Featured by the National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Tetramer Principal Investigator Zach Hunt was interviewed by Nate Rivi, Junior Communications Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy, for an article entitled, "Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants: Advancing to Commercialization." Featured in this week's National Hydropower Association's Powerhouse newsletter, Mr. Hunt detailed the ...
VBASE Oil Co. at Booth 1327 – NHA Clean Currents Oct 20-22
VBASE Oil Co. will be introducing the fully formulated hydropower turbine oil, VBASE Hydro T-EL, at the National Hydropower Association's Clean Currents Oct. 20-22 in Atlanta.
VBASE is proud to announce membership in National Hydropower Association (NHA)
VBASE Oil Company is proud new member in the National Hydropower Association (NHA). NHA is a nonprofit national association dedicated exclusively to preserving and expanding clean, renewable, affordable hydropower and marine energy. NHA VISION: Hydropower, in all its forms, is valued as ...
VBASE Oil Company STLE Member
VBASE Oil Company is a proud corporate member of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (stle.org). The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 13,000 individuals and 250 ...
Press Release: VBASE Oil Company Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Pendleton, SC. — VBASE Oil Company has earned the right to display the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label on our oils. This label provides verification of the percentage of biobased content in a product. Third-party verification ...