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Lubricant additives (Lubrizol, Infineum)
Wickliffe, United States41.60°N 81.47°W
computed criticality17/100
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Lubrizol, Infineum, Chevron Oronite, Afton: ~85% of lubricant additives
2024Fault line
A motor oil is only useful thanks to a cocktail of additives (detergents, anti-wear) formulated by just four groups. A quiet oligopoly that every engine's and machine's longevity depends on.
Actors
Lubrizol (Berkshire)
Infineum (Exxon/Shell)
Chevron Oronite
Afton Chemical
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