Lubrizol Launches New Zinc-Free Hydraulic Additive for Enhanced Environmental Protection

Lubrizol® AH933ZF enables robust performance and meets critical OEM specifications while reducing impact in environmentally sensitive applications.

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lubrizol announces the launch of Lubrizol® AH933ZF, a zinc-free additive package that enables robust performance and user benefits, enabled by innovative Lubrizol science. Zinc-free hydraulic fluids have been increasingly desirable in recent years as regulators, OEMs and other stakeholders seek to minimize potential disruptions in sensitive environmental applications. Lubrizol’s latest innovation meets these needs.

Ideal for applications like mining, forestry, marine, and construction, Lubrizol® AH933ZF delivers proven performance against an extensive list of OEM performance specifications and provides differentiated hydraulic performance that can make a difference for lubricant manufacturers, equipment OEMs, and end users alike.

Lubrizol® AH933ZF benefits include:

• Reduced downtime and extended equipment life. With anti-wear chemistry for durable protection, fluid formulators can deliver reduced downtime and total cost of ownership for critical machinery.

• Extended drain intervals. With advanced oxidation protection and thermal stability, Lubrizol® AH933ZF can extend service intervals for more efficient operation.

• Precise operation and increased productivity. Lubrizol® AH933ZF delivers air release and foam control, contributing to smooth and efficient hydraulic control.

• Formulation flexibility. Lubrizol® AH933ZF maintains a wide base oil read-across window, allowing formulators to deliver high-performance finished fluids with many Group II base oils, enabling fast, low-cost development and enhanced speed to market.

Lubrizol® AH933ZF arrives as demand for zinc-free solutions continues to rise. Zinc-free hydraulic fluids in North America and Europe are projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.25% from 2024-2029, whereas demand for traditional zinc-based fluids is expected to decrease over that same time, at -0.43% CAGR, according to research from Kline & Company.

“In a world demanding cleaner solutions with enhanced performance, Lubrizol continues to lead the way,” said Jared Cornett, Product Manager, Industrial Oils, Lubrizol. “Lubrizol® AH933ZF is a demonstration that high-performance, zinc-free hydraulic fluids are not only possible, but that they can outperform conventional formulations with the right science.”

To learn more about Lubrizol® AH933ZF, contact your Lubrizol representative or visit Lubrizol.com.

About The Lubrizol Corporation

Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.