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Materials System Specification

26-SAMSS-060 28 February 2006


Refrigeration Oil - WF68
Lubrication Systems and Lubricants Standards Committee Members
Odan, Nabeel Mohammad, Chairman
Asiri, Saeed Mohammad, Vice Chairman
Jamea, Khalid Hamad
Khazandar, Marwan Mohammad
Khowaiter, Abdul Rahman Othman
Bedaiwi, Khalid Ahmed
Omar, Ahmed Ali Nasr
Nguyen, Linh Van
Bukhamsin, Sulaiman Ali
Abbad, Ahmed Ibrahim
Abbad, Hussain Ali
Shuhail, Yousuf Saleh

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards


Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Requirements................................................. 2
5 Qualification.................................................... 3
6 Identification................................................... 3

Previous Issue: 30 July 2003 Next Planned Update: 1 August 2008


Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 3
Primary contact: Asiri, Saeed Mohammad on 966-3-8739376
Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2005. All rights reserved.
Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants 26-SAMSS-060
Issue Date: 28 February 2006
Next Planned Update: 1 August 2008 Refrigeration Oil - WF68

1 Scope

This Specification describes the requirements of lubricating oil for use in refrigeration
and air-conditioning systems using reciprocating compressors. It also meets the
requirements of certain rotary type refrigeration compressors.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this Specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs) or industry standards, codes and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure and
forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department, Saudi
Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

American Society for Testing and Materials


ASTM D97 Standard Test Method for Pour Point of
Petroleum Products
ASTM D974 Standard Test Method for Acid and Base Number
by Color-Indicator Titration

4 Requirements

The oil shall be made from special, narrow cut naphthenic base oils and refined to be
waxfree. It must have a low moisture content and meet the following:

Viscosity Grade : ISO VG 68

Pour Point °C (ASTM D97) : - 40 maximum

Freon Floc Point, °C


(Federal Test Method No. 971, 1303-T : - 50 maximum

Total Acid Number (ASTM D974),


mg KOH/g : 0.05 maximum

Viscosity Index : 50 maximum

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Document Responsibility: Lubrication Systems and Lubricants 26-SAMSS-060
Issue Date: 28 February 2006
Next Planned Update: 1 August 2008 Refrigeration Oil - WF68

Water content : Oil delivered in 1 gallon


containers shall not contain
more than 30 mg/kg.

5 Qualification

The supplier shall provide evidence of qualification as stipulated above together with a
1-liter sample against which all supplies of the respective product must comply, within
industry accepted tolerances. Initial qualification and any subsequent formulation
changes must be approved by the Responsible Standardization Agency.

6 Identification

Each container shall be marked respectively as follows:


• Saudi Aramco Refrigeration Oil WF 68
• Material Master Number 1000173717 or 1000173760
• Fill date and location
• Batch Number
• Blender's Name or other identification
• Saudi Aramco Purchase Order Number.
Commentary Note:

The Material Master Number varies based on container size.

Revision Summary
30 July 2003 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial changes.
28 February 2006 Minor revision intended mainly to reduce standards cross referencing.

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