No question that the phase-out of Retrofit information is available.

ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants As CFC and HCFC refrigerants are phased out, you’ll proper removal. This retrofit information is available from
need to replace or retrofit your existing lubricant with
has been a positive step toward your CPI® Fluid Engineering representative.
an alternative such as SOLEST polyol ester lubricant.
preserving our environment. This is a critical step, and here’s why: This application guide covers only a few of the many
But it left users of the new generation of alternative
possible lubricants for various applications. Please
refrigerants - specifically, HFCs - scratching their Existing mineral oil lubricants are not miscible with consult your OEM and CPI for specific information
heads: If mineral oils would not work with HFCs, HFCs. Even when the mineral oil lubricant has been on our complete product line as well as viscosity
what would? drained from a system and replaced with a synthetic recommendations.
SOLEST lubricant, residual mineral oil may make up
From the first hint of the CFC phase-out, scientists as much as 10 percent of the lubricant charge. This CPI is a world leader in the synthetic lubricants
at CPI Engineering Services recognized the potential SOLEST® lubricants feature excellent chemical and
can severely affect the miscibility of the SOLEST industry with operations in North America, Europe,
for synthetic lubricants. They immediately began the thermal stability, good refrigerant miscibility, and a
lubricant, which can lead to fouling or coating of the Africa and Asia Pacific regions. In addition to our
search for a synthetic lubricant that would meet the superior structure to improve wear resistance and
evaporator and can reduce the operating efficiency Solest® lubricants, CPI offers lubricants for any
needs of the newer refrigerants. operating life. Additionally, SOLEST® lubricants are
to unacceptable levels. refrigeration application including domestic and
backed by an experienced technical sales and support
automotive air condition, commercial and industrial
The result? The SOLEST® line of lubricants—the first staff, so you’re assured of getting the right lubricant
To prevent mineral oil contamination, it is essential that refrigeration and low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
line of polyol ester lubricants developed in the United for your application.
as much mineral oil as possible be removed from your refrigerants such as Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbons
States specifically to serve compressors operating
system. We have developed a retrofit procedure to assure and Ammonia. CPI also offers a comprehensive
with environmentally safe HFC refrigerants.
range of Industrial Lubricants for Process gas,
Hydrocarbon gas, Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps,
Hydraulics, Gears, Chains, Turbine, Landfill Gas, Field Lubricants that perform with today’s
SOLEST ® POLYOL ESTER LUBRICANTS Gas, Chemical Process and many NSF H1 & H2 Food environmentally safe refrigerants
Grade applications. CPI is ISO 9001 and RC 14001®
accredited and earned the 1993 Stratospheric Ozone
Protection Award from the Environmental Protection
North & South America
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Improved oil management Efficiency gains

Corrosion protection Enhanced system reliability
and reduced down-time
Excellent bearing lubrication Longer compressor life
Optimized System performance Reduced operating costs
Environmentally friendly Biodegradable
Excellent lubricity Increased efficiency & SOLEST lubricants are authorized under applicable Lubrizol
patents covering the basic combination of chlorine free
reduced cost of operation refrigerants with polyol ester type synthetic lubricants. The
trademark and servicemark CPI and the trademark SOLEST
are registered in the United States and other countries.
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Performance-Tested Physical Properties Simplified Lubricant/Application Selection Miscibility of SOLEST Lubricants with R-404A
SOLEST lubricants are designed for standard factory fill of air-conditioning and industrial refrigeration equip-
®
CPI has worked with OEMs to provide products to meet all the needs of the modern refrigeration system. Through
ment, as well as for OEM retrofitting operations. CPI’s laboratory studies and OEM compressor bench tests have this effort, we’ve been able to identify lubricants that meet a compressor’s specific requirements and needs. This
afforded a product line specifically designed to meet key system needs. SOLEST® lubricants are not hazardous application guide covers only a few of the many possible lubricants for specific applications. Consult your OEM or
under 29 CFR 1910.1200. They provide improved properties over conventional mineral oils in all aspects, CPI for specific information on our complete product line as well as viscosity recommendations.
including viscosity index, flash and fire points, and pour point.

Typical Properties1 of SOLEST® Lubricants SOLEST Series Application Guide

Property 22 31-HE LT-32 46 68 120 170 180 220 370 Residential Industrial & Commercial
ISO VG 22 32 32 46 68 220 370 Air Conditioning Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Viscosity, cSt. Recip. Rotary Centr. Recip. Screw Scroll
@ 40ºC 21.7 32.7 33.1 49.5 66.3 127.7 175.2 175 233.3 393.1 SOLEST 22
®
@100ºC 4.5 5.7 5.7 6.9 8.9 12.7 16.5 17.8 18.4 26.1
SOLEST® 31-HE SOLEST 31-HE SOLEST 46 SOLEST 68 SOLEST 220
@100ºF 12.4 35.9 36.4 55.1 73.9 144.8 198.8 195.2 267.9 455.3 SOLEST LT-32 SOLEST 120 SOLEST 170 SOLEST 370

@210ºF 4.5 5.8 5.8 7.1 9.1 13.1 17 18.3 19 27 SOLEST® LT-32
Viscosity Index 121 115 112 93 108 90 93 86 89 SOLEST® 46
Density @ 20ºC g/ml 0.9936 0.9372 0.9636 0.966 0.9552 0.9492 0.9516 0.9756 0.9528 0.9600
SOLEST® 68 Hygroscopicity
Density, lb/gal 8.28 7.81 8.03 7.8 7.96 7.91 7.93 8.13 7.94 8.00 The term “hygroscopic” refers to a substance that can readily absorb moisture from the air. All the polyol ester
Pour Point, -60 -51 -52 -45 -43 -33 -30 -27 -21 SOLEST® 120
lubricants, including SOLEST® products, will absorb more water than the mineral oils they are replacing.
ºC(ºF) -76 (-60) (-62) (-49) (-45) (-27) (-22) (-17) (-6) SOLEST® 170
Flash Point, 232 240 240 235 263 251 268 285 268 296 SOLEST® 180 High levels of moisture in a refrigeration system can adversely affect system perforwmance. However, by
ºC(ºF) (450) (465) (465) (455) (505) (485) (510) (545) (515) (565)
SOLEST 220
® following good working practices and minimizing the time a lubricant is exposed to the air, the lubricant will
Fire Point, 266 263 260 260 293 271 287 310 287 324
SOLEST® 370 maintain low levels of moisture.
ºC(ºF) (510) (505) (500) (500) (560) (520) (550) (590) (550) (615)
Specific Gravity 0.995 0.939 0.965 0.937 0.957 0.951 0.953 0.97 0.955 0.961
Dielectric
Strength, kV Water Absorption of SOLEST® Series Stored in Open Containers
ASTM D 877 32.1 48.2 43.6 49.4 47 46.6 42 41.8 47.47
500

Miscibility of SOLEST Lubricants with R-134a

▲
400

▲
▲

Water Increase (ppm)

Outstanding Miscibility Excellent Thermal Stability 300 ▲

The performance of an HFC system is optimized when Sealed tube results (ASHRAE-97) indicate that ▲

the lubricant and refrigerant mix to form a single, SOLEST® lubricants provide excellent stability in 200

clear phase (that is, they are miscible). Miscibility the presence of HFC refrigerants. In addition to
lowers the viscosity of the lubricant carried through outstanding stability, these lubricants show no adverse 100
▲

the system, so the lubricant can more efficiently effects to metals and other materials of construction. ▲
▲
1 Gallon Cans
5 Gallon Pails
return to the compressor. Mineral oils are not miscible 0 ▲ 55 Gallon Drums

with HFCs. SOLEST® lubricants, on the other hand,

0 200 400 600 800 1000
have been specially designed to be miscible, as Time (Hours)

demonstrated in the data shown.

SOLEST 31-HE SOLEST 68 SOLEST 170 SOLEST 370

SOLEST 46 SOLEST 120 SOLEST 220