PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies
Polyisobutenyl Succinic Anhydride & Polyisobutenyl Succinimide Chemistries for Specialty Chemical Formulation
Dover Chemical manufactures PIBSA and PIBSI chemistries that serve as versatile building blocks for dispersants, emulsifiers, detergent systems, lubricant additives, and other specialty chemical applications. Multiple molecular weight and chemistry profiles provide formulators with flexible intermediate technologies for downstream product development.
Why Choose Dover PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies
Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI portfolio provides intermediate chemistries for customers developing specialty additive systems across multiple industries. Multiple molecular weight, acid value, alkalinity, and functional profiles provide flexibility for downstream product development.
Versatile Intermediate Chemistry
Multiple Molecular Weight Options
Downstream Derivatization
Broad Application Versatility
Formulation Flexibility
Technical Development Support
Where PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies Perform
PIBSA and PIBSI technologies support the development of downstream additive systems across lubricant, fuel, industrial fluid, and specialty chemical applications. These chemical intermediates provide flexible building blocks for customers developing application-specific formulations.
Applications
- Lubricant Additives
- Fuel Additives
- Industrial Fluids
- Metalworking Fluid Additives
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Specialty Chemical Formulations
Functions
- Dispersant Development
- Emulsification
- Detergency
- Intermediate Chemistry
Materials
- Polyisobutylene Derivative Chemistries
- Succinic Anhydride Technologies
- Succinimide Technologies
Product Overview
PIBSA and PIBSI technologies serve as versatile intermediate chemistries for developing downstream additive systems across multiple industrial markets. Rather than serving as finished additives, these technologies provide the chemical foundation for dispersants, emulsifiers, detergents, and other specialty formulations.
Dover offers multiple PIBSA and PIBSI technologies with varying molecular weight, acid value, alkalinity, viscosity, and nitrogen content to support application-specific chemistry development and downstream product performance.
PIBSA Technologies
Dovermulse® PIBSA technologies provide polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride intermediates used in the development of dispersants, emulsifiers, detergent systems, and other specialty additive chemistries. Product-specific molecular weight, acid value, and viscosity profiles provide flexibility for downstream formulation and derivative development.
PIBSA technologies are widely used as chemical building blocks for lubricant additives, industrial fluids, fuel additives, and other specialty chemical applications.
PIBSI Technologies
Doversperse® PIBSI technologies provide polyisobutenyl succinimide intermediates developed from PIBSA chemistry for dispersant and detergent applications. Product-specific alkalinity, nitrogen content, viscosity, and molecular characteristics support customers developing application-specific additive technologies.
Multiple PIBSI technology profiles provide flexibility for downstream lubricant, fuel, and industrial formulation requirements.
Intermediate Chemistry Platforms
Together, Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI technologies provide complementary intermediate chemistry platforms for customers developing high-performance additive systems. These technologies can be selected individually or evaluated together based on the desired downstream chemistry, formulation strategy, and performance objectives.
Technical development support helps customers evaluate chemistry selection, derivative development, and application-specific formulation requirements.
Technical Overview
PIBSA and PIBSI technologies are intermediate chemistries used to develop dispersants, emulsifiers, detergent systems, lubricant additives, and other specialty chemical formulations. Product selection depends on molecular weight, acid value, alkalinity, nitrogen content, viscosity, and the intended downstream chemistry.
Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI portfolio provides multiple technology profiles for customers developing application-specific additive systems across lubricant, fuel, industrial fluid, and specialty chemical markets.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Family | PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies |
| Technology Platforms | Polyisobutenyl Succinic Anhydrides (PIBSA) & Polyisobutenyl Succinimides (PIBSI) |
| Primary Applications | Lubricant Additives, Fuel Additives, Industrial Fluids & Specialty Chemical Formulations |
| Primary Functions | Intermediate Chemistry, Dispersant Development, Emulsification & Detergency |
| Downstream Products | Dispersants, Emulsifiers, Detergent Systems & Functional Additives |
| Selection Factors | Molecular Weight, Acid Value, Nitrogen Content, Alkalinity, Viscosity & End-Use Chemistry |
| Product Portfolio | Dovermulse® & Doversperse® Technologies |
| Technical Support | Application-Specific Product & Chemistry Development |
Available Products
Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI portfolio provides intermediate chemistries for developing dispersants, emulsifiers, detergent systems, lubricant additives, and other specialty chemical formulations. Product-specific molecular characteristics support selection based on downstream chemistry and application requirements.
PIBSA Technologies
Dovermulse® PIBSA technologies provide polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride intermediates with multiple acid value and viscosity profiles for downstream chemistry development.
| Product | Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | Viscosity @ 100°C | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovermulse® H-1000 | 54 | 470 cSt | High acid value PIBSA intermediate |
| Dovermulse® H-1013P | 50 | 290 cSt | Balanced acid value and viscosity profile |
| Dovermulse® H-1020P | 46 | 220 cSt | Medium molecular profile |
| Dovermulse® H-1035N | 34 | 74 cSt | Lower viscosity PIBSA technology |
| Dovermulse® H-1335P | 29 | 140 cSt | Lower acid value intermediate |
PIBSI Technologies
Doversperse® PIBSI technologies provide polyisobutenyl succinimide chemistries with multiple alkalinity, nitrogen, and viscosity profiles for downstream dispersant and detergent development.
| Product | TBN | Nitrogen | Viscosity @ 100°C | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doversperse® H-1015P | 77 | 3.2% | 450 cSt | High alkalinity PIBSI technology |
| Doversperse® H-1035P | 62 | 2.2% | 160 cSt | General-purpose PIBSI intermediate |
| Doversperse® H-1335P | 26 | 1.2% | 252 cSt | Lower alkalinity technology |
| Doversperse® H-1035S | 62 | 2.2% | 23 cSt | Lower viscosity PIBSI technology |
Selecting the Right PIBSA or PIBSI Technology
Selecting the appropriate PIBSA or PIBSI technology depends on the desired downstream chemistry, molecular weight, acid value, alkalinity, nitrogen content, viscosity, and end-use formulation requirements. Dover's intermediate chemistry portfolio provides multiple technology platforms that can be evaluated based on downstream application, functional performance, and product-specific technical characteristics. The guide below provides a starting point for selecting the appropriate technology based on common formulation objectives and chemistry development requirements.
| If You Need To… | Consider… |
|---|---|
| Develop dispersant chemistries | PIBSI Technologies |
| Build emulsifier systems | PIBSA Technologies |
| Formulate detergent additives | PIBSI Technologies |
| Produce lubricant additive intermediates | PIBSA & PIBSI Technologies |
| Evaluate molecular weight and functionality | Product-Specific Technology Selection |
| Develop application-specific derivative chemistries | Technical Development Support |
Product & Formulation Advantages
Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI technologies provide flexible intermediate chemistry platforms for customers developing application-specific additive systems across multiple industrial markets.
Technical Resources & Supporting Documentation
Access technical documentation, product data, and application guidance for Dover's PIBSA and PIBSI technologies. These resources support chemistry selection, derivative development, and downstream formulation across specialty chemical applications.
- Data Sheet
Explore Related Dover Products
Dover offers complementary intermediate chemistries and additive technologies for lubricant additives, industrial fluids, fuel additives, and specialty chemical formulations. PIBSA and PIBSI technologies can be evaluated alongside related chemistry platforms based on downstream product requirements.