odloil
Odloil is a term used in discussions of synthetic and bio-based hydrocarbons to describe a class of liquid hydrocarbons marketed as renewable or lower-impact substitutes for conventional mineral oils. There is no universally defined substance known as odloil; definitions vary by producer, region, and regulatory framework. In practice, odloil often refers to blends derived from renewable feedstocks or to specially engineered petroleum-derived oils designed with a common goal: environmental performance and compatibility with existing lubrication or heat-transfer systems.
The composition and properties of odloil are not standardized. Odloil products are typically described as paraffinic
Production routes vary. Some odloil formulations are derived from renewable oils through hydroprocessing, hydrogenation, or hydrocracking,
Applications for odloil include automotive and industrial lubricants, gear oils, and hydraulic or heat-transfer fluids, as
See also: bio-based oil, renewable diesel, base oil, hydroprocessing.