Poly(1-octene)

polymer

Poly(1-octene) is a linear polyolefin synthesized from 1-octene monomer, belonging to the family of polyalphaolefins (PAOs) and engineered plastics. This material is primarily used in specialty lubricants, synthetic base oils, and high-performance polymer blends where low-temperature fluidity and oxidative stability are critical. Its notable advantage over conventional polyethylene is superior performance in demanding thermal and chemical environments, making it preferred in automotive fluids, industrial hydraulics, and advanced polymer formulations where conventional alternatives cannot meet stringent temperature or durability requirements.

synthetic lubricants and base oilsautomotive fluidsindustrial hydraulic systemspolymer blends and additiveslow-temperature fluid applicationshigh-performance engineering polymers

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	-81.66	°F	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Poly(1-octene)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility