COMPRO* XL-S

COMPRESSOR FLUID

Acid Number Increase, mg KOH/g

Introduction ACID FORMATION WITH OXIDATION
1.6 IP 48/97 (modified) Oxidation Test
Petro-Canada’s COMPRO* XL-S Compressor for 24 Hours 200˚C (392˚F)
Fluid is a premium quality lubricant specifically 1.4
designed to extend fluid service life in rotary 1.2
1.0
screw air compressor applications.
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COMPRO XL-S is formulated with a blend of 0.6
99.9% pure base oils, produced using a 0.4
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COMPRO XL-S Specialty Specialty Major Oil
hinder lubricant performance. Utilizing more Supplier’s Supplier’s Company’s
than 25 years of formulating experience, PAO Synthetic
Fluid
PAO Synthetic
Fluid
PAO Synthetic
Fluid
Petro-Canada fortifies these thermally stable
fluids with a unique anti-oxidant technology to COMPRO XL-S Compressor Fluid provides stronger
resistance to oxidative breakdown than leading Synthetic
maximize resistance to fluid breakdown. PAO based fluids. This level of performance provides up
With equal or better resistance to thermal and to 8,000 hours of continuous, worry-free service and the
opportunity to significantly reduce operating costs.
oxidative breakdown versus leading PAO
synthetic based fluids, COMPRO provides up
to 8,000 hours or one year of continuous FLUID THICKENING WITH OXIDATION
worry free service and can significantly reduce IP 48/97 (modified) Oxidation Test
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Viscosity Increase, %

for 24 Hours 200˚C (392˚F)

compressor operating costs. 14
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Features and Benefits 8 RO*
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• Resists oxidative breakdown better than
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leading synthetic PAO based fluids
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• Better resistance to oxidative 0
breakdown caused by exposure to air at COMPRO XL-S Specialty Specialty Major Oil
Supplier’s Supplier’s Company’s
high discharge temperatures PAO Synthetic PAO Synthetic PAO Synthetic
Fluid Fluid Fluid
• Keeps compressor components free of
sludge and varnish to ensure trouble COMPRO XL-S’s stronger oxidation resistance also
free operation and lower maintenance reduces oil thickening, which can improve compressor
efficiency and lower energy consumption, costs.
costs on fluid change-out
• Extends oil change intervals up to
8,000 hours service in rotary screw
compressors and 1,000 hours service
in rotary vane compressors
• Reduces oil thickening, which can
improve compressor efficiency and
lower energy consumption costs
• Higher thermal stability reduces carbon deposit • Excellent protection against wear
formation and extends fluid life • Prolongs the service life of working components
• Improves compressor operating efficiency • Can extend the time between compressor
• Extends maintenance intervals for valves and overhauls
intercoolers • Reduces overall maintenance costs
• Lowers maintenance costs • Protects against rust and corrosion
• Helps to extend component life, especially when
running intermittent service in high humidity
conditions
• Low volatility reduces oil carry-over into the air
system
• Reduces fluid consumption costs
• Chemically inert and low in odour
• eliminates unpleasant odours experienced with
di-ester based chemistries
• does not damage painted surfaces

COMPRO XL-S Specialty Supplier’s Specialty Supplier’s Major Oil Company’s

PAO Synthetic PAO Synthetic PAO Synthetic

In panel coker testing at 260ºC (500ºF) COMPRO XL-S

demonstrated stronger resistance to carbon deposit formation
versus leading PAO synthetic based fluids. Less carbon build-up on
compressor components improves operating efficiencies and saves
on maintenance costs.
Applications COMPRO XL-S is compatible with standard seal and
hose materials used in most compressors.
While COMPRO XL-S Compressor Fluid may be used to
lubricate and cool all types of rotary vane, COMPRO XL-S Compressor Fluid is also suitable for
reciprocating, centrifugal and lobe air compressors, it use in industrial vacuum pumps operating with a
is specifically designed to significantly extend service vacuum of >0.005 mBar.
life in rotary screw compressors. It is available in five NOTE: COMPRO XL-S should not be used in systems
ISO viscosity grades: 32, 46, 68, 100 and 150 to compressing wet or sour hydrocarbon gases. For
cover most compressor applications. these applications, Petro-Canada’s Compressor Oil
COMPRO XL-S is suitable for use in compressors that RP, SPX Fluid or NGS Fluid is recommended.
handle air, and inert gases such as nitrogen, argon, NOTE: COMPRO XL-S must not be used in the
hydrogen, neon, helium, carbon dioxide, carbon compression of oxygen, or other chemically active
monoxide and blast furnace gas. gases such as chlorine or hydrogen chloride.
COMPRO XL-S is suitable for use in all makes of
compressors, including: Operational Considerations
ABAC GrimmerSchmidt The full benefits of a change to COMPRO XL-S
Allis Chalmers Ingersoll-Rand Compressor Fluid will only be realized by minimizing
Atlas-Copco Joy Manufacturing contamination with the previously used oil. Certain
Ceccato Kaeser Compressors makes of compressors do not permit complete
Champion Pacific Kellogg-American draining, so if the drained oil is heavily oxidized (shown
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Le Roi
by significant increase in the oil’s total acid number
Compair Canada M&D Pneumatics
Copper-Bressemer MAHLE and viscosity), recharging with COMPRO XL-S may not
Copper Industries Mark result in optimum performance and fluid service life.
Cooper-Penjax Quincy Compressors While COMPRO XL-S is fully compatible with most
Davey Compressors Schramm Inc. mineral and synthetic compressor fluids, it should not
Dresser Industries Sullair Compressors be mixed or contaminated with fluids containing
Elliot Company Sundstrand Corp. polyalkylene glycols or silicones.
Fuller Company Worthington Compressors
Gardner-Denver For complete instructions on cleaning varnished
compressors, or flushing and recharging your
compressor with COMPRO XL-S Compressor Fluid,
consult with a Petro-Canada Technical Services Advisor.

Compressor Fluid Grade Selection & Service Life

Compressor Type Recommended Fluid Service Life at Maximum
Viscosity Grades Air Discharge Temperature
Rotary Screw COMPRO XL-S 32, 46 8,000 Hours 85ºC (185ºF)
Rotary Vane COMPRO XL-S 100, 150 1,000 Hours 85ºC (185ºF)
Reciprocating COMPRO XL-S 68, 100, 150 500 Hours 150ºC (302ºF)
Centrifugal / Lobe COMPRO XL-S 32 >16,000 Hours 50ºC (122ºF)

Note: The above are general guidelines only. Consult your OEM service manual for specific make/model recommendations.
Typical Performance Data
PROPERTY TEST COMPRO XL-S COMPRESSOR FLUID
METHOD 32 46 68 100 150
Viscosity,
cSt @ 40ºC (SUS @ 100ºF) ASTM D445 38 (177) 47 (217) 68 (317) 102 (530) 143 (664)
cSt @ 100ºC (SUS @ 210ºF) ASTM D445 6.2 (46) 7.0 (49) 8.9 (55) 11.4 (65) 14.9 (77)
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 108 107 101 97 104
Flash Point, ºC (ºF) ASTM D92 230 (446) 246 (475) 245 (473) 260 (500) 270 (518)
Pour Point, ºC (ºF) ASTM D97 -36 (-33) -33 (-28) -30 (-22) -27 (-17) -24 (-11)
Total Acid Number (TAN), mL KOH/g ASTM D664 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Water Separability:
mL at 54ºC (129ºF), minutes ASTM D1401 41-39-0 (5) 41-39-0 (5) 41-39-0 (5) - -
mL at 82ºC (180ºF), minutes - - - 43-37-0 (5) 43-37-0 (10)
Corrosion Protection:
Copper Corrosion, 3h @ 100ºC ASTM D130 1b 1b 1b 1b 1b
Rust A – Distilled Water ASTM D665 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Rust B – Synthetic Sea Water ASTM D665 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Residue & Ash:
Conradson Carbon Residue, % ASTM D524 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Foam Sequence I ASTM D892 10/0 10/0 10/0 10/0 10/0
Foam Sequence II 15/0 15/0 15/0 15/0 15/0
Foam Sequence III 10/0 10/0 10/0 10/0 10/0

The values quoted above are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification.

Health and Safety

COMPRO* XL-S Compressor Fluid has no adverse
affect on health provided it is used as directed. To
obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), contact
one of our TechData Info Lines or visit our Web site at
www.petro-canada.com.

TechData Info Lines

If you would like to know more about COMPRO* XL-S Petro-Canada Europe Lubricants
Compressor Fluid or any other product in our complete The Manor, Haseley Business Centre
line of quality lubricants, please contact us at: Warwick, Warwickshire
CV35 7LS
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