Recycle Base Oil for Lubricants | From UAE & Turkey

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Recycle Base Oil drums and sample bottles in different colors indicating oil purity levels

Recycle Base Oil is a refined product made by reprocessing used lubricating oils. Instead of disposing of waste oils, industries can reuse and regenerate them into high-performance base oil. This not only reduces environmental impact but also cuts production costs.

Thanks to its efficiency and eco-friendliness, Recycle Base Oil is widely used in lubricants, hydraulics, metalworking fluids, and industrial greases. It maintains quality performance while supporting circular manufacturing. Moreover, it enables businesses to comply with tightening global sustainability regulations.

What Is Recycle Base Oil?

To clarify, Recycle Base Oil comes from collecting, filtering, and refining used oils from vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Through advanced re-refining processes, we remove contaminants and restore the oil’s properties to a near-original state.

More importantly, this type of base oil performs similarly to virgin oils. It goes through distillation, hydro-treatment, and purification. As a result, manufacturers receive a high-quality oil with reduced carbon footprint. In the long run, this leads to better profitability and reduced environmental pressure.

Because of growing environmental regulations and cost pressures, more companies are choosing recycled options for their formulations. In fact, some governments now offer incentives for using recycled oil in manufacturing and transport sectors.

Key Applications of Recycle Base Oil

Recycle Base Oil serves a variety of sectors due to its versatility. Not only does it power engines, but it also supports hydraulic systems, turbines, and compressors.

Typical Uses:

  • Automotive engine oils

  • Industrial lubricants and gear oils

  • Transformer oils

  • Marine oils

  • Hydraulic fluids

  • Greases

Moreover, it can be blended with virgin base oils to enhance formulation flexibility. In many cases, producers rely on this blending strategy to optimize both performance and cost.

Benefits of Using Recycle Base Oil

Choosing Recycle Base Oil offers several technical and environmental benefits. Therefore, more businesses are switching from traditional sources.

Technical Benefits:

  • Comparable viscosity and thermal stability to virgin base oils

  • Lower sulfur content and reduced volatility

  • Enhanced oxidation resistance through hydro-treatment

Environmental and Economic Advantages:

  • Cuts down oil waste disposal

  • Saves natural resources

  • Supports sustainability targets

  • More affordable than new base oil

Because of these strengths, many lubricant producers are shifting to recycled formulations. Additionally, doing so helps them meet corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) benchmarks. 

Quality and Specifications

Recycle Base Oil is available in different grades depending on the re-refining process and source oil. Typically, it comes in Group I or Group II performance ranges. In either case, clients benefit from consistent, dependable results.

Common Parameters:

  • Kinematic viscosity: 28-32 cSt at 40°C

  • Flash point: Above 200°C

  • Sulfur content: Low

  • Color: Pale yellow to light amber

  • Water content: <0.05%

With modern refining technologies, we ensure batch-to-batch consistency in all delivered oils. As a result, manufacturers enjoy uninterrupted performance during production.

Why Choose Basekim as Your Supplier?

At Basekim, we offer high-purity Recycle Base Oil to customers worldwide. We operate facilities in Turkey and the UAE, ensuring fast and reliable delivery.

Our Value:

  • Custom packaging: flexi tanks, IBCs, drums

  • COA, MSDS, and full export documentation

  • Bulk supply and on-time logistics

  • Quality control with each batch

In addition, our team supports your technical and logistical needs throughout the process. When you partner with Basekim, you receive more than just a product—you gain a dependable supply chain. Consequently, your projects stay on track.

Safe Handling and Storage

Although Recycle Base Oil is non-hazardous, safe handling is still important. That’s why it’s essential to follow best practices at all stages.

Storage Guidelines:

  • Store in a cool, dry place

  • Keep away from moisture and open flames

  • Use sealed containers

  • Handle with gloves and protective clothing

Furthermore, regular inspection and cleaning of storage tanks extend oil life and prevent contamination. For this reason, most facilities follow monthly maintenance plans.

Global Market Demand

Due to cost savings and environmental focus, demand for Recycle Base Oil is increasing globally. In particular, Asia and the Middle East are expanding their recycled oil capacities.

Governments, especially in Europe and Asia, encourage industries to reduce waste and adopt sustainable inputs. Consequently, re-refined base oils are gaining popularity in heavy industry, automotive, and energy sectors.

Recycle Base Oil bridges the gap between performance and responsibility. Moreover, it positions your business for long-term operational resilience.

Recycle Base Oil vs Virgin Base Oil

While virgin base oil comes from crude petroleum, Recycle Base Oil originates from used oil. However, both can meet similar performance specs. Additionally, they may be blended for customized results.

Key Differences:

  • Recycled oil reduces CO2 emissions by over 80%

  • It is often more affordable

  • Suitable for applications with high sustainability goals

Even so, both oils can be used interchangeably in many formulations depending on blend design. Therefore, engineers have flexibility when formulating.

Is Recycle Base Oil safe for engines?

Yes, when refined properly, Recycle Base Oil performs like virgin oil in lubricants.

What industries use this oil?

It is widely used in automotive, metal, power, and marine sectors.

Can I blend it with virgin base oil?

Absolutely. It blends well and enhances flexibility and cost savings.

Is it available in bulk?

Yes. Basekim supplies in drums, flexi tanks, and bulk tankers.

How does Basekim ensure quality?

We conduct lab tests on every batch and offer full technical documentation.