Lubricants

Why Zinc Lubricant Additives are Now Under Attack

Why Zinc Lubricant Additives are Now Under Attack

Zinc (also known as ZDDP, ZDTP or zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) is the most common lube oil additive. Patented in 1944, this molecular family has been used as low-cost, multifunctional additives in engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, greases,...