Why are base oils called synthetic?

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Why are base oils called synthetic?
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Bright Stock 150

• Base oils are often referred with other names as
  well. They are petrochemical product that has
  their own chemical compounds and properties.
• Base oils are commonly made from different
  processes from refining of crude oil or fossil
  fuels and this helps them get different names.
  Their composition and their application also
  provide it new names.
• Base oil is referred with different names all
  across the world. They are often referred as base
  stock and also sometimes called as bright stock.
  Sometimes they are also called as synthetic and
  there is a reason behind this.

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base oil Sn150
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Application of synthetic base oils

• It is used to make specialized lubricants that
  can be used in extreme conditions.
• It helps create high viscosity grade lubricant.
• It acts as a necessity for synthetic base stocks
  and their usage.
• Another mandatory application is that it works
  well over mineral based lubricants because they
  cannot work at the lower temperatures at which
  synthetic oil is expected to work.
• One application of synthetic fluids is that it is
  widely used as Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid.
• They are often used for production of Base oil
  Sn150.

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Base oil Sn500
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Characteristic of synthetic base oil

• Outstanding protection capabilities
• Helps minimizing the oil degradation
• Faster lubrication at low temperatures
• Excellent protection even at high temperatures
• Helps in easy engine cleanliness
• Provide outstanding protection also against
  harmful deposits
• Acts as a cleaner in running engines
• Helps increase engine efficiency
• Helps lower the consumption of oil
• Provide more efficient engine operation even at
  a wider temperature range

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Base oil Sn600
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