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Green Chemistry for OEMs, Parks, Forestry,
Construction, Landscaping, Timber

United Bio Lube sells Bio Bar & Chain Oils to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Parks and Forestry Services, and Construction, Landscape, and Timber companies across America.

United Bio Lube is offering better performance, new safety features, and a series of Return On Investment (ROI) incentives for switching over to bio lubricants made from stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)², a renewable U.S. Green Chemistry solution.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils apply the sound principles of Green Chemistry to achieve new worker safety and environmental standards while protecting capital investments in chain saw equipment. Green Chemistry naturally provides our nation with a means to sequester harmful CO₂ gas from the atmosphere while fostering U.S. Oil Independence.

Engineered to reduce wear on Chains, Bars, and Sprockets, Bio Bar & Chain Oils are Tacky, tough Pitch Dissolving bio lubricants ideal for a broad range of professional applications.

Designed to conserve oil, Bio Bar & Chain Oils are formulated to prevent oil from fling off chains and sprockets into the surrounding environment. Formulated with a high level of Tackiness together with Anti-Wear and Extreme Pressure additives, the sticky HOBS base stock formula adheres to metal surfaces better than petroleum oils, while delivering unparalleled Lubricity and Surface Protection.

Manufactures will find Bio Bar & Chain Oils will enhance brand quality through better Chain Saw performance, efficiency, and reliability. Designed as Drop In Replacements for petroleum based oils, Bio Bar & Chain Oils compete in High Performance with synthetic based Bar & Chain oils, yet, cost less. Unlike synthetic and mineral oil formulas, biobased Bar & Chain oils are made from sustainable and renewable agricultural plant resources grown in America.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils achieve the dual goal of maintaining performance levels while achieving 100% Ultimate Biodegradation¹ (ASTM D-5864 PW1) by utilizing patented Biobased lubricant technologies developed in collaboration with numerous National Laboratories and Federal Agencies including the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Energy, and Dept. of Interior.

The non-hazardous naturally occurring Biobased esters in Bio Bar & Chain Oils are rated Worker-Friendly by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) and are currently used within the U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and throughout Forestry, Timber, and Landscaping industries.

America's manufacturers of Chain Saws can help ensure worker health protection and begin lowering their environmental impact by specifying the use of Bio Bar & Chain Oils as the primary OEM approved and recommended lubricants for all types of Bar & Chain applications used throughout industry.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils are setting new industry standards for High Performance, worker health & safety, and environmental stewardship.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils are reliable, affordable, and available in all quantities today.

To purchase, simply call (650) 213 - 9979 or sign-up to open your Green Purchasing Account.

 
Advanced Equipment Protection

Guaranteed Reliable Operation

Bio Bar & Chain Oils will remain in contact with, lubricate, and protect moving surfaces.

United Bio Lube's energy conserving Bio Bar & Chain Oils achieve full lubrication quickly at start-up.

These Biobased Bar & Chain oils retain their properties under extreme mechanical shear pressure at all temperatures subjected to during use.

 
Drop In Replacements For Petroleum Bar & Chain Oils

Bio Bar & Chain Oils are Stabilized High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) vegetable oil based formulas engineered to replace petroleum based (Mineral Oil, Synthetic, Synthetic Blends) Bar & Chain oils and other commercial vegetable oil formulas.

Designed as cost effective Drop In Replacements for petroleum based Bar & Chain oils, Bio Bar & Chain Oils compete in High Performance with synthetic based hydraulic oils, yet, cost lest. Unlike synthetic and mineral oil formulas, biobased Bar & Chain oils are made from sustainable and renewable agricultural plant resources grown in America.

While conventional Bar & Chain oils are not Biodegradable, United Bio Lube's renewable system achieves the highest USDA's rating of 100% Ultimate Biodegradable (ASTM D-5864 PW1) and even improves several performance parameters, not previously attainable.

Moving away from traditional Chainsaw Bar Oil is an important step towards better environmental stewardship. "Chainsaw bar oil is a free-loss lubricant, which means it is expected to end up in the environment when used, When using a chainsaw, up to 0.8 liters of oil per hour can go into the environment, therefore, it's important for the forestry industry and occasional chainsaw users to have an environmentally safer alternative."

Benefits of this new lubricant system include a much higher Viscosity Index (VI), much lower Acid Neutralization Number, superior Oxidation Stability, very low Pour Points and improved Cold Temperature Fluidity - all of which contribute to improved energy efficiency.

 
Bio Bar & Chain Oils Solve Several Key Problems

Break Down Due To Heat, Water, and Oxidation

Lubricant emulsification is a common problem in many industrial environments.  Water breaks down Bar & Chain oil viscosity, film strength, and hinders additive performance.  Bio Bar & Chain Oils made from Stabilized HOBS are inherently better able to resist emulsification in high-moisture environments than conventional Bar & Chain oils. This resistance to emulsification virtually eliminates problems in outdoor environments, where conventional Bar & Chain oils tend to attract water, causing Bar & Chain oil breakdown.

 
Mineral Based Bar & Chain Oils Lack Performance Under Extreme Conditions

While many mineral based Bar & Chain oils meet OEM requirements, they often do not meet the more demanding temperature and load requirements of today's equipment. Comparable to synthetic performance, Bio Bar & Chain Oils tolerate both lower and higher temperatures, offer improved Anti-Wear, Anti-Scuffing, Anti-Galling, and Extreme Pressure properties, extend lubrication intervals, and lengthen the service life of moving parts.

 
Multi-Functional, High Performance Applications

Multi-Functional Bio Bar & Chain Oils are recommended for all types of Bar & Chain equipment commonly used in military, agriculture, forestry, construction, and marine applications.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils combine Stabilized² HOBS¹ technology with Anti-Wear Extreme Pressure additives that offer superior protection advantages.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils are engineered for equipment subjected to varying combinations of loads, speeds, and temperatures.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils provide outstanding lubrication and advanced protection in equipment operating under normal loads or heavily stressed conditions.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils form a tacky adhesive lubricating Fluid Film with a low tendency to evaporate and high resistance to water. Bio Bar & Chain Oils are highly resistant to water.

 
Return On Capital Investment

Our customers are seeking higher performance, new safety features, and a series of Return On Investment (ROI) incentives for switching over to biobased Bar & Chain lubricants made from renewable Green Chemistry.

Engineered with Anti-Friction, Anti-Shock, and Anti-Wear Extreme Pressure protection, Bio Bar & Chain Oils are designed to deliver a measurable Return On Investment by reducing Chain Saw wear and failure rates.

 
Cost Justification For Selecting Bio Bar & Chain Oils

Green Means Return On Investment

In most Forestry Services and Landscape Maintenance Companies, the relative impact of Bar & Chain Oil purchasing costs on their budget, or net profitability, over the course of a year is relatively minor.

Return On Investment (ROI) is a far better measure of cost justification. Bio Bar & Chain Oils made from Stabilized HOBS present a cost reduction opportunity, delivering a ROI many times over the Purchasing Cost differential incurred from switching to these high performance, multi-functional oils.

The typical Return On Investment from gained operational efficiencies is much greater than the total cost of purchasing Bio Bar & Chain Oils over the course of a year.

 
No Hidden Costs

There are no extra costs incurred from switching over to Bio Bar & Chain Oils as these oils are fully compatible with existing Bar & Chain system components, seals, and oils.

 
Eliminates Risks of Contamination

Forestry Services and Landscape Maintenance Companies not using Bio Bar & Chain Oils are operating under unnecessary risk from potential worker contamination. Worker contact with Bar & Chain Oils due to maintenance, leaks, and spills in industry is common; often unavoidable. Worker contamination can come from drips flying off of open Bar and Chains or from simply over pouring the reservoir.

Using United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils eliminates the potential negative health effects on workers or the environment when there is incidental contact with petroleum based bar and chain oils due to naturally occurring events or human error.

 
Green Means Real Operational Cost Savings

Bio Bar & Chain Oils offer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) extended performance features, warranty protection, and safety requirements demanded by today's environmentally aware companies.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils offer Forestry Services and Landscape Maintenance Companies a cost-effective way to improve Chain Saw operability, ensure worker safety, and reduce repair expenses.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils made from Stabilized HOBS add high performance features that translate to real value:   Less Wear Proven protection against wear extends the life of critical Bar & Chain components. Reduces Friction and Fatigue Reduces Pitting and Micro-pitting Reduces Scratching and Scoring Reduces Galling and Welding Inhibits Corrosion and Rust Prevents Gum, Sludge, Varnish, and Deposits   Collectively, these system wide performance improvements can lead to a positive Return On Investment in capital equipment as measured by: Longevity of Bar, Chain, and other parts and components Improved Chain Saw Operability Extended Chain Saw Service Life Greater Chain Saw Productivity Maximizes Chain Saw Service Life Reductions in wear lead to reductions in annual replacement costs of Chain Saw parts and components. Equipment under high stress benefits from improved Oxidation Stability, Shear Stability, Load Carrying Capacity, Anti-Wear, Extreme Pressure, and Cold Flow properties. Collectively, these performance enhancements lead to Bar and Chain longevity and extended Chain Saw operability.   Less Bar & Chain Oil Long Lasting Bar & Chain Oil Service Life A break down in Chain Saw equipment can hold up a job from getting finished on time. Mechanical wear due to surface degradation including mechanical wear and fatigue is common. A high percentage of mechanical wear on the Bar and Chain is due to poor lubricant performance and/or lubricant degradation. Bio Bar & Chain Oils will not break down under heat, moisture, or heavy loads. These Biobased lubricants are durable under heavy duty, prolonged chain saw usage. Bio Bar & Chain Oils have superior Anti-Oxidation properties that extends the useful Service Life of the oil. Consequently, these oils need to be applied less frequently.   Less Labor Reduces equipment maintenance and repair expenditures. Reduces annual labor to replace worn bars, chains, and components.   Less Waste No hazardous waste is generated at any point throughout the manufacturing, usage, or disposal of United Bio Lube's Biobased Lubricants; even used bio lubricants are safe, non-hazardous materials.   Less Vibration Better lubricity provides smoother Chain Saw operation. Smooth operation contributes to less noise and less wear.   Less Harmful United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils provide the highest level of protection against toxic contamination. Such safety standards are inherently unattainable in pure synthetic lubricants and mineral oils. The HOBS purity factor provides an additional level of insurance against worker contamination and fire.

 
Made From Renewable Resources

HOBS Promotes U.S. Oil Independence

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils were developed in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Dept. of Interior (DOI), Dept. of Energy (DOE), and Dept. of Defense (DOD) through bipartisan initiatives, lead by senators Thomas Harkin (D, Iowa) and Richard Lugar (R, Indiana), to reduce America's dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil while promoting rural economic development.

The High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) program is a cornerstone technology America is deploying to gain Self Reliance, Economic Security, Workplace Safety, and Environmental Protection for the next 100 years.

 
Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils are formulated from U.S.D.A. sponsored High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)² and processed with stabilized chemistry for:

• High Performance
• Assembly Oil Longevity
• Anti-Oxidation
• Cold Flow
• Reduced Oil Thickening
• Lower Deposits
• Fire Safety
• 100% Ultimate Biodegradation

HOBS are specialized commodity vegetable oil crops, i.e. Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn. Once stabilized against oxidation, these basestocks yield the safest, most efficient air tool oils available in today's marketplace.

Note:  United Bio Lube's Green Policy position supports the Hybrid Breeding method for naturally growing Mid and High Oleic Base Stock commodity oil crops.

 
HOBS Promotes U.S. Green Chemistry Policy

Renewable agricultural High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) represent a growing Green Chemistry market segment that is directly addressing:

• U.S. dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil.
• Solutions for sequestering CO₂ and other harmful green house gases.
• The elimination of hazardous waste streams from toxic lubricants, solvents, and fuels.
• The fostering of new renewable, Green Chemistry based marketplaces.
• The preservation of U.S. manufacturing.
• The creation of new employment opportunities.

Each of these National Security Interests are inclusive, and in alignment with, the Green alternative energy policies advocated by ApolloAlliance.org, a Ten-Point Initiative for Clean Energy and Good Jobs. ApolloAlliance.org is an strategic alliance of government (U.S. Senators, Congressman, Governors, Mayors) and industry leaders (Labor Unions, Corporate Executives) organized to transition the U.S economy away from a Fossil Fuel dependent Hydrocarbon-based Economy towards a more sustainable, renewable Carbohydrate-based U.S. Bio Economy.

 
Green Chemistry Life Cycle

Broad use of vegetable oil based lubricants creates a continuous, long term economically sustainable Green Chemistry cycle within the greater U.S. Biobased Economy whereby U.S. industries lubricate and protect machinery and equipment with Stabilized High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) grown on U.S. farms.

Most notably, no CO₂ is produced in the manufacturing of Bio Bar & Chain Oils. As High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) vegetable oils are grown and scaled to U.S. commodity crop volumes, harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) gas is simultaneously sequestered, or 'pulled', from our atmosphere.

 
HOBS Sequesters CO₂ From The Atmosphere

As Soy, Sunflower, Canola, and Corn HOBS commodity crops are grown, harmful CO2 is sequestered, or pulled out of the atmosphere. By scaling out HOBS development across the country, the U.S. can begin to reverse its contributions to the dangerous trend of global warming.

 
HOBS Provides Unique Cradle-to-Grave Opportunities

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils can be made from Recycled or Re-refined biobased fluids and oils, such as Bio Hydraulic Fluids or Bio Gear Oils.

Still non-hazardous after usage, Bio Hydraulic Fluids and Bio Gear Oils can be reclaimed and processed into additional biobased lubricant products, i.e. Bio Bar & Chain Oils, Bio EP Greases, Bio Bar & Chain Oils. In turn, these re-refined biobased lubricant products will completely biodegrade as they are expelled into the environment upon usage.

Re-refining biobased fluids and oils into biodegradable Bio Bar & Chain Oils in the Total Loss Lubricant category represents an industry breakthrough in Cradle-to-Grave low environmental impact product lines. Such Green Chemistry solutions represent the future for controlling waste streams from lubricants.

 
HOBS Protects Against Soil Contamination

The non-hazardous naturally occurring esters found in HOBS are rated Ultimate Biodegradation¹ and are renewable, recyclable, and sustainable national resources.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils are formulated with a non-toxic Zinc-free additive package with No Heavy Metals and No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

 
HOBS are Safe, Non-Hazardous, and Worker-Friendly

Bio Bar & Chain Oils have an additional benefit of being non-toxic to humans.

Meeting and exceeding many OEM specifications, Bio Bar & Chain Oils are preferred over petroleum based products when:

• High performance is required
• There is incidental worker contact with the air tool oil
• Direct exposure to the environment is likely

 
Stabilized HOBS Outperforms Petroleum-based Bar & Chain Oils!

Over the last 15 years, United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils have undergone rigorous testing by federal agencies and independent labs, have been approved, and are currently recommended for use within the U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils are preferred alternatives over traditional petroleum based oils when considering that Bio Bar & Chain Oils both OUTPERFORM and are SAFE to manufacture, transport, use, and dispose of. These Bio Bar & Chain Oils make obsolete the use of hazardous petroleum based oils, especially when one considers Performance, Worker Health & Safety, Environmental Impact, and a proper Life Cycle Analysis, i.e. BEES - Life Cycle Cost Analysis Tools.

A total Life-Cycle Analysis of the environmental impact from United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils has been assessed using the BEES system.

BEES provides consumers with a true cost assessment when including impacts to eco systems from manufacturing, usage, and disposal. BEES measures the Environmental Performance of chemical products by using the Life-Cycle Assessment approach specified in the ISO 14040 series of standards. All stages in the life of a product are analyzed:

Economic Performance is measured using the ASTM Standard Life-Cycle Cost Method, which covers the costs of:

Environmental and Economic performance scores are combined into an overall performance measure using the ASTM Standard For Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis.

 
Government Regulatory Compliance

Supports a Sustainable U.S. Biobased Economy

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils are produced from renewable and sustainable agricultural commodity crops grown here in America. One day soon, the United States of America will proudly begin Exporting these oil producing crops to a World caught up in a Peak Oil crisis.

United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils represent a concerted bipartisan response to the numerous Call To Action statements recently espoused by our government and industry leaders, namely to:
 

1. Commercially develop a renewable domestic U.S. Biobased Oil Supply, Distribution, & Reserve Infrastructure on par with existing petroleum reserves.
    
2. Scale out development and ongoing deployment of High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) oil crops as a key renewable national resource.
    
3. Scale out construction of Biobased Lubricant Refineries with outputs on par with existing petroleum refineries.
    
4. Produce safer, non-toxic, Energy Conserving industrial oils from applied Green Chemistry principles.
    
5. Directly lower Global Warming by providing our nation with a mechanism for sequestering harmful Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from our atmosphere.
    
6. Export these Earth saving technologies to industrialized and developing nations of our World.
    

Urgently, America needs to secure the functioning of its industries in the event of an oil shortage. Broad use of HOBS based Bio Bar & Chain Oils throughout U.S. industries supports the immediate objectives of federal, state, and local governments whom collectively are striving to:
 

1. Move America forward towards U.S. Oil Independence.
    
2. Foster Rural Economic Development by supporting domestically grown renewables.
    
3. Reduce Green House Gas Emissions by supporting Biobased Manufacturing.
    
4. Eliminate worker health impacts caused by using hazardous petroleum based lubricants.
    
5. Promote, accelerate, and prosper from an emerging U.S. Biobased Economy.
    

 
2002 Farm Bill Act Mandates All Federal Agencies Purchase Biobased Products

Currently, the U.S. government mandates stewardship of our environment explicitly in the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

Bio Bar & Chain Oils enable governments and corporations to comply with White House Executive Order 13101, 'Greening of the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition', issued in 1998 by President William J. Clinton and signed into federal law by President George W. Bush via the 2002 Farm Bill Act.

The 2002 Farm Bill Act mandates all U.S. Federal Government Agencies purchase environmentally safe, Biobased, vegetable oil lubricants. Signed into law May 13, 2002, by President George W. Bush, the new law includes a Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) which obliges all federal agencies to purchase biobased products "to the maximum extent practicable."

Products covered by the procurement program include Lubricants, Solvents, Fuel Conditioners, Inks, Paints and Coatings, Plastics, Adhesives, Cleaners, and more.

The term Biobased Product is spelled out in Section 9002 of the Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002, which says,

TITLE IX. Energy is where the procurement preference for Biobased Products is mandated.

 
Enables Compliance with Environmental Policies and Laws

Today, U.S. leaders are recognizing their leadership role in jump starting the U.S. Biobased Economy in order to unlock the vast world-wide economic and social opportunities awaiting this century.

Using Bio Bar & Chain Oils enables compliance with the following White House Executive Orders, Federal Mandates, and U.S. Law:
 

		White House Executive Order 13101 - Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition
		Executive Order 13134 - Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy
		Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P)
		Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA)
		Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, TITLE III of the Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000
		ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards

UBL's Quadruple Bottom Line

1.  High Performance

		Meets ASTM D-445 Viscosity Specifications.
		Meets ASTM D-4172 Four Ball Wear Test @ .40 mm
		Meets ASTM D-665 Salt Water Rust Prevention Test.
		Meets ASTM D-93 Flash Point @ 242 C to 280 C.
		Meets ASTM D-5985 Pour Point @ -39 C to -29 C.

2.  Health & Occupational Safety

		United Bio Lube's Bio Bar & Chain Oils do not contain any chemical listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA, IARC Monographs or National Toxicology Program.
		Bar & Chain Oils have no known hazards.
		The extremely low volatility of HOBS increases this product's flash point and fire safety features.
		Bar & Chain Oils are Non-Hazardous, Worker Friendly, and Safe.
		No Volatile Organic Compounds, VOC's!  Eliminates irritating petroleum vapors and orders.
		Bar & Chain Oils contain No Solvents.

 
3.  Environmental Compliance & Protection

		United Bio Lube's Bar & Chain Oils have the highest U.S.D.A. rating of 100% 'Ultimate' Biodegradability.
		Bar & Chain Oils are preferred over petroleum oils in applications where there is a direct danger of polluting the air, water, soil, or work environment through loss of the lubricant.
		Bar & Chain Oils are Environmentally Responsible lubricants formulated from Renewable agricultural plant resources grown in America.
		When a spill occurs in the environment while using Bio Bar & Chain Oils, a natural process of biodegradation begins to take place. Nature's micro-organisms living in the soil or water feed off the fatty acid composition of the lubricants.

4.  Return On Investment - ROI

		Reduces Chain Saw maintenance and downtime.
		Extends parts life of Chain, Bar, and Sprocket by reducing frictional drag.
		Bio Bar & Chain Oils are less expensive in cost compared to synthetic products.
		Bio Bar & Chain Oils are less expensive to use in operation compared to petroleum products.
		Workers will use less of the Bio Bar & Chain Oil than petroleum products. Testimonials declare United Bio Lube's BBC SAE 15W50 has increased the life of the Bar and Chain by 3 times over petroleum formulas.
		Reduces costs associated with hazardous materials handling, storage, and spill clean-up.
		Enables compliance with environmental regulations.
		Reduces toxic exposures to workers.
		Helps begin to foster U.S Oil Independence.
		Promotes a renewable U.S. Bio Economy.

¹Ultimate Biodegradation (Pw1) within 28 days in ASTM D-5864 Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants.

²High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) are agricultural vegetable oils.  Stabilized technology enables HOBS to perform as a high performance formula in high and low temperature applications, reducing oil thickening and deposits.