There is a growing concern about the influence of mineral oils on the environment. One potential alternative is the use of "environmentally compatible" oils, commonly called bio-oils. This report summarizes information presented in the contact report entitled "Environmentally Compatible Oils", which discusses the characteristics of bio-oils and reports on the user experience in Europe and in Canada.
Forest machines
Lubricating oils
Hydraulic oils
Environmentally compatible oils
CHAIN AND BAR OILS
Vegetable oils
SYNTHETIC ESTERS
Environmental aspects
Abstract
L'effet des huiles minérales sure l'environnement soulève de plus en plus d'inquiétudes. Le présent Communiqué technique résume des caractéristiques des huiles biodégradables et rapporte l'expérience des utilisateurs en Europe et au Canada.