Brazil · Independent R&D partner · Worldwide

Lubricant & grease formulation
consultancy for Brazil manufacturers.

Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for Brazilian blenders, brands and industrial buyers — API/ACEA-grade products for the largest South-American market, with full IP transfer.

Serving Brazil and South America

Independent formulation R&D,
engineered for Brazil.

Brazil is South America’s largest lubricant market, with flex-fuel automotive, mining, agriculture and oil & gas demand. Lubechem develops API/ACEA engine oils suited to ethanol/flex-fuel duty, mining and gear lubricants, greases and additive packages, with ANP/INMETRO documentation guidance.

  • Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar, chemical engineer — 500+ formulations
  • Fully independent of Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum & Oronite
  • Full BOM, ASTM/IP test data & IP transfer — you own the formula
  • Remote-first delivery worldwide, on-site where needed
Standards & compliance

Built to the standards
Brazil buyers require.

We formulate to international API and ACEA standards, design for flex-fuel duty, and provide ANP/INMETRO documentation guidance for Brazil. We lead with international standards so your products are accepted across markets — and support the documentation your buyers and regulators expect.

Regulatory & compliance support →

  • API SN/SP, CK-4
  • ACEA sequences
  • ISO VG, NLGI grades
  • ANP / INMETRO guidance
  • Flex-fuel-suited formulations
Industries in Brazil

Lubricants for the sectors
that drive Brazil.

Automotive & flex-fuel
Mining & metals
Agriculture & agribusiness
Oil & gas
Manufacturing
How we work

From brief to commercial batch
in four disciplined steps.

Brief & baseline

NDA, target spec locked, cost targets agreed.

R&D & bench batch

Lab formulation and ASTM/IP testing against target.

Scale-up & pilot

Pilot batch, process SOP, full documentation.

Handover & support

Full BOM, TDS/MSDS and IP transfer — you own it.

Why Lubechem

An independent R&D partner
— not an additive reseller.

When an additive company offers “formulation support”, it is limited to its own range. Lubechem designs from individual components across multiple suppliers, so Brazil clients get the right formulation at minimum cost — and own it independently.

About Lubechem & our founder →   Annual R&D partnership →

  • Chemistry-first, hands-on senior formulator access
  • 10–25% lower additive treat cost vs commercial packages
  • Full formula transparency — you own the IP
  • Also: bio-lubricants & EV / specialty fluids
FAQ — Brazil

Common questions.

Do you work with lubricant manufacturers in Brazil?
Yes. Lubechem Consultant works with blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers in Brazil and worldwide. Engagements run remotely (video, email, WhatsApp) with on-site support as needed, and every formulation is delivered with full IP transfer.
Which standards do you formulate to for the Brazil market?
We formulate to international API and ACEA standards, design for flex-fuel duty, and provide ANP/INMETRO documentation guidance for Brazil. We lead with international API, ACEA, ISO and SAE standards so your products are accepted across markets, not just one.
Are you independent of additive suppliers like Lubrizol, Afton and Infineum?
Yes — that independence is our core advantage. We design additive packages from individual components across multiple suppliers, so you get the right chemistry at the best cost and own the formulation outright, with no single-source lock-in.
Can you help a new Brazil brand from formula to finished product?
Yes. We cover the full journey: formulation, bill of materials, ASTM/IP testing, regulatory documentation, plant/lab setup and troubleshooting — then transfer the complete IP so the product is yours.
Connect with a specialist

Talk to a lubricant & grease
formulation specialist serving Brazil.

One business-day response. NDA before any technical discussion. Free initial assessment for Brazil manufacturers and buyers.