North America · Independent R&D partner · Worldwide

Lubricant & grease formulation
consultancy for North America manufacturers.

Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for North American blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers — API, ILSAC, SAE and NLGI-grade products, with full IP transfer.

Serving North America (USA, Canada & Mexico)

Independent formulation R&D,
engineered for North America.

North American manufacturers compete on API/ILSAC licensing, fuel-economy grades and independence from the major additive houses. Across the USA, Canada and Mexico, Lubechem designs API SP / ILSAC GF-6 engine oils, ASTM-tested industrial fluids, NLGI greases and NSF H1 food-grade lines from individual components — so you own the formula and control cost.

  • 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
North America buyers require.

We formulate to API, SAE and ILSAC targets, validate against ASTM/IP methods, and support NSF H1 registration for food-grade lines. 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 SP, CK-4, FA-4
  • ILSAC GF-6A/6B, SAE J300
  • ASTM / IP methods
  • NLGI & NSF H1 (HX-1)
  • ACEA (import/export ranges)
Industries in North America

Lubricants for the sectors
that drive North America.

Automotive & heavy-duty (PCMO/HDD)
Private-label & contract blending
Oil & gas
Manufacturing
Food-grade (NSF H1)
Agriculture
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 North America 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 — North America

Common questions.

Do you work with lubricant manufacturers in North America?
Yes. Lubechem Consultant works with blenders, private-label brands and industrial buyers in North America 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 North America market?
We formulate to API, SAE and ILSAC targets, validate against ASTM/IP methods, and support NSF H1 registration for food-grade lines. 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 North America 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 North America.

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