Inventors:
Bal K. Kaul - Randolph NJ
Craig Y. Sabottke - Morristown NJ
Rocco A. Fiato - Basking Ridge NJ
Edward Niessen - Passaic NJ
Assignee:
Exxon Research & Engineering Co. - Florham Park NJ
International Classification:
C10G 2500
Abstract:
The daylight stability, foaming characteristics, color, engine performance test behavior, oxygenates content, and thermal stability of wax isomerate oils and/or hydrocarbon synthesis liquid products are improved by the process of contacting the aforesaid wax isomerate oil and/or hydrocarbon synthesis liquid products with a silica adsorbent, said silica adsorbent being characterized by possessing a pore size of at least about 100. ANG. , preferably at least about 125. ANG. , most preferably at least about 150. ANG. , an alkali/alkaline earth ion concentration, excluding sodium, of greater than about 125 ppm, an iron content of less than about 40 ppm and a zirconium content of less than about 130 ppm.