About GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)

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About GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) and Exporting engine oils.

GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) is a regional Organization which consists of the National Standards Bodies of GCC member States. One of GSO main functions is to issue Gulf Standards also Technical regulations through specialized technical committees (TCs).

Scope And Field of Application
The Gulf standard is concerned with lubricating oils for internal combustion engines suitable for gasoline and diesel engine services (excluding marine application) according to API performance classifications.

Complementary References
*GSO 126/1990 “Methods of Sampling lubricating Oils”.
*GSO ISO 3987:2011 “Petroleum products - Lubricating oils and additives - Determination of sulfated ash”
*GSO 873/1997 “Determination of Apparent Viscosity for Engine Oils at Low Temperature Using the Cold Crank Simulator”.
*GSO896/1997 “Determination of Phosphorous Content in Lubricating Oils and Additives”.
*GSO1078/2003 “Determination of Kinematic Viscosity and Dynamic Viscosity for Petroleum Products”.
*GSO ISO 2909/2008 “Calculation of Viscosity Index from Kinematic Viscosity”.
*GSO ISO 3771/2011 “Determination of Base Number-Perchloric Acid Potentiometric Titration Method”.
*GSO ISO 6247/2008 “Determination of Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils”.

GSO STANDARD GSO 1785/2013

Also it can be separate mineral oil base types according to whether they are Conventional or hydro-processed. Conventional base oils are refined using traditional methods (applying chemicals) and tend to leave undesirables behind, such as sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon compounds, and trace metals. These can affect the performance of the oil.Mineral base oils that have been hydro-processed have undergone additional, more advanced refining processes than their conventional counterparts. The name "hydro-processed" is derived from the fact that refineries use hydrogen reactions (in a process known as hydro-cracking) to remove impurities. When base oils are subjected to even more hydroprocessing, they attain the status of “severe” hydroprocessed oils, which means they contain minimal amounts of impurities. Hydro-isomerized mineral oils reconstruct cracked waxes into branched paraffin’s. This technology is growing globally to meet global standards for lubricants.

Base stock: Mineral or synthetic oil or mixture of both.
Additives: Chemical materials designed to be mixed with base stocks to enhance its performance properties.
Lubrication: The act of adding lubricating oil to reduce friction and wear between the moving parts, to control the increase in temperature rise caused by the friction, to minimize corrosion and to remove residues resulting from internal combustion.

Classification
Lubricating oils are classified according to their viscosity and performance as follows:
Classification according to viscosity.
Lubricating oils are classified according to viscosity based on SAE classification.
Multigrade oils are the combination of winter (W) and summer grades.

GSO STANDARD GSO 1785/2013
Classification according to performance.
Lubricating oils are classified according to performance based on API classification.
Multigrade oils are the combination of winter (W) and summer grades.

Service categories for passenger car oils:
The lubricants covered by these categories are for gasoline passenger cars, some trucks and off-highway equipment. (Service category “S”).
Note: The letter following service category “S” indicates the performance category of the oils.

Gasoline Engine Service.
Category SJ was adopted in 1996 to describe engine oil and was first mandated in 1997. It is for use in service typical of gasoline engines in present and earlier passenger cars, van and light trucks operating under vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures. Oils meeting API SJ requirement have been tested according to The American Chemistry Council (ACC) Product Approval Code of Practice and may utilize the API base oil interchange and viscosity grade engine testing guidelines. (They may be used where API Service Obsolete Categories SH and earlier categories are recommended).
Note: SJ represents the minimum category used in this gulf standard.

Gasoline Engine Service.
Category SL was adopted to describe engine oils for use in 2001. These oils are use in service typical of gasoline engines in present and earlier passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks operating under vehicle manufacturers, recommended maintenance procedure. Engine oils that meet API service category SL requirements have been tested according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Product Approval Code of Practice and may utilize the API Base Oil Interchange and Viscosity Grade Engine Testing Guidelines. They may be used where API Service Category SJ and earlier categories are recommended.

Gasoline Engine Service.
Category SM was adopted for use in describing engine oils available in 2004. These oils are for use in service of gasoline engines in current and earlier passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light-duty trucks operating under vehicle manufacturers recommended maintenance procedures.
Engine oils that the API Service Category SM designation may be used where API Service Category SL and earlier S categories have been recommended.
Engine oils meeting API Service Category SM requirements have been tested according to American chemistry Council (ACC) Product Approval Code of Practice and may utilize the API Base Oil Interchangeability and viscosity engine testing guidelines.

Gasoline Engine Service.
API Service Category SN was for use in describing Engine Oils available in 2010. These oils are for use in service typical gasoline engines in current and earlier passenger cars. Sport utility vehicles, vans, and light-duty trucks operating under vehicle manufacturers recommended maintenance procedures.
The API lubricants Group finalized the user language and test requirements for both API SN and its supplemental Category-Resource Conserving (RC). This new supplemental category expands the previous Energy Conserving supplemental Category (which provided only fuel economy claims) by also adding greater emission system protection, turbocharger protection and enabling engines to operate on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85. API SN, when licensed with Resource Conserving, is equivalent to ILSAC GF-5. The first allowable license date for API SN coincides with the ILSAC GF-5 first license date of October 1, 2010.

Categories for Diesel Engines Oils.
The lubricants covered by this category commercial (category “C”) cover diesel engine trucks and diesel powered off-highway equipment (fleets, contractors, farmers, etc.).
Note: The letter following commercial category “C” indicates the performance category of the oil.

GSO STANDARD GSO 1785/2013

CH-4- 1998 Severe – Duty Diesel Engine Service.
API Service Category CH-4 describes oils for use in high speed, four- stroke cycle diesel engines used in highway and off-road application. CH-4 oils provide effective control over engine deposits, wear, corrosion, oxidation stability and soot accumulation. These oils are especially effective in engines designed to meet 1999 emission standard and may also be used in engines requiring API Service Category CG-4. Oils designated for this service have been in existence since 1999. CH-4 oils are engineered for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight.
Note: CH-4 represents the minimum category used in this gulf standard

CI-4-2002 Severe Duty Diesel Engine Service.
The API CI-4 Service category describes oils for use in those high – speed , four- stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission standards and was implemented in October 2002 . These oils are compounded for use in all applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up 0.05% by weight. These oils are especially effective at sustaining engine durability where Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and other exhaust emission component may be used. Optimum protection is provided for control of corrosive wear tendencies , low and high temperature stability , soot handling properties, piston deposit control , valve train wear , oxidative thickening, foaming and viscosity loss due to shear. API CI-4 oils are superior in performance to those meeting API CH-4, CG-4 and CF-4 and can effectively lubricate engines calling for those API Service Categories.

CI- 4 PLUS in Conjunction with API Service Category CI-4
API Service Category CI-4 engine oils that also carry the classification CI-4PLUS are formulated to provide a higher level of protection against soot-related viscosity increase and viscosity loss due to shear in vehicles powered by diesel engines.

CJ-4-2007 Severe Duty Diesel Engine Service.
API service category CJ-4 describes oils for use in high-speed, four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2007 exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model years. Engines using this higher performance motor oil can experience significantly less wear in the valve train and power cylinder areas of the engine. In addition, API CJ-4 motor oil provides increased protection against heat and increased soot handling capabilities, which can help enforce engine cleanliness. API CJ-4 oil will be required to protect the engine and allow for maximum durability of the exhaust after-treatment system. 2007 diesel engine will also require the use of Ultra-low sulphur Diesel fuel. In 2007 the fuel sulphur levels for off-highway are being reduced to 500 ppm – the same as today’s on-highway stand-and has demonstrated the performance and suitability of API CJ-4 oils in millions of miles of testing using conventional <500 ppm sulphur fuel operators of off-highway who also have on-highway trucks can benefit from the convenience of one oil for virtually all applications.

Main Reference.
Recommended Practices and Information Reports of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):
SAE J 300/2007 “Engine Oil Viscosity Classification”
Standard of American Petroleum Institute (API).

Other References.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), ASTM D4485 “Standard Specification for Performance of Engine Oils”.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):
SAE J 304/2007 “Engine Oil Tests”
SAE J 183/2011 “Engine Oil Performance and Engine Service Oils”
SAE J 357/2006 “Physical and Chemical Of Engine Oils”

*More details about certification available: http://www.gso.org.sa/

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ONLINE STORE CUSTOMER PERSONAL DATA

Only the registered online store users following the conditions of purchase in the e-shop can purchase goods in the manager's online store.

The personal data provided by the registration is used to fulfill the orders (to implement the Manager's legitimate interest in being able to provide evidence of communication and agreements with buyers). In addition to the personal data provided at the time of registration, the Manager also stores your purchase history for the same purpose and legal basis: the purchased goods, their price, payment method and date, delivery method and date. The email provided by registering will also be used for the purpose of direct marketing in order to provide you with information about the goods and services offered by the Manager, provided promotions and practical advices, unless you express an objection during registration to the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes. For more information on the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, you will find at DIRECT MARKETING section of the Privacy Policy.

In order to be able to fulfill your order properly, you need to provide correct personal information when registering. You can view and modify your personal details by logging in to your online store account. Please, before submitting a new order, in all cases, verify that your personal data held by the Manager are relevant and correct. The Manager assumes no responsibility if your personal data will be disclosed to other persons, you will not receive any ordered goods or experience other inconvenience due to incorrect personal data delivery or non-renewal. No property losses will be compensated due to submission of improper personal data.

The personal data of registered at online store persons will be provided to the companies providing goods delivery services, banks, which handle billing for purchased goods or services, as well as to the data processors used by the Manager (the information system administrators used by the manager, the marketing services agencies).

You can cancel your registration at online store at any time by e-mail at info@Lubrita.com. Your account will be canceled no later than within 7 business days from the receipt of the sent confirmation email and you will be notified by email on the deletion of your account.

Your personal data processed for the purpose of electronic trading is stored for 5 years since the last time shopping in the online store. If you do not buy at online store for 5 years, your account will be deleted and all personal data contained therein will be deleted. You will be notified of the intention to cancel your account at least 5 days before the account is canceled.

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You become the Loyalty client of the Manager by acquiring a Manager Loyalty card under the terms of the loyalty program.

In order to become a loyal client of the Manager and to purchase the products distributed by the Manager at a more favorable prices, you must provide the Manager with the following information by registering in the loyalty program: name, email, telephone number and address. In order to become a member of the loyalty program you do not have to submit any other personal data.

In addition to personal data submitted by you, the Manager will also process the history of purchases made through a loyalty card, such as: purchased goods, their price, the discount applied, order date, payment method and date, delivery method and date. The legal basis for the processing of personal data processed for the purpose of carrying out the loyalty program is the desire to fulfill the contract for participation in the loyalty program.

Your personal data will only be used to provide you with discounts and make direct marketing offers. If you do not wish to receive news and information on promotions for loyal customers from the Manager, check in the "additional information" box when registering that you do not agree to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

Your personal data processed for the purpose of performing a loyalty program will be transferred to the Manager's data processors (Administrators of Information Systems used by the Manager, Marketing Agencies).

You have the right to withdraw from the loyalty program at any time by submitting an application to the e-mail address info@Lubrita.com. For processing your participation in the Loyalty Program, your personal data will be erased no later than 7 days after the confirmation about sent receipt of the email and you will be informed by email about the deletion of personal data.

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The persons that have subscribed to the newsletter and registered at online store, so the loyalty program participants may at any time refuse Manager's newsletter by clicking on the refusal link in the newsletter or by submitting a request to the e-mail address info@Lubrita.com.

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All personal data submitted by persons wishing to employ at Manager‘s Company are administered by the Manager only for the purpose of selecting and recruiting staff, having a legitimate interest in assessing the suitability of a candidate to work as desired.

In addition to the date provided on selection and recruitment purposes by the same person who wishes to work at the Managers Company, the Manager may collect and otherwise handle other publicly available candidate data, i.e., look for information online, check candidate social networks (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) profiles and so on.

The Manager can also apply to the former candidate's employers, indicated in the candidate's CV or social networking accounts, and request information about the candidate's qualifications, professional abilities and business characteristics.

Submitted by the candidate and independently collected data about the candidate Manager keeps 4 months since the expiry of a specific employee selection. The term for the storage of personal data is prolonged only with the individual consent of the candidate. If the consent to keep the candidate's personal data for more than 4 months after the selection is not obtained, after the expiration of this term all the personal data of the candidate (both presented by the candidate and collected by the Manager) are deleted.

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All persons, whose personal data are processed by the Manager, shall have:

The right of access to their personal data, processed by the Manager.
The right to request correction of incorrect or inaccurate personal data
Registered e-shop users can access their personal data and change them by signing up to an online store account. In other cases, the right of access and request for the correction of personal data shall be implemented by submitting a written request to the Manager's office address or to e-mail address info@Lubrita.com (in case of an application signed by e-signature).

The right to demand that the Manager restrict the processing of personal data until the accuracy of personal data is verified, until it is determined whether the interests of the data subject who disagrees with the processing of personal data are superior to the Manager, as well as in cases where personal data is processed illegally, but the data subject does not agree to delete this data.
This right is implemented by providing a written request to the Manager's office address or to the email address info@Lubrita.com (in case of an application signed by e-signature). If the application is reasonable, the processing of personal data will be limited within 5 working days from the receipt of the request.

The right to data portability
This right is implemented by providing a written request to the Manager's office address or to the email address info@Lubrita.com (in case of an application signed by e-signature).If the request is reasonable, the Manager submits to you or your designated data Manager your personal data in computer-readable form no later than within 30 days of receipt of the request.

The right to disagree with the processing of personal data
Registered e-shop users and loyalty program participants express the right to oppose the processing of their personal data for direct marketing purposes by abandoning the newsletter, clicking on the refusal link or by submitting an application to the e-mail address info@Lubrita.com. In all other cases expressing disagreement with the processing of your personal data will assess whether your legitimate interest is superior to the Manager.

The right to request deletion of data
This right is implemented by providing a written request to the Manager's office address or to the email address info@Lubrita.com (in case of an application is signed by e-signature). The data Manager shall delete the relevant personal data within the 30 days following the receipt of the request or refuse to accept the application and shall state the reasons for the refusal in writing.

The right to appeal to the supervisory authority
This right may be enforced by submitting a complaint to the State Data Protection Inspectorate regarding any actions of the Manager concerning the processing of your personal data.

In cases when you implement your rights by submitting a written application to the address of the Manager's office, a copy of the identity document (passport, ID card) certified by a notary must be submitted along with the application.

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