Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrocarbon polymer having {overscore (M)}n ranging from 20,000 to about 500,000, when the polymer is not a star polymer, and up to about GPC peak molecular weight of 4,000,000 when the polymer is a star polymer having attached thereto pendant groups Aa and Bb wherein each A is independently a member of the group of formula —Q—Kk wherein each Q is independently an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, each K is independently a member selected from the group consisting of amide groups, nitrile groups, ester groups and carboxylic acid groups, and each k is independently a number ranging from 1 to about 3, and when k≧2, groups —K on adjacent carbon atoms, taken together, may constitute a succinimide group, and a is 0 or a number ranging from 1 to about 50; and each B is independently a member of the group of formula: wherein each X is independently O, S, or NRb, each Rb is independently H, NH2, hydrocarbyl, hydroxyhydrocarbyl, or aminohydrocarb

Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrocarbon polymer having {overscore (M)}n ranging from 20,000 to about 500,000, when the polymer is not a star polymer, and up to about GPC peak molecular weight of 4,000,000 when the polymer is a star polymer having attached thereto pendant groups Aa and Bb wherein each A is independently a member of the group of formula —Q—Kk wherein each Q is independently an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, each K is independently a member selected from the group consisting of amide groups, nitrile groups, ester groups and carboxylic acid groups, and each k is independently a number ranging from 1 to about 3, and when k≧2, groups —K on adjacent carbon atoms, taken together, may constitute a succinimide group, and a is 0 or a number ranging from 1 to about 50; and each B is independently a member of the group of formula: 1

Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrocarbon polymer having {overscore (M)}n ranging from 20,000 to about 500,000, when the polymer is not a star polymer, and up to about GPC peak molecular weight of 4,000,000 when the polymer is a star polymer having attached thereto pendant groups Aa and Bb wherein each A is independently a member of the group of formula —Q—Kk wherein each Q is independently an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, each K is independently a member selected from the group consisting of amide groups, nitrile groups, ester groups and carboxylic acid groups, and each k is independently a number ranging from 1 to about 3, and when k≧2, groups —K on adjacent carbon atoms, taken together, may constitute a succinimide group, and a is 0 or a number ranging from 1 to about 50; and each B is independently a member of the group of formula: wherein each X is independently O, S, or NRb, each Rb is independently H, NH2, hydrocarbyl, hydroxyhydrocarbyl, or aminohydrocarb

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal working composition comprising a major amount of water and a minor amount of an additive comprising(A) at least one carboxylic ester characterized by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.0 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, --CH.sub.2 COOR.sup.2 or --CH.sub.2 CO(OCHR.sup.5 CH.sub.2).sub.n OR.sup.6, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or --CO(OCHR.sup.5 CH.sub.2).sub.n OR.sup.6, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a methyl group, R.sup.6 is an aliphatic group containing from 4 to 30 carbon atoms or a phenyl or aliphatic substituted phenyl group wherein the aliphatic substituent contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is --COOR.sup.2, or --CO(OCHR.sup.5 CH.sub.2).sub.n OR.sup.6 and n is an integer of from 1 to 30; with the proviso that when R.sup.0 does not equal hydrogen, methyl or ethyl that R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A composition of about 2 to about 20 percent of a hydrogenated diene/vinyl aromatic block copolymer and a non-ionic surface active agent, soluble in said oil, comprising at least one ester or ether group, in a medium of oil of lubricating viscosity, exhibits reduced viscosity compared with comparable compositions without the surface active agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and (A) a minor amount of at least one hydroxyalkyl dithiocarbamate or at least one borate thereof, wherein the dithiocarbamate is derived from an amine other than an alkyl or alkenylsuccinimide. In another aspect the invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, a hydroxyalkyl dithiocarbamate or a borate thereof, and (B) at least one sulfur compound or (C) at least one phosphorus or boron antiwear or extreme pressure agent. The invention also relates to greases, functional fluids and aqueous fluids containing the hydroxyalkyl dithiocarbamates and borates thereof. The lubricants and fluids have improved antiwear and extreme pressure properties including providing improved antiscuff protection.

Abstract: A composition of matter suitable for use as a dispersant-viscosity improver for lubricating oil compositions comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising(a) an oil soluble, substantially hydrogenated, vinyl substituted aromatic-aliphatic conjugated diene block copolymer said copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 30,000 to about 300,000, grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or functional derivative thereof;(b-1) at least one polyester containing at least one condensable hydroxyl group; and(b-2) at least one polyamine having at least one condensable primary or secondary amino group, and optionally,(c) at least one hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved grease compositions comprising a major amount of an oil based simple metal soap thickened base grease and a minor amount of at least one phosphorus and boron containing composition, said phosphorus and boron containing composition prepared by reacting a combination of (A) at least one boron compound and (B) at least one phospholipid. In one embodiment, the phosphorus and boron containing composition is present in amounts sufficient to improve the extreme pressure, antiwear and lubricity properties of the base grease. In another embodiment the phosphorus and boron containing composition is present in amounts sufficient to increase the dropping point of the base grease, as determined by ASTM procedure D-2265, by at least 20.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition prepared by reacting (A) a boron compound and (B) a phospholipid. These phospholipids are useful as lubricant additives for oil-base and water-base functional fluids. These materials act as anti-wear and/or extreme pressure agents. Further, these materials when incorporated into aqueous compositions have beneficial bacteriostatic effects, i.e., controlling bacterial growth.

Abstract: A graft polymer is prepared by grafting, onto a polymeric substantially saturated hydrocarbon backbone, a free-radical polymerizable vinyl nitrogen monomer, which grafting takes place with improved efficiency in the presence of minor amounts of a volatile aliphatic hydrocarbon substituted aromatic solvent capable of free-radical hydrogen atom chain transfer. The modified hydrocarbon based polymer finds utility as an additive for lubricating oils, particularly as dispersant-viscosity improvers for engine oils.

Abstract: Compounds which improve extreme pressure and anti-wear properties of lubricating compositions are described. The compounds include the compounds of the following formula as well as statistical mixtures of those compounds: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; R.sub.2 is hydrocarbyl having at least 4 carbon atoms or together with R.sub.1 forms a heterocyclic radical,wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl;wherein a is 0 or 1;wherein n is 1, 2 or 3;wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; andwhen n is 1, R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and when n is 2, R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## and when n is 3, R.sub.6 is ##STR4## wherein R is independently an alkyl moiety, alkylene or alkylidene moiety containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R' is hydrogen or alkyl moiety, alkylene, alkylidene or carboxyl containing 1 to 60 carbon atoms, and R" is aryl or substituted aryl.

Abstract: Coupled amides useful as lubricating additives such as load carrying agents and/or extreme pressure agents have the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, and X.sup.3, independently, is O or S; wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently, is a hydrocarbyl, a hydro-carbyl-based oxy, or a hydrocarbyl-based thio, having from 1 to about 34 carbon atoms;wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, independently, is hydrogen, or an alkyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having from about 4 to about 22 carbon atoms, or an aromatic, an alkyl-substituted aromatic or an aromatic substituted alkyl having from 6 to about 34 carbon atoms;wherein n is 0 or 1;wherein R.sup.7 is hydrogen or an alkyl having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; andwherein R.sup.8 is an alkylene having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenylene, or an alkyl-substituted phenyl having from 7 to 12 atoms, are useful as lubricant additives such as load carrying agents and/or extreme pressure agents.

Abstract: A load-carrying agent and a lubricating composition containing such an agent is disclosed. The agent is preferably comprised of a statistical mixture of a plurality of different coupled phosphorus-containing amide compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3, independently, is O or S; wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently, is a hydrocarbyl, a hydrocarbyl-based oxy, the hydrocarbyl portion of which contains 6 to 22 carbon atoms, or a hydrocarbyl-based thio having from 4 to about 34 carbon atoms; wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, independently, is hydrogen, or an alkyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having from about 4 to about 22 carbon atoms, or an aromatic, an alkyl-substituted aromatic or an aromatic-substituted alkyl having from 6 to about 34 carbon atoms; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein n' is 1, 2 or 3; wherein R.sup.7 is hydrogen or an alkyl having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms; and wherein when n' is 1, R.sup.

Abstract: A load-carrying agent and a lubricating composition containing such an agent is disclosed. The agent is preferably comprised of a statistical mixture of a plurality of different coupled phosphorus-containing amide compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3, independently, is O or S; wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently, is a hydrocarbyl, a hydrocarbyl-based oxy, the hydrocarbyl portion of which contains 6 to 22 carbon atoms, or a hydrocarbyl-based thio having from 4 to about 34 carbon atoms; wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, independently, is hydrogen, or an alkyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having from about 4 to about 22 carbon atoms, or an aromatic, an alkyl-substituted aromatic or an aromatic-substituted alkyl having from 6 to about 34 carbon atoms; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein n' is 1, 2 or 3; wherein R.sup.7 is hydrogen or an alkyl having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms; and wherein when n' is 1, R.sup.