Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a di-block copolymer of poly(monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) and hydrogenated poly(conjugated diene) as a dispersant additive is described. The said di-block copolymer preferably comprises poly(monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbon) in the molecular weight range 8,000-30,000. The diblock copolymers are useful as dispersant additives in lubricant oils, reduce heavy metal corrosion, reduce degradation of elastomeric seals and are less sensitive to the presence of over-based detergents.

Abstract: Polymeric materials (and articles made therefrom) including polyurethanes, polyesters, polyolefins, polyamides, polysiloxanes, vinylic and acrylic polymers are rendered biocompatible by including with the polymeric material hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof. The hyaluronic acid may be coated onto the surface of the polymeric material, dispersed throughout the body of the polymeric material, or both. The hyaluronic acid on the surface of the polymeric material may optionally be cross-linked. The biocompatible polymeric materials are used in the making of various prosthetic devices including heart valves, intraocular lenses, vascular grafts, pacemaker leads and the like.