Abstract: A method of making a methyl methacrylate-lauryl methacrylate copolymer for use as a non-dispersant, shear stabilizing, wear inhibiting and VI-improving additive in hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils comprises:(a) first reacting a weight ratio of 10-20 parts methyl methacrylate to 80-90 parts lauryl methacrylate in the presence of 1.0-2.0 weight percent of an alkyl mercaptan at a temperature of 150.degree.-200.degree. F.;(b) further reacting the reaction product of step (a) in the presence of 0.01-1.0 weight percent of azobis (isobutyronitrile) catalyst at a temperature of 150.degree.-200.degree. F.; and(c) thereafter heating the reaction product of step (b) at a temperature of 200.degree.-300.degree. F.A concentrate composition comprising a base oil and an effective amount of the methyl methacrylate-lauryl methacrylate copolymer is particularly useful as an additive for use in high-VI hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils.

Abstract: A composition which is noncorroding to metals in contact therewith includes water, an alkylene glycol and/or a polyoxyalkylene glycol, a polyoxyalkylene amine and substantially no inorganic nitrite. The polyoxyalkylene amine replaces the previously used inorganic nitrite to reduce the toxicity of the noncorroding composition.

Abstract: A water base hydraulic fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises 40 wt % of an amphoteric surfactant of the formula:CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.5 --CH(CH.sub.3)--NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOHand 10 wt % polypropylene glycol in water.The diluted hydraulic fluid is noted for its good wear characteristics, anticorrosiveness and non foaming nature.

Abstract: Refrigeration oils are prepared by subjecting a crude lubricating oil fraction to mild hydrogenation, acid treating, dewaxing and clay percolation.