Abstract: The invention describes a process for overbasing a substrate comprising mixing the substrate, water, a phenol, a source of magnesium and a carbonating agent, wherein the water is retained throughout the overbasing reaction and provided further that the weight ratio of the water to the magnesium is in a 10:1 to 1:5 weight ratio, thereby obtaining a magnesium overbased substrate.

Abstract: The present invention describes carbonated overbased products which have been borated. The products have a very small particle size.

Abstract: This invention relates to basic magnesium salts of substituted aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acids or the derivatives thereof and to a process for preparing such salts. These salts can be used either along or in combination, as additives, in a variety of lubricating oils and fuels including gasoline, diesel fuels, etc.

Abstract: Molybdenum-containing compositions are prepared by the reaction of an acid of molybdenum or salt thereof, phenol or aldehyde condensation product therewith, and a primary or secondary amine. The preferred amines are diamines such as tallow-substituted trimethylene diamine and their formaldehyde condensation products. An optional but preferred ingredient in the reaction mixture is at least one oil-soluble dispersant. The molybdenum-containing compositions are useful as additives in lubricants and fuels, and are especially useful in lubricants when combined with compounds containing active sulfur.