Abstract: This disclosure relates to syndiotactic polymers containing units derived from propylene and units derived from C4 to C20 alpha olefins. The polymers can be prepared is slurry or solution polymerization processes using a zirconium-containing metallocene catalyst system. The polymers have a melt flow rate as determined by ASTM D-1238 (230° C., 2.16 kg) of from about 0.1 to about 20 g/10 min. The syndiotactic polymers are useful as viscosity index improvers.

Abstract: Described herein is a comb-star poly(siloxane-polyolefin) comprising the reaction product of at least vinyl-terminated macromer and functional-poly(dialkylsiloxanes) comprising 2 or more functional groups, wherein the comb-star poly(siloxane-polyolefin) has the following features: a g?(vis avg) of less than 0.80; a comb number of 2 or 3 or 4 to 30 or 40 or 50 or 100 or more; and a number average molecular weight (Mn) within the range of from 25,000 g/mole to 500,000 g/mole.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to syndiotactic polymers containing units derived from propylene and units derived from C4 to C20 alpha olefins. The polymers can be prepared is slurry or solution polymerization processes using a zirconium-containing metallocene catalyst system. The polymers have a melt flow rate as determined by ASTM D-1238 (230° C., 2.16 kg) of from about 0.1 to about 20 g/10 min. The syndiotactic polymers are useful as viscosity index improvers.

Abstract: Processes to produce ethylene copolymers using pyridyldiamido transition metal complexes, a chain transfer agent, and an activator are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are ethylene-based copolymers, methods of preparing the same, lubricating oil compositions including the same, methods for preparing such lubricating oil compositions, and end uses for such ethylene-based copolymers and lubricating oil compositions. The ethylene-based copolymers may include from about 35 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of units derived from ethylene and at least 1.0 wt. % of one or more alpha-olefin comonomers having 3 to 20 carbon atoms. The ethylene-based copolymers are substantially amorphous and have a polydispersity index of about 2.8 or less.

Abstract: Processes to produce ethylene copolymers using pyridyldiamido transition metal complexes, a chain transfer agent, and an activator are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are rheology modifiers comprising compositionally disperse polymeric compositions and/or crystallinity disperse polymeric compositions that may be useful in modifying the rheological properties of lubrication fluids, and methods for making such compositions. The compositionally disperse polymeric composition are formed from at least two discrete compositions of ethylene copolymers. The crystallinity disperse polymeric composition are formed from ethylene copolymers having at least two discrete values of residual crystallinity.

Abstract: Provided are ethylene-based copolymers, methods of preparing the same, lubricating oil compositions including the same, methods for preparing such lubricating oil compositions, and end uses for such ethylene-based copolymers and lubricating oil compositions. The ethylene-based copolymers may include from about 35 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of units derived from ethylene and at least 1.0 wt. % of one or more alpha-olefin comonomers having 3 to 20 carbon atoms. The ethylene-based copolymers are substantially amorphous and have a polydispersity index of about 2.8 or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are rheology modifiers comprising compositionally disperse polymeric compositions and/or crystallinity disperse polymeric compositions that may be useful in modifying the rheological properties of lubrication fluids, and methods for making such compositions. The compositionally disperse polymeric composition are formed from at least two discrete compositions of ethylene copolymers. The crystallinity disperse polymeric composition are formed from ethylene copolymers having at least two discrete values of residual crystallinity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least two ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 44 to about 52 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 15 J/g and a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 68 to about 75 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 65 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least three ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 35 to about 55 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 30 J/g, a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 55 to about 85 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 30 to about 50 J/g, and a third ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 65 to about 85 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 70 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend as described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ethylene copolymer for lubricating oil, comprising: ethylene; at least one alpha-olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms; and at least one vicinally substituted olefin having 2 to 40 carbon atoms, wherein: the copolymer has a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of about 50,000 to about 500,000; and an intensity ratio of S?? to S?? insertions, as determined by a 13C-NMR spectrum of less than 0.5.

Abstract: A lubricating composition for internal combustion engines especially useful with fuels having less than 350 ppm sulfur comprises a lubricating oil basestock, a boron containing ashless dispersant, a molybdenum containing friction reducing agent, a metal type detergent and zinc dithiophosphate.

Abstract: A lubricating composition for internal combustion engines especially useful with fuels having less than 350 ppm sulfur comprises a lubricating oil basestock, a boron containing ashless dispersant, a molybdenum containing friction reducing agent, a metal type detergent and zinc dithiophosphate.

Abstract: Polymeric amine sulfur-containing heterocyclic reaction products have been found to be effective antiwear and corrosion inhibiting additives for fuels, including gasolines, and lubricants with excellent high temperature decomposing, cleanliness and detergency/dispersancy features.

Abstract: Lubricant and fuel compositions containing a small additive concentration of a novel organo-phosphorus composition based on phosphite-derived hydroxyl compounds and amine phosphates possess excellent antiwear properties coupled with good extreme pressure activities. Additional antioxidation, cleanliness, antifatigue, high temperature stabilizing, and friction modifying properties are expected. Both the phosphite-hydroxy moiety and the amine phosphate moiety are believed to provide the basis for the synergistic antiwear and EP property of these novel additives.

Abstract: Triaole-dialkyl maleate derivatives have been found to be effective metal passivators and antiwear additives for lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: Combinations of dimercaptothiadiazole-mercaptan coupled derivatives with amines have been found to be effective load-carrying additives for lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: Tolyltriazole derived esters of tri, tetra, and poly carboxylic acids or an acid generating compound have been found to be effective lubricity additives for lube oils, greases, or distillate fuels.

Abstract: Organic triazole-derived carboxylic acid-esters, and ester-amide-amine salts have been found to be effective antiwear additives for lubricants and are highly useful in fuels.