Abstract: A structured fluid composition comprising: (a) a low refractive index liquid; (b) particles including light absorbing charged particles such as pigments, non-light absorbing uncharged particles such as teflon, silica, alumina and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a dispersant, a charging agent, a surfactant, a flocculating agent, a polymer, and combination thereof; for use in a TIR electronic display. The inventive composition improves the long-term stability, response time and visible appearance of image displays which electrophoretically frustrate total internal reflection (TIR).

Abstract: A structured fluid composition comprising: (a) a low refractive index liquid; (b) particles including light absorbing charged particles such as pigments, non-light absorbing uncharged particles such as teflon, silica, alumina and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a dispersant, a charging agent, a surfactant, a flocculating agent, a polymer, and combination thereof; for use in a TIR electronic display. The inventive composition improves the long-term stability, response time and visible appearance of image displays which electrophoretically frustrate total internal reflection (TIR).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using an aqueous composition or dispersion containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible synthetic polymer, and compositions formed thereof. The aqueous composition or dispersion is added to agricultural spray compositions, ink compositions, deicing or anti-icing compositions, latex paint and coating compositions, cleaner compositions, adhesives, fire-extinguishing chemical compositions, hydro-metallurgy/electro-winning compositions, compositions having organosilanes, personal care compositions, water-based hydraulic compositions, dust control compositions, and textile finish compositions, to impart properties including aerosol control, spatter control, shear stability, rheology control, transfer efficiency, oil/water reduction, sling control, emollient performance, film forming capability, surface activity, encapsulent ability, lubricity, thickening, and anti-wear capability, to the resultant composition formed thereof.

Abstract: A stable emulsion composition is disclosed which comprises: (A) a metal overbased gelled composition, prepared by forming a mixture of (i) a carbonated overbased material in an oleophilic medium, which material contains a metal salt of at least one organic acid material containing at least 8 carbon atoms, and (ii) an alcohol or an alcohol-water mixture; (B) a surfactant; and (C) an aqueous liquid. The stable emulsion composition may further comprise at least one of a solute, a suspended solid or an oxidation inhibitor.

Abstract: A polyol ester is described which is derived from:(A) an aliphatic or alicyclic polyol; and(B) an aliphatic monocarboxylic mixture derived from a natural vegetable oil, said acid mixture comprising at least about 72% by weight of oleic acid.The invention also relates to compositions comprising the polyol esters and at least one antioxidant, and lubricating oil compositions comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and the polyol esters of the invention. Lubricating oil compositions comprising polyol esters of the invention, at least one antioxidant, and an oil of lubricating viscosity also are described and are particularly useful.

Abstract: An oxidatively stable, biodegradable lubricant composition is disclosed which comprises(A) a hydrogenated polyisoprene prepared by polymerizing isoprene such that polyisoprene is obtained wherein there are from 4 to 1000 isoprene units and hydrogenating the polyisoprene to obtain a hydrogenated polysoprene containing a residual olefinic unsaturation of not more than 10 percent based upon the unsaturation content prior to hydrogenation; and(B) at least one performance additive selected from the group consisting of(1) an alkyl phenol;(2) an ether;(3) a mono- or di-substituted glyceride;(4) a phosphorus derivative;(5) a benzotriazole;(6) a phosphorus amine salt;(7) a trihydrocarbyl phosphorothionate;(8) an aromatic amine;(9) a zinc salt;(10) a pour point depressant ester;(11) a hydrogenated block copolymer; and(12) an acrylate polymer.

Abstract: A food grade lubricant composition is described which is useful as hydraulic oil, gear oil, and compressor oil for equipment in the food service industry. This composition comprises (A) major amount of a genetically modified vegetable oil and (B) a minor amount of a performance additive. In other embodiments the composition contains either (C) a phosphorus compound or (D) a non-genetically modified vegetable oil.

Abstract: A thickened composition is disclosed which comprises(A) at least one triglyceride estolide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group or an aliphatic group containing an ester moiety R.sup.2 COO-- with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group containing the ester moiety, and contains from about 5 to about 23 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbyl group containing from 1 to 100 carbon atoms and(B) at least one oil comprising(1) a synthetic ester base oil(2) a mineral oil, or(3) a polyalphaolefin.

Abstract: A composition comprising;(A) at least one triglyceride estolide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group or an aliphatic group containing an ester moiety R.sup.2 COO-- with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group containing the ester moiety, and contains from about 5 to about 23 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbyl group containing from 1 to 100 carbon atoms and(B) at least one performance additive.

Abstract: A thickened composition is disclosed which comprises(A) at least one triglyceride estolide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group or an aliphatic group containing an ester moiety R.sup.2 COO-- with the proviso that at least one R.sup.1 is an aliphatic group containing the ester moiety, and contains from about 5 to about 23 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbyl group containing from 1 to 100 carbon atoms and(B) at least one animal fat, vegetable oil or synthetic triglyceride oil of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are aliphatic groups or hydroxy containing aliphatic groups that are at least 60 percent monounsaturated, and further wherein an oleic acid moiety:linoleic acid moiety ratio is from about 2 up to about 90, and contain from about 1 to about 23 carbon atoms.