Abstract: An antifoam additive for hydrocarbon oils and in particular fuel oils comprises the combination of an antifoam agent and an ashless dispersant.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition comprising:(a) A fuel-soluble aliphatic amine selected from the group consisting of (1) a straight or branched chain hydrocarbyl-substituted amine, (2) a hydroxyalkyl substituted amine, and (3) a straight or branched chain hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide; and(b) a polyalkyl hydroxyaromatic compound or salt thereof wherein the polyalkyl group has sufficient molecular weight and carbon chain length to render the polyalkyl hydroxyaromatic compound soluble in hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel range.

Abstract: A diesel fuel additive composition comprising a mixture of a dispersant and a carrier, preferably a liquid carrier fluid. The dispersant comprises at least one member of the group consisting of polyalkylene succinimides and polyalkylene amines, the polyalkylene succinimides being the reaction product of polyalkylene succinic anhydride and a polyamine, the polyalkylene amine being the reaction product of a polyalkylene moiety and amine selected from the group consisting of monoamine and polyamine. The carrier comprises at least one oxygenate selected from the group consisting of polyalkoxylated ether, polyalkoxylated phenol, polyalkoxylated ester and polyalkoxylated amine. The additive composition reduces injector deposits in internal combustion-compression ignition engines.

Abstract: Fuel and lubricant compositions contain a poly-1-n-alkenylamine as an additive.

Abstract: Disclosed are additives for fuel which comprise certain aliphatic amines and aliphatic alcohols in a paraffin carrier such as kerosene. The additives improve combustion efficiency and fuel economy, and reduce the amount of pollutants and corrosives formed in the combustion process.

Abstract: Fuel additives and fuel additive compositions are described comprising: (i) at least one fuel-soluble detergent/dispersant which is (a) a fuel-soluble salt, amide, imide, oxazoline and/or ester, or a mixture thereof, of a long chain aliphatic hydrocarbon-substituted dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, (b) a long chain aliphatic hydrocarbon having a polyamine attached directly thereto, and/or (c) a Mannich condensation product formed by condensing a long chain aliphatic hydrocarbon-substituted phenol with an aldehyde, and an amine; wherein the long chain hydrocarbon group in (a), (b) and (c) is a polymer of at least one C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 monoolefin, said polymer having a number average molecular weight of at least about 300; (ii) a fuel-soluble cyclopentadienyl complex of a transition metal; and (iii) a fuel-soluble liquid carrier or additive induction aid. These compositions in use enable surprising improvements in intake valve deposit control as well as other advantages.

Abstract: Fuel composition for internal combustion engines which comprises a larger portion of fuel and a smaller quantity of a composition of hydrocarbon oligomers almost totally saturated, characterized in that the above composition of almost totally saturated hydrocarbon oligomers: 1) is obtained by the oligomerization and subsequent hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon composition comprising basically C.sub.13 -C.sub.18, preferably C.sub.15 -C.sub.16, internal oligomers, in a quantity of more than 90% by weight, 2) is basically without any possible hydrocarbons having a number of carbon atoms equal to or less than 13, 3) has a viscosity at 100.degree. C. of betweem 5.0 and 12.0 cSt, particularly from 7.3 to 8.4 cSt.

Abstract: Halogen-free fuel additives based on a long-chain hydrocarbon having a polar terminal group are obtained by reacting a hydroformylated olefin with a polyamine and hydrogenating the reaction product.

Abstract: The invention provides a stabilized fuel additive composition comprising a major portion of the reaction product of a 4-alkyl-2-morpholinone and an alkylphenoxypolyoxyalkylene amine and a minor portion of a stabilizing agent sufficient to prevent the formation of haze in the additive composition comprising a compound selected from polypropyleneoxide diamines of formula H.sub.2 N(CH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.3 O).sub.n NH.sub.2 where n is a number between about 4 and about 25, and triethylene tetramine. A method of stabilizing a fuel additive composition is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are additives for fuel which comprise certain aliphatic amines and aliphatic alcohols in a paraffin carrier such as kerosene. The additives improve combustion efficiency and fuel economy, and reduce the amount of pollutants and corrosives formed in the combustion process.

Abstract: Intake valve deposits in port fuel injected engines are reduced by using a fuel containing a mixture of (a) an oil soluble polyamine selected from (i) an aliphatic alkylene polyamine containing at least one olefinic polymer chain attached to a nitrogen and/or carbon atom of the alkylene radical(s) connecting the amino nitrogen atoms and said polyamine having a number average molecular weight in the range of from about 600 to about 10,000, (ii) a Mannich polyamine comprising the condensation product of a high molecular weight sulfur-free alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound wherein the alkyl group has a number average molecular weight from about 600 to about 10,000, an amine which contains an amino group having at least one active hydrogen atom, and an aldehyde, wherein the respective molar ratio of reactants is 1:0.1-10:0.

Abstract: Halogen-free fuel additives based on a long-chain hydrocarbon having a polar terminal group are obtained by reacting a hydroformylated olefin with a polyamine and hydrogenating the reaction product.

Abstract: Petroleum fuels are tagged with markers having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are selected from H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, halogen, cyano and nitro and R.sup.3 is selected from methyl, methoxy methoxyethoxy and morpholino.

Abstract: The addition to diesel or jet fuel of macrocyclic polyamines, especially those derived from PIBSA, or hydrocarbyl polyamines reduces particle emission, especially in association with organic nitrate cetane improvers.

Abstract: An additive composition for fuels comprising at least one constituent (A) and at least one constituent (B), the said constituent (A) comprising at least one multinitrogen-containing compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which are the same or different each represent a hydrocarbon group or a group of formula R.sup.5 --(--O--R.sup.6 --).sub.a --(--O--R.sup.7 --).sub.b --, R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbon group or a group of formula R.sup.8 --(--X--R.sup.9 --).sub.c --(--X--R.sup.1 O--).sub.d --(--X--R.sup.1 1--).sub.e -- in which X is selected from the groups --O-- and --NR.sup.1 2--, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.1 0 and R.sup.1 1 each represent a hydrocarbon group, a, d and e are each zero or a whole number, b and c are each a whole number, R.sup.4 and R.sup.1 2 each represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group and n is a number from 0 to 20 and the said constituent (B) comprises at least one polyglycol which is soluble in the fuel in question.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition comprising:(a) a fuel-soluble aliphatic hydrocarbyl-substituted amine having at least one basic nitrogen atom wherein the hydrocarbyl group has a number average molecular weight of about 700 to 3,000;(b) a polyolefin polymer of a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 monoolefin, wherein the polymer has a number average molecular weight of about 350 to 3,000; and(c) a hydrocarbyl-terminated poly(oxyalkylene) monool having an average molecular weight of about 500 to about 5,000, wherein the oxyalkylene group is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 oxyalkylene group and the hydrocarbyl group is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.30 hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel secondary diamine compounds which can be represented by the general formula:R.sup.1 (R.sup.2)HCHN-A-NHCH(R.sup.2)R.sup.1wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different substituent comprising C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 wherein n=1 to 6, and A is a branched-chain divalent saturated aliphatic radical containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms, particularly 1,5-diisopropyl-amino-2-methylpentane. It relates also to compositions containing said compounds which are useful for stabilizing hydrocarbon distillate fuel oils, hydrocarbon distillate fuel oils stabilized therewith, and to processes for stabilizing such oils.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of cyclic amide alkoxylate compounds as additives in fuel compositions having a major amount of a mixture of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of one or more cyclic amide alkoxylate compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is from 2 to 20 and y is from 1 to 50. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms or substituted hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms. R.sub.3 is hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms or substituted hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms and R.sub.4 is independently hydrocarbyl of 2 to 100 carbon atoms or substituted hydrocarbyl of 2 to 100 carbon atoms. R.sub.5 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms, or substituted hydrocarbyl of 1 to 100 carbon atoms or acyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed which cleans baked-on, carbonized sludges and varnish deposits from the internal surfaces of automobile, motorcycle and truck engines. The product comprises a mutually synergistic solution of selected cyclic compounds, aliphatic amines and water, preferably dissolved in a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon and aliphatic lower alcohol fuel base. The solution or base product may be placed in a pressure resistant (aerosol) dispenser, and pressurized. When injected into an engine over a period of time, significant removal of deposited contaminants occurs, resulting in smooth and efficient engine operation and lower levels of unburned hydrocarbon fuel, carbon monoxide, and other air pollutants.

Abstract: A fuel additive having detergency, solubility and thermal stability comprises a detergent component, e.g., polyalkenyl succinimide, and a carrier fluid obtained from a diamondoid fluid comprising an compound selected from the group consisting of adamantane, diamantane, triamantane, tetramantane, and the alkyl-substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: An additive for liquefied hydrocarbon fuel containsa) 30-60 volume percent of at least one nitrogen-containing solvent,b) 30-60 volume percent of at least one nitrogen-containing dispersing agent,c) 0.5-10 volume percent of a nitrogen-containing corrosion inhibiting agent andd) 0.5-10 volume percent of at least one oxidation inhibitor, wherein the sum of ingredients a, b, c and d is 100 volume percent. This additive protects against corrosion, aging, separation of materials on motor parts and purification of the exhaust gas in motors using liquefied hydrocarbon fuels.

Abstract: Improved additives/detergents for lubricant and fuel compositions are obtained by condensing a hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyaryl compound with an amine compound. The condensates according to the present invention are produced by the acid catalyzed condensation of the amine reactant with the hydroxy reactant.

Abstract: A formal compound is represented by formula (1): wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, A.sup.1 is an alkylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, a is 1 to 100, A.sup.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, b is 1 to 5, R.sup.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, c is 0 to 5, R.sup.3 is an alkylene group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, d is 0 to 5, A.sup.3 is an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, e is 0 to 5, and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or CH.sub.2 (OA.sup.4).sub.f OR.sup.5, in which A.sup.4 is an alkylene group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, f is 1 to 100, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, and wherein each of (A.sup.1 O).sub.a, (OA.sup.2).sub.b, (NR.sup.2).sub.c, (R.sup.3 NH).sub.d, (A.sup.3 O).sub.e, and (OA.sup.4).sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions prepared by reacting (a) an oil soluble polyalkylene polyamine containing at least one polyalkylene polymer chain having at least one double bond and which chain is attached to a nitrogen and/or carbon atom of the alkylene radical(s) connecting the amino nitrogen atoms with said alkaline polyamine having a molecular weight of the range of from about 600 to about 10,000 and (b) furan under Diels-Alder reaction conditions. The invention also relates to the use of the subject compositions as additives in an unleaded fuel gasoline compositions to reduce intake valve deposits in electronic port fuel injected engines.

Abstract: A fuel oil composition comprises fuel oil and 0.1 to 50,000 ppm of an additive compound having the formula (I) in which R is a hydrocarbyl radical having 10 to 50 carbon atoms, A is an alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 10 to 50 and n is an integer of 1 to 3. It is improved in cleaning property.

Abstract: Hydrogen sulfide gas evolution from water or hydrocarbons, especially during storage or transport of petroleum residua is suppressed by the incorporation of an effective amount of a diamine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are independently an alky radical containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms, (CH.sub.2).sub.n --OR.sub.6 or cycloalkyl containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or methyl. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 can be alkylene groups joined together with their respective adjacent N to form a heterocyclic ring. R.sub.6 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and n is an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a diesel fuel formulation by substantially minimizing the oxidation thereof is disclosed. In particular, at least one amine containing copolymer is incorporated into the diesel fuel formulation in an amount sufficient to improve the storage stability and, also, substantially minimize the oxidation thereof. The method of this invention is particularly well suited for substantially minimizing the high temperature oxidation of diesel fuels.

Abstract: Intake valve deposits in port fuel injected engines are reduced by using a mixture of (a) of about 2.5 ppmw or higher of basic nitrogen in the form of an oil-soluble aliphatic alkylene polyamine containing at least one olefinic polymer chain, said polyamine having a molecular weight of about 600 to about 10,000, and (b) from about 75 ppmw to about 125 ppmw based on the fuel composition of certain oil-soluble olefinic polymers, poly(oxyalkylene) alcohol, glycol or polyol or mono or di ether thereof, non-aromatic oils or polyalpha olefins. The fuels are also compatible with carburetor and throttle body injected engines.

Abstract: A distillate fuel, particularly one which has a high acid number initially or which develops a high acid number as a result of fuel degradation, stabilized with a diaminomethane of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be independently a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group, e.g., alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aralkenyl, alkenylaryl, cycloalkenyl and the like or heterocyclyl groups and in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be joined together to form a five or six member heterocyclyl ring and R.sub.5 may be hydrogen or lower alkyl is disclosed. A method of stabilizing a fuel oil wherein a stabilizing amount of the above-mentioned diaminomethane is incorporated into the fuel oil is also disclosed.