Abstract: Colloid and/or micelle nano-sizing compositions including a nano-sizing solvent system comprising one or more sesquiterpene solvents, and a nano-sizing activator system comprising one or more dibasic esters, surfactant systems containing colloid and/or micelle nano-sizing compositions, treating/fracturing/completion fluids containing the colloid and/or micelle nano-sizing compositions and methods for making and using same.

Abstract: A gear lubricant composition includes at least 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one hydrocarbon-based oil that includes a weight content of isoparaffins ranging from 90 to 0%, a weight content of normal paraffins ranging from 0 to 10% and a carbon content of biological origin greater than or equal to 90% relative to the total weight of the oil, at least 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one additive selected among the anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, anti-corrosion additives, additives having metal-deactivating properties, anti-foam additives, anti-oxidant additives selected among the phenolic anti-oxidants, and the mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant includes at least 45 wt % paraffin oil, less than 8 wt % of a pyrophosphate or triphosphate, more than 6 wt % of a group 6 disulfide or diselenide and up to 27.5 wt % of graphite. The lubricant is used in a method for producing a magnesium alloy tube via extrusion, and is especially useful to form implants such as stents while maintaining the biocompatibility of the magnesium alloy.

Abstract: An inverse emulsion copolymer composition comprises (A) an aqueous phase comprising a cross-linked hydrophilic polyelectrolyte copolymer (A?) obtained by the free radical copolymerisation of: (i) at least one anionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing a negatively charged group and one polymerisable C?C double bond, or at least one cationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing a positively charged group and one polymerisable C?C double bond, and (ii) at least one non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated cross-linking monomer bearing at least two polymerisable C?C double bonds, and (iii) optionally, one or more hydrophilic non-ionic ethylenically unsaturated monomers bearing one polymerisable C?C double bond, (B) an oil phase comprising a carrier oil (C), (D) (i) at least one water-in-oil emulsifying surfactant, and (D) (ii) at least one oil-in-water emulsifying surfactant; characterised in that the carrier oil component (C) of the oil phase comprises from 75% to 100%, by weight of the said carrier oil

Abstract: Provided herein is a unique process that prepares a saturated hydrocarbon mixture with well-controlled structural characteristics that address the performance requirements driven by the stricter environmental and fuel economy regulations for automotive engine oils. The process allows for the branching characteristics of the hydrocarbon molecules to be controlled so as to consistently provide a composition that has a surprising CCS viscosity at ?35° C. (ASTM D5329) and Noack volatility (ASTM D5800) relationship. The process comprises providing a specific olefinic feedstock, oligomerizing in the presence of a BF3 catalyst, and hydroisomerizing in the presence of a noble-metal impregnated, 10-member ring zeolite catalyst.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition includes a base oil and a fullerene adduct.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism excellent in seizure resistance is provided. A sliding mechanism including a lubricating oil interposed at a sliding surface between a DLC coating sliding member (A) and a sliding member (B), wherein the DLC coating sliding member (A) has a DLC film covered on a base material, and metal films in an island configuration are covered on a surface of the DLC film.

Abstract: The invention describes a traction drive fluid that comprising a carrier and a particulate solid. The carrier has a boiling point of greater than at least about 100° C., and a melting point of below about 10° C., both being measured at 1 atm pressure. The particulate solid consists of a plurality of laminae. The laminae are homogeneously distributed through the carrier.

Abstract: A lubricant formulation which is effective to remove or prevent carbon deposits in internal combustion engines has a solvency as defined by aniline point from about 20 to about 115, a volatility (as measured by NOACK) of less than 15%, an oxidative stability (as measured by PDSC) of above 40 minutes and a base oil viscosity of above 2 and below 10 cSt. The lubricant formulation can be formed from a blend of Group III, IV and V lubricants, in particularly polyalphaolefins, alkylated naphthalenes and polar Group V base stocks such as polyol esters. The carbon deposits can be removed from the engine piston by simply running the engine with the lubricant for one required cycle, or can be used continuously in the engine to prevent buildup.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining one or more distillation temperatures for one or more given distillation weight percentages of a crude oil sample are provided, which can be used to produce a simulated distillation curve. Simulated distillation temperatures of crude oil samples are assigned as a function of density and data derived from UV/Visible spectroscopy measurement of the crude oil samples.

Abstract: An automatic transmission oil composition includes 80 to 85 wt % of a base oil, 1 to 5 wt % of metallocene polyalphaolefin, 1 to 5 wt % of a detergent-dispersant, 0.01 to 0.03 wt % of a trinuclear molybdenum-based dialkyldithiocarbamate friction modifier, 3 to 10 wt % of a viscosity modifier, and 3 to 5 wt % of an anti-wear additive. The automatic transmission oil composition is prepared by mixing base oil with metallocene polyalphaolefin and a trinuclear molybdenum-based dialkyldithiocarbamate friction modifier at specific mixing ratios, whereby the dynamic friction coefficient can be maintained at an equivalent level and the metal friction coefficient can be reduced, thus improving the power transfer efficiency between transmission metals and fuel economy (an improvement of 1.5% or more), increasing durability, and minimizing energy loss.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of using the compositions as personal care products and other consumer and industrial products, wherein the compositions comprise bio-based farnesene and/or compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene.

Abstract: A low viscosity oil has more than 50% by weight of 9-methylnonadecane. A lubricating composition has this low viscosity oil as base oil and, optionally, another base oil or an additive. The low viscosity oil has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C., measured by the ASTM D445 standard, of 0.5 to 2.5 mm2s?1. The low viscosity oil can be prepared using a metallocene catalyst, and the low viscosity oil can be used as high performance lubricant for lubrication in the field of motors, hydraulic fluids and gears, in particular bridges and transmissions.

Abstract: An alkylate base oil of a biological origin having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. from 3 mm2/s to 20 mm2/s, and characterized by having a total integral of a 13C NMR spectrum wherein 25-60% of the total integral of the 13C NMR spectrum falls within 13C NMR resonances in ranges for linear long chain alkyl groups given by: C1(13.9-14.2 ppm), C2(22.6-22.8 ppm), C3(31.9-32.05 ppm), C4(29.35-29.45 ppm), and C5+(29.6-29.8 ppm).

Abstract: An auxiliary lubricant comprising a composition, the comprising intermediate molecular weight surfactant-functionalized nanoparticles dispersed in a base oil.

Abstract: The present application provides the block copolymers and their application. The block copolymer has an excellent self assembling property and phase separation and various required functions can be freely applied thereto as necessary.

Abstract: A low transition temperature mixture (LTTM) or deep eutectic solvent (DES) useful as a lubricating oil base stock and lubricating oil including a eutectic mixture of at least a first component and at least a second component. The at least first component comprises a hydrogen bond acceptor and the at least second component comprises a hydrogen bond donor. The eutectic mixture includes an equilibrium phase between the at least first component and the at least second component. The equilibrium phase does not exhibit physical characteristics of the at least first component in an unmixed state and the at least second component in an unmixed state. The at least first component and the at least second component form an intermolecular interaction between each other sufficient to prevent crystallization of the at least first component and the at least second component in the eutectic mixture. The eutectic mixture is a liquid at 20° C.

Abstract: A method for preventing or reducing engine knock or pre-ignition in a high compression spark ignition engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition that contains at least one branched hydrocarbon having at least about 25% of the carbons in the form of methyl groups, or at least one polyol ester of at least one branched mono-carboxylic acid. A lubricating engine oil having a composition that contains at least one branched hydrocarbon having at least about 25% of the carbons in the form of methyl groups, or at least one polyol ester of at least one branched mono-carboxylic acid. The lubricating engine oils are useful as passenger vehicle engine oil (PVEO) products.

Abstract: A method for improving fuel efficiency and reducing frictional properties while maintaining or improving deposit control, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including from 75 to 95 wt % of lubricating oil base stock including a Group I base stock or a combination of a Group III, Group IV and Group V base stock including from 30 to 35 wt % Group III, 45 to 55 wt % Group IV and 0 to 5 wt % Group V and a friction modifier mixture comprising a polymeric ethoxylated fatty acid ester at from 0.1 to 1.0 wt. % and a mixed glyceride ester at from 0.1 to 1.0 wt. % of the formulated oil. The lubricating engine oils are useful in internal combustion engines including direct injection, gasoline and diesel engines.

Abstract: Provided herein are isoparaffins derived from hydrocarbon terpenes such as myrcene, ocimene and farnesene, and methods for making the same. In certain variations, the isoparaffins have utility as lubricant base stocks.

Abstract: An alkylate base oil of biological origin and a process to make an alkylate base oil comprising: a) hydrogenating a farnesene to make a farnesane comprising from zero to less than 5 wt % unsaturated molecules; and b) alkylating the farnesane with one or more C6 to C43 olefins in the presence of an acidic alkylation catalyst to make the alkylate base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. from 3 mm2/s to 20 mm2/s.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition for a timepiece according to the present invention contains a lubricant component (A) containing a base oil (A1), at least one antiwear agent (B) selected from a neutral phosphate ester and a neutral phosphite ester, and an antioxidant (C), and is characterized in that the total acid number of the composition is not more than 0.8 mgKOH/g, the antiwear agent (B) is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 15 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the lubricant component (A), the antioxidant (C) is contained in an amount of 0.01 to 3 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the lubricant component (A), and the composition contains a diphenylamine derivative (C-1) and a hindered amine compound (C-2) as the antioxidants (C).

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems for treating heavy hydrocarbon by cavitation and hydroprocessing. The invention also relates to systems and methods for such treating, to equipment useful for such treating, and to cavitated, hydroprocessed products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine used mainly to drive a generator and to improve the fuel economy thereof. The composition comprises (A) a base oil being a hydrocarbon base oil having a ratio (CA/CB) of the proportion of the component of 24 or fewer carbon atoms (CA) and the proportion of the component of 25 or more carbon atoms (CB) in the carbon number distribution obtained by gas chromatography distillation of 2.0 or higher, the composition having a ratio (Vs/Vk) of the 80° C. high-temperature high-shear (HTHS) viscosity (Vk) and the 150° C. HTHS viscosity (Vs) of 0.4 or higher and a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 5.2 mm2/s or higher and 8 mm2/s or lower.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine used mainly to drive a generator and to improve the fuel economy thereof. The composition comprises (A) a base oil being a hydrocarbon base oil having a ratio (CA/CB) of the proportion of the component of 24 or fewer carbon atoms (CA) and the proportion of the component of 25 or more carbon atoms (CB) in the carbon number distribution obtained by gas chromatography distillation of 2.0 or higher, the composition having a ratio (Vs/Vk) of the 80° C. high-temperature high-shear (HTHS) viscosity (Vk) and the 150° C. HTHS viscosity (Vs) of 0.35 or higher and a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 2.5 mm2/s or higher and 5.2 mm2/s or lower.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition for use in the crankcase of an engine comprising a base oil and one or more additives, wherein the base oil comprises a Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil and wherein the lubricating composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100 C (according to ASTM D 445} of below 5.6 cSt and a Noack volatility (according to ASTM D 5800) of below 15 wt. %.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition of the invention contains longifolene represented by the following formula (1), that is, (1S,3aR,4S,8aS)-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-decahydro-1,4-methanoazulene.

Abstract: A method for screening a lubricating oil composition having at least one base oil of lubricating viscosity and at least one lubricating oil additive is provided, the method comprising the steps of (a) inputting into a computational device an amount of each of the at least one lubricating oil additive, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition and, optionally, a value of at least one property associated with each of the at least one base oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) computing a prediction of at least one lubricating oil composition property-determining test result for the lubricating oil composition; (c) computing a cost for the lubricating oil composition; and (d) outputting the results. Also provided are systems and computer program devices for screening lubricating oil compositions.

Abstract: The lubricating base oil of the invention is characterized by satisfying at least one of the following conditions (a) or (b). (a) A saturated compound content of 95% by mass or greater, and a proportion of 0.1-10% by mass of cyclic saturated compounds among the saturated compounds. (b) The condition represented by the following formula (1). 1.435?n20?0.002×kv100?1.450??(1) wherein n20 represents the refractive index of the lubricating base oil at 20° C., and kv100 represents the kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) of the lubricating base oil at 100° C.

Abstract: A method for improving varnish control in a mechanical device requiring hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, industrial fluids, circulating oils, or combinations thereof. The method involves supplying the mechanical device with a lubricating composition including a Group III lubricating oil base stock. The Group III lubricating oil base stock has a viscosity from 3.8 to 8.5 mm2/s at 100° C., a viscosity index greater than 120, a sulfur content less than 0.0003 weight percent, and an aromatic hydrocarbon content less than 0.2 weight percent, based on the total weight of the Group III lubricating oil base stock. Varnish reduction properties are improved as compared to varnish reduction properties achieved using a lubricating composition containing a different Group III lubricating oil base stock. The disclosure also provides lubricating compositions used in the method.

Abstract: Provided for are lubricant base stocks with improved filterability. The lubricant base stock includes a bright stock and an effective amount of a heavy neutral. The filterability of the base stock as measured by the Membrane Filtration Method is less than or equal to 400 seconds. Also provided for are lubricating oils with improved filterability and methods of improving the filterability of lubricant base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention provide a two-component anti-seizure agent for hot metal working process comprising the first aqueous solution and the second aqueous solution, wherein the first aqueous solution contains 10˜30 mass % of sodium silicate equivalent to anhydride to 100 mass % of total mass of the first aqueous solution, and the second aqueous solution contains at least one kind selected from a group consisting of: an organic acid and water-soluble amine salts thereof, an inorganic acid and water-soluble amine salts thereof, a water-soluble amine, a water-soluble alcohol, and a water-soluble metal chloride. When the two-component anti-seizure agent is applied onto disk-roll type guide shoes, it can be provided and maintained on the circumferential surface of the disk-roll type guide shoes without washed away by rolls' cooling water. Thereby, the anti-seizure agent does not adhere to rolls and the rolls and a pipe material do not cause slippage each other.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition for sizing which is excellent in machinability and degreasing efficiency and which is excellent in compatibility with an impregnating oil and a sintered metal of oil impregnated bearings. A lubricating oil composition for sizing, including (A) a lubricating base oil having a kinematic viscosity of 0.5 to 100 mm2/s at 40° C. and compounded therein (B) an extreme-pressure agent in an amount of 0.1 to 10% by mass, and (C) a metal deactivator in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass, each based on a total amount of the composition.

Abstract: Methods are provided for designing a blending component for making a plurality of lubricant products that contain the designed blending component. This can be accomplished by first determining a plurality of manufacturability index values for each desired lubricant product for a family of proposed blending components. The manufacturing index values can then be used to construct a manufacturability window for each lubricant product. The manufacturability windows for each lubricant product can then be analyzed to determine regions of overlap, if any, where a proposed blending component can be used with an increased likelihood to formulate each of the desired products. Alternatively, manufacturability windows can be used to determine suitability of pre-existing blending components for formulation of desired products.

Abstract: Compositions containing a reverse micelle comprising a first compound and a second compound are disclosed, wherein the second compound is configured to change conformation in response to a stimulus, a first conformation selected for formation of the reverse micelle, and a second conformation selected for disruption of the reverse micelle; and wherein the first compound is selected to interact with the first conformation of the second compound to form the reverse micelle.

Abstract: Provided for are lubricant base stocks with improved filterability. The lubricant base stock includes a bright stock or a heavy neutral and an effective amount of a pour point depressant. The filterability of the base stock as measured by the Membrane Filtration Method is less than or equal to 400 seconds. Also provided for are lubricating oils with improved filterability and methods of improving the filterability of lubricant base stocks.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricant for metal working comprising a vinylidene compound having 12 to 64 carbon atoms obtained by oligomerizing ?-olefins, having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, using a metallocene catalyst. The lubricant for metal working is excellent in a workability and a surface detergency property and has a high flash point and can reduce environmental pollution.

Abstract: A DI forming water-based coolant of a laminated metal sheet includes at least one kind of base (a) selected from alkanolamines and alkali metal hydroxides, a fatty acid (b), and water (c), wherein the total content of the base (a) and the fatty acid (b) is 0.02 to 4% by mass and the ratio of a straight-chain fatty acid having a carbon number of 6 to 12 in the fatty acid (b) is 80 to 100% by mass.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a lubricating oil composition having a low friction coefficient (traction coefficient) and a superior fluidity at low temperature, suitable as a transmission oil including an automatic transmission oil, by using a base oil which contains a mineral oil satisfying the conditions that (1) kinetic viscosity at 100° C. is in the range of 5 mm2/s or more to 8 mm2/s or less, (2) viscosity index is 130 or more, and (3) % CP by a ring analysis (n-d-M method) is 80 or more.

Abstract: The invention provides a grease composition containing a thickener and a base oil, wherein the base oil contains (a) a hydrocarbon oil extracted from Botryococcus braunii and/or (b) a hydrocarbon oil obtainable by hydrogenating the hydrocarbon oil (a).

Abstract: Lubricant formulations are provided having a base oil blend, the base oil blend having a first Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of between 2.5 and 3.5 cSt and a second Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of between 3.5 and 4.5 cSt, wherein the resulting base oil blend has a Noack volatility of less than 15%. The first Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil can be present in an amount up to 12 wt. % and the second Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil can be present in an amount up to 88 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reconditioning bearing lubricants that can be used in equipment for metal working, in which cooling lubricant that can be used in equipment for metal working is separated from the bearing lubricant. In addition the invention relates to a bearing lubricant for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having improved anti-oxidation properties comprising: a base oil comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived base oil; and an organic dye compound.

Abstract: The lubricant base oil of the invention has excellent energy-conserving performance, low-temperature viscosity characteristics, and detergency. The composition contains: (A) a lubricant base oil composed of, based on the total base oil amount, 50 to 99.9 mass % of a lubricant base oil having a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 1 to less than 5 mm2/s, and 0.1 to 50 mass % of a lubricant base oil having a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 5 to 200 mm2/s, and (B) a viscosity index improver having average Mw of not less than 10000, and a Mw to PSSI ratio of not lower than 0.8×104, wherein the composition contains 0.1 to 50 mass % of component (B) based on the total composition amount, and has a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 3 to 15 mm2/s and a 150° C. to 100° C. HTHS viscosity ratio of not less than 0.50.

Abstract: A straw biolubricant includes 70-80% mineral oil, 6-11% straw biomass oil, and 15-20% active agent. The active agent is sorbitol oleate. The straw biolubricant includes a higher contact resistance and lower coefficient of friction in comparison with a conventional lubricant, therefore to reduce the temperature of operating machine parts.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a grease composition, which comprises mixing grease components under high pressure and high flow rate impingement. In one embodiment, a first mixture of an amine in a lubricating base oil is mixed with an isocyanate in a lubricating base oil under high pressure and high flow impingement. In another embodiment, the mixing and reaction occurs in a reaction injection molding device. The orifice size through which each of the mixtures is introduced into a reaction/mixing zone is less than 0.030 inch (0.0762 centimeter) in diameter. The resulting grease composition is an extremely low noise grease, being virtually clear of any urea thickener particles, and/or can exhibit good high temperature resistance and mechanical stability.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, heavy crude oil emulsion compositions and methods of making the same. The compositions and methods provided herein are particularly useful for the transport of heavy crude oils.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a lubricant oil or lubricant for the compressor of a refrigeration system which operates with a refrigerant comprising at least one component of the hydrocarbon (HC) group of refrigerants, (a) whereby the lubricant consists of at least 85 weight % of alkylbenzene having an average molecular weight of ?160 g/mol and exhibiting a viscosity of 2.2-3.0 centistokes (cSt) at 40 deg C.; optionally wherein the alkylbenzene consists of at least 85 wt % of linear (straight chain) alkylbenzene, having an average molecular weight of ?160 g/mol and exhibiting a viscosity of 2.2-3.0 centistokes (cSt) at 40 deg C.; (b) or alternatively whereby the lubricant consists of at least 85 weight % of alkylbenzene having an average molecular weight of ?190 g/mol and having a viscosity of 2.5-3.5 cSt at 40 deg C.; optionally wherein the alkylbenzene consists of at least 85 wt % of linear (straight chain) alkylbenzene, having an average molecular weight of ?190 g/mol and exhibiting a viscosity of 2.5-3.

Abstract: A process for improving MRV performance and decreasing wax crystallization in a lubricating oil, comprising: replacing between about 5 to 60 wt % of a base oil or base oil blend with between about 5 to 60 wt % of a Group II base oil. A resultant multigrade engine oil affords a Mini-Rotary Viscosity (MRV) at ?30° C. of less than 60,000 mPa·s with no yield stress. The multigrade engine oil, comprising: (a) between about 10 to 30 wt % of a Group II base oil and (b) between about 40 to 60 wt % of a Group I paraffinic base oil characterized by: (i) a VI from about 98 to 104, and (ii) a kinematic viscosity from about 4.5 to 5.5 cSt at 100° C., and (c) an additive package.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are marine cylinder lubricants which comprise a major amount of basestock selected from the group consisting of a Group II basestock, a Group III basestock and mixtures thereof, wherein the marine cylinder lubricant has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 13 to about 16.2 cSt, and contains less than about 10 wt. % bright stock. Also disclosed are marine cylinder lubricants which comprise a major amount of basestock selected from the group consisting of a Group II basestock, a Group III basestock and mixtures thereof, wherein the marine cylinder lubricant has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of between about 13 and about 16.2 cSt: and a total base number of 5 to about 70, and further wherein the marine cylinder lubricant contains less than about 10 wt. % bright stock.