Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and a low-ash additive system including a low molecular weight amine with a Total Base Number of at least 150, and an N-substituted hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant. The low-ash additive system provides the lubricating composition with a significant boost in TBN without substantially lowering the flashpoint. The composition is particularly suited to use as a marine diesel engine lubricant.

Abstract: A product resulting from the reaction of at least: a hydroxybenzoic acid, optionally substituted by a hydrocarbyl group, a boron compound, an amine component selected from compounds including two or three amine functions, wherein at least one amine function is substituted by at least one hydrocarbyl group. A lubricant composition including this product. Use of this product as a lubricant for two-stroke marine engines and four-stroke marine engines, more preferably two-stroke marine engines.

Abstract: A composition for protection from scale and as a lubricant for the hot processing of metals is disclosed. The composition includes a mixture of fine-powder materials containing at least the following constituents: (a) 0 to 15% by weight of secondary or tertiary calcium phosphate compound, hydroxyapatite or a mixture thereof, (b) 0.1 to 35% by weight of fatty acid, fatty acid salt or a mixture thereof, (c) 1 to 90% by weight of ground borosilicate glass which in relation to the borosilicate glass contains Na, B, Si and Al in the following proportions by weight expressed by their respective oxides: 1 to 30% by weight of Na2O, 2 to 70% by weight of B2O3, 10 to 70% by weight of SiO2, and 0 to 10% by weight of Al2O3, (d) 9 to 85% by weight of condensed alkali metal phosphates, (e) boric acid, boric acid salt or a mixture thereof in an amount corresponding to a boron content, expressed by the oxide, of 0 to 3.2% by weight of B2O3, and (f) 0 to 10% by weight of graphite.

Abstract: A continuous process with increased production throughput of a high dropping point lithium complex grease composition comprising the steps of heating a mixture of a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid or a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid ester, an aqueous solution of lithium base and at least one base oil at an elevated temperature; removal of volatiles (i.e., water and methanol, etc.) in a dehydration zone; and transferring the mixture to a recycle line wherein additives, a borated additive and at least one base oil are added to afford a formulated grease composition.

Abstract: A high-temperature lubricant for the hot processing of metals comprising a mixture of fine-powder materials. To provide a high-temperature lubricant having good trickle and flow characteristics for dissolving scale on heated metal surfaces, which applied in powder form permits good coverage of the metal surface and which even after prolonged storage under production conditions still has good trickle and flow characteristics without severe lump formation and which avoids the use of graphite, in accordance with the invention it is proposed that the mixture includes at least the following constituents (a) a secondary and/or tertiary calcium phosphate compound, (b) a fatty acid or a fatty acid salt, (c) boric acid, a boric acid salt (borate) and/or a mineral containing boric acid salt (borate), and (d) condensed alkali metal phosphates, and wherein the constituents of the mixture have a mean grain size of ?150 ?m and the lubricant does not contain any addition of graphite.

Abstract: A use of a lubricant comprising at least one reaction product of mono-di- and/or poly-isocyanate with unbranced and/or branced, unsaturated and/or saturated, alicyclic poly-amine with carbon numbers from 5 to 24, at least between at lease two elements, which are movable against each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a macro-composition with a special structure. The structure includes a layered macro-composition made of a nanoparticle as an inner nucleus, an intermediate layer around the nucleus, and an outer layer intercalated with the nucleus or encapsulating the nucleus and the intermediate layer. A plurality of the layered macro-compositions is bonded together by bonds, so that each layered macro-composition is bonded to at least one other such layered macro-composition. Embodiments include a macro-composition made of three 3-layered macro-compositions joined in a chain by two bonds. These macro-composition assemblies may take the shape of layered macro-compositions bonded together in chains, or forming other shapes, such as rings. The layered macro-composition may be no more than about 100 nanometers in size, for example. The bonds of the complex macro-composition may have an average length of no more than about 100 nanometers, for example.

Abstract: Processes for the manufacture of metal complex grease compositions are provided. In one embodiment, the process comprises: preparing a slurry comprising a base oil, water, a metal base and a complexing agent, wherein the weight ratio of water:solid in the slurry is in the range of from 0.15:1 to 1.5:1; applying shear to the slurry; adding a C10-C24 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid or derivative thereof to effect a saponification reaction; removing water from the saponified product; heating the saponified product at a temperature in the range of from 190 to 230° C.; and subsequently cooling the product to a temperature in the range of from 200 to 150° C. to form the metal complex grease composition.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition, which is used in an internal combustion engine employing a fuel containing at least one kind selected from a hydrogenated product of natural fats and oils, a transesterification product of natural fats and oils, and a hydrogenated product of a transesterification product of natural fats and oils, which includes an alkali metal borate or a hydrate thereof in an alkali metal-corresponding amount of 10 to 1,000 ppm by mass in terms of total amount of the lubricating oil composition, and which can satisfactorily exhibit cleanness even in the case where the above-mentioned fuel is mixed therein or the case where ash content thereof is low.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorous content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a dispersed, hydrated, alkali metal borate and at least one phosphorous-containing compound wherein the total phosphorous employed in the composition is no more than about 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: The object of the invention are lubricating greases that contain calcium lignin sulfonates, and which consist of a base oil, calcium soaps, calcium lignin sulfonate having average molecular weights (weight average) greater than 10,000 g/mol as well as other, optional alkaline earth lignin sulfonates, producible by heating to temperatures above 120° C. converting and driving out components with low boiling point in order to produce a base grease, and cooling and addition of base oil and possibly other additives with mixing, a corresponding process, and use of the lubricating greases containing calcium lignin sulfonate.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition of the invention comprises a lubricating base oil with a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 1-20 mm2/s, (A) a friction modifier, (B) a first overbased metal salt obtained by overbasing an oil-soluble metal salt with an alkaline earth metal borate, and (C) an overbased second oil-soluble metal salt obtained by overbasing an oil-soluble metal salt with an alkaline earth metal carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: A high-temperature lubricant for the hot processing of metals comprising a mixture of fine-powder materials. To provide a high-temperature lubricant having good trickle and flow characteristics for dissolving scale on heated metal surfaces, which applied in powder form permits good coverage of the metal surface and which even after prolonged storage under production conditions still has good trickle and flow characteristics without severe lump formation and which avoids the use of graphite, in accordance with the invention it is proposed that the mixture includes at least the following constituents (a) a secondary and/or tertiary calcium phosphate compound, (b) a fatty acid or a fatty acid salt, (c) boric acid, a boric acid salt (borate) and/or a mineral containing boric acid salt (borate), and (d) condensed alkali metal phosphates, and wherein the constituents of the mixture have a mean grain size of ?150 ?m and the lubricant does not contain any addition of graphite.

Abstract: A use of a lubricant comprising at least one reaction product of mono-di- and/or poly-isocyanate with unbranched and/or branched, unsaturated and/or saturated, alicyclic poly-amine with carbon numbers from 5 to 24, at least between at least two elements, which are moveable against each other.

Abstract: A Lubricant comprises a carboxylic-acid-amide which is based on aliphatic unbranched, alicylic and/or aromatic chains with chain lengths from 2 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed comprising a superabsorbent polymer combined with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and may comprise a polymer of acrylic acid, an acrylic ester, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, including co-polymers thereof or starch graft co-polymers thereof or mixtures thereof. In the composition, the material for decreasing friction comprises a petroleum lubricant containing an additive, water containing an additive, synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant, wherein the synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant optionally contain an additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: An aqueous hydraulic fluid composition comprising (i) a salt of formic acid, and (ii) one or more lubricants such as a monovalent metal salt, ammonium, or amine salt of a dicarboxylic acid, is described in which the aqueous hydraulic fluid composition demonstrates increased thermal stability when exposed to elevated temperatures for a prolonged period of time while being able to tolerate the presence of 10% v/v synthetic seawater. The aqueous hydraulic fluid composition contains less than about 20% by weight (preferably none or substantially none) of an oil selected from the group consisting of mineral oils, synthetic hydrocarbon oils, and mixtures thereof. The hydraulic fluid preferably contains no glycols in some embodiments. The pH of the hydraulic fluid is preferably from 8 to 10 and is maintained by a buffer which preferably comprises borax in some embodiments.

Abstract: An aqueous hydraulic fluid composition comprising of one or more lubricants such as a monovalent metal salt, ammonium, or amine salt of a dicarboxylic acid, such as a C21 dicarboxylic acid is described in which the aqueous hydraulic fluid composition demonstrates increased thermal stability when exposed to elevated temperatures for a prolonged period of time while being able to tolerate the presence of 10% v/v synthetic seawater. The aqueous hydraulic fluid composition contains less than about 20% by weight (preferably none or substantially none) of an oil selected from the group consisting of mineral oils, synthetic hydrocarbon oils, and mixtures thereof. The hydraulic fluid hereof preferably comprises a cyclical or ring base tertiary amine with no hydroxyl functionality such as 1,4-dimethyl piperazine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising the product prepared by hearing together: (a) a dispersant; and (b) a 1,3-dicarboxylic acid or 1,4-dicarboxylic acid of an aromatic compound, or a reactive equivalent thereof; and at least one of: (c) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a hydrocarbyl-substituted 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, or an oligomer thereof; (d) a borating agent; and (e) a phosphorus acid compound, or a reactive equivalent thereof, said heating being sufficient to provide a reaction product of (a), (b), and (c), (d), or (e), which is soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a use for the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiphase lubricant composition formed of an emulsion containing (a) a lubricant first phase, (b) a second phase formed of boric acid and a liquid that is a solvent for boric acid, but immiscible in the first phase, such as glycerol, and (c) a surfactant.

Abstract: A waterborne lubricant, useful in the plastic working of metals, which imparts a lubricating behavior to the surface of metals in the absence of a conversion coating contains (A) water-soluble inorganic salt and (B) wax, wherein these components are dissolved or dispersed in water and the (B)/(A) solids weight ratio is 0.3 to 1.5. The (C) metal salt of a fatty acid can also be present at a (C)/(A) solids weight ratio of 0.01 to 0.4. The water-soluble inorganic salt (A) can be selected from the sulfates, silicates, borates, molybdates, and tungstates. The wax (B) can be a synthetic wax having a melting point of 70 to 150° C. A lubricating coating is formed by application to give a post-drying add-on of 0.5 to 40 g/m2. A method for using said lubricant is also provided.

Abstract: A process and composition for forming a non-Newtonian oil composition in the form of a grease comprising an overbased calcium salicylate and solid particles of colloidally dispersed calcium carbonate in the form of calcite is disclosed wherein the process comprises the steps of heating overbased calcium salicylate, amorphous calcium carbonate, and a converting agent comprising a fatty acid of twelve to twenty-four carbon atoms in an oleaginous medium, and then adding sufficient water, alcohol, and carbon dioxide to the mixture to complete the conversion of the amorphous calcium carbonate to calcite.

Abstract: A grease composition to be encapsulated in a boot made from TPC for use in a tripot type constant velocity joint having a base oil, a thickener of a urea based compound, a solid molybdenum dithiocarbamate and an alkali metal borate hydrate, wherein the liquid component in the grease composition has a sulfur content of 0.6 mass % or less relative to the total amount of the liquid component.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions particularly suitable for automatic transmissions comprising a lubricating base oil, (A) a boron-containing ashless dispersant in an amount of 0.02 to 0.1 percent by mass in terms of boron, based on the total mass of the composition, (B) an alkaline earth metal-based detergent with a base number of 0 to 500 mgKOH/g in an amount of 0.01 percent by mass or more in terms of alkaline earth metal, based on the total mass of the composition, and (C) an alkali metal borate or a hydrate thereof and having excellent anti-wear properties and improved fatigue life by inhibiting pitching.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions particularly suitable for automatic transmissions comprising a lubricating base oil, (A) a boron-containing ashless dispersant in an amount of 0.02 to 0.1 percent by mass in terms of boron, based on the total mass of the composition, (B) an alkaline earth metal-based detergent with a base number of 0 to 500 mgKOH/g in an amount of 0.01 percent by mass or more in terms of alkaline earth metal, based on the total mass of the composition, and (C) an alkali metal borate or a hydrate thereof and having excellent anti-wear properties and improved fatigue life by inhibiting pitching.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispersed hydrated potassium borate compositions, as well as additive packages and finished oil compositions comprising the same. The dispersed hydrated potassium borate compositions of the invention exhibit low turbidity and the finished oil compositions exhibit improved wear performance under high temperature conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing wear and metal fatigue during high temperature operation of a gear set, which method comprises operating the gear set with a dispersed hydrated sodium borate composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispersed hydrated potassium borate compositions, as well as additive packages and finished oil compositions comprising the same. The dispersed hydrated potassium borate compositions of the invention exhibit low turbidity and the finished oil compositions exhibit improved wear performance under high temperature conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricant compositions comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate, a polyalkylene succinic dispersant selected from a polyalkylene succinic anhydride, a mixture of polyalkylene succinic anhydrides or derivatives thereof; and a metal salt of a polyisobutenyl sulfonate. Also disclosed are methods for improving the water tolerance of a lubricant composition and methods for preparing such lubricants comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate and a dispersant mixture.

Abstract: A new aqueous lubricant of one process type used for high efficient cold forging of metallic materials is disclosed. The aqueous lubricant produces less industrial waste than conventional process, requires simple processing steps and provides improved lubricative performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel water soluble metal working fluid compositions, their use to work metal, a process for working metal using such compositions and the metal worked article of manufacture. More particularly, this invention relates to fluid compositions useful in cutting, grinding, shaping and other metal working operations which require a lubricant. The terms “first Group A” and “second Group B” are used herein to denote different groups and not to indicate any sequence of use or selection as any possible combination or sequence of use of a component(s) is envisioned without limit of any kind. The disclosed fluid compositions are also anticorrosive and environmentally more acceptable than current oil based fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricant compositions comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate, a polyalkylene succinic dispersant selected from a polyalkylene succinic anhydride, a mixture of polyalkylene succinic anhydrides or derivatives thereof, and a metal salt of a polyisobutenyl sulfonate. Also disclosed are methods for improving the water tolerance of a lubricant composition and methods for preparing such lubricants comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate and a dispersant mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispersed hydrated sodium borate compositions, as well as additive packages and finished oil compositions comprising the same. The dispersed hydrated sodium borate compositions of this invention exhibit decreased turbidity and the finished oil compositions improved water tolerance when the hydroxyl to boron ratio is carefully controlled.

Abstract: A highly effective solid cold working lubricant may be deposited on a metal surface from an aqueous solution/dispersion that contains ethoxylated alcohols with at least 18 carbon atoms per alcohol and lithium, calcium, and/or sodium salts of fatty acids. Optional preferred ingredients include inorganic boron containing compounds, ethoxylated castor oil, ionomers, and a corrosion inhibitor that includes azoles. No prior conversion coating, such as is generally used under conventional organic soap lubricants, is needed with this type of solid film.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricant compositions comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate and a polyalkylene succinic anhydride, a mixture of polyalkylene succinic anhydrides or derivatives thereof. Also disclosed are methods for improving the water tolerance of a lubricant composition comprising an alkali metal borate. Such methods employ compositions comprising a dispersed hydrated alkali metal borate and a polyalkylene succinic anhydride, a mixture of polyalkylene succinic anhydrides or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for the plastic working of metals that does not require a phosphate undercoating, is waterborne, requires only a simple application process of immersion or spraying followed by drying, and provides an excellent lubricating performance comprises synthetic resin, water-soluble inorganic salt, and water. The weight ratio of the content of salt to that of synthetic resin is from 0.25:1 to 9: 1. This composition can also contain liquid and/or solid lubricating agent(s) and an extreme pressure additive.

Abstract: Greases having low noise properties are prepared by cycling kettle contents, during at least the initial stage of soap-forming or other thickening, round a processing loop comprising (i) agitation and heating and (ii) shearing. Lithium complex greases are referred to which have lower noise properties than a polyurea type grease.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a low P content of 0.01 to 0.1 wt. %, and a sulfated ash of 0.1 to 1 wt. %, which is composed of a) a major amount of mineral base oil having a low S content of at most 0.1 wt. %; b) an ashless alkenyl or alkyl-succinimide dispersant; c) a metal-containing detergent (non-sulfurized alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkylsalicylic acid and/or non-sulfurized alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkylphenol derivative having a Mannich base structure); d) Zn-DTP; e) an oxidation inhibitor (phenol compound and/or amine compound) and wherein the sulfur content is 0.01 to 0.3 wt %. The lubricating oil composition shows good high temperature detergency notwithstanding its low S, P, and sulfated ash content, and is favorably employable in diesel engines using fuel of an extremely low sulfur content.

Abstract: A combination of sulfur-free azoles, preferably benzotriazole and tolyltriazole, with sulfur-containing azoles, preferably 2-mercaptobenzothiazole or mercaptobenzimidazole, prevents discoloration, staining, or corrosion of metal surfaces being coated with an organic protective coating from aqueous dispersion or solution.

Abstract: Waterborne lubricants comprising: (A) water-soluble inorganic salt; (B) homogeneously dispersed solid lubricant; (C) at least one homogeneously emulsified substance selected from mineral oils, animal and plant oils and fats, and synthetic oils; (D) surfactant; and (E) water, in which the weight ratio (B)/(A) is from 0.05:1 to 2:1 and the weight ratio {C/(A+B)} is from 0.05:1 to 1:1, provide a one-step, highly lubricating waterborne lubricant for use in the cold plastic working of metals. This waterborne lubricant can replace the conversion coating treatment (phosphate, oxalate, etc.)+reactive soap treatment combined lubrication system now in general use and is free of the environmental issues associated with the combined lubrication system, provides for facile coating removal, and is not subject to the decline in seizure resistance caused by nonuniform add-on when large numbers of workpieces are treated together by immersion.

Abstract: A lubricant additive including a borate dispersion, wherein the lubricant additive is a dispersion of an alkali metal salt of boric acid in a mixture of an alkaline earth metal salt of a salicylic acid and an alkenylsuccinimide. The lubricant additive provides a high dropping point for grease used under a high temperature condition of 130.degree. C. or higher and per se exhibits anti-oxidant performance. A lubricant grease composition containing the lubricating additive is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant carrier salt for facilitating the cold forming of a workpiece of iron or steel, based on boric acid and/or alkali borate. The salt has an additional content of aliphatic di- or tricarboxylic acid, which either is unsubstituted or substituted by at least one hydroxyl group, and/or of alkali salts thereof, the weight ratio of boric acid/alkali borate to the acid is (5 to 15):1. Especially appropriate carboxylic acids are malonic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid and/or citric acid.Inorganic or organic thickening agents, such as bentonite and/or polysaccharide, aluminate and/or silicate, dispersants, lubricants and/or antioxidants as well as titanium salt can be contained as additional components in the lubricant carrier salt of the invention.

Abstract: A lubricant composition including ethoxylated long chain primary alcohols and, preferably, boron compounds but excluding most other previously used organic lubricant materials gives superior results in tube pointing operations, especially with thick walled tubes, and is also useful for drawing operations, either subsequent to pointing or independently of pointing, where very high quality surface finishes are desired.

Abstract: A stearate free solid lubricant for cold working of metals contains approximately equal amounts of an alkene-acrylate ionomer and an alkoxylated alcohol in which the alcohol moiety has from 18-60 carbon atoms and the alkoxylate block has about the same number of carbon atoms. This lubricant can be conveniently applied from aqueous solution/suspension and works effectively even when the underlying steel surface has no conversion coating, which is usually required with stearate lubricants for best results.