Abstract: A method of making a polysilylether (PSE) polymer includes: cooling a solution of diethylamine to 0° C. under argon; adding cold dialkyldichlorosilane to form a first mixture; slowly warming the first mixture to form dialkylbis(diethylamino)silane; diluting the first mixture with hexane then filtering via cannula; evaporating the hexane and excess diethylamine; purifying the dialkylbis(diethylamino)silane under vacuum distillation; adding the dialkylbis(diethylamino)silane to a solution of diol dissolved in tetrahydrofuran to form a second mixture; heating the second mixture to 60° C. while reflux condensing, and cooling and concentrating the second mixture under vacuum to form a resultant mixture containing the polysilylether (PSE) polymer.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition excellent in the wear resistance and a refrigerator oil composition excellent in the oxidation stability using the lubricating oil composition are provided by a lubricating oil composition containing a base oil (A) and a phosphine derivative (B) having one or more oxygen atom in a molecule.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a lubricant composition containing at least: (A) 50 to 80 mass % of silicone oil represented by formula (1) below, and having a mass-average molecular weight of 900 to 4000, a ratio (C/Si ratio) of carbon to silicon of 3.03 or higher in the structure, and a viscosity index (VI) of 300 or higher; (B) 10 to 49 mass % of hydrocarbon-based lubricant; and (C) 1 to 10 mass % of antioxidant.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition for cleaning skin strips of skin skis, in particular for removing hydrophobic compounds, such as oils, resins, grease, and/or waxes, from the surface of the skin strips. The composition comprises (a) C1-6-alcohol; (b) at least 10% by weight of the total weight of the composition of dibasic ester(s) of formula R1O—C(O)—(CH2)n—C(O)—OR1, wherein n is 2 to 4; and each R1 is independently C1-6-alkyl, (c) 0 to 5% by weight of the total weight of the composition of alkoxyalkanol(s) of formula R2O—(CH2)m—OH wherein m is 1 to 4, preferably 2 or 3, and R2 is C1-6-alkyl, preferably C3-6-alkyl; and (d) 0 to 5% by weight of the total weight of the composition of tri(C1-6-alkanol) amine(s).

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerant composition as a mixed refrigerant containing refrigerant components of difluoromethane (HFC32), pentafluoroethane (HFC125), and hexafluoropropene (FO1216). The makeup of the refrigerant components in the mixed refrigerant is configured such that a global warming potential (GWP) is 750 or less, a vapor pressure at 25° C. is in a range of 1.4 to 1.8 MPa, and a flame retardant parameter Fmix represented by formula (1) below is 0.46 or more. Fmix=?iFixi??(1) Here, Fmix indicates a flame retardant parameter of the refrigerant composition, Fi indicates a flame retardant parameter of each of the refrigerant components, and xi indicates a molar fraction of each of the refrigerant components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric oil-return agents which solubilize or disperse mineral oil and/or synthetic oil lubricants with hydrofluorocarbon, hydrochlorofluorocarbon, and hydrofluoroolefin-based refrigerants and refrigerant compositions containing them. The polymeric oil-return agents are random copolymers containing less than about 30 wt % fluorine and produced from at least one monomer providing compatibility with the oil phase and at least one monomer providing compatibility with the refrigerant phase. The polymeric oil-return agents provide for more efficient return of mineral oil and/or synthetic oil lubricants from non-compressor zones back to a compressor zone in a refrigeration system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are silicone wax emulsions and methods of manufacturing the same. One method of manufacturing silicone wax emulsions as disclosed herein comprises charging alpha-olefins of C-18 or greater chain length to a heating and mixing vessel along with undecylenic acid and blocking the carboxylic acid of the undecylenic acid with a compound containing a trimethylsilyl group by adding the compound in sufficient quantity and heating as a melt until blocking is complete. While maintaining a melt temperature, a silicone polymer containing methyl hydrogen siloxy units is added, followed by a hydrosilation reaction catalyst to effect a hydrosilation reaction. This results in an acid functional silicone polymer. The acid functional silicone polymer is combined with an emulsifier, and the molten combination is added to a stirred solution of alkaline agent and water that has been heated to a temperature above the silicone wax melting point. This process produces silicone wax emulsions with excellent qualities.

Abstract: [Object] To provide lubricating thermoplastic resin compositions that can give formed articles exhibiting excellent lubricating properties and surface appearance and maintaining the lubricating properties permanently. [Solution] The lubricating thermoplastic resin composition includes an acid-modified copolymer (A) of a monomer mixture including an aromatic vinyl and a vinyl cyanide, the copolymer having a carboxyl group in the molecular chain, and a functionalized lubricant (B) having, in the molecule, a functional group (B1) capable of reacting with the carboxyl group and a lubricating segment (B2) having lubricating properties. The composition may further include a graft copolymer (C) and/or an additional thermoplastic resin (D) other than the acid-modified copolymer (A).

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: an unsaturated functionalized monomer of from about 5 to about 30 carbon atoms, which is: (a) polymerized to form a functionalized polymer; (b) copolymerized with a comonomer to form a functionalized copolymer; or (c) reacted with an enophilic reagent to form a polyfunctionalized monomer. The polyfunctionalized monomer may be polymerized to form a polyfunctionalized polymer which may be further reacted with one or more additional reagents. The invention relates to lubricants, functional fluids, fuels, dispersants, detergents and polymeric resins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward compositions suitable for use as dielectric fluids, lubricant fluids and biodiesel fluids. Compositions described herein are obtained from a saturated, unsaturated or combinations of both monol, diol, triol or polyol acyl ester based fluid and/or a non-ester based fluid and 2,4,6-tris(di-C1-C6-alkylaminomethyl) phenol and/or the carboxylic acid salt of 2,4,6-tris(di-C1-C6-alkylaminomethyl) phenol. These compositions demonstrate improved oxidative stability and/or hydrolytic stability at higher use temperatures.

Abstract: An oil type lubricant for forging, which is featured in that the flash point thereof is confined to the range of 70-170° C., the kinematic viscosity thereof at 40° C. is confined to the range of 4-40 mm2/s and that it contains neither water nor an emulsifier. A forging method and a spray apparatus wherein the above-described oil type lubricant is used.

Abstract: Compositions comprising silicone fluids are formulated to provide improved metal-to-metal lubrication. Such Lubricating compositions comprise a major amount of (1) one or more siloxane polymer (“silicone fluids”) selected from dimethyl siloxane polymers (also known as dimethyl silicone) and/or phenylmethyl dimethyl siloxane copolymers (also known as phenyl silicone), and lesser amounts of (2) synthetic and/or bio-based ester co-fluid, and (3) an alkoxylated aliphatic polyamine derivative. Unexpectedly, the compositions show a significant improvement in metal-to-metal lubrication, performing better than either the silicone fluids alone or and a combination of silicone with-ester and or silicone with-alkoxylated aliphatic polyamine combinations.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and devices for altering material properties of lubricants and other cross-linkable compounds comprising organic or organometallic materials through exposure to energized gaseous species. The energized gaseous species may create reactive sites among lubricant molecules that may alter their material properties by cross-linking at least a portion of the lubricant molecules. The cross-linked lubricant may reduce the ability of the lubricant to migrate away when force is applied between lubricated sliding friction surfaces.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a lubricant for application on an external device. The lubricant includes a solvent cleaner. The lubricant also includes a lubricating agent.

Abstract: Novel, lubricious coatings for medical devices are disclosed. The coatings provide improved lubricity and durability, and are readily applied in coating processes. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such coatings. The catalyst provides for rapid curing, while inhibiting cross-linking at ambient temperatures, thereby improving the production pot life of the coatings.

Abstract: In a magnetic disk including a magnetic layer, a protecting layer and a lubricating layer on a substrate, the lubricating layer is formed by a self assembly monolayer. A material of the self assembly monolayer is a hydrocarbon-based silane agent or a partial fluorinated hydrocarbon-based silane agent. The magnetic layer and the protecting layer (P) are sequentially formed on the substrate, and then the substrate on which the magnetic layer and the protecting layer (P) are formed is immersed in a solution containing the hydrocarbon-based silane agent or the partial fluorinated hydrocarbon-based silane agent, and thus a lubricating layer (L) is formed on the protecting layer (P).

Abstract: Polymer-derived nanocomposite lubricants reduce friction and wear in applications involving elevated temperatures, such as within an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A paste composition for use in coating film, fiber, or fabric includes a dry grease having a discontinuous aqueous phase having a non-ionic alkoxylate surfactant portion and a polyorganosiloxane oil phase. The past further includes a dry-grease suspended powder. The surfactant portion is effective to suspend the powder forming a self-supporting form.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for reducing intake valve deposits in a Direct Injection Spark Ignition engine, the method comprising operating the engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) at least one foam inhibitor selected from the group consisting of silicon oils, polysiloxanes, polyacrylates, and polymethacrylates; wherein the foam inhibitor is not poly (phenyl-methyl) siloxane; and further wherein the amount of said foam inhibitor in said lubricating oil composition is at an effective concentration to achieve at least 10% reduction in intake valve deposits in said Direct Injection Spark Ignition engine compared to operating the engine with said lubricating oil composition without any foam inhibitor.

Abstract: A nanoparticle organic hybrid material (NOHM) containing an organic polymeric corona having a molecular weight in a range of 100-50,000 g/mol, wherein the organic polymeric corona is covalently attached to an inorganic nanoparticle core, wherein the NOHM exhibits liquid-like properties so that the NOHM moves freely and flows in a manner so that when the NOHM is in a container, the NOHM takes the shape of the container, and wherein the NOHM has a volume fraction (fc) of the inorganic particle ranging from about 0.05 to 0.75, methods of making the NOHMs, and compositions containing the NOHMs.

Abstract: The present invention has objectives to provide an emulsion suitable as a cosmetic raw material and to easily obtain the aforementioned emulsion of organopolysiloxane exhibiting superior storage stability. The present invention provides an emulsion comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane, (B) a methyl polyglycerol-modified silicone-based surfactant having a specified structure, and (C) an aqueous medium, and provides a method for producing an emulsion characterized by obtaining an emulsion by emulsifying a mixture of (A) a organopolysiloxane and (B) a silicone-based surfactant, which is obtained by synthesizing the silicone-based surfactant of component (B) in the component (A).

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous emulsions comprising a polyorganosiloxane and a wax, and to methods of production of such emulsions. The emulsions are of the type oil-in-water. An organopolysiloxane is polymerized in admixture with a molten wax, thereby forming a blend of the wax with an organopolysiloxane of increased molecular weight, and the said blend of polymer and molten wax is emulsified in water in the presence of a surfactant. The emulsions are useful in personal care applications such as on hair, skin, mucous membrane or teeth. The emulsions are also useful in applications such as paints, water based coatings, textile fibre treatment, leather lubrication, fabric softening, fabric care in laundry applications, homecare, release agents and oil drag reduction.

Abstract: Compositions comprising silicone fluids are formulated to provide improved metal-to-metal lubrication. Such Lubricating compositions comprise a major amount of (1) one or more siloxane polymer (“silicone fluids”) selected from dimethyl siloxane polymers (also known as dimethyl silicone) and/or phenylmethyl dimethyl siloxane copolymers (also known as phenyl silicone), and lesser amounts of (2) synthetic and/or bio-based ester co-fluid, and (3) an alkoxylated aliphatic polyamine derivative. Unexpectedly, the compositions show a significant improvement in metal-to-metal lubrication, performing better than either the silicone fluids alone or and a combination of silicone with-ester and or silicone with-alkoxylated aliphatic polyamine combinations.

Abstract: An ECOLOGICAL, BIODEGRADABLE, FLUID LUBRICANT AND ANTI-FREEZING COMPOSITION FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, contains glycol, corrosion inhibitors and antifoaming agents, and must be diluted in water, either before or after it is fed into the hydraulic system, including shock absorber, preferably in a concentration of 30% to 70% by volume of the composition and of 30% to 70% by volume of water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving compatibility of a fluorocarbon elastomer seal with a lubricating oil composition containing (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more dispersants containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms. The method involves adding to the lubricating oil composition an effective amount of one or more fluorocarbon elastomer compatibility improving agents of the general formula Si—X4 or a hydrolysis product thereof, wherein each X is independently a hydroxyl-containing group, hydrocarbyloxy-containing group, acyloxy-containing group, amino-containing group, monoalkyl amino-containing group or dialkyl amino-containing group.

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: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material wherein the composition has good wetting to polyethylene terephthalate surfaces. The compatibility of the lubricating composition with polyethylene terephthalate is increased because the wetting of the composition to polyethylene terephthalate is improved.

Abstract: In one embodiment a novel lubricant is disclosed. The lubricant comprises an alkylated naphthalene base stock with a viscosity of at least 2 cSt and less than 22 cSt kv100° C., the alkylated naphthalene base stock is greater than 55 weight percent of the lubricant, a PAO base stock with at least 4 cSt and less than 250 cSt kv100° C., the PAO base stock is at least 2 and less than 40 weight percent of the lubricant, at least 0.5 and less than 1.5 weight percent of the lubricant is an amine antioxidant additive, at least 0.5 and less than 1.5 weight percent of the lubricant is a defoamant additive, at least 0.1 and less than 0.4 weight percent of the lubricant is an alkylated rust inhibitor additive, and the lubricant has a viscosity of at least 4 cSt and less than 10 cSt kv100° C., less than 10 ppm metals, less than 100 ppm sulfur, and a VI greater than 70.

Abstract: A substrate having an anti-adhesive coating thereon. The coating is made from a coating composition comprising solid particles of a release agent different from boron nitride and a binder comprising surface-modified nanoscale solid particles.

Abstract: Polymer-derived nanocomposite lubricants reduce friction and wear in applications involving elevated temperatures, such as within an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A lubricant for conveyor chains for bottled products that has a direct application, without dilution, to form a layer or film of lubricant on the surface of the conveyor chain, where the application is continuous at prolonged intervals between the applications, so that the lubricant for the conveyor chains can be observed under UV light in order to verify the existence and correct application of said lubricant. The lubricant is composed from 1% to 50% in weight of silicon fluid; from 5% to 80% in weight of fatty acid; from 2% to 50% in weight of amine; from 5% to 50% in weight of hydrocarbon; from 5% to 30% in weight of emulsifier; from 10% to 80% in weight of polyglycol; and from 0.001% to 10% in weight of fluorescent tracer selected from a group consisting of fluorescent whitening agent, benzoxazole thiophene, aminotriazine formaldehyde co-condensates with organic dyes, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract: A lubricant and method for cleaning a drive chain of an apparatus, such as a bicycle or motorcycle. The lubricant of the present invention comprises a water miscible lubricating material, that will tend to stay on the chain during dry, and typical wet condition encountered on a bicycle, yet enable the removal with a direct blast from a solvent. The method for cleaning the drive chain comprises providing the solvent, such as any polar liquid, such as water. A continuous supply of clean solvent may be available from a source, such as a common garden hose or bottle. Forceful spraying onto the first surface in the direction of the arrows removes lubricant that is contaminated with dirt and/or sand from the first surface of the chain to form a layer of solvent and contaminated lubricant on the ground upon which the apparatus is supported or rides.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of Dimer Alkyl Silicone Polymers (DASP) and their use to reduce surface tension of lubrication oil. The improved lubricant composition based upon a very specific class of dimer alkyl silicone polymers (DASP) that despite their solubility in oil lower surface tension and improve lubrication when added at low concentrations to lubricating oils.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are silicone wax emulsions and methods of manufacturing the same. One method of manufacturing silicone wax emulsions as disclosed herein comprises charging alpha-olefins of C-18 or greater chain length to a heating and mixing vessel along with undecylenic acid and blocking the carboxylic acid of the undecylenic acid with a compound containing a trimethylsilyl group by adding the compound in sufficient quantity and heating as a melt until blocking is complete. While maintaining a melt temperature, a silicone polymer containing methyl hydrogen siloxy units is added, followed by a hydrosilation reaction catalyst to effect a hydrosilation reaction, resulting in an acid functional silicone polymer. The acid functional silicone polymer is combined with an emulsifier, and the molten combination is added to a stirred solution of alkaline agent and water that has been heated to a temperature above the silicone wax melting point. This process produces silicone wax emulsions with excellent qualities.

Abstract: A composition includes (i) a matrix, (ii) a filler, and (iii) a filler treating agent; where the filler treating agent comprises a polyorganosiloxane capable of hydrogen bonding. The filler treating agent can be a saccharide-siloxane polymer, an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a food grade cleaning oil, such as one of synthetic or mineral oil origin, which can be used for the cleaning, flushing, and lubrication of compressors and vacuum pumps. The cleaner composition can include alkylated aromatics, such as naphthalenes. The cleaner composition can be compounded with additives including one or more of antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, antiwear additives, metal passivators, and anti foam agents that are cleared for incidental food contact.

Abstract: A wax formulation useful for application on skis, snowboards and other snow sliding apparatus that can be formulated from all natural components and which provides good performance in terms of ease of application, durability during use and lubricity enhancement contains 70 to 100 wt % of base wax composition containing beeswax, and candelilla wax and optionally camauba wax, and up to 30 wt % of one or more additional materials selected from among additional waxes, natural plant oils, hydrogenated plant oils, silicones, and fluoropolymers. In preferred compositions, the additional materials are all of natural origin, thus excluding fluoropolymers and silicones. The amounts of beeswax, camauba wax and candelilla wax in the base wax vary depending on the temperature conditions for which the wax formulation is intended. In general, the base wax composition contains 25-38 wt % beeswax, 50-75 wt % candelilla wax, and 0 to 16 wt % carnauba wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions in the form of silicone oil emulsions which are intended to be applied to curing bladders as a mold-release agent during tire production.

Abstract: Defoamant solution exhibiting improved foam control performance over an extended time under ASTMD 892 or test method comprising base defoamant diluted in GTL fluid and/or hydrodewaxed waxy feed fluid and/or hydroisomerized/catalytic (and/or solvent) dewaxed waxy feed, the defoamant solution remaining clear with no separation over extended periods of time of storage prior to use.

Abstract: A semi-solid lubricant composition for transmission elements which is excellent in lubricity, antiwear properties, and energy-saving performance, has high reliability, and is for use as a turbine oil, machine tool oil, metal working oil, plastic working oil, cutting oil, compressor oil, vacuum-pump oil, electrical-contact oil, grease, or machine oil; and a mechanical system provided with the composition. The composition, which reduces the wear of sliding parts of a transmission element, comprises: an amide compound having one or two amide groups and forming a three-dimensional network structure; and a liquid base oil ingredient having a dynamic viscosity at 100° C. of 25 mm2/s or lower and a viscosity index of 120 or higher. The composition contains substantially no ingredients other than the amide compound and liquid base oil ingredient. The mechanical system has a transmission element including sliding parts which are provided with the semi-solid lubricant composition for transmission elements.

Abstract: An oil type lubricant for forging, which is featured in that the flash point thereof is confined to the range of 70-170° C., the kinematic viscosity thereof at 40° C. is confined to the range of 4-40 mm2/s and that it contains neither water nor an emulsifier. A forging method and a spray apparatus wherein the above-described oil type lubricant is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial gear formulation containing a high TBN overbased detergent that results in decreasing micropitting for industrial gears.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition comprising a carrier, preferably a packaging material, and at least one compound of the formula (I) in which the general symbols are as defined in claim 1 as corrosion inhibor for protecting metallic surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a lubricant for fibers which shows, in particular, good anti-tackiness property against fiber-to-fiber tackiness in the manufacture of elastic fibers, and good time-dependent stability for a long period of time as a lubricant for treating fibers. The present invention provides a lubricant for treating fibers to be used for fibers made of a polymer material (a) wherein the angle of contact with water at 25° C. of the surface of a sheet made of the material (a) is not greater than 60° and the angle of contact with water at 25° C. of the surface of the sheet made of the material (a) applied with the lubricant for treating fibers is 70° to 180°.

Abstract: Lubricants, especially lubricating oils, and fuels, especially hydrocarbon fuels, contain a class of anti-wear, anti-fatigue, and extreme pressure additives that are derived from silanes. The additives can be used as either partial or complete replacements for zinc dialkyldithiophosphates currently used in lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lubricating composition, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, based on siioxane and not releasing hydrogen comprising: (a) a polydiorganosiloxane oil non-reactive to the lubricating properties having a dynamic viscosity of the order of 5.10−2 to 30.102 Pa.s at 25° C.; (b) a polyorganosiloxane resin bearing, before emulsification, condensable hydroxyl substituents and comprising before emulsification at least two syloxyl units selected among those of formula (R0)3SiO1/2(M); (R0)2SiO2/2(D); R0SiO3/2(T) and SiO4/2(Q), one at least of said units being a T or Q unit, formulae wherein: R0 represents a monovalent organic substituent, the average number per molecule of organic radicals R0 for a silicon atom ranging between 1 and 2; and said resin having a weight content of hydroxyl substituents ranging between 0.1 and 10 wt. %, and, preferably between 0.2 and 5 wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for cables filling wherein a styrene-butadiene block copolymer with radial structure is used as a gelling agent. This polymer is obtained through styrene and butadiene sequential polymerization and subsequent reaction with a coupling agent preferably of type Cl4-nMRn, wherein M=Sn or Si, R is an alkyl or aryl group and n is an integer from 0 to 2, and hydrogenation of the resulting polymer. This type of copolymer brings a higher stability to the final properties of the gel as compared with the linear hydrogenated synthetic rubbers usually used in the prior art.

Abstract: A cutting fluid applicable for the machining of vitreous, crystalline or aggregate materials such as glass, glass-ceramics, ceramics, stone, concrete, silicon and the like. The cutting fluid comprises a solution containing organic molecules—in particular silanes, silanols, and siloxanes—capable of forming covalent bonds with such vitreous, crystalline or aggregate materials. The organic molecules in the cutting fluid is believed to improve the rate of manufacturing productivity, surface finish quality, and decrease the incidence of sub-surface damage caused by particulate adhesion to the cutting or abrading tool during a machining process of these kinds of substrates. The reduced clogging of cutting surfaces and increased lubricity of the cutting fluid may also prolong the useful life of the machining tools when used against these kinds of substrates.