Abstract: Gear oils and gear oil additive concentrates of enhanced positraction performance are described. They comprise: (i) at least one oil-soluble sulfur-containing extreme pressure or antiwear agent; (ii) at least one oil-soluble amine salt of a partial ester of an acid of phosphorus; and (iii) at least one oil-soluble succinimide of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having an average of 8 to 50 carbon atoms, and each of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkenyl group having an average of up to about 4 carbon atoms. These compositions preferably contain one, more preferably two, and most preferably all three of the following additional components: (iv) at least one amine salt of a carboxylic acid; (v) at least one nitrogen-containing ashless dispersant; and (vi) at least one trihydrocarbyl ester of a pentavalent acid of phosphorus.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising: (a) a base oil; (b) an acid ester of phosphoric acid of formula (I), where R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic group containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic group containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms and (c) a phosphonate ester of formula (II), where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently monovalent organic groups containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 is a monovalent organic group containing from 4 to 30, preferably 10 to 24 carbon atoms, the amounts of (b) and (c) being sufficient to improve the frictional properties is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity, a phosphorus compound represented by the formula ##STR1## and tautomers thereof, where each X is independently O or S, and an olefin of about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms exhibits improved antiwear performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: (A) a boron-containing overbased material; (B) a phosphorus acid, ester or derivative thereof; and (C) a borated epoxide or borated fatty acid ester of glycerol. In one embodiment the inventive composition further comprises (D) a thiocarbamate. These compositions are useful in providing lubricants and functional fluids, particularly automatic transmission fluids, with enhanced antiwear properties. In one embodiment these compositions also provide such lubricants and functional fluids with enhanced extreme-pressure and/or friction-modifying.

Abstract: A lubricating oil additive contains a partially etherified polyhydric alcohol which has at least two hydroxyl groups and at least one hydrocarbon group having a least one double bond bonded thereto through an ether linkage as an active component. The lubricating additive is added to a lube base oil to form a lubricating oil which imparts excellent wear resistance, scarcely corrodes metallic substances, scarcely swells rubbers or resins and scarcely forms sludge due to thermal oxidation. The lubricating oil is mixed with a refrigerant to give a working fluid suitable for refrigerant compressors of domestic refrigerators, automotive room air conditioners, refrigerators for industrial use and air conditioners.

Abstract: An automotive lubricant composition comprises a white oil basestock and at least one polyisoalkylene compound. The polyisoalkylene, e.g. polyisobutylene, acts as an antioxidant. The lubricant is used, for example, as an engine oil, gear oil or automatic transmission fluid. The lubricant may contain one or more additional antioxidants and other lubricant additives.

Abstract: A refrigerating machine oil composition for vapor compression type refrigerating machines is disclosed which can be used with either of HCFC refrigerants and HFC refrigerants. The inventive machine oil composition comprises a polyol ester (ester compound) as a base oil. Furthermore, the base oil contains from 1.0 to less than 5.0% by weight of a phosphate, from 0.1 to 2.0% by weight of an alkyl phosphorothionate and/or an aryl phosphorothionate, and from 0.05 to 2.0% by weight of an epoxy compound. The composition is free from sludge formation and insufficient lubricity, which are drawbacks of the polyol ester, due to the synergistic effect of these additives. On the other hand, the inventive composition provides the desirable properties of a polyol ester base oil, namely, good compatibility with refrigerants, high electrical insulating properties, and low hygroscopicity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low-viscosity lubricating oil and functional fluid compositions, comprising: a major amount of an oil having a kinematic viscosity of up to about 4 cST at 100.degree. C.; and a minor antiwear amount of(A) a compound represented by the formulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2 N--C(X)S--(CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.a Z (A-I)wherein in Formula (A-I), R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups, provided that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbyl group; X is O or S; a is zero, 1 or 2; and Z is a hydrocarbyl group, a hetero group, a hydroxy hydrocarbyl group, an activating group, or a --(S).sub.b C(X)--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 group wherein b is zero, 1 or 2; provide that when a is 2, Z is an activating group; and when a is zero, Z can be an ammonium, amine or metal cation. In one embodiment this composition further comprises (B) a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: Colloidal products are described which comprise micelles of alkaline metals or alkaline-earth metals, held in the colloidal state by at least one alkaline metal or alkaline-earth metal alkyl- or alkylarylsulphonate. The products further comprise micelles of a product containing calcium, phosphorus and sulphur resulting from the in situ reaction of calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide with a phosphorus sulphide, in particular tetraphosphorus decasulphide, and water.These colloidal products are used as antiwear and extreme pressure additives for lubricating greases and oils.

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

Abstract: A gear or transmission lubricant composition, comprising a major portion of mineral base oil, containing added thereto (A) a phosphorus-containing metal-free organic compound, such as a phosphate ester or amine salt thereof, and (B) an oil-soluble copolymer of (a) an alkyl (meth)acrylate and (b) a N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate, shows improved sludge dispersibility, and is useful as automatic transmission fluid.

Abstract: A method of removing contaminated phosphate ester materials is provided. The method involves the use of an anionic resin and a polymeric sorbent. The contaminated phosphate ester material is passed into contact with the anionic resin and optionally the sorbent. The method is particularly useful since it removes substantially all of the contaminants, generally metal material and acids, from the phosphate ester such that the phosphate ester can be reused for further applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and at least one metal-free thiophosphorus acid ester, at least one amine salt of the thiophosphorus acid ester, or a mixture thereof, wherein the thiophosphorus acid ester contains at least one hydrocarbyl terminated oxyalkylene group, at least one hydrocarbyl terminated polyoxyalkylene group, or a mixture thereof. In one embodiment, the thiophosphorus acid ester is a thiophosphorus acid ester represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, and X.sub.3 are oxygen or sulfur, provided that at least one of X.sub.1, X.sub.2, and X.sub.3 is sulfur; R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl group; R.sub.2 is an alkylene group; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; x is a number from 1 to about 40; and a is 0, 1, or 2, or at least one salt of the thiophosphorus acid ester.

Abstract: A method of controlling the friction coefficients and improving the friction durability of an oleaginous compositions, such as an ATF, comprising adding to the composition a combination of competing additives comprising (1) at least one friction modifying chemical additive having a polar head group and a friction reducing substituent group and (2) at least one non-friction reducing additive and/or friction increasing additive having the same polar group as the friction modifying chemical additive, but having a substituent group which has no material friction raising or lowering effect (non-friction reducing additive) or a substituent group which increases the friction coefficients (friction increasing additive) of the composition.

Abstract: An improved method to lubricate a metal workpiece at elevated working temperatures is described employing a novel liquid lubricant preparation which includes a vaporizable and polymerizable alkyl aromatic phosphate ester in combination with a die release agent selected from the group consisting of an organic binder and a fatty acid soap, to include mixtures thereof. The applied preparation forms a solid polymer lubricant in the forming die at the elevated working temperatures enabling lower applied pressures to be employed while producing superior workpieces.

Abstract: A hydraulic working oil composition for buffers which comprises a lubricating oil as a base oil, (A) a phosphoric acid ester such as dioleyl acid phosphate and/or a phosphorous acid ester such as dioleyl hydrogen phophite, and (B) an adduct of an aliphatic amine such as oleyl amine with an alkylene oxide such as ethylene oxide, the compounds (A) and (B) being the essential components added to said base oil; and, in one embodiment, a process for lubricating buffers which comprises adding said compounds (A) and (B) to said base oil to prepare a hydraulic working oil composition and using the thus prepared oil composition in buffers.

Abstract: Compositions of matter containing self condensation reaction products of alkylthio alkanols and dispersants which are found to have utility in lubricating/functional fluids.

Abstract: A method and compositions are presented to provide a functional fluid with an increased thermal stability in the absence of oxygen, the functional fluid base comprising from about 5% to 100% by weight of a triester of a phosphorus acid and from 0% to 95% by weight of a fluid selected from the group consisting of C10-C20 paraffin hydrocarbons, C10-C.degree.aromatic hydrocarbons, C8-C15 dialkyl ethers, C8-C15 N,N dialkyl amides, esters of mono- and di-carboxylic acids, and mixtures thereof, the improvement comprising incorporating into the fluid a compound selected from the group consisting of tetrahydronaphthalene and decahydronaphthalene in sufficient quantity to provide an increased stability to high temperature in the absence of oxygen.