Abstract: A novel ashless polymeric dispersant is claimed which is suitable for use in an automotive lubricant composition. The ashless polymeric dispersant has a number average molecular weight of between 200 and 15,000 and derived from the reaction of a polar head group, which comprises a polar moiety having more than one amine, alcohol, acid or halogen functionality with two or more polar tail groups where each polar tail group comprises a polymeric backbone of 2 to 30 monomeric repeat units, each repeat unit comprising a hydrocarbon chain functionalised by the presence of at least one electronegative element or moiety. The dispersant has good dispersancy properties, when used as a sole dispersant or in combination with other dispersants. It provides enhanced seal resistance and has good oxidative stability in automotive applications as compared to current commercial products.

Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release gel with an ashless component and defined ash-producing component. Further, the invention relates to the use of a controlled release gel with a controlled level of ash-producing (i.e., metal) components for delivery of additives into lubricants wherein the gel has reduced ash and SAPS producing components.

Abstract: A composition for lubricating an internal combustion engine includes an oil of lubricating viscosity; a predominantly linear alkylbenzenesulfonate detergent having a metal ratio of at least 8; and a combination of hindered phenolic ester antioxidant and aromatic amine antioxidant. The amount of any phenate detergent is less than 15% by weight of the total amount of detergents.

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl)glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: Mixtures of water immiscible components and water dispersible components, in combination with an optional coemulsifier and an optional coupling agent, provide synthetic (water based) emulsions that have enhanced lubricity, provide excellent cooling characteristics, are low foaming and biostable and can be made effectively transparent.

Abstract: A graft copolymer containing one or more ethylenically-unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, nitrogen- and oxygen-containing graftable monomers grafted to a polyolefin is disclosed. Novel monomers, methods of making such monomers, and graft copolymers comprising such monomers are based on reacting an acylating agent with an amine to form a reaction product. The reaction product may include more than one chemical compound formed from the combination of the acylating agent and the amine. The monomer is the graftable, ethylenically unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, nitrogen- and oxygen-containing compound(s) of the reaction product. The monomer may, but need not, be recovered from the product mixture. The preferred monomer is the reaction product of maleic anhydride and 4-aminodiphenylamine. Also described is a method of making a dispersant viscosity index improver. The monomer of the present invention may be grafted to a polyolefin in solutions or melts.

Abstract: Amine and amine blend compositions neutralize acid environments in distillation overheads of hydrocarbon processing facilities. The neutralizers are composed of certain combinations of amines which are relatively stronger bases and more resistant to hydrochloride salt formation. The amines, when blended together, provide greater neutralization of condensed water present without increased potential for corrosive hydrochloride salt formation.

Abstract: An aqueous slurry composition for lapping, saw wire cutting, and finishing operations which contains about 0.1 to 70% by weight of abrasive particles, 0.1 to 20% by weight of suspending particles that have a density of less than or similar to the aqueous or semi-aqueous carrier medium, and the method for creating the suspension.

Abstract: The lubricant compositions of the present disclosure comprises a base oil and an additive composition comprising, for example, a detergent and an additive chosen from a phosphorus-containing compound, a friction modifier, and a dispersant, wherein the additive composition exhibits at least one of reduced thin-film friction and increased fuel efficiency as compared to an additive composition that is devoid of the detergent and the additive. As a further example, the additive composition can comprise a friction modifier and a dispersant, wherein the additive composition exhibits at least one of reduced thin-film friction and increased fuel efficiency as compared to an additive composition that is devoid of the friction modifier and the dispersant. Methods of using the additive and lubricant compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low sulfated ash, tow sulfur, low phosphorus, low zinc lubricating, oil composition preferably employable for internal combustion engines using a low sulfur hydrocarbon fuel comprises a base oil having a saturated component of 85 wt. % or more, a viscosity index of 110 or more, and a sulfur content of 0.01 wt. % or less; an alkaline earth metal-containing detergent; a nitrogen-containing ashless dispersant of a weight average molecular weight of 4,500 or more; a phenolic or amine oxidation inhibitor; and a basic nitrogen-containing compound-oxymolybdenum complex.

Abstract: A novel reaction product and method for making the reaction product. The reaction product is a copolymer obtained by reacting together i) an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 5,000 to about 500,000; ii) a hydrocarbyl acylating agent having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 5000; and iii) a compound selected from the group consisting of (a) a polyamine; (b) a polyol; and (c) an aminoalcohol to provide a functionalized polyalkylacrylate copolymer. According to the reaction, a mole ratio of component (i) to (ii) ranges from about 1:10 to about 5:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition, more specifically a lubricating oil composition for heavy duty diesel (HDD) engines having a sulfated ash content of no greater than 1.0 mass %, such as from about 0.7 to 1.0 mass %, a sulfur content of no greater than 0.4 mass %, and a phosphorus content of no greater than 0.12 mass % (1200 ppm), such as from about 0.08 to 0.12 mass %; and a TBN of from about 7 to about 15, which lubricating oil composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, at least about 0.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is facilitated by applying to the container or conveyor aqueous compositions containing hardness ions. The compatibility of the aqueous compositions with PET bottles is improved when the ratio of hardness as CaCO3 to alkalinity as CaCO3 is greater than about 1 to 1.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula wherein R1 is linear or branched alkyl; AR is phenyl, naphthyl, or phenanthryl; and m is 0, 1, or 2; and R2 is an alkyl substituted carboxyl. Lubricating oils comprising a polyol ester lubricant in combination with one or more compounds of Formula I are also provided. Compounds having structures of Formula I are formed by mixing N-4-alkylphenyl-1-naphthylamine, paraformaldehyde, glacial acetic acid, and a polyol ester base lubricant and heating and stirring the mixture to cause a condensation reaction. Water and acetic acid are subsequently removed, thereby providing the compound of formula I in the polyol ester base lubricant.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a novel process for making Group II metal carbonated, overbased Mannich condensation products of alkylphenols, which process uses ethylene carbonate as both a source of carbon dioxide and ethylene glycol. In particular, under the reaction conditions using ethylene carbonate in the present invention, carbonation and overbasing Mannich condensation products of alkylphenols is possible while at the same time the viscosity of the carbonated, overbased Mannich condensation products of alkylphenols remains within acceptable levels, typically under 1000 cSt at 100° C. The present invention is also directed to carbonation of Mannich condensation products of alkylphenols using a C2-C6 alkaline glycol and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamate derivative compounds, useful as multifunctional additives for lubricating oils and fuels, are provided and are derived from a reaction product obtained from (a) a di(hydrocarbyl)thiocarbamate intermediate derived from the reaction of a dihydrocarbylamine and carbon disulfide; (b) an amide of the general formula R7CONH2 wherein R7 is an alkylene group having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms; and (c) an effective amount of a carbonyl-containing compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified lubricants, in particular an emulsified greases. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: Polyalkeneamines of the formula (I) where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 may have different meanings, are prepared by a process in which a polyalkene epoxide is reacted with an amine and the amino alcohol is dehydrated and reduced to give the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: A method for marking a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising lubricating oil base oil is provided wherein such composition has a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of from 18 to 60 mm2/s, a viscosity index of from 130 to 150 and a density at 15° C. of from 0.80 to 0.84 g.cm−3.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition is provided containing a major amount of a lubricating oil base oil and a minor amount of an additive combination containing

Abstract: A low-friction sliding mechanism of the present invention comprises first and second sliding members slidable relative to each other at sliding surfaces thereof and a lubricant being applied to the sliding surfaces of the first and second sliding members. The first and second members are made of a diamond-like carbon material and an iron-based material, respectively, and the lubricant comprises a base oil and at least one of an ashless fatty-ester friction modifier and an ashless aliphatic-amine friction modifier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the oxidative and biological degradation of a metalworking fluid comprising adding thereto at least one antioxidant and at least one biocide.

Abstract: The lubricating oil of the present invention has a viscosity suitable for use in a diesel engine and includes at least one functionalized olefin polymer, and at least one zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP). The ZDDP is made from a mixture of primary alcohols or a mixture of primary and secondary alcohols, wherein the lubricant has a high boundary film value greater than or equal to 15, and preferably greater than 60, as measured by using a High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR).

Abstract: A lubricant compound for use for both boundary and elastohydrodynamic lubrication utilize a hydrocarbon boundary lubricant linked to one or more fluorocarbon elastohydrodynamic lubricants and may be employed alone or as an additive. The lubricant compound lubricates surfaces on which it is disposed over a range of conditions. The boundary lubricant and the elastohydrodynamic lubricant are substituted such that they react with and/or provide desirable lubrication properties for particular surfaces.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a liquid friction control composition with enhanced retentivity comprising an anti-oxidant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components such as a retentivity agent, a rheological control agent, a friction modifier, a lubricant, a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative.

Abstract: Thermally formed thermoplastic articles can be protected from stress cracking in the presence of stress cracking promoting compounds by forming a shaped article comprising a thermoplastic and a liquid hydrocarbon oil composition. We have found that the liquid hydrocarbon oil composition prevents the stress cracking promoting materials from interacting with the polymeric structure of the stressed container to prevent or inhibit stress cracking in such materials. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful in preventing stress cracking in polyethylene terephthalate beverage containers during bottling operations during which the bottle is contacted with aqueous and non-aqueous materials such as cleaners and lubricants that can interact with the polyester to cause stress cracking particularly in the container base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified compositions, in particular an emulsified greases and emulsified coatings. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl) glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: A water-based, phosphate-free, non-toxic, and biodegradable lubricant used for smoothing and shaping a bead of caulking compound sealant, and a method for its use, which can be easily removed from the caulking compound sealant bead after it is allowed to cure. Applied to a bead of newly dispensed caulking compound sealant, the present invention lubricant will not chemically interact with, prevent the curing of, or otherwise contaminate the caulking compound sealant. Instead, direct application of the present invention to a bead of caulking compound sealant, or application via a finger or man-made tool, and subsequent smoothing with the finger or tool will allow correction of all imperfections in the caulking bead prior to curing. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in construction, marine, automotive, aircraft, electronic, and manufacturing industries with caulking sealants made from silicone, elastomer, urethane, polyurethane, polymers, butyls, poly-sulfide lithoseals, thiokols, and epoxys.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified lubricants, in particular an emulsified greases. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: Organic compounds containing selected functional groups, and which are grafted with fluorinated olefins, are excellent additives for lubricants which lower wear and/or friction. They are especially useful in metal lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power transmission lubricating composition containing a base oil, a dispersant, a lubricant additive produced by the reaction of a dihydrocarbyldithio-phosphoric acid and a hydrocarbyl acrylate, and optionally a viscosity index improver. Improved friction performances in automatic and continuously variable transmissions are achieved by utilizing the fluids of the present invention in ash-free lubricating oil compositions for transmissions and axles.

Abstract: A colloidal suspension has a metal core surrounded by a surfactant. The colloidal suspension is about 0.5 micron to about 3-4 microns in diameter. The colloidal suspension acts as a lubricant and protects surfaces in rolling and/or sliding contact. When mixed with a lubricant, the colloidal suspension increases the operating life of the lubricated item. The colloidal suspension preferably is tin or bismuth nano-phase particles encased in a surfactant, preferably oleyl sarcosinate, N-coco sarcosinate, sodium sulfonate, petroleum sulfonate, or octadecenyl amine.

Abstract: A low-friction sliding mechanism of the present invention comprises first and second sliding members slidable relative to each other at sliding surfaces thereof and a lubricant being applied to the sliding surfaces of the first and second sliding members. The first and second members are made of a diamond-like carbon material and an iron-based material, respectively, and the lubricant comprises a base oil and at least one of an ashless fatty-ester friction modifier and an ashless aliphatic-amine friction modifier.

Abstract: Viscosity index improvers, are disclosed, comprising the following polymer (A1) or (A0).

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a rolling bearing that secures a sufficient bearing life economically even when used under such conditions that water from the outside or water formed by moisture condensation may seep into the lubricant or the bearing is affected by the vibrations, and particularly a rolling bearing suited to the electric parts and accessaries of au automobile engine, such as an alternator. To accomplish the object, the hydrogen ion exponent pH of the grease sealed into the inside of the bearing is adjusted in a range of from 7 to 13. For the same purpose, the hydrogen ion exponent pH of the grease is adjusted in a range of from 5 to 13 where a prescribed amount of an organic metal salt or ADTC is added to the grease, where a prescribed amount of an inorganic compound having an average particle size of 2 □m or smaller is added to the grease, or where a diurea compound containing an aromatic amine or a mixture of the diurea compound is added to the grease as a thickener.

Abstract: A two-cycle oil is disclosed comprising a polyisobutylene amine, a dispersant, a polybutene polymer, solvent and lubricating oil which exhibits improved performance.

Abstract: Novel non-symmetric, partially fluorinated compositions and method of manufacture which are useful as lubricants or as additives to lubricant formulations involving the molecular structure:

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions providing superior soot dispersing characteristics, which contain a combination of a high molecular weight dispersant and a soot dispersant comprising a linked aromatic oligomer.

Abstract: A hydraulic oil, a predominant amount of an oil having a viscosity suitable for lubrication and from 0.03% to 0.06% of an agent improving filterability, corresponding to the formula R—Z. Z represents a polar group containing one or more substituents chosen from phosphoric esters, amides, ethers, amino alcohols, ethoxylated amines, and mixtures thereof. R represents a lipophilic chain having 14 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A surfactant composition is described. This composition is used for the emulsification of oil and water to form microemulsions. These microemulsions can be used as industrial lubricants e.g. machine tool cutting oils (although many uses are possible) and show distinct advantages over traditional neat oils or macroemulsions.

Abstract: Thermally formed thermoplastic articles can be protected from stress cracking in the presence of stress cracking promoting compounds by forming a shaped article comprising a thermoplastic and a liquid hydrocarbon oil composition. We have found that the liquid hydrocarbon oil composition prevents the stress cracking promoting materials from interacting with the polymeric structure of the stressed container to prevent or inhibit stress cracking in such materials. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful in preventing stress cracking in polyethylene terephthalate beverage containers during bottling operations during which the bottle is contacted with aqueous and non-aqueous materials such as cleaners and lubricants that can interact with the polyester to cause stress cracking particularly in the container base.

Abstract: Processes for working of refractory metals and other metals employing a lubricant comprising perfluorocarbon compounds (PFCs), including aliphatic perfluorocarbon compounds (&agr;-PFCs) having the general formula: CnF2n+2, perfluoromorpholines having the general formula: CnF2n+1ON, perfluoroamines (PFAs) and highly fluorinated amines (HFAs), and perfluoroethers (PFEs) and highly fluorinated ethers (HFEs), and their polymerization products.

Abstract: There is provided is a conductive lubricant for a fluid dynamic bearing being able to ground static electricity occurring at the fluid dynamic bearing without impairing the performance of the fluid dynamic bearing. This conductive lubricant for a fluid dynamic bearing is provided by an ester base oil such as dioctyl sebacate that concurrently has heat resistance, a small quantity of evaporation, low cost and wettability to metal, which are necessary for a fluid dynamic bearing. The conductive lubricant contains 0.1 to 5 percent by weight of antistatic additive such as alkyl aryl sulfonate having an affinity for this ester base oil. Therefore, this antistatic additive imparts conductivity to the base oil, by which the static electricity occurring at the fluid dynamic bearing can be grounded without impairing the lubrication performance.

Abstract: An object is to provide a hydraulic oil composition which is excellent in oxidative stability, lubricating properties and biodegradability. A hydraulic oil composition comprising vegetable oil with a total degree of unsaturation of 0.3 or less as base oil, and comprising at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting 6f a phenol antioxidant, an amine antioxidant and a zinc dithiophosphate antioxidant in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass based on the total amount of the composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition exhibiting improved low temperature anti-wear performance and improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention properties, which comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one calcium detergent; (c) at least one oil soluble molybdenum compound; (d) at least one nitrogen containing friction modifier; and (e) at least one zinc dihydrocarbyldithiophosphate compound, wherein the composition has a NOACK volatility of about 15.5 wt. % or less and contains from about 0.058 to 0.58 wt. % calcium from the calcium detergent, molybdenum in an amount up to about 350 ppm from a molybdenum compound, and phosphorus in an amount up to about 0.1 wt. % from a zinc dihydrocarbyldithiophosphate compound.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention provides a fluid comprising one or more hydrofluoroether(s) and one or more lubricious additive(s) for the cutting and abrasive treatment of metal, cermet, or composite materials. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of cutting and abrasively treating metal, cermet, or composite materials comprising applying to the metal, cermet, or composite workpiece and tool a fluid comprising a hydrofluoroether and a lubricious additive.