Abstract: The invention is directed to an article with a liquid-impregnated surface, the surface having a matrix of features thereupon, spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, and preferable also a thin film thereupon. The surface provides the article with advantageous non-wetting properties. Compared to previous non-wetting surfaces, which include a gas (e.g., air) entrained within surface textures, these liquid-impregnated surfaces are resistant to impalement and frost formation, and are therefore more robust.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprises an amide and at least one additive. A lubricating grease composition comprises a liquid amide, a thickener comprising a metal soap, and at least one additive. The amide in each composition is the reaction product of a secondary, branched amine and a carboxylic acid. The carboxylic acid may be a monocarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid, including dimer acid. The amide is hydrolytically stable, and may be used to increase the hydrolytic stability of the lubricant oil or grease composition. Alternatively, the amide may be used to increase the additive solubility or detergency of the lubricant oil or grease composition.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for a resin-resin sliding portion or a resin-metal sliding portion that contains a base oil containing a perfluoropolyether oil including a side chain, and a polytetrafluoroethylene having a primary particle diameter of 1 ?m or larger and a melamine cyanurate as thickeners.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conductive plastic, based on the total mass of the conductive plastic, which includes: a resin with a low melting point 42%-54%; a toughened resin 4%-10%; carbon black 33%-47%; a dispersant 1%-3%; wherein, the toughened resin is a polymer of acrylic acid and siloxane; and use thereof. The conductive plastic of the present invention has a low melting temperature and high conductive performance, and is suitable for a wire cable shielding layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure directed towards synthetic lubricant compositions. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a synthetic lubricant compositions including an aromatic amine antioxidant comprising 0.25 to 5 weight percent of a total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, dithiocarbamate antioxidant comprising 0.25 to 5 weight percent of the total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, and a polyalkylene glycol PAG comprising 99.25 to 85 weight percent of the total weight of the synthetic lubricant composition, where the synthetic lubricant composition has a total acidic number (TAN) increase of 2 milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of the synthetic lubricant composition over 27 days or greater as measured in accordance with modified ASTM D-664, and where the synthetic lubricant composition does not include any of a Group I, II, III, IV base oil.

Abstract: An ester polymer has a structure represented by the following formula (I): T represents the backbone of the ester polymer; the group B is each independently selected from O or S; the group R each independently represents C1-10 hydrocarbylene group; the group A is each independently selected from O, S or NR?; the group R? each independently represents C1-10 hydrocarbylene group; the group Nb is each independently selected from H or —R??—B?H, wherein at least one of the two Nb on the same nitrogen atom is —R??—B?H; the group R? is each independently selected from H or C1-10 hydrocarbyl group; the group R?? each independently represents C1-10 hydrocarbylene group; the group B? is each independently selected from O or S; each y independently represents an integer between 1 and 6; and m is an integer between 1 and 10.

Abstract: Provided are a lubricating oil composition containing (A) a specific amide compound and (B) a metal-based detergent, wherein the content of the metal-based detergent (B) as converted in terms of metal atom is, based on the total amount of the composition, more than 300 ppm by mass and 1,000 ppm by mass or less, and having a high intermetallic friction coefficient and excellent clutch anti-shudder performance; and a lubrication method and a transmission using the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a grease composition including a base oil (A) containing an alkyl naphthalene (A1) and an aliphatic diurea (B) represented by general formula (b1): R1—NHCONH—R3—NHCONH—R2??(b1) (wherein, R1 and R2 each independently represent a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 9 to 20 carbon atoms, and R3 represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms), wherein a content of the aliphatic diurea (B) is 20 to 30% by mass based on a total amount of the grease composition.

Abstract: An additive for lubricating oil of the present invention contains an amide compound represented by the following general formula (1). A lubricating oil composition of the present invention contains: a lubricating base oil containing a mineral base oil and/or a synthetic base oil; and an amide compound represented by the following general formula (1). R1R2N—COCH2OH??(1) (In the general formula (1), R1 and R2 may be the same or different and each represents an alkyl group having 16 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, which comprises a condensation product of a hydroxypolycarbox-ylic acid, such as 2,3-di-hydroxybutanedioic acid or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, with an N,N-di(hydrocarbyl)alkylenediamine, where each hydrocarbyl group contains 1 to 22 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the two hydrocarbyl groups is at least about 9, and the alkylene group contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an oil soluble epoxide compound having the following structure: wherein X is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 hydrocarbyl group, wherein the substituted hydrocarbyl group is substituted with one or more substituents selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, ester or amino groups and Y is —CH2OR, —C(?O)OR1 or —C(?O)NHR2, wherein R, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C20 alkyl or alkenyl groups; —and further wherein the oil of lubricating viscosity does not contain a carboxylic acid ester.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless ketone compound with at least one of a hydroxy group and an ether linkage attached to the carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl carbon of the ketone, especially ?-hydroxyketone. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the ?-hydroxyketone compound as a friction modifier and an antiwear agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel high temperature oils based on aromatic esters, such as trimellitic acid esters, pryomellitic acid esters, trimesic acid esters or a mixture thereof or derivatives of phloroglucinol and a fully hydrated or a hydrated polyisobutylene or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless thiocarbamate compound having an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an S-atom and an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an N-atom. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: A lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which is excellent in stabilizability, as well as a lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which has excellent rust prevention properties while keeping a heat resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive concentrate comprising a friction modifier, a corrosion inhibitor, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a transmission using the additive concentrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one microgel and at least one functional additive, to processes for the preparation thereof, to uses of the compositions, and to microgel-containing polymers, rubbers, lubricants, coatings, etc. prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition of an environmental regulation compliant type, comprising (A) a base oil for a lubricating oil, (B) sulfated oxymolybdenum dithiocarbamate, (C) an acid amide compound, (D) (d1) a fatty acid partial ester compound and/or (d2) an aliphatic amine compound and (E) a specific benzotriazole derivative, wherein a content of the component (B) is 0.02 to 0.1% by mass in terms of molybdenum; a content of the component (C) is 0.2 to 1.0 % by mass; a content of the component (D) is 0.2 to 1.0% by mass; and a content of the component (E) is 0.02 to 0.1% by mass each based on the whole amount of the composition, and it has an excellent friction reducing effect in combination with a high corrosion preventing effect to copper and lead.

Abstract: One or more stable, clear, water-in-fuel microemulsion-forming surfactants may be used in a liquid fuel or oil which is immiscible with water to: a) scavenge free-water which exists in or is introduced into the liquid fuel or oil thereby to render or retain the liquid fuel or oil in a usable state; and/or b) inhibit the growth of aquatic micro-organisms in the liquid fuel or oil when the fuel or oil becomes contaminated with free-water thereby to retain the liquid fuel or oil in a usable state.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound.

Abstract: A lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which is excellent in stabilizability, as well as a lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which has excellent rust prevention properties while keeping a heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive concentrate comprising a friction modifier, a corrosion inhibitor, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a transmission using the additive concentrate.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, which comprises a condensation product of a hydroxypolycarbox-ylic acid, such as 2,3-di-hydroxybutanedioic acid or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, with an N,N-di(hydrocarbyl)alkylenediamine, where each hydrocarbyl group contains 1 to 22 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the two hydrocarbyl groups is at least about 9, and the alkylene group contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Maleated fatty acids that are functionalized with materials such as polyols, alkanolamines and/or alkylene oxides have been discovered to improve the properties of various fluids. In a non-limiting example, functionalized maleated fatty acids having acid numbers less than 10 may improve the lubricity of fuels and lubricants, such as hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants, when added thereto.

Abstract: The product comprises at least two diamide compounds selected from the diamide compounds of following formulae (Ia), (Ib), and (Ic): R2R3NOC-Aa-CONR4R5??(Ia) R2R3NOC-Ab-CONR4R5??(Ib) R2R3NOC-Ac-CONR4R5??(Ic) wherein: R2, R3, R4, and R5, either identical or different, are groups selected from saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, optionally cyclic, optionally aromatic, optionally substituted, hydrocarbon groups comprising an average number of carbon atoms ranging from 1 to 36, R2 and R3 on the one hand and R4 and R5 on the other hand may optionally form together a ring, optionally substituted and/or optionally comprising a heteroatom, and Aa, Ab, and Ac are linear divalent alkyl groups, each comprising a different number of carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerator oil composition which satisfies both sludge dispersibility and prevention of wear and seizing of sliding parts made of aluminum and/or iron, and a compressor and a refrigeration apparatus using the refrigerator oil composition. The refrigerator oil composition is characterized by comprising a base oil which is at least one member selected from mineral oils and synthetic oils, and at least one polyamide compound having two or more amide groups in the molecule and being present in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass based on the total amount of the refrigerator oil composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and, (B) as an additive component, an oil-soluble mixture of oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol condensates wherein the oxyalkyl groups have the formula —(R?O)n— where R? is an ethylene, a propylene or a butylene group; n is independently from 0 to 10; less than 45 mole % of the phenolic hydroxyl groups in the mixture are not oxyalkylated; and more than 55 mole % of the oxyalkyl groups in the mixture have the formula —R?O— where n is 1.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for oil-impregnated sintered bearings, which comprises at least one base oil selected from a perfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: RfO(CF2CF2O)m(CF2O)nRf (where Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, m+n=3-200, m:n=10-90:90-10), a perfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: RfO[CF(CF3)CF2O]p(CF2CF2O)q(CF2O)rRf (where Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, p+q+r=3-200, q and r each may be 0, and (q+r)/p=0-2), and a polyfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: F(CF2CF2CF2O)sC2F5 (where s=2-100), and a fluorine-containing di- or mono-amide-based compound, has further improved lubrication characteristics, particularly wear resistance and friction coefficient characteristics, of perfluoropolyether oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating formulation for preparing a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises (a) at least one multifunctional polymerizable compound 5 (b) at least one Norrish Type I photoinitiator; and (c) at least one Norrish Type II photoinitiator.

Abstract: Molybdenum-free lubricating compositions are provided, having an antioxidation additive composition based on a combination of (1) alkylated diphenylamine (APDA), (2) polyamine dispersant, and (3) monoglyceride, ethoxylated amide, or mixtures thereof. Further synergy is achieved when component (3) is borated, allowing a reduction in phosphorus levels to below 0.08% or even a phosphorus-free composition.

Abstract: A lubricant composition useful for automotive engines, comprising: (A) at least one polyalkylene glycol suitable for use as a lubricant in an automotive engine, (B) an additive package which comprises an acid scavenger, wherein the acid scavenger is an aspartic acid ester, aspartic acid amide, a Group V aspartic acid salt, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A corrosion protection agent for functional fluids is disclosed, comprising 5 to 80 wt. % of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide, based on saturated or unsaturated fatty acids with 10 to 20 carbon atoms, 5 to 80 wt. % of at least one alcohol with 2 to 14 carbon atoms and 5 to 80 wt. % of at least one aromatic moncarboxylic acid or an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with 10 to 12 carbon atoms, whereby the sum of said components amounts to 100 wt. % and the wt. % is based on the weight of the corrosion protection agent, a water-miscible concentrate, containing said corrosion protection agent, for functional fluids based on water and use thereof for the production of lubricants, abrasive agents, hydraulic fluids and cooling lubricants for metal working and metal cutting.

Abstract: A lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which is excellent in stabilizability, as well as a lubricant composition which is suitable as a fluorine oil, fluorine grease, and which has an excellent rust prevention property while keeping a heat resistance.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition includes: a lubricating base oil; and an imide compound, an amide compound and an aliphatic amine compound mixed with the lubricating base oil. A content of the imide compound is 300 to 1000 ppm by mass of the total amount of the composition in terms of nitrogen. A content of the amide compound is 380 to 1300 ppm by mass of the total amount of the composition in terms of nitrogen. A content of the aliphatic amine compound is 35 to 360 ppm by mass of the total amount of the composition in terms of nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of lubricating an aluminium-composite surface by supplying to the aluminium composite surface (typically an internal combustion engine aluminium surface) a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless antiwear agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for an additive composition comprising an amidized or imidized polymer. The invention further relates to a highly grafted, multi-functional lubricant additive useful to improve the viscosity index and dispersancy properties of a lubricating oil composition. The present invention also relates to a method of extending lubricant drain intervals and improving fuel economy and fuel economy durability. The additive composition is prepared by: (A) reacting an olefin copolymer of ethylene and at least one C3 to C23 &agr;-olefin comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C3 to C23 &agr;-olefin and from about 0 to 15 wt percent of a polyene, said copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from 1,000 to 500,000, with an olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent, said process comprising heating said polymer to a molten condition at a temperature in the range of 60° C. to 240° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive concentrate comprising a friction modifier, a corrosion inhibitor, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a transmission using the additive concentrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an amine-containing friction modifier, and an ashless antiwear agent. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula 1; wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group, Z represents an oxyethylene group, B represents an alkyl chain comprising 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Y represents 0 or 1, X represents a number greater than zero, and their use as surfactants, and in particular as surfactants which act as foam promoting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-friction lacquer for producing a coating on a surface exposed to tribological stress, comprising at least one polymer which forms a polymer matrix of the coating, or at least one precursor of the polymer which forms the polymer matrix by setting, and the molecular structure of the polymer or the at least one precursor has a main chain of recurring monomer units or the precursor is this monomer unit which is part of the main chain, at least one solid lubricant, optionally at least one additive to increase solidity, as well as at least one solvent. At least the main chain of the molecular structure or the main chain part has a fully conjugated bond system.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for oil-impregnated sintered bearings, which comprises at least one base oil selected from a perfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: RfO(CF2CF2O)m(CF2O)nRf (where Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, m+n=3-200, m:n=10-90:90-10), a perfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: RfO[CF(CF3)CF2O]p(CF2CF2O)q(CF2O)rRf (where Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, p+q+r=3-200, q and r each may be 0, and (q+r)/p=0-2), and a polyfluoropolyether oil represented by the following general formula: F(CF2CF2CF2O)sC2F5 (where s=2-100), and a fluorine-containing di- or mono-amide-based compound, has further improved lubrication characteristics, particularly wear resistance and friction coefficient characteristics, of perfluoropolyether oil.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for use in oil-impregnated sintered bearings together with a resin member having C?C bonds or C?O groups in the molecules, which comprises a base oil comprising a synthetic hydrocarbon oil as the main component, and 0.1-30% by weight of an ester-based oil on the basis of total composition, and free from zinc dialkyldithiophosphate and molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate, where the synthetic hydrocarbon oil as the main component of the base oil has substantially no adverse effect on resin, can minimize an adverse effect on various metal species of sintered materials by suppressing a mixing amount of a wear inhibitor or an extreme pressure agent to a minimum, without deteriorating a good lubricability required for the lubricating oil in oil-impregnated sintered bearings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the melt processing of polymeric materials, and more particularly to the use of compatibilized polymer processing additives to enhance the melt processing of polymeric matrices.

Abstract: A grease composition which is suitable for a ball bearing exposed to high temperatures and exhibits stable lubricity for a prolonged period of time, and a bearing which encapsulates the grease composition are provided. A grease composition comprising (a) a base oil, (b) a thickener, (c) a compound having alkylthiocarbamoyl group of the general formula (1), and an amine-ketone condensate-based antioxidant. A grease composition further comprising (e) a metal inactivator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional lubricant additive package or composition for improving load-carrying capacity, scuffing (scoring) resistance, and other performance characteristics of a lubricant. The composition includes a molybdenum compound, a secondary zinc dithiophosphate compound, an aryl or alkyl phosphite compound, and a compound having an alkylthiocarbamoyl group. The present invention further provides a method for improving the performance characteristics of a lubricant. The method includes mixing a lubricant base stock or a fully-formulated lubricant with the above-described multifunctional lubricant additive composition.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises: (a) at least one saturated-fatty acid bis-amide of the structure: wherein R1 and R2 are independently saturated hydrocarbyl groups comprising from 11 to 35 carbon atoms, (b) at least one unsaturated-fatty acid bis-amide of the structure: wherein R3 and R4 are independently unsaturated hydrocarbyl groups comprising from about 11 to about 35 carbon atoms; (c) at least one particulate cellulosic material; (d) at least one thermoplastic resin; (e) at least one coupling agent for coupling the particulate cellulosic material (c) to the thermoplastic resin (d); (f) optionally, at least one inorganic particulate material; and, (g) optionally, at least one additional lubricant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grease that provides a prolonged lubricating lifetime to applied portions for use at high temperature, and a grease sealed bearing in which the bearing is sealed with this grease. This grease comprises a base oil, a thickener, and an amide-based wax. The amide-based wax is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 10% by weight based on the total amount of the grease, has a melting point of 80° C. or more, and an antioxidative ability to the base oil. The base oil is at least one base oil selected from the group consisting of an ether-based oil, an ester-based oil and a synthetic hydrocarbon oil, and has kinematic viscosity of 20 to 150 mm2/s at 40° C. The thickener is an urea-based thickener, and is contained in an amount of 5 to 30% by weight based on the total amount of the grease.