Abstract: Processes of reducing the inorganic sulfur-containing acid and the low equivalent weight organic sulfonic acid content of an acid mass comprising organic sulfonic components and inorganic sulfonating agent contaminants are described. In general, the process comprises the steps of(a) treating the acid mass with ammonia in the presence of water to neutralize the acids in said acid mass and to form a mixture containing the ammonium salts of said acids,(b) allowing separation of the mixture to provide a lower aqueous phase containing water-soluble ammonium salts and an upper phase comprising the oleophilic alcohol and ammonium salts of the organic sulfonic acids, and(c) recovering at least a portion of said upper phase. The efficiency of the reduction of undesirable materials from the acid mass can be increased by subjecting the recovered upper phase to additional water extractions in the presence of the oleophilic alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention describes carbonated overbased products which have been borated. The products have a very small particle size.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, it has been found that liquid stabilizer compositions for vinyl halide polymers that are compatible with and form stable mixtures with epoxidized glycerides can be prepared by a process which comprises heating a non-homogeneous mixture comprising (A) at least one epoxidized glyceride, (B) at least one hydrocarbon-soluble, (B-1) basic alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkyl phenol, or (B-2) basic alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of a monocarboxylic acid, and (C) a hydrocarbon diluent, at an elevated temperature until the mixture is homogeneous. Generally, the metal salts are alkaline earth metal salts such as calcium and barium, and the basic alkaline earth metal salt utilized in this system is a salt of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid prepared in the presence of a phenol promoter.

Abstract: A method of preparing boron-containing compositions is described which comprises reacting at least one hydroxy-substituted ester, amide or imide with a boron compound. Such boron-containing compositions are useful in lubricating oils and provide the lubricating oils with anti-wear and/or friction-reducing properties. The boron-containing compositions also are useful in fuel compositions.

Abstract: Lubricating oils are described which are useful in two-cycle engines. These oils contain a minor amount of at least one phenolic compound of the general formula:(R).sub.a --AR--(OH).sub.b, or salts thereof,wherein R is a substantially saturated, hydrocarbon-based group of an average of at least 10 aliphatic carbon atoms; a and b are each independently an integer of one up to three times the number of aromatic nuclei present in Ar with the proviso that the sum of a and b does not exceed the unsatisfied valences of Ar; and Ar is a linked polynuclear moiety wherein the bridging linkages are sulfur-containing moieties, having 0 to 3 optional substituents consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxyl, methylol or lower hydrocarbon-based substituted methylol, halo and combinations of two or more of said optional substituents.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing compositions are described which are prepared by sulfurizing(A) at least one fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol, or(B) at least one fatty acid, fatty acid ester of a monohydric alcohol, or a mixture thereof, or(C) at least one other olefin, or(D) mixtures of any two or more of (A), (B) and (C), in the presence of a catalytic amount of(E) at least one salt of at least one dithiocarbamic acid of the formulaR.sub.1 (R.sub.2)N--CSSHwherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrocarbyl groups, or(F) at least one mercapto benzothiazole, or(G) mixtures of (E) and (F).Preferably, various mixtures of (A), (B) and (C) are sulfurized in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprised of particularly disclosed oil-soluble polymers and specific oil-soluble acrylate polymerization products are disclosed. The oil-soluble polymer (A) is a polymer selected from the group consisting of a non-aromatic mono-olefin having at least three carbon atoms, and a copolymer of the non-aromatic mono-olefin with an aromatic monoolefin, the polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 500 to about 100,000. The oil-soluble acrylate polymerization product (B) is at least one ester of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(X)--COOR wherein X is hydrogen or an alkyl or aryl group, and R is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group containing at least four carbon atoms, or an ether derivative of said hydrocarbyl group. The components (A) and (B) are preferably present in a weight ratio of (A):(B) of about 20:1 to about 1:10.

Abstract: Reaction products of 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride O,O-dialkyldithiophosphate adduct of the formula ##STR1## have been found to be beneficial additives for functional fluids used in the machinery of motorized vehicles. These additives are effective extreme pressure agents and antiwear agents as well as antioxidants for use in such functional fluids as lubricating oils including automatic transmission fluids and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified non-Newtonian colloidal disperse systems exhibiting improved thickening power, particularly when diluted. These compositions are useful as high-solids, thermosetting caulks, molding compositions, extruding compositions and the like, but are particularly suitable for use as high solids thermosetting coating compositions. These coating compositions are heat-stable and sag-resistant.The compositions of this invention comprise a mixture of(B) at least one non-Newtonian colloidal disperse system comprising(B-1) solid metal-containing colloidal particles,(B-2) a liquid dispersing medium, and(B-3) at least one organic compound which is soluble in said dispersing medium, the molecules of said organic compound being characterized by a hydrophobic portion and at least one polar substituent; and(C) at least one hydrogenated block copolymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer and an aliphatic conjugated diene.

Abstract: Additive combinations useful in lubricating compositions containing a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity are described. The additive compositions comprise a mixture of at least one alkyl phenol and at least one amino phenol, each having at least one hydrocarbon-based group of at least about 10 aliphatic carbon atoms. The additive compositions also are useful in fuel-lubricant mixtures for use in two-cycle internal combustion engines. Generally, the additive combinations also will contain a detergent/dispersant.

Abstract: Phosphorus, sulphur and nitrogen containing salts prepared from dithiophosphorus compounds and amines are disclosed, which salts find utility in aqueous functional fluids. Compositions comprising a continuous aqueous phase, at least one of said salts prepared from dithiophosphorus compounds and amines and optionally a surface active agent are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel additive compositions are provided comprising the reaction product of a mixture of reactants comprising (A) an unsubstituted or aliphatic hydrocarbon based substituted succinic acylating agent and (B) an ether amine. Fuels and lubricants containing said novel additive compositions are also described.

Abstract: A method which involves the isolation, analysis and characterization of dispersants present in motor oils is disclosed. The method is particularly useful in connection with the characterization of high molecular weight polybutenyl succinimide dispersants present in finished motor oils so as to provide detailed information with respect to the starting material reactants needed to synthesize such dispersants. The method involves breaking down complexation present in the oil followed by the isolation of the dispersant from the oil via dialysis. The isolated dispersant in the form of a dialysis residue is then acidified and passed through an ion exchange chromatographic column to adsorb acid materials away from the dispersant. Dispersant content and total carbonyl content can then be determined. The dispersant is then subjected to saponification with sodium hydroxide to provide a hydrocarbyl sodium succinate and a polyamine.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed which comprises:(A) a continuous oil phase;(B) a discontinuous aqueous phase;(C) a minor emulsifying amount of at least one salt derived from (C)(I) at least one hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride, or ester or amide derivative of said acid or anhydride, the hydrocarbyl substituent of (C)(I) having an average of from about 20 to about 500 carbon atoms, and (C)(II) at least one amine; and(D) a functional amount of at least one water-soluble, oil-insoluble functional additive dissolved in said aqueous phase; with the proviso that when component (D) is ammonium nitrate, component (C) is other than an ester/salt formed by the reaction of polyisobutenyl (Mn=950) succinic anhydride with diethylethanolamine in a ratio of one equivalent of anhydride to one equivalent of amine.

Abstract: Lubricating oils are described which are useful in two-cycle engines. These oils contain a minor amount of at least one phenolic compound of the general formula(R).sub.a --Ar--(OH).sub.bwherein R is a substantially saturated, hydrocarbon-based group of an average of at least 10 aliphatic carbon atoms; a and b are each independently an integer of one up to three times the number of aromatic nuclei present in Ar with the proviso that the sum of a and b does not exceed the unsatisfied valences of Ar; and Ar is a single ring, a fused ring or a linked polynuclear moiety having 0 to 3 optional substituents consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxyl, methylol or lower hydrocarbon-based substituted methylol, halo and combinations of two or more of said optional substituents.

Abstract: Novel dimer esters and polyesters derived from and adduct of 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride and O,O-dialkyldithiophosphoric acid have been produced. These dimer esters and polyesters are useful extreme pressure agents, antiwear agents and oxidation inhibitors as well as friction modifying agents for functional fluids used in motorized vehicles.

Abstract: An oil-soluble dispersant containing sulfolane groups therein. The dispersant is made by reacting at least one polycarboxylic acid acylating agent having at least one polyalkene substituent of high or low molecular weight with a (B) polyamine and a (C) sulfolene. Desirably, the polyamine is branched or contains amino side chains and thus contains a plurality of primary amines. The acylating agents are characterized by the presence within their structure of at least 0.5 acylating groups for each equivalent weight of the polyalkene substituent. The compositions are useful in various motor oils, marine oils, automatic transmission fluids and the like.

Abstract: A fuel composition for internal combustion engines, and more particularly, a fuel composition for internal combustion engines containing less than about 0.5 gram of lead per gallon of fuel is described. The fuel provides acceptable valve seat protection in engines designed to operate on leaded fuels. A further aspect of the invention is to reduce deposit formation within the cylinders.

Abstract: The hydrogen sulfide emission of oil-soluble sulfurized organic compounds is reduced by utilizing a hindered amine and optionally a carboxylic acid or acid anhydride in effective amounts.

Abstract: Magnesium-containing complexes are prepared by heating a mixture of magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, hydrated magnesium oxide or a magnesium alkoxide; a carboxylic acid, a sulfonic acid, a pentavalent phosphorus acid, or an ester or salt of any of these; water; and an organic solubilizing agent (which may be liquid or solid at ambient temperature) for the acid or ester. The amount of magnesium is such as to provide a basic composition. The resulting complexes may be obtained in liquid (which may be thickened) or solid form, and are useful as additives for lubricants and fuels and as protective coating compositions for metal surfaces (such as automotive undercoats and frame coatings)..[.This application is a continuation-in-part of copending application Ser. No. 681,627, filed Apr. 29, 1976 and now abandoned..].