Abstract: An additive composition prepared by the steps comprising:(A) reacting a styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene block copolymer, having a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene molecular weight ratios, respectively, of 1:6:1 to 1:3:1 characterized in that unsaturation in the styrene blocks is equal to or greater than 50 percent and the ethylene butylene block is hydrogenated leaving no more than 10 percent unsaturation, with at least one olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent to form one or more acylating reaction intermediates characterized by having a carboxylic acid acylating function within their structure, and(B) reacting said reaction intermediate in (A) with an amino-aromatic polyamine compound and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: A process for improving the electromechanical coupling factor (Kp) of a polarized piezoelectric ceramics by thermal cycle treatment. The process comprises the steps of:(a) keeping the polarized piezoelectric ceramics at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 130.degree. C. for from 10 to 60 minutes;(b) cooling the polarized piezoelectric ceramics to room temperature rapidly;(a) repeating steps (a) and (b) until the electromechanical coupling factor of the polarized piezoelectric ceramics saturates.The process of the present invention is effective in elevating the electromechanical coupling factor (Kp) of a polarized piezoelectric ceramics by an degree of from 3 to 8 percent. The useful life of the polarized piezoelectric ceramics is therefore elongated.

Abstract: Certain Castanospermine ester derivatives are disclosed to be effective in treating retroviral infections including HIV infections and are thus useful in the treatment of AIDS and ARC.

Abstract: Aqueous cable pulling made from propylene glycol, mixture of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and hydroethyl cellulose, mixture of methyl- and propylparabens and water and method of preparing such compounds are claimed. The composition includes from about 10% to about 30% by weight of propylene glycol, from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of hydroxyethyl cellulose, from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of methyl paraben and from about 65% to about 90% by weight of water.

Abstract: Perfluoropolyethers having antirust properties, suitable for being used as lubricating oils or as components of lubricating greases or as antirust additives for lubricating oils and greases based on perfluoropolyethers.

Abstract: Improved sulfurized metalworking lubricants derived from natural fats and oils which are modified by reacting the natural fat or oil with a hindered polyol and a dicarboxylic acid are provided. Also disclosed are sulfurized blends of said modified fats and oils with fatty acid esters and lubricant compositions useful for a variety of metalworking applications wherein the sulfurized modified triglycerides or sulfurized blends are combined with other lubricating agents, emulsifiers and additives.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition is provided which comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an additive having the formula Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 in which L is a ligand selected from dithiocarbamates, dithiophosphates, dithiophosphinates, thioxanthates, and mixtures thereof and in which the ligands, L, have organo groups having a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the additive soluble in the oil. In general, the organo groups of the ligands, L, will be the same, although they may be different and they preferably are selected from alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl and ether groups. For example, when L is a dialkyldithiocarbamate or a dialkyldithiophosphate, the alkyl groups will have from about 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel lubricating composition comprising a polyoxyalkylene glycol having a cap of a fluorinated alkyl group on at least one end thereof. The composition has a molecular weight between 300 and 3,000, a viscosity of about 5 to about 150 centistokes at 37.degree. C., and a viscosity index of at least 20. The composition is miscible in combination with tetrafluoroethane in the range between -40.degree. C. and at least +20.degree. C.The novel lubricating composition is particularly useful with tetrafluoroethane in refrigeration and air-conditioning applications. As such, the present invention also provides a composition for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning comprising: (a) tetrafluoroethane; and (b) a sufficient amount to provide lubrication of at least one polyoxyalkylene glycol having a cap of fluorinated alkyl group on at least one end thereof. The lubricant has a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3,000, a viscosity of about 5 to about 150 centistokes at 37.degree.

Abstract: A technique for converting olefinic light hydrocarbons to ether-rich liquid fuels and olefinic gasoline including etherification, olefin upgrading and transhydrogenation operations. The preferred process includes: reacting a fresh hydrocarbon stream containing C.sub.4 + iso-alkene with lower aliphatic alcohol in an etherification zone in contact with an acidic etherification catalyst under etherification conditions whereby an effluent stream containing C5+ tertiary-alkyl ether is produced; separating the etherification effluent stream to provide a first liquid stream comprising C5+ ether and a second stream comprising unreacted alcohol and C4+ hydrocarbons; contacting the second stream with acidic metallosilicate catalyst for conversion of oxygenates and olefins under olefin oligomerization and isomerization conditions at elevated temperature; separating oligomerization effluent to recover an intermediate hydrocarbon stream rich in C.sub.

Abstract: A polymeric lubricating oil additive containing pendant perfluoroaliphatic urethane units that behaves as a VI Improver and a fuel economy enhancer when added to lubricating oil compositions. The polymeric substrate may be a copolymer of 15-85 mole % ethylene and propylene or a terpolymer of 15-85 mole % ethylene, propylene, and 20-80 mole % of a non-conjugated diene or triene (C.sub.3 -C.sub.10) alpha olefin. The copolymer or terpolymer substrate has a molecular weight range of about 5,000 to about 500,000. A graft copolymer or terpolymer containing pendant isocyanate groups is prepared by reacting the ethylene propylene co- or terpolymer with an acrylating agent. Post-reacting the copolymer or terpolymer containing the pendant isocyanate group with a perfluoroaliphatic alcohol generates the additive.

Abstract: A composition for the improvement of hydrocarbon fuel as exhibiting a boiling range of gasoline. The composition comprises an amine, a polyaminated detergent, a phenylamine diamine inhibited aromatic monomer stabilized by a polymeric substrate, a catalyst, a solvent, a promotor, alternative promoter and co-promoter. When used collectively, the recited composition has been found to significantly increase the octane of such hydrocarbon fuels while enhancing their anti-knock, anti-icing, anti-oxidency, anti-corrosion, detergency, and combustion properties and providing a lubrication quality to spark ignition-type engines used to burn the hydrocarbon fuels.

Abstract: A family of compounds effective in inhibiting interleukin-1 (IL-1) activity, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) activity, and the activity of other leukocyte derived cytokines is comprised of 7-(oxoalkyl) 1,3-dialkyl xanthines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of straight-chain or branched alkyl radicals with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, cyclohexyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl radicals, and A represents a hydrocarbon radical with up to 4 carbon atoms which can be substituted by a methyl group. The inhibition of Il-1, TNF, and other cytokines in mammals is implicated in allerviation of a wide variety of disease conditions.

Abstract: The invention is a grease composition comprising a major proportion of a grease, a hydroxy-containing soap thickener and a minor amount of a compound prepared by reacting a boron compound with an organic compound containing oxygen, sulfur and/or nitrogen. Sulfur and/or phosphorous compounds are also incorporated into the composition.

Abstract: Oil compositions comprising crude oils, fuel oils, mineral oils and synthetic oils having high pour points are provided with one or more enhanced characteristics such as improved pour point, viscosity or viscosity index by the addition of a terpolymer comprising an alkyl ester of an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, an olefinically unsaturated homo or heterocyclic-nitrogen compound, and an allyl acrylate or methacrylate or a perfluoroalkyl ethyl arcylate or methacrylate.

Abstract: An additive composition prepared by reacting a polymer prepared from ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and optionally a polyene selected from non-conjugated dienes and trienes comprising from about 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene from about 20 to 85 mole percent of said C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alpha-monoolefin and from about 0 to 15 mole percent of said polyene and having an average molecular weight ranging from about 5,000 to 500,000 with a nitrosodiphenylamine compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 represent hydrogen or an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkoxyl radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and a lubricating oil composition containing same is provided.

Abstract: Additives formed by reaction of polyacids such as 1,3,6-hexane tricarboxylic acid and polyisobutenyl succinimide of a polyamine are effective in improving the storage stability of middle distillate fuels.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for a refrigerator using therein 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane as the refrigerant, comprising as the base oil a polyoxyalkylene glycol monoether of the following general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 1-18 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 5-70, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group having 2-4 carbon atoms and a ratio of 0-0.8 between (the number of --OR.sub.2 --group wherein R.sub.2 is ethylene group)/m in the molecule, the polyoxyalkylene glycol monoether having a specified pour point and a specified kinematic viscosity. In one embodiment, the lubricating oil composition may further comprise a specified phosphate and at least one kind of a specified epoxy compound to further improve the oil composition in properties.

Abstract: A pharmacologically effective or cosmetic substance for external application to treat e.g. acne, pimples, ulcers, cold sores. The substance includes an extract from plants of the grass family of plants particularly cereals, the extract including juice from green components of the plants at the unjointed stage. The extract is carried in a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier or excipient, the carrier preserving the extract against deterioration and being capable of at least partial absorption by tissues so as to carry the extract to sub-surface tissues. An anti-microbial agent is included. The substance may comprise ascorbic acid and beta-carotene, both present in the range 0.1 to 10 mg per gram of the substance. Biotin, trypsin and chlorophyll are also present.

Abstract: A liquid composition is described which comprises(A) a major amount of at least one fluorine containing hydrocarbon containing one or two carbon atoms; and(B) a minor amount of a soluble organic lubricant comprising at least one organic nitro compound characterized by the formulaeR.sub.z N(H).sub.x [CH.sub.2 C(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)NO.sub.2 ].sub.y (I)andCH.sub.2 [N(R)CH.sub.2 C(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)NO.sub.2 ].sub.2 (II)whereinR is a hydrocarbyl group, a polyaminoalkyl group, or R.sup.4 XR.sup.5 - wherein R.sup.4 is H, hydrocarbyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl, X is O or NR.sup.6, wherein R.sup.6 is H or a nitroalkyl group, and R.sup.5 is an alkylene group, or R.sup.4 X is a morpholinyl group attached to R.sup.5 through the nitrogen atom; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H or lower aliphatic groups;x is 0 or 1;y is 1 or 2; andz is 1 or 2, provided that the sum of x, y and z is 3.

Abstract: A conveyor lubricant concentrate for the purpose of lubricating conveyors which includes an alkyl amine solubilizer for solubilizing fatty acids in solution.