Abstract: This invention generally relates a method for increasing the quantity and quality of hydrocarbon liquids derived from the short residence time decomposition and volatilization of coal. The invention more particularly relates to an improved method of economically producing uniform, fluidic, oil-type transportable fuel systems and fuel compositions and a slate of "value-added" co-products by a coal refining process employing a partial quench step as part of a short residence time hydrodisproportionation (SRT-HDP) reaction.

Abstract: The present invention describes additives for fuels for use in diesel engines. The additive comprises(A) an alkylene oxide condensate or the reaction product thereof and an alcohol, and(B) a monocarboxylic fatty acid, and(C) a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted amine and formaldehyde, and(D) a hydrocarbyl amine, or the reaction product thereof and an alhylene oxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for color stabilized distillate fuel oils which comprise adding an effective stabilizing amount of a combination of (a) a boron hydride-amine compound and (b) an organic silicon compound.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a particular antiemulsion agent which is useful in retarding foam and/or emulsion formation in an engine. In particular, the agent is effective at preventing or retarding emulsion or foaming in an engine oil.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium salts of mercaptothiadiazoles and related heterocyclic derivatives have been found to be effective antioxidant and antiwear additives for lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: An acidic aqueous cleaner, preferably in emulsion or microemulsion form, which is of a pH in the range of one to four and is useful for cleaning hard surfaced items, such as bathtubs, sinks, tiles and porcelains, and even some such items which are not acid resistant, such as those of a European enamel known as zirconium white enamel, comprises synthetic organic detergent, such as a mixture of anionic and nonionic detergents, e.g., sodium paraffin sulfonate, higher fatty alcohol ethoxylate sulfate and higher fatty alcohol or phenol ethoxylate, organic acid, e.g., mixture of succinic, glutaric and adipic acids, phosphonic acid, e.g., aminotris-(methylenephosphonic acid) and phosphoric acid in an aqueous medium.The acidic cleaner is useful to remove soap scum, lime scale and grease from surfaces of the mentioned items without adversely affecting such surfaces, and removals of the scum, scale and grease are easy, being effected by applying the microemulsion to the surface to be cleaned, followed by wiping it off.

Abstract: A silicone grease composition comprising an organosiloxane containing long-chain alkyl groups, a thickener, and an organomolybdenum compound is disclosed.The silicone grease composition is excellent not only in heat and cold resistance, oxidation resistance, chemical stability and low-load lubricity but also in high-load (extreme-pressure) lubricity.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition comprising:(a) a poly(oxyalkylene) amine having at least one basic nitrogen atom and a sufficient number of oxyalkylene units to render the poly(oxyalkylene) amine soluble in hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel range; and(b) a polyalkyl hydroxyaromatic compound or salt thereof wherein the polyalkyl group has sufficient molecular weight and carbon chain length to render the polyalkyl hydroxyaromatic compound soluble in hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel range.

Abstract: A finely pulverized alkaline earth metal oxide or an alkali metal oxide is added to perfluoropolyether oil represented by the general formula Rf[CF(CF.sub.3)CF.sub.2 O].sub.5.about.60 Rf, to absorb HF generated by decomposition of the perfluoropolyether at radioactive or energy irradiation of the perfluoropolyether oil, thereby effectively suppressing diffusion of HF into the oil or the gas phase.

Abstract: An additive composition comprising a graft and derivatized copolymer 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 having an average molecular weight ranging from about 5,500 to 500,000, which has been reacted 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 reacting said reaction intermediate with a N-(2-aminoalkyl)imidizolidone to form said graft derivatized copolymer, and a lubricating oil composition containing same are provided.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing compound represented by the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f, X, Y, W, Z, R.sub.1 -R.sub.3, l, m and n are as defined in the specifications. There are disclosed fluorine-containing compounds of specific structure which have in the molecule a fluoroalkyl ether end group, an aliphatic hydrocarbon end group and a carboxyl end group, and have molecular weights of hundreds to about 3,000; and a process for producing the fluorine-containing compounds. These fluorine-containing compounds can be utilized in magnetic recording media in the form of a lubricant composition.

Abstract: An anisotropic magnetic alloy having a columnar macrostructure is provided. The magnetic alloy is prepared by melting and casting an R-Fe-B alloy in order to make a magnetic alloy having a columnar macrostructure and heat treating the cast alloy at a temperature of greater than or equal to about 250.degree. C. in order to magnetically harden the magnetic alloy. Alternatively, the cast alloy can be hot processed at a temperature greater than or equal to about 500.degree. C. in order to align the axes of the crystal grains in a specific direction and make the magnetic alloy anisotropic. In another embodiment, the cast alloy can be hot processed at a temperature of greater than or equal to about 500.degree. C. and then heat treated at a temperature of greater than or equal to about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to oil-soluble lubricating oil additives comprising Mannich Base condensates of an alkyl substituted hydroxy aromatic compound with formaldehyde and an amine, wherein the alkyl-moiety of the aromatic compounds is derived from at least one ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer of 300 to 10,000 number average molecular weight, wherein at least about 30% of the polymer's chains contain terminal ethenylidene unsaturation. The Mannich Base condensates of this invention are useful as dispersants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for providing fuels from biomass such as seed oils or plant fruits. Generally the process utilizes a metal catalyzed conversion to step to provide fuel mixtures with compositions that may be varied depending on conditions of temperature, pressure and time of reaction. Mixtures of hydrocarbons produced from limonene feedstocks include alicyclic, alkyl and aromatic species. Monocyclic aromatic compounds may be obtained in high yields depending on the reaction conditions employed.

Abstract: A self-kindling fuel package comprises a combustible container having four planar side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall. The container is constructed from a single planar element which is then folded to create the container. The container receives fuel, an ignitor, and a wick. Openings are provided in the walls of the container to aid in ventilation and drafting. A pull tab in the top wall of the container is selectively displaceable to aid in a "chimney" effect.

Abstract: The incorporation of the heterocyclic dimercaptothiadiazole functionality into the alkenylsuccinimide dispersant structures via the Mannich alkylaminomethylkation procedure provides a class of ashless non-phosphorus dispersants with multifunctional antiwear, antioxidant and corrosion inhibitor properties in lubricant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use in compression refrigeration and air-conditioning comprising: (a) 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; and (b) a sufficient amount to provide lubrication of a lubricant therefor wherein said lubricant is an aliphatic non-hydrogen containing compound, an aliphatic compound having greater than about 80 percent non-hydrogen containing atoms, or an aliphatic hydrogen-containing compound having greater than about 80 percent exterior primary hydrogens, has a viscosity of about 5 to about 150 centistokes at 37.degree. C., and is miscible in combination with said 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane in the range of about 0.degree. C. to at least +20.degree. C. The compositions may further comprise an effective amount of stabilizer.The present composition is useful in compression refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Abstract: A greasy oil and fat composition for food processing machines is prepared by mixing a fatty acid ester of polyglycerol, oil and fat for food and glycerol, melting the mixture by heating and kneading the mixture.The greasy oil and fat composition is safe for food sanitation, has excellent oxidation stability and lubricating properties and is favorably utilized as lubricant for food processing machines.

Abstract: Borated hydroxyalkyl esters of alkyl- or alkenylsuccinimide-derived dithiocarbamic acids, have been found to be effective multifunctional additives in lubricant and fuel applications.

Abstract: Fully synthetic lubricating base oil compositions are formulated from blends of 50-97 wt % of synthetic hydrocarbons and 3-50 wt % isobutylene oligomers. The lubricating base oil compositions have constant viscosity indexes which are higher than those of the components used to form the compositions. The synthetic hydrocarbon and isobutylene oligomers are combinable in various amounts with conventional additives to form multi-grade engine lubricants, which are shear stable.