Abstract: Lubricating oil composition comprising a lubricating base oil, one or more overbased alkaline earth metal salts of an aromatic carboxylic acid, a succinimide derivative being the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride and an amine, and an anti-gelling agent which has been selected from a polyalkoxylated alcohol and an alkanolamine derivative.

Abstract: A low pour point crude oil composition is prepared by incorporating in a waxy crude oil an effective pour point depressant amount of an oil soluble ethylene-acryonitrile copolymer or terpolymer. The copolymer or terpolymer is usually added as a solution. In one aspect the invention relates to the pipeline transportation of the low pour crude oil composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for the internal combustion engine comprising (i) a mineral lubricating base oil, a synthetic lubricating base oil or a mixture thereof, (ii) a specified amount of at least one alkyl molybdenum dithiophosphate having secondary alkyl ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a secondary alkyl group having from 5 to 8 carbon atoms, X is O or S which may be the same or different, and the O/S ratio is from 3/1 to 1/3, and (iii) a specified amount of at least one alkyl zinc dithiophosphate having a primary alkyl group represented by the formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a primary alkyl group having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms which may be the same or different, and (iv) an additive of the lubricating oil containing the above components (b) and (c) for use in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl; or trifluoromethoxy or difluoromethoxy;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted with halogen or cyano; (c) phenyl; or (d) benzyl; (10) --NR.sup.c R.sup.d wherein R.

Abstract: The invention concerns an improved method for the thermal conversion of methane to hydrocarbons of higher molecular weights.The method is based on the utilization of a multichannel system of ceramic material in which the charge and heating fluids or cooling fluids pass alternately through rows of channels, constituting a continuous assembly comprising a pyrolysis zone followed by a quenching zone.

Abstract: A process for making ethylene, ethane and other higher hydrocarbons from methane is disclosed. In this process methane is contacted with oxygen in the presence of at least one metal of Group IB of the Periodic Table of the Elements, with the proviso that if the metal is copper an additional Group IB must be present, a metal-containing chloride or a metal-containing compound capable of being formed into a metal-containing chloride in situ, where the metal is manganese, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or a rare earth metal of the lanthanide series, and a volatile halide.

Abstract: A method is provided for converting feedstock comprising paraffins by selective oxidative coupling to product comprising higher hydrocarbons including dimers of said feedstock paraffins which comprises contacting said feedstock with a catalyst composition comprising a thermally stable layered metal chalcogenide having adjacent layers separated by chalcogenide pillars, and an alkali metal.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating dry eye. The method comprises addition of a positively or negatively charged, complex phospholipid to the ocular surface of the eye. The phospholipid is desirably added in a treatment composition, preferably in the form of an aqueous emulsion. It is believed that the phospholipid component of the treatment composition permits replication of a tear film.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations for veterinary use, in the form of concentrate solutions, containing Thiamphenicol as active ingredient are described.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing an oil-soluble composition that is suitable for use as a dispersant in lubricating oils, is compatible with fluorohydrocarbon elastomers, and is rich in alkyl bis-3-amino-1,2,4-triazole. Selected conditions are necessary to produce a reaction product that is compatible with fluorohydrocarbon elastomers.There is provided also a lubricating oil composition which comprises the aforesaid dispersant.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing particulate emissions from a diesel engine without measurably increasing NO.sub.x emissions from the diesel engine comprises:(i) burning in the diesel engine in excess air a fuel oil containing 0.01 ppm to 1 ppm of iron in a compound selected from the group consisting of ferrocene and its derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R and R', independent of the other is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and heterocyclic.

Abstract: Dioxolanes, thio analogs thereof, and derivatives of these and methods of preparation are described. These materials are useful as additives in lubricants and fuels. Methods for reducing fuel consumption in internal combustion engines employing the lubricating compositions are described.

Abstract: A nifedipine concentrate stabilized against the influence of light is described, characterized in that it contains nifedipine, polyethylene glycol, from 0.5 to 20% by weight of Vitamin B.sub.2, based on the nifedipine, at least one surface-active agent and optionally conventional carriers. A process for the preparation of the nifedipine concentrate and a medicament containing nifedipine and its use for the production of pharmaceutical preparations are also described.

Abstract: A method for improving the shear stability of a multipurpose grease containing(i) a lubricating oil,(ii) a lithium soap of an hydroxy fatty acid,(iii) a polyhydric alcohol having at least three hydroxy groups, and(iv) at least two metal hydrocarbylthiophosphate compounds in which the metal is different in at least two compounds,is disclosed which comprises incorporating at least a major portion of the polyhydric alcohol into the mixture of lubricating oil and lithium soap of an hydroxy fatty acid and before the metal hydrocarbylthiophosphate compounds are added during the grease preparation process. Preferred ingredients are 12-hydroxystearic acid, glycerol, antimony dialkyldithiophosphate, and zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition. The composition comprises a single phase blend of (i) at least one polyoxyalkylene glycol which has a molecular weight between 300 and 2000, a viscosity of about 10-157 centistokes at 37.degree. C., and a viscosity index of at least 20 and (ii) a chlorotrifluoroethylene oil having a viscosity of about 0.8-1000 centistokes at 25.degree. C. The blend is miscible in combination with the tetrafluoroethane in the range between 0.degree. C. and at least +5.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed are a metal processing lubricating oil composition and a process for producing the same. A metal processing lubricating oil composition according to this invention comprises mineral oil, synthetic oil or a mixture thereof, and phosphoric ester and orthophosphoric acid mixed and heated in the mineral oil, synthetic oil or mixture thereof. The lubricating oil composition gets rid of the tiresome pre-treatment associated with the conventional lubricating method, and exhibits a high seizure prevention performance in cold plastic working only by coating it on workpieces. The lubricating oil composition may further comprise metallic phosphate to suppress corrosivity against ferrous materials.

Abstract: Synthetic lubricants of the formula: ##STR1## wherein, n is from 3 to 10; X and X' are NH or NH.sub.2, with the proviso that X and X' are not both NH.sub.2 ; Rf and Rf' are Y(C.sub.3 F.sub.6 O).sub.l CFZCO, Y(C.sub.3 F.sub.6 O).sub.l (CF.sub.2 O).sub.m CFZCO, Y(C.sub.2 F.sub.4 O).sub.l (CF.sub.2 O).sub.m CFZO, Y(CF.sub.2).sub.l-1 CO, Y(CF.sub.2).sub.l- CH.sub.2 CO, and Y(CF.sub.2).sub.l-1 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO, wherein l>m, l is an integer from 3 to 150, m is an integer from 1 to 50, Y is H--, F--, CF.sub.3 --, C.sub.2 F.sub.5 --, C.sub.3 F.sub.7 --, CF.sub.3 O--, C.sub.2 F.sub.5 O--, or C.sub.3 F.sub.7 O--, and Z is F--, CF.sub.3 --, or C.sub.2 F.sub.5 --. The synthetic lubricants have enhanced adsorption on metals, graphite, amorphous carbon, and other inorganic materials, have improved corrosion protection and load resistance properties, a favorable lubricating behavior, and low combustibility.

Abstract: The corrosion inhibited lubricants according to the present invention are comprised of fluorine-containing alkyl carbonyl, fluorine-containing alkylmethyl, ethylcarbonyl, polyperfluorooxyalkylenefluoropropionyl, polyperfluorooxyalkylene copolymerized with oxyfluoro-alkyl carbonyl chains and the like, and which compounds are reacted with hetero cyclic groups and obtained by amidization with polar groups between the radicals and compounds with typical organic end-groups.The novel compounds referred to above are lubricants with anti-corrosive properties characterized in that they can be represented by the general formula (1) and that the molecular weight of Rf ranges from 200 to 15,000, preferably from 200 to 10,000.Rf--z 2(RF)--z (1)whereinRf represents any one of the following groups: ##STR1## where l is an integer having a value between 3 and 150, and m an integer ranging from 1 to 50, and where X may be H--, F--, CF.sub.3 --, C.sub.2 F.sub.5 --, C.sub.3 F.sub.7 --, CF.sub.3 --O--, C.sub.2 F.sub.5 O--, or C.

Abstract: A lithium complex grease thickener for increasing the dropping point of a lubricating oil comprises as primary indgredients a lithium salt of 12-hydroxystearic acid or from alkyl esters thereof and a dilithium salt derived from dialky esters of terephthalic acid in a molar proportion of about 0.5 to 15:1.A lithium complex thickened grease of high lubricating activity, shear stability, penetration, water resistance and dropping point comprises a major proportion of a lubricating oil and about 1 to 45 wt % of the lithium complex thickener of this invention with respect to the thickened grease.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula have pharmaceutical properties: ##STR1## in which X is R.sup.1 (HO)C.dbd.C(CN)--, R.sup.1 (CO)--CH(CN)-- or ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.2-5 alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenoxy, R'R"N- where R' and R" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl R'"CONH-- where R'" is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms, or R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.