Abstract: A separation medium for removing small molecules from biomacromolecule in aqueous mixtures comprises gel filtration chromatography beads having a nominal protein fractional range of about 1000 Da to about 5000 Da and having an internal adsorbent matrix derived from a hydrophobicized scaffold. The gel filtration chromatography beads remove small molecules that are less than 1500 Da and have log Pow values greater than about ?0.5 from biomacromolecules in aqueous mixtures. Devices containing the separation medium are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved lubricating compositions effective to prevent or reduce low speed pre-ignition in an engine, as well as to prevent or reduce corrosion of engine components. The lubricating compositions include a base oil combined with a calcium chelate complex, optionally in further combination with additional additives.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the present invention has a structure as represented by the formula (I): The functional groups are defined in the description. The phenol derivative can be used as the antioxidant in lubricating oil, lubricating grease, plastic, rubber, or can be used as the base oil of the lubricating oil and the lubricating grease and the antiwear additive of the lubricating oil and the lubricating grease.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force of a wire or cable are provided. A composition of aqueous emulsion is provided that is environmentally friendly, halogen free and solvent free. The composition is compatible with various types of insulating materials and may be applied after the wire or cable is cooled and also by spraying or submerging the wire or cable in a bath. The composition contains lubricating agents that provide lower coefficient of friction for wire or cable installation and continuous wire or cable surface lubrication thereafter.

Abstract: A lubricant composition containing a base oil and organic fine particles substantially consisting of the three elements of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and having a proportion of particles having a particle diameter of 10 nm to 10 ?m of 90% or greater, wherein the content of the organic fine particles is 0.01 to 50 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the base oil.

Abstract: A bearing material may include a polyamide-imide polymer material and a difunctional crosslinking agent comprising a hydrocarbon chain and two functional groups. The functional groups may be selected from the list: amino, acid, epoxide, thiol, isocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an application of nano copper in a cutting fluid. The nano copper is self-dispersible nano copper with an organic long-carbon chain, wherein the surface of copper metal is coated with a long carbon chain organic matter, and the long chain organic matter is dialkyl dithiophosphoric acid (HDDP) and a derivative thereof. In the present invention, the nano copper substitutes functional additives which comprises one or more of a preservative, an anti-rust agent, a sterilizing agent, a compression-resisting agent and a lubricant to solve the technical problems of the existing fluid in the prior art being unable to simultaneously have efficient anti-corrosion, anti-rust, compression-resistant, lubricating and sterilizing properties as well as the variety, the relatively high amount, the high cost and the limited selection of added additives.

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: A solid lubricant bar comprising hydrogenated castor oil or wax, expandable flake graphite, and copper. ATH, MDH, and zinc borate can also be added to the formulation to enhance fire retardancy and suppression.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resinous adhesion promoter comprising (a) a random copolymer having first and second constitutional monomeric units, the first units comprising halogen and/or a pendant organic group having six or more carbon atoms and the second monomeric units comprising an active hydrogen-containing functional group; and (b) one of either (i) a non-reactive adhesion promoter or (ii) a reaction mixture comprising a first component and a second component, at least one of the first and second components having functional groups being reactive with the active hydrogen-containing functional groups of the random copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a grease composition for a ball joint that can reduce the wear of a ball seat at a slide region and also has excellent compatibility with a dust cover. The grease composition for a ball joint comprises a base oil, a thickener, and an additive. The base oil contains an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer and the kinetic viscosity of the base oil at 40° C. is 2,000 to 6,000 mm2/s. The additive contains a polar wax (e.g., monoamide wax or ester wax).

Abstract: A composition is obtained by mixing at least one oligomer A1, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least two monomers functionalized by diol functions with at least one second monomer, with at least one compound A2 having at least two boron ester functions. The compositions exhibit very varied rheological properties depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. A composition is also obtained by mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and the use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-aqueous lubricant composition comprising a base stock and 5 at least 0.02 wt % of a friction reducing additive which comprises a block co-polymer of at least one block A which is an oligo- or polyester residue of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and at least one block B which is a residue of a polyalkylene glycol. The invention also provides the use of a block co-polymer of at least one block A which is an oligo- or polyester residue of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and at least one block B which is a residue of a polyalkylene glycol to reduce the kinetic co-efficient 10 of friction in a non-aqueous lubricant composition when compared to an equivalent lubricant composition comprising no block co-polymer.

Abstract: Lubricating compositions comprising an azole-acrylic adduct formed by contacting an azole compound with an acrylic. The adduct formed has at least one N-alkyl group comprising at least one acyl. The lubricating composition also comprises a thiadiazole. Methods of lubricating a component of a farm tractor, off-highway vehicle or drivetrain comprising contacting the component with the lubricating composition comprising an azole-acrylic adduct formed by mixing an azole compound with an acrylic. Methods of reducing corrosion in a component. The use of an azole-acrylic adduct in a lubricating composition to reduce corrosion in a component.

Abstract: A stabilized paraffin inhibitor/pour point depressant (PI/PPD) product formulation is described which includes a copolymer having a monomer selected from the group consisting of alkyl acrylate polymers, alkyl methacrylate polymers, and combinations thereof, where the copolymer comprises vinyl acetate and the product includes an ethylene-based copolymer. The presence of the vinyl acetate stabilizes the product to prevent or inhibit the ethylene-based copolymer from separating out of the product. The product is useful to reduce paraffin deposition and/or improve flow characteristics of petroleum fluids, such as crude oil.

Abstract: An extremely rheopectic sulfonate-based grease composition and method comprising adding overbased calcium sulfonate, overbased magnesium sulfonate, and a facilitating acid, using a particular type of overbased calcium sulfonate and/or methods for adding overbased calcium sulfonate relative to the magnesium sulfonate and facilitating acid to favor the reaction between the magnesium sulfonate and facilitating acid. A preferred overbased calcium sulfonate comprises benzene rings having multiple alkyl groups. Preferred methods comprise (1) adding all calcium sulfonate after adding the magnesium sulfonate and facilitating acid, (2) adding a first portion of calcium sulfonate with the magnesium sulfonate before adding the facilitating acid and a second portion of calcium sulfonate after the facilitating acid, and/or (3) one or more calcium sulfonate delay periods relative to adding the facilitating acid.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a method of processing a mixture of minerals including the steps of: (a) providing a mixture of minerals which includes a metal containing mineral and one or more unwanted gangue minerals; (b) achieving a contact between the mixture of minerals and polymeric material that includes a mineral binding moiety which selectively binds to the metal containing mineral; and (c) separating the gangue minerals and the polymeric material which has the metal containing mineral bound thereto.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antifoam component which includes at least one acrylamide polymer for use in a diesel fuel. Acrylamide polymers prepared by polymerizing a (meth)acrylamide monomer to yield a homopolymer or, alternatively, the acrylamide polymer may be prepared by polymerizing a (meth)acrylamide monomer and a (meth)acrylate monomer to yield a heteropolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a grease composition which contains (A) a mixed base oil containing (A1) a low-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 10 to 50 mm2/s and (A2) a high-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 200 to 700 mm2/s, (B) a lithium-based thickener and (C) a polymer having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 1,000 to 100,000 mm2/s, and has an apparent viscosity at ?10° C., as measured according to JIS K2220:2013 and at a shear rate of 10 s?1, of 50 to 250 mPa·s. The grease composition is excellent in pumpability and is also excellent in wear resistance under poor lubrication conditions.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, an aqueous composition contains at least one selected from a group consisting of a carboxylic acid compound represented by the following formula (1), a carboxylic anhydride represented by the following formula (2), and a trimellitic anhydride; a basic compound; and water. In the formula (1), “R” represents an alkanediyl group having 2 to 4 carbons, a vinylene group, or a benzene ring, and “a” represents 2 or 3. In the formula (2), “R” represents an alkanediyl group having 2 to 4 carbons, a vinylene group, or a benzene ring.