Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to diluent oils for viscosity modifiers and additive packages. Embodiments of the present disclosure also generally relate to lubricating oil compositions that include viscosity modifier concentrates and lubricating oil compositions that include additive package concentrates. Improved diluent oils capable of conveniently and cost effectively improving overall lubricant performance are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to diluent oils for viscosity modifiers and additive packages. Embodiments of the present disclosure also generally relate to lubricating oil compositions that include viscosity modifier concentrates and lubricating oil compositions that include additive package concentrates. Improved diluent oils capable of conveniently and cost effectively improving overall lubricant performance are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining the level of intermolecular interaction of a polymer based on the fraction of intermolecular interaction (finter) relative to the inter, total molecular interaction, which includes both intermolecular and intramolecular interactions. Further provided herein is a method of identifying a suitable viscosity index improver based on the value of finter. The identified suitable viscosity index improver can be used in a lubricating oil composition for, e.g., a power transmission system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining the level of intermolecular interaction of a polymer based on the fraction of intermolecular interaction (finter) relative to the inter, total molecular interaction, which includes both intermolecular and intramolecular interactions. Further provided herein is a method of identifying a suitable viscosity index improver based on the value of finter. The identified suitable viscosity index improver can be used in a lubricating oil composition for, e.g., a power transmission system.

Abstract: A hydrogenated styrene butadiene star copolymer is incorporated in a lubricant additive package. The star copolymer can include about 3 to 25% and about 97 to 75% butadiene. The star copolymer may further be incorporated in a lubricant additive in the amount of about 12 wt % of the star copolymer as compared to the base oil.

Abstract: A gear oil composition, a method for operating an automotive gear, and a method for improving performance of a gear oil that includes a) a major amount of a base oil having a lubricating viscosity; b) a polysulfide extreme pressure agent; and c) a reaction product of an acylated copolymer and a polyamine.

Abstract: A gear oil composition, a method for operating an automotive gear, and a method for improving performance of a gear oil that includes a) a major amount of a base oil having a lubricating viscosity; b) a polysulfide extreme pressure agent; and c) a reaction product of an acylated copolymer and a polyamine.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and methods of operating an internal combustion engine to provide improved engine operation. The lubricating composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of at least one olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 10,000 up to about 300,000. The olefin copolymer is grafted with (A) a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and (B) a compound selected from the group consisting of a C5-C30 olefin, a polyalkylene compound, and mixtures thereof. A mole ratio of A/B in the reaction mixture ranges from about 0.25:1 to about 5:1. The lubricating composition optionally includes a minor amount of at least one non-grafted olefin copolymer, styrene-isoprene copolymer, methacrylate copolymer, or styrene butadiene copolymer have number average molecular weight greater than about 50,000 up to about 300,000.

Abstract: A gear oil composition, a method for operating an automotive gear, and a method for improving performance of a gear oil that includes a) a major amount of a base oil having a lubricating viscosity; b) a polysulfide extreme pressure agent; and c) a reaction product of an acylated copolymer and a polyamine.

Abstract: A hydrogenated styrene butadiene star copolymer is incorporated in a lubricant additive package. The star copolymer can include about 3 to 25% and about 97 to 75% butadiene. The star copolymer may further be incorporated in a lubricant additive in the amount of about 12 wt % of the star copolymer as compared to the base oil.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and methods of operating an internal combustion engine to provide improved engine operation. The lubricating composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of at least one olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 10,000 up to about 300,000. The olefin copolymer is grafted with (A) a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and (B) a compound selected from the group consisting of a C5-C30 olefin, a polyalkylene compound, and mixtures thereof. A mole ratio of A/B in the reaction mixture ranges from about 0.25:1 to about 5:1. The lubricating composition optionally includes a minor amount of at least one non-grafted olefin copolymer, styrene-isoprene copolymer, methacrylate copolymer, or styrene butadiene copolymer have number average molecular weight greater than about 50,000 up to about 300,000.

Abstract: A novel reaction product and method for making the reaction product. The reaction product is a copolymer obtained by reacting together i) an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 5,000 to about 500,000; ii) a hydrocarbyl acylating agent having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 5000; and iii) a compound selected from the group consisting of (a) a polyamine; (b) a polyol; and (c) an aminoalcohol to provide a functionalized polyalkylacrylate copolymer. According to the reaction, a mole ratio of component (i) to (ii) ranges from about 1:10 to about 5:1.

Abstract: An additive concentrate comprising a viscosity index modifying copolymer comprising the reaction product of an acylated ethylene-olefin copolymer and a polyamine, and lubricating compositions containing the same are provided. Methods of improving boundary film resistance of a lubricating composition and modifying the viscosity of a lubricating composition are also provided.

Abstract: A methacrylate terpolymer, methods for making the terpolymer, and lubricant compositions containing the terpolymer. The terpolymer is derived from (a) a C4-alkylmethacrylate monomeric unit; (b) a C10-15-alkylmethacrylate monomeric unit; and (c) a di-lower-alkylaminoalkyl methacrylate monomeric unit. Component (a) is in the terpolymer in an amount ranging from about 15 up to less than about 30 percent by weight of the terpolymer. Component (b) is in the terpolymer in an amount ranging from more than about 70 up to about 80 percent by weight of the terpolymer. Component (c) is in the terpolymer in an amount ranging from about 2 to less than about 10 percent by weight of the terpolymer.

Abstract: A novel a multi-functional polymer viscosity modifier comprising an additive reaction product obtained by reacting a first monomer comprising an alkylacrylate with a second monomer comprising an olefinic carboxylic acylating agent under conditions effective for free radical polymerization of the first and second monomers to provide a base polymer comprising an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer, and wherein the base polymer optionally may be further reacted with an amine compound to provide a multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer. The base polymer has good thickening efficiency. The multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer dispersant viscosity modifier has good thickening efficiency. The base polymer and the multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer viscosity modifier have good thickening efficiency, low temperature properties, dispersancy, and antioxidancy properties. They also have no precipitation or sedimentation, nor cause or encourage such formations in finished fluids incorporating them.

Abstract: A novel a multi-functional polymer viscosity modifier comprising an additive reaction product obtained by reacting a first monomer comprising an alkylacrylate with a second monomer comprising an olefinic carboxylic acylating agent under conditions effective for free radical polymerization of the first and second monomers to provide a base polymer comprising an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer, and wherein the base polymer optionally may be further reacted with an amine compound to provide a multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer. The base polymer has good thickening efficiency. The multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer dispersant viscosity modifier has good thickening efficiency. The base polymer and the multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer viscosity modifier have good thickening efficiency, low temperature properties, dispersancy, and antioxidancy properties. They also have no precipitation or sedimentation, nor cause or encourage such formations in finished fluids incorporating them.

Abstract: A novel a multi-functional polymer viscosity modifier comprising an additive reaction product obtained by reacting a first monomer comprising an alkylacrylate with a second monomer comprising an olefinic carboxylic acylating agent under conditions effective for free radical polymerization of the first and second monomers to provide a base polymer comprising an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer, and wherein the base polymer optionally may be further reacted with an amine compound to provide a multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer. The base polymer has good thickening efficiency. The multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer dispersant viscosity modifier has good thickening efficiency. The base polymer and the multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer viscosity modifier have good thickening efficiency, low temperature properties, dispersancy, and antioxidancy properties. They also have no precipitation or sedimentation, nor cause or encourage such formations in finished fluids incorporating them.

Abstract: A novel reaction product and method for making the reaction product. The reaction product is a copolymer obtained by reacting together i) an acylated alkylacrylate copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 5,000 to about 500,000; ii) a hydrocarbyl acylating agent having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 5000; and iii) a compound selected from the group consisting of (a) a polyamine; (b) a polyol; and (c) an aminoalcohol to provide a functionalized polyalkylacrylate copolymer. According to the reaction, a mole ratio of component (i) to (ii) ranges from about 1:10 to about 5:1.

Abstract: A lubricant composition method of using the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition contains a base oil of lubricating viscosity and from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of an additive comprising a shear stable olefin copolymer derived from a copolymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 to about 250,000. The shear stable olefin copolymer has a shear stability index of less than about 40, a polydispersity of not more than about 1.5, and a thickening efficiency of greater than about 1.8, and provides viscosity index improving properties to the lubricant composition.

Abstract: An acrylic acid ester polymer having improved characteristics and oleaginous compositions containing the acrylic acid ester polymer. The acrylic acid ester polymer includes a copolymer derived from a first acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, a second acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 12 to about 14 carbon atoms, and a third acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 16 to about 20 carbon atoms. The copolymer has a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 to about 100,000 daltons and contains no more than about 1 weight percent unreacted monomer.