Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a gear oil composition having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. in the range of ?68 to ?1000 cSt when measured in accordance with ASTM D445. The gear oil composition is useful as a lubricant in a gear box, especially in a wind turbine gear box.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a gear oil composition having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. in the range of ?68 to ?1000 cSt when measured in accordance with ASTM D445. The gear oil composition is useful as a lubricant in a gear box, especially in a wind turbine gear box.

Abstract: Overbased MgO dispersions with high magnesium content and acceptably low viscosities are prepared without gel formation by heating to 280-360° C. under high pressure in a sealed reactor a mixture of MgO, selected dispersants, low MW carboxylic acids, water and a hydrocarbon solvent having a boiling point below 280° C. No additional solubilizing or dispersing agents, promoters or reactants such as carbon dioxide, amines, alcohols etc are needed to obtain the desired dispersions. Compositions such as lubricating oils and fuels containing the overbased magnesium dispersions as additives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Overbased MgO dispersions with high magnesium content and acceptably low viscosities are reproducibly prepared without gel formation by heating to 280-360° C. a mixture of MgO, selected dispersants, low MW carboxylic acids, water and a combination of high boiling hydrocarbon and organic diluent, wherein water is more than 8%, typically more than 10% of the reaction mixture. No additional solubilizing or dispersing agents, promoters or reactants such as carbon dioxide, amines, alcohols etc are needed to obtain the desired dispersions. Compositions such as lubricating oils and fuels containing the overbased magnesium dispersions as additives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Overbased MgO dispersions with high magnesium content and acceptably low viscosities are prepared without gel formation by heating to 280-360° C. under high pressure in a sealed reactor a mixture of MgO, selected dispersants, low MW carboxylic acids, water and a hydrocarbon solvent having a boiling point below 280° C. No additional solubilizing or dispersing agents, promoters or reactants such as carbon dioxide, amines, alcohols etc are needed to obtain the desired dispersions. Compositions such as lubricating oils and fuels containing the overbased magnesium dispersions as additives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Overbased MgO dispersions with high magnesium content and acceptably low viscosities are reproducibly prepared without gel formation by heating to 280-360° C. a mixture of MgO, selected dispersants, low MW carboxylic acids, water and a combination of high boiling hydrocarbon and organic diluent, wherein water is more than 8%, typically more than 10% of the reaction mixture. No additional solubilizing or dispersing agents, promoters or reactants such as carbon dioxide, amines, alcohols etc are needed to obtain the desired dispersions. Compositions such as lubricating oils and fuels containing the overbased magnesium dispersions as additives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions containing (a) at least one oil of lubricating viscosity and (b) an effective amount of at least one thio-functionalized phenylenediamine compound of the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined herein are provided. Methods of operating an engine employing the lubricating oil composition are also provided.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a C3-C30 ring. The C3-C30 ring may be substituted with one or more substituents or unsubstituted. The C3-C30 ring may contain one or more heteroatoms. The C3-C30 ring may be saturated, partially unsaturated, or fully unsaturated.

Abstract: A diaromatic amine compound having the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a C3-C30 ring, and R3 is an allyl, benzyl, or methallyl group. R4, R5, and R6 are independently hydrogen, C1-C30 alkyl group, C2-C30 alkenyl group, C3-C12 cycloalkyl group, C5-C25 aryl group, C6-C25 arylalkyl group, or C1-C30 alkoxy group.

Abstract: A surfactant blend of a low molecular weight surfactant and a high molecular weight surfactant to be used in an aqueous flooding. The surfactant blend may be neutralized with an alkali or alkaline agent. The surfactant blend may be mixed with a polymer. Surfactant blends of the present invention increase oil recoveries from oil reservoirs.

Abstract: Tetraaromatic diamine compounds having the general formula: are provided wherein a is 0-3; b, c and d independently are integers from 0-5, R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to about C30 ring, saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated, optionally substituted with one or more heteroatoms, a is 0-3; b, c and d independently are integers from 0-5, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, a straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl or alkylene group optionally substituted with one or more substituents, a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12 cycloalkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C25 aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C25 arylalkyl, a straight or branched C1-C30 alkoxy group optionally substituted with one or more substituents or two R4 substituents and/or two R5 substituents and/or two R6 substituents on adjacent carbon atoms of the aromatic ring associated therewith can be joined together to form

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one nitroso inhibitor of the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, nitroso, halogen, COOR wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; or adjacent groups R1, R2, R3, and R4 can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted fused six-membered ring. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and B) at least one nitroso compound of the above-described structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are p-urea phenyl derivatives of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected hydrocarbyl groups. These derivatives are useful as haze reducing agents in propylene polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are urea phenyl derivatives of the formula: wherein each R is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group and n is 2 or 3, and their use as nucleating agents for propylene polymers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aromatic amide derivatives of the formulae: wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OR, —OM, —NH2, and —NHR; M is a metal; and R, R1, and R2 are independently selected hydrocarbyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inhibiting the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising adding to said monomers an effective amount of at least one nitroso inhibitor of the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, nitro, nitroso, halogen, COOR wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl, alkyl, and heteroatom-substituted alkyl; or adjacent groups R1, R2, R3, and R4 can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted fused six-membered ring. Also disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and B) at least one nitroso compound of the above-described structure.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a C3-C30 ring. The C3-C30 ring may be substituted with one or more substituents or unsubstituted. The C3-C30 ring may contain one or more heteroatoms. The C3-C30 ring may be saturated, partially unsaturated, or fully unsaturated.

Abstract: A diaromatic amine compound having the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a C3-C30 ring, and R3 is an allyl, benzyl, or methallyl group. R4, R5, and R6 are independently hydrogen, C1-C30 alkyl group, C2-C30 alkenyl group, C3-C12 cycloalkyl group, C5-C25 aryl group, C6-C25 arylalkyl group, or C1-C30 alkoxy group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aromatic amide derivatives of the formulae: wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —OH, —OR, —OM, —NH2, and —NHR; M is a metal; and R, R1, and R2 are independently selected hydrocarbyl groups.

Abstract: Tetraaromatic diamine compounds having the general formula: are provided wherein a is 0-3; b, c and d independently are integers from 0-5, R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded are joined together to form a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to about C30 ring, saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated, optionally substituted with one or more heteroatoms, a is 0-3; b, c and d independently are integers from 0-5, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, a straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl or alkylene group optionally substituted with one or more substituents, a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12 cycloalkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C25 aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C25 arylalkyl, a straight or branched C1-C30 alkoxy group optionally substituted with one or more substituents or two R4 substituents and/or two R5 substituents and/or two R6 substituents on adjacent carbon atoms of the aromatic ring associated therewith can be joined together to form