Abstract: Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided that has reduced deposit formation and a low evaporation allowing for improved performance in high temperature applications relative to conventional high temperature lubricants. The high temperature lubricant composition includes a base oil, wherein the base oil includes at least one polyol ester and at least one pyromellitate ester. In some embodiments, the lubricant composition further includes one or more additives selected from the group of an extreme-pressure additive, an anti-wear additive, an anti-rust additive, a corrosion inhibitor, and an antioxidant, or a combination thereof. Further provided are methods for lubricating an apparatus using the lubricant composition, methods for improving the operational lubrication of a conventional high temperature lubricant, and methods of preparing the high temperature lubricant composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided that has reduced deposit formation and a low evaporation allowing for improved performance in high temperature applications relative to conventional high temperature lubricants. The high temperature lubricant composition includes a base oil, wherein the base oil includes at least one polyol ester and at least one pyromellitate ester. In some embodiments, the lubricant composition further includes one or more additives selected from the group of an extreme-pressure additive, an anti-wear additive, an anti-rust additive, a corrosion inhibitor, and an antioxidant, or a combination thereof. Further provided are methods for lubricating an apparatus using the lubricant composition, methods for improving the operational lubrication of a conventional high temperature lubricant, and methods of preparing the high temperature lubricant composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided that has reduced deposit formation and a low evaporation allowing for improved performance in high temperature applications relative to conventional high temperature lubricants. The high temperature lubricant composition includes a base oil, wherein the base oil includes at least one polyol ester and at least one pyromellitate ester. In some embodiments, the lubricant composition further includes one or more additives selected from the group of an extreme-pressure additive, an anti-wear additive, an anti-rust additive, a corrosion inhibitor, and an antioxidant, or a combination thereof. Further provided are methods for lubricating an apparatus using the lubricant composition, methods for improving the operational lubrication of a conventional high temperature lubricant, and methods of preparing the high temperature lubricant composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A conductive polyurethane foam and a method of manufacturing a conductive polyurethane foam is described. The conductive polyurethane foam is produced using a polyurethane foam formulation and a conductive component that has at least one organic compound, at least one a metal salt and/or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Odorless polyester polyols are described herein which are useful for forming substantially odorless polyurethane foams for cosmetic formulations. The polyester polyols are manufactured using a process that includes a stripping step to remove odorous volatile compounds.

Abstract: A lubricant composition useful for high temperature applications is provided comprising at least one polyol polyester derived from the reaction product of a neopentyl polyol with 5,7,7-trimethyl-2-(1,3,3-trimethylbutyl)-octanoic acid. The lubricants have low evaporation loss, high resistance to oxidation, and provide reduced deposits when utilized alone or in combination with other materials.

Abstract: A low density polyurethane foam is provided with improved strength characteristic, prepared by a process comprising reacting, under foam forming conditions, a polyester polyol having a number average molecular weight of about 1000 and about 4000, an organic polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and at least one catalyst.

Abstract: Dispersion-stable polymeric acid functional polyols and dispersions of such materials, a method for improving the long term storage dispersibility and hydrolytic resistance of an acid functional polyol and a method for making a water-borne polyurethane, as well as personal care and industrial lubricants, using such improved acid functional polymeric polyols are provided. The polymeric acid functional polyols are reaction products of reaction mixtures including a base polyol having at least one of a terminal secondary and/or tertiary hydroxyl group and an aromatic anhydride.

Abstract: Polymeric acid functional polyols are provided which are the reaction product of at least one hydroxyl-terminated polymer and a nonaromatic polyanhydride. Polymeric acid functional polyols are also provided which are the esterification reaction product of a first component which is at least one of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, a polyol and mixtures thereof and a second component which has at least two unhindered functional groups and at least one hindered carboxylic acid functional group. Methods of making such polymeric acid functional polyols by reacting a hydroxyl-terminated polymer and a nonaromatic dianhydride or by the esterification reaction of the first and second component described herein are also included in the invention. Further, hydrophilic polyurethane foams and water borne polyurethanes formed from the reaction of these polymeric acid functional polyols with polyisocyanates are also provided.

Abstract: Polymeric acid functional polyols are provided which are the reaction product of at least one hydroxyl-terminated polymer and a nonaromatic polyanhydride. Polymeric acid functional polyols are also provided which are the esterification reaction product of a first component which is at least one of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, a polyol and mixtures thereof and a second component which has at least two unhindered functional groups and at least one hindered carboxylic acid functional group. Methods of making such polymeric acid functional polyols by reacting a hydroxyl-terminated polymer and a nonaromatic dianhydride or by the esterification reaction of the first and second component described herein are also included in the invention. Further, hydrophilic polyurethane foams and water borne polyurethanes formed from the reaction of these polymeric acid functional polyols with polyisocyanates are also provided.