Abstract: A corrosion inhibited composition comprises an aqueous drilling, cutting, or polishing agent, an aqueous hydraulic fluid or an aqueous antifreeze compound; and an alkali metal salt, or an aliphatic amine salt of a mixture of 2- and 3-C.sub.6-12 -alkyladipic acids, the amount of this acid component being effective as a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: There are disclosed power shaft transmission fluids such as automatic transmission fluids containing a multifunctional anti-oxidant, anti-corrosion and friction modification additive being an oil soluble aliphatic succinate ester of alkoxylated mercaptan.

Abstract: Compositions and method of using said compositions for inhibiting mineral scale and the corrosion of high lead solder and the cavitation-erosion corrosion of aluminum in aqueous systems are disclosed. Unexpectedly, a mixture of a siloxane-silicate copolymer with an azole is effective in reducing the corrosion of high lead solder and aluminum, particularly the cavitation-erosion corrosion of aluminum in contact with aqueous liquids, such as aqueous alcohol solutions used as heat transfer media. Antifreeze concentrates and a process for inhibiting corrosion are also disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with the instant invention, a water-based hydraulic fluid, having improved low foaming properties can be obtained by blending 2-ethylhexanol with a conventional water-based hydraulic fluid composition.

Abstract: In accordance with the instant invention, a water-based hydraulic fluid, having improved viscosity can be obtained by blending a carboxylic acid with a thickened hydraulic fluid composition employing a thickener obtained by modifying a conventional polyether polyol thickening agent with an alpha-olefin epoxide or glycidyl ether having about 10 to 24 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof. Small amounts of higher molecular weight glycols may also be incorporated into the chain.

Abstract: In accordance with the instant invention, a water-based hydraulic fluid, having improved anti-wear and corrosion inhibition properties can be obtained by blending neodecanoic acid with a conventional water-based hydraulic fluid composition.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibited alcohol compositions can be prepared which are suitable for use as anti-freeze compositions in the cooling systems of internal combustion engines. The alcohol is selected from at least one of the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerol. The corrosion inhibitor comprises an effective amount of a conventional corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of the alkali metal carbonates, borax, the alkali metal dichromates, the alkali metal silicates, phosphorous acid, phosphoric acid, an alkali metal tungstate, benzotriazole, tolyltriazole, an alkali metal salt of benzoic or toluic acid, an alkali metal salt of a phenol, an alkanolamine and an organo-silicone compound in addition to an alkanolamine phosphate and a heterocyclic nitrogen-containing compound. The phosphate is the reaction product of an alkanolamine and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibitors for aqueous media comprise a triazole, an alkali metal borate, benzoate, and silicate and an alkali metal salt of a C.sub.7 to C.sub.13 dibasic acid. They may be used in antifreeze compositions for motor vehicles. Since neither nitrites and amines are required the danger of forming toxic nitrosamines by the reaction of these materials is overcome.

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid which substantially fulfils the specification DOT 5 is described. This hydraulic fluid essentially consists of (A) about 20 to 40% by weight of at least one boric acid ester obtained from orthoboric acid, diethylene glycol and an ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether; (B) 30 to 60% by weight of at least one ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether; (C) 10 to 40% by weight of at least one bis-(ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether)-formal; (D) 0.1 to 5% by weight of at least one alkylamine; and (E) 0.05 to 5% by weight of at least one stabilizer and/or inhibitor; the percentages by weight in each case being relative to the total weight of the fluid.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibited compositions are described comprising a functional fluid in contact with a ferrous metal and, as corrosion inhibitor, a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is H, an alkali- or alkaline earth metal, NH.sub.4, the residue of a protonated amine, or the group --OX is the residue of an alkanol having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or of di-, tri- or tetra-ol having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and each is H or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOX wherein X has its previous meaning; R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and each is H, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOX wherein X has its previous meaning, or R.sup.3 or R.sup.5 is a straight- or branched chain alkyl group having from 3 to 16 carbon atoms; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.5, together with the carbon atom to which they are each attached, may form a cycloalkanone ring containing from 5 to 15 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A static storage stable fire resistant hydraulic fluid composition is provided which comprises(a) from about 40 to about 50 volume percent water together with(b) from about 50 to about 60 volume percent of a combination of(1) a lubricating oil(2) an emulsifier system containing succinic esters of hydrocarbon substituted succinic acid, polyhydric alcohols and alkaline earth salts of a fatty acid, and(3) at least one material selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene derivatives of alcohols and acids.Most preferred materials are the ether derivatives of polyoxyethylene containing from 10 to 20 oxyethylene units formed from 10 to 20 saturated carbon atom normal alcohols. The most preferred material is the ether derivative of a polyoxyethylene containing 10 oxyethylene units formed from stearyl alcohol.

Abstract: Hydraulic fluids consisting of oil in water emulsion comprising 90-99%w of water, non-ionic emulsifier and 0.5-5%w of a high viscosity lubricating oil having a kinematic viscosity of 40.degree. C. of at least 160 cS.

Abstract: Hydroxy-substituted aliphatic silicone sulfonate-silicate copolymers are useful metal corrosion inhibitors for metals that come in contact with aqueous liquids. Antifreeze concentrates and a process for inhibiting the corrosion of metals below sodium in the electromotive series which come in contact with aqueous liquids are disclosed.

Abstract: Metal corrosion inhibitor comprising (a) benzoic acid and/or a benzoate, (b) nitrous acid and/or a nitrite, (c) phosphoric acid and/or a phosphate, and (d) at least one selected from mercaptobenzothiazole, its salts, benzotriazole and tolyltriazole, which can exhibit excellent anti-corrosive property to various metals for a long term and can be diluted with an aqueous liquor and can be employed in combination with usual anti-freezing agents.

Abstract: A filled insoluble polymer containing one or more corrosion inhibitors and a slightly water soluble polymer is utilized to automatically and continuously add a corrosion inhibitor to a coolant solution passing through a heat exchanger. The corrosion inhibitor is gradually leached from the filled polymer supplying inhibitor to the coolant to protect the metallic parts of the coolant system that are subject to corrosive conditions.

Abstract: A Cavitation-inhibiting, nonfreezing, cooling and/or heat-transfer liquid, comprising a glycol and a cavitation inhibiting effective amount of at least one phosphonic acid of the formulaH.sub.2 O.sub.3 P--R--PO.sub.3 H.sub.2whereinR is phenylene or C.sub.1--6 -alkylene each optionally substituted by hydroxy, amino or PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 groups, or of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 each independently is a C.sub.1--4 -alkylene group or such a group whose carbon atom chain contains one or more N atoms each of which is attached to one or two groups of the formulae R.sub.1 --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2, R.sub.2 --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 or R.sub.3 --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 as defined above.

Abstract: Alkylene glycol-based coolants free of nitrites, amines, and phosphates are metal corrosion inhibited with at least one nucleus-substituted benzoic acid and at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor for metals.

Abstract: Aqueous glycol compositions containing conventional corrosion inhibitors are improved by the addition of a .beta.-dicarbonyl compounds having the formulaR.sub.1 -C(O)-C(R.sub.2)(R.sub.3)-C(O)-R.sup.4whereR.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are independently alkyl groups of 1-4 carbons, and alkoxy groups, of 1-4 carbons,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl groups of 1-4 carbons, or acetyl groups, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be joined to form a 5 or 6 membered ring when R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.4 is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbons,with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form a 5 membered ring when R.sub.2 is hydrogen and R.sub.3 is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbons, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form the 1,2-phenylene group when R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, andwith the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 can be joined to form the 1,2 phenylene group when R.sub.2 is hydroxyl and R.sub.3 is the 2-hydroxy 1,3-dione-indanyl-2 group.

Abstract: A cavitation-inhibiting, nonfreezing, cooling and/or heat-transfer liquid comprises a glycol and a cavitation-inhibiting effective amount of at least one phosphonocarboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, the latter optionally substituted by carboxy,R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1-3 alkyl, the latter optionally substituted by carboxy,X is C.sub.1-3 alkylene optionally substituted by COOH or PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 groups, andn is 0 or 1.

Abstract: Water-based hydraulic fluids and metalworking lubricants are disclosed which are thickened with a polyether polyol having a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 75,000 modified with an alpha-olefin epoxide having about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms. Unexpectedly, synergistic thickening results from a combination of said polyether polyol with the components of a water-based hydraulic fluid or metalworking lubricant. The particularly effective components of the hydraulic fluid or metalworking lubricant are the phosphate ester and water-soluble amine corrosion inhibitor components. The hydraulic fluid and metalworking fluids of the invention also contain a water-soluble polyoxyethylated ester of an aliphatic acid and a monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, either one or both said acid and said alcohol being polyoxyethylated, a sulfurized molybdenum or antimony compound and a metal deactivator as well as other adjuvants conventional in this art.

Abstract: A material formed by the reaction of (1) a poly-2-hydroxyalkyl derivative of a polyol having at least five hydroxyl groups, with at least three, and preferably nearly all, of said hydroxyl groups being substituted with one or more 2-hydroxyalkyl groups and (2) a polyglycidyl ether of a polyol, preferably a di- or triglycidyl ether of a polyoxyalkylene diol or triol. These materials have surfactant and defoaming abilities, and are useful in hard surface cleaning, textile and paper applications, and as defoaming agents. The compounds are especially useful as defoaming agent for glycol based antifreeze mixtures, and such antifreeze mixtures are also provided.

Abstract: Substantially oil-free aqueous industrial fluids comprise (A) up to as much as 99.9 percent by weight water, (B) at least one substantially water-insoluble functional additive stably dispersed in the water and (C) at least one substantially water-soluble liquid organic dispersing agent, said dispersing agent being capable of dispersing said functional additive in said fluid and are useful as liquids in a variety of industrial applications, such as hydraulic systems and metal shaping operations. Typically, these compositions also contain at least one water-soluble polymeric thickener and at least one corrosion inhibitor. Methods for preparing these fluids from concentrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a corrosion inhibiting amount of a water-soluble organosiloxane-silicate copolymer corrosion inhibitor and an organic basic pH buffer capable of buffering pH in the range of about 9 to about 11 comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 percent to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: A single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrate is disclosed comprising an alcohol, a silicone-silicate copolymer and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 30 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the coolant. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze and coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a metal salt of a carboxysiloxane and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: A single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrate is disclosed comprising a major proportion of at least one alcohol, at least one water-soluble silicate, and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one hydroxybenzoic acid. The concentrates can be used without dilution but are preferably used, upon dilution with water. The concentrates are generally diluted for use in with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The alcohol-based antifreeze and coolant compositions of the invention are effective in the protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial processes and are especially effective when used to inhibit the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: A single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrate is disclosed comprising an alcohol, an aminosilicone-silicate copolymer and an organic basic buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising (1) an alcohol, (2) at least one of an amino siloxane, an amino silane or both an amino siloxane and an amino silane and a siloxane of the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.6 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group and e has a value of from 1 to 3, and (3) a hydroxybenzoic acid basic pH buffer preferably comprising para or ortho hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used, upon dilution with about 30 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the weight of said concentrate, as antifreeze compositions for internal combustion engines. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a silicone-silicate copolymer and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 30 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the coolant. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: An emulsifiable concentrate for use in water-in-oil fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, comprises lubricant and a polyalkenylsuccinic acid or anhydride or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Metal corrosion inhibitor comprising (a) benzoic acid and/or a benzoate, (b) a trialkanolamine, (c) phosphoric acid and/or a phosphate, and (d) at least one selected from mercaptobenzothiazole, its salts, benzotriazole and tolyltriazole, which can exhibit excellent anti-corrosive property to various metals for a long term and can be diluted with an aqueous liquor and can be employed in combination with usual anti-freezing agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a corrosion inhibiting amount of a water-soluble organosiloxane-silicate copolymer corrosion inhibitor and an organic basic pH buffer capable of buffering pH in the range of about 9 to about 11 comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 percent to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, an aminosilicone-silicate copolymer and an organic basic buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising a major proportion of at least one alcohol, at least one water-soluble silicate, and an organic basic pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising at least one hydroxybenzoic acid. The concentrates can be used without dilution but are preferably used, upon dilution with water. The concentrates are generally diluted for use in with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The alcohol-based antifreeze and coolant compositions of the invention are effective in the protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial processes and are especially effective when used to inhibit the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze or coolant concentrates comprising (1) an alcohol, (2) at least one of an amino siloxane, an amino silane or both an amino siloxane and an amino silane and a siloxane of the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.6 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group and e has a value of from 1 to 3, and (3) a hydroxybenzoic acid basic pH buffer preferably comprising para or ortho hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used, upon dilution with about 30 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the weight of said concentrate, as antifreeze compositions for internal combustion engines. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: This invention relates to single-phase antifreeze and coolant concentrates comprising an alcohol, a metal salt of a carboxysiloxane and an organic basic PH buffer and corrosion inhibitor comprising a hydroxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof. The concentrates are preferably used as coolants either undiluted or upon dilution with about 25 to about 90 percent by weight of water based upon the total weight of the concentrate. The alcohol is preferably ethylene glycol. The coolant compositions are effective in providing protection against corrosion of all metals and alloys used in industrial heat exchangers and are especially effective in inhibiting the corrosion of aluminum internal combustion engine and radiator components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as a hydraulic fluid or metalworking lubricant, of compositions having water as a base and yet possessing superior lubricating and wear preventing characteristics. The fluids of the invention comprise (1) a water-soluble polyoxyethylated ester of an aliphatic acid and a monohydric or polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, either one or both said acid and said alcohol being polyoxyethylated (2) a sulfurized molybdenum or antimony compound or alternatively mixtures of (1) and (2) with (3) a phosphate ester. The compositions can be thickened, if desired, using for instance polyglycol, polyacrylic and polyvinyl alcohol type thickeners. The use of corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators and other adjuvants conventional in this art is also contemplated.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions are provided which comprise: (A) a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, and (B) an effective amount dissolved therein of each of (1) a zinc primary dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate; (2) a mixture of (a) certain dimeric acids and (b) the reaction product of a monocarboxylic acid, certain polyalkylene polyamines and an alkenyl succinic anhydride; and (3) a substantially neutral zinc salt of a dihydrocarbyl sulfonic acid. These lubricating oil compositions are useful as functional fluids in a variety of systems as coolants, hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, spindle oils and the like.

Abstract: Austenitized ferrous metal, such as carbon steel, is quenched by means of an aqueous solution of a salt of polyacrylic acid which develops an extremely stable and uniform water vapor envelope surrounding the steel. Rate of cooling is controlled by (1) the molecular weight of the salt, (2) concentration of the salt in the solution, (3) solution temperature, and (4) the degree of agitation of the quenchant solution. In the case of carbon steel, by proper selection of the above variables, the austenitic structure of the hot steel may be directly transformed into non-martensitic structures of improved ductility, machinability and cold working properties, such as fine striped pearlite, without the necessity of further heat treatments, such as tempering, following quenching.The quenching solution may also be used to quench parts formed of alloy steel to obtain a martensitic structure without unwanted cracking and distortion. Non-ferrous metals may also be quenched using the polyacrylate quenching solution.

Abstract: A glycol-based antifreeze formulation containing as a defoaming agent, from 0.001% to about 1.0% by weight of a mixture containing a compound of the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or dihydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, p is an integer from 1 to 20, and n is an integer from 1 to 14; and a compound of the formulaRO--(C.sub.6 H.sub.10 O.sub.5).sub.p --Hwherein R and p are as defined above.

Abstract: A glycol-based antifreeze formulation containing as a defoaming agent, from 0.001% to about 1.

Abstract: A fluid composition which is capable of exhibiting a substantial increase in apparent viscosity under the influence of an electric field and which is of the type wherein solid particles of a chemical substance are dispersed in an electrically non-conducting oleaginous vehicle, the chemical substance being a polyhydric alcohol which contains acid groups and which has an open structure wherein a significant amount of water is adsorbed.

Abstract: Additives made by reaction of (A) at least one phosphorus acid compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each X is independently oxygen or divalent sulfur, M is hydrogen or an equivalent of metal or ammonium cation, R is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbyl or hydrocarbyloxy or hydrocarbyl mercapto group of about one to about thirty carbon atoms and R' is XM or R with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in both R and R' is at least two, with (B) at least one sulfo-containing compound of the formulae: ##STR2## wherein y is one or two, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a divalent or trivalent hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.4 is a trivalent hydrocarbyl group, and Q is --OH, --OR.sup.3, --OM, an alkylene polyamine residue, or N(R.sub.3).sub.2, are novel and useful and have utility as, for example, additives for water-containing hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid comprising a major proportion of a hydrocarbon oil having a viscosity of about 10-200 centistokes at 100.degree.F. and a minor proportion of a metal sulfonate, a higher molecular weight alkyl- or alkenyl-succinic acid or anhydride, a lower molecular weight alkyl- or alkenyl-succinic acid or anhydride, a nonionic emulsifier, and a hindered hydrocarbyl phenol.

Abstract: A fluid having a mineral lubricating oil base and containing an oil soluble, saturated aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon ester having from 10 to 60 carbon atoms which, if desired, can be used in combination with an aliphatic alcohol of from 8 to 13 carbon atoms. The ester alone and ester-alcohol combination imparts to the fluid the property of swelling seals in automatic transmissions, power transmissions and rotary engines, and thereby improves retention of the fluid in these mechanical structures.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing the amount of and softening silicate scale formation in automobile and diesel coolant systems where a silicate containing anti-corrosion formula is used which comprises adding to said formula an effective amount of a polymeric dispersant which is a water-soluble carboxylic acid polymer selected from a vinyl addition polymer and a carboxymethyl cellulose. The addition of polymeric dispersants to silicate containing corrosion inhibition formula such as the boron-nitrite type ameliorates or changes the character of the crystalline precipitate to a softer amorphous type and enables the utilization of anti-corrosion formulas at dosages of from about 2,000 up to 20,000 ppm without platingout side effects. Specially preferred dispersants are maleic anhydride copolymers and carboxymethyl cellulose. The advantages of the present invention may be realized in mixed precipitates containing silicate and also anions such as carbonate, phosphate, sulfate, etc.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion finding use as a stable functional fluid comprises about 19 to about 50 weight percent water, about 80 to about 49 weight percent mineral oil and a small amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acid mono ester of a polyoxyethylene mono-ol. The mono-ol has an average molecular weight of about 200-1,000 and the hydrocarbyl substituent is from about 750 to about 2,000 average molecular weight.

Abstract: A novel antifreeze composition is provided which comprises a water soluble liquid alcohol freezing point depressant and an inhibitor. The freezing point depressant is preferably at least one water soluble alcohol containing from one to four carbon atoms inclusive and from one to four hydroxy groups inclusive such as ethylene glycol. The inhibitor comprises at least one substance selected from the group consisting ofA. compounds corresponding to the following structural formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R.sub.1 is an alkylene radical containing from zero to 12 carbon atoms inclusive, R.sub.2 is an alkyl radical containing from one to 10 carbon atoms inclusive and R.sub.3 is an alkylene radical containing from one to 12 carbon atoms inclusive, andB. the mono- and di-metal salts, the mono- and di-ammonium salts, and the mono- and di-amides of compounds corresponding to the above structural formula.