Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine, the composition including: a lubricating base oil comprising at least one mineral base oil or at least one synthetic base oil or any combination thereof, the lubricating base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 4.0 to 4.5 mm2/s and a NOACK evaporation loss at 250° C. of no more than 15 mass %; (A) a calcium-containing metallic detergent in an amount of no less than 1000 mass ppm and less than 2000 mass ppm in terms of calcium on the basis of the total mass of the composition; and optionally (C) a viscosity index improver in an amount of less than 1 mass % on the basis of the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: A method for lubricating an internal combustion engine, the method including: supplying a lubricating oil composition to a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, wherein the internal combustion engine has a mean effective pressure of no less than 1.3 MPa, wherein an integrated intensity ratio of peaks of CaO in a X-ray diffraction spectrum of an ash is no more than 16.5%, the ash being obtained by incinerating the lubricating oil composition in an air at 950° C.

Abstract: Fuels, hydraulic fluids and lubricants made of or comprising a portion of renewable hydrocarbon raw materials, as well as biodegradable fuels, hydraulic fluids and lubricants are known to support microbial growth. Highly toxicorganic biocides have been added to reduce microbial growth. The use of such biocides can now be avoided, by instead using a stable solution of boric acid in a solvent, the boric acid being completely dissolved or at least free from any particles larger than 100 nm in size, and adding this solution to the fuel, hydraulic fluid or lubricant to give a final concentration of boron in the range of 1-100 ppm, preferably 1-50 ppm in the product. While preventing microbial growth, the addition of boron also reduces corrosion, in particular microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC).

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfated ash content of from greater than 1.0 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. %, a phosphorus content of from about 0.07 to about 0.12 wt. % and a sulfur content of 0.4 wt. % or less, the lubricating oil composition comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; (b) an overbased magnesium detergent, in an amount providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 600 ppm of magnesium; (c) a boron-containing compound, in an amount providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 250 ppm of boron; and (d) a molybdenum-containing compound, in an amount providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 50 ppm of molybdenum, wherein the composition has a B/Mo mass ratio in a range of 2 to 10 and a S/Mo mass ratio in a range of 10 to 25.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a stable boron solution with lubricating characteristics which is intended to be used preferably as an addition in the form of a concentrate/additive to a liquid, e.g. to a liquid fuel or a lubricant. The invention is achieved by the method steps of using a boron substance of pharmaceutical quality (1, 11), using a liquid as solvent, applying a mixing ratio between the boron substance and the solvent (3, 13) of preferably 1 g of boron per 15-25 liters of liquid, agitating the mixture for an initial predetermined period of time (4, 14), adding further liquid to dilute the solution (6, 15), the quantity of liquid being chosen such that a final user mixture reaches a concentration of between 20 and 30 ppm of boron (8), and further agitating the mixture (7, 16) for a second predetermined period of time so that the boron substance is completely dissolved in the boron solution, resulting in a boron solution which is stable over time.

Abstract: The invention provides a grease composition comprising: (a) a lubricating base oil; (b) a polymeric thickener comprising a mixture of (1) a (co- or homo)polymer of propylene with a weight average molecular weight of more than 200.000 and (2) a (co- or homo)polymer of propylene with a weight average molecular weight of less than 200.000; and (c) a polar wax. The invention further provides a mechanical component having a metal surface onto which a layer of the grease composition according to the invention has been applied. The invention also relates to the use of a polar wax in the preparation of a grease composition for bearing applications, and the use of a polar wax in a grease composition for bearing applications. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of the grease composition for reducing friction in a bearing, between bearing components or within a bearing application system. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the present grease composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorous content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a dispersed, hydrated, alkali metal borate and at least one phosphorous-containing compound wherein the total phosphorous employed in the composition is no more than about 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 400 ppm of boron; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a stable boron solution with lubricating characteristics which is intended to be used preferably as an addition in the form of a concentrate/additive to a liquid, e.g. to a liquid fuel or a lubricant. The invention is achieved by the method steps of using a boron substance of pharmaceutical quality (1, 11), using a liquid as solvent, applying a mixing ratio between the boron substance and the solvent (3, 13) of preferably 1 g of boron per 15-25 liters of liquid, agitating the mixture for an initial predetermined period of time (4, 14), adding further liquid to dilute the solution (6, 15), the quantity of liquid being chosen such that a final user mixture reaches a concentration of between 20 and 30 ppm of boron (8), and further agitating the mixture (7, 16) for a second predetermined period of time so that the boron substance is completely dissolved in the boron solution, resulting in a boron solution which is stable over time.

Abstract: Provided is a water-soluble rubricating agent for plastic working being capable of forming a lubricating film having lubricity and seizure resistance equal to or greater than a phosphorus-containing chemical conversion treatment film, having excellent corrosion resistance, and also having good film adhesion, without including phosphorus in the film. This water-soluble non-phosphorus lubricating agent for plastic working includes an inorganic solid lubricant as component A, a wax as component B, and a water-soluble inorganic metal salt as component C, wherein the mass ratio (component A/component B) of solid content for component A to solid content for component B is 0.1 to 5, and the mass percentage (component C/(component A+component B+component C)) of solid content for component C to total solid content for components A, B and C is 1 to 30%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an N-substituted malimide, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: A water-based coolant contains at least one inorganic acid salt of phosphate, phosphite, sulfate, sulfite, borate, molybdate, tungstate, carbonate, hydrogen carbonate and sesquicarbonate. Since the water-based coolant of the invention exhibits a high cooling capability but does not easily corrode a metallic material (a cooling object), the water-based coolant of the invention is suitable as a quenching oil or a cutting oil for the metallic material.

Abstract: Compositions having a plurality of nanoparticles and nano-sheets are disclosed. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lubricant additive composition includes oil soluble metal salts of inorganic and organic acids, and abrasive particles. Use of a lubricant additive composition includes oil soluble metal salts of inorganic and organic acids abrasive particles for wear protection of friction surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a macro-composition with a special structure. The structure includes a layered macro-composition made of a nanoparticle as an inner nucleus, an intermediate layer around the nucleus, and an outer layer intercalated with the nucleus or encapsulating the nucleus and the intermediate layer. A plurality of the layered macro-compositions is bonded together by bonds, so that each layered macro-composition is bonded to at least one other such layered macro-composition. Embodiments include a macro-composition made of three 3-layered macro-compositions joined in a chain by two bonds. These macro-composition assemblies may take the shape of layered macro-compositions bonded together in chains, or forming other shapes, such as rings. The layered macro-composition may be no more than about 100 nanometers in size, for example. The bonds of the complex macro-composition may have an average length of no more than about 100 nanometers, for example.

Abstract: A method of coating uses an anti-seizure agent for hot steel working that exhibits excellent wettability and surface film-adherability. The agent comprises: an inorganic component (first component); sodium hydroxide (second component); water-soluble resins and/or water-soluble surfactants (third component); and water. With the sum of the first component, the second component, and the third component as 100 mass %, the anti-seizure agent contains: 96.5 mass % or more and 99.98 mass % or less of the first component; 0.01 mass % or more and 2.0 mass % or less of the second component; and 0.01 mass % or more and 1.5 mass % or less of the third component, and the inorganic component is one or more selected from a group consisting of Al2O3, SiO2, CaO, B2O3, K2O, and Na2O. A coating layer formed solidly adheres to the steel and does not come off in both cold and hot working.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition, which is used in an internal combustion engine employing a fuel containing at least one kind selected from a hydrogenated product of natural fats and oils, a transesterification product of natural fats and oils, and a hydrogenated product of a transesterification product of natural fats and oils, which includes an alkali metal borate or a hydrate thereof in an alkali metal-corresponding amount of 10 to 1,000 ppm by mass in terms of total amount of the lubricating oil composition, and which can satisfactorily exhibit cleanness even in the case where the above-mentioned fuel is mixed therein or the case where ash content thereof is low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: A low sulfated ash, tow sulfur, low phosphorus, low zinc lubricating, oil composition preferably employable for internal combustion engines using a low sulfur hydrocarbon fuel comprises a base oil having a saturated component of 85 wt. % or more, a viscosity index of 110 or more, and a sulfur content of 0.01 wt. % or less; an alkaline earth metal-containing detergent; a nitrogen-containing ashless dispersant of a weight average molecular weight of 4,500 or more; a phenolic or amine oxidation inhibitor; and a basic nitrogen-containing compound-oxymolybdenum complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant composition for hot forming which makes it possible to provide lubricity at 80° C. or more without being peeled or washed by the roll cooling water, and which is easily washed under 40° C. without having water resistance. The lubricant composition for hot forming of the present invention comprises: a solid lubricant from 10 to 40% by mass; water-dispersible synthetic resin from 5 to 20% by mass; inorganic acid amine salt from 0.5 to 5% by mass; and water from 45 to 80% by mass.

Abstract: An anti-seizure agent for hot steel working that exhibits excellent wettability and surface film-adherability comprises: an inorganic component (first component); sodium hydroxide (second component); water-soluble resins and/or water-soluble surfactants (third component); and water. With the mass of the sum of the first component, the second component, and the third component as 100 mass %, the anti-seizure agent contains: 96.5 mass % or more and 99.98 mass % or less of the first component; 0.01 mass % or more and 2.0 mass % or less of the second component; and 0.01 mass % or more and 1.5 mass % or less of the third component, and the inorganic component is one or more selected from a group consisting of Al2O3, SiO2, CaO, B2O3, K2O, and Na2O. A coating layer formed after application solidly adheres to the steel and does not come off in the environment of both cold and hot working.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: A wear and/or friction reducing additive for a lubricating fluid in which the additive is a combination of a moderately hydrophilic single-phase compound and an anti-wear and/or anti-friction aqueous salt solution. The aqueous salt solution produces a coating on boundary layer surfaces. The lubricating fluid can be an emulsion-free hydrophobic oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, or water. Preferably, the moderately hydrophilic single-phase compound is sulfonated castor oil and the aqueous salt solution additionally contains boric acid and zinc oxide. The emulsions produced by the aqueous salt solutions, the moderately hydrophilic single-phase compounds, or the combination thereof provide targeted boundary layer organizers that significantly enhance the anti-wear and/or anti-friction properties of the base lubricant by decreasing wear and/or friction of sliding and/or rolling surfaces at boundary layers.

Abstract: A concentrate for producing a cooling and release agent for reusable casting dies such as a steel casting die, or a cooling and lubricating agent for machining with an active substance dissolved in water. The concentrate comprises 10 to 50 wt.-% of a protein based on the weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are additive compositions for transmission oils comprising an oil dispersion of a hydrated alkali metal borate and an oil dispersion of hexagonal boron nitride, as well as lubricating oil compositions containing the same.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having greater than 400 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 400 ppm of boron; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having, at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 600 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having no more than about 800 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of about 5:1 to about 500:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate.

Abstract: The subject of the disclosure concerns microcapsules including a core containing one or more alkali metal borates, optionally hydrated, dispersed in one or more lubricating base oils of mineral, synthetic or natural origin, and a polymer shell. Another subject of the disclosure is a lubricating oil including microcapsules. A further subject of the disclosure is the use of microcapsules according to the disclosure as anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additive for lubricant compositions. A further subject of the disclosure is a method for preparing microcapsules by interface polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an N-substituted malimide, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a stable boron solution with lubricating characteristics which is intended to be used preferably as an addition in the form of a concentrate/additive to a liquid, e.g. to a liquid fuel or a lubricant. The invention is achieved by the method steps of using a boron substance of pharmaceutical quality (1, 11), using a liquid as solvent, applying a mixing ratio between the boron substance and the solvent (3, 13) of preferably 1 g of boron per 15-25 litres of liquid, agitating the mixture for an initial predetermined period of time (4, 14), adding further liquid to dilute the solution (6, 15), the quantity of liquid being chosen such that a fmal user mixture reaches a concentration of between 20 and 30 ppm of boron (8), and further agitating the mixture (7, 16) for a second predetermined period of time so that the boron substance is completely dissolved in the boron solution, resulting in a boron solution which is stable over time.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lubricant composition including a lubricating base oil, fine particles and a calcium sulfonate-based thickener, a speed reduction gear filled with the lubricant composition, and an electric power steering apparatus including the speed reduction gear. The invention reduces operating noise of the speed reduction gear, regardless of the amount of backlash that occurs on combining a small gear and a large gear and without a more complicated structure for the speed reduction gear, by action of the fine particles. Further, separation of oil is prevented, by action of the calcium sulfonate-based thickener of the lubricant composition, so that electric power steering apparatus noise within the inside of a car is reduced at a low cost.

Abstract: A process includes adding an effective amount of a calcium lignin sulfonate to a thickened base grease to form a lubricating grease wherein the calcium lignin sulfonate has a molecular weight of at least 10,000 g/mol; the calcium lignin sulfonate has a water content of less than about 0.5 wt %; the effective amount is from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % based upon the weight of the lubricating grease; the thickened base grease is obtained from a grease forming process or a lubricating paste; and the lubricating grease has a water solubility below about 3 wt %, as determined by a water wash out-test.

Abstract: A gear oil additive composition and gear oil composition comprising a organic polysulfide having at least 30 wt % of a dialkyl polysulfide compound or mixture of dialkyl polysulfide compounds, a thiadiazole; and at least one ashless phosphorus-containing wear inhibitor compound is disclosed as having low yellow corrosion in axles and transmissions.

Abstract: With a powdered lubricant composition by the invention, in addition to the blending of one of anhydrous, pentahydrate or decahydrate salt in sodium borate and one of sodium or calcium salt of fat acid, mixing calcium or lithium carbonate as an auxiliary lubricant can prevent sodium borate (Na2B4O7), solidified as amorphous after a tube-making process, from moisture absorbance, drying and crystallization to thereby suppress the formation of Na2B4O7.5H2O on inside surfaces of finished-product tubes, thus enabling to circumvent occurrence of the white scales. Concurrently, they provide good diffusivity toward the working surface of workpiece, thus enabling to prolong a life of the mandrel bar and to widely be adopted as the most suitable powdered lubricant for manufacturing seamless tubes by Mandrel Mill rolling.

Abstract: A lubricating composition with improved storage stability comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, at least one alkali metal borate, at least one polysulfide mixture having at least 40% dihydrocarbyl tetrasulfide or higher sulfides, and at least one non-acidic phosphorus compound comprised of a trihydrocarbyl phosphate and a dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate derivative is disclosed. In addition to improved storage stability, the composition has improved wear performance when the ratio of polysulfides is controlled.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structural coating comprising a liquid carrier (e.g., paint), a borate-based additive, and a dynamic stabilization material. The borate-based additive provides corrosion protection through electrochemical binding of active surface corrosive sites, lubrication enhancement through the creation and re-supply to a surface where friction contact occasionally occurs of a weak slip lane crystalline material which may be a locally formed product utilizing local atmospheric humidity, and a material for reaction with an initiator to provide for freezing point depression during coating application. The dynamic stabilization material creates a balance of stabilized material for supply of corrosion protection product, lubrication reduction product, and freezing point depression product.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having superior storage stability and load-carrying effect is disclosed. The composition comprises four components: (1) an alkali metal borate; (2) an oil-soluble sulfur compound; (3) a trialkyl hydrogen phosphite; and (4) a mixture of greater than 50% neutralized acidic phosphates that are essentially free of monothiophosphates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant composition for hot forming which makes it possible to provide lubricity at 80° C. or more without being peeled or washed by the roll cooling water, and which is easily washed under 40° C. without having water resistance. The lubricant composition for hot forming of the present invention comprises: a solid lubricant from 10 to 40% by mass; water-dispersible synthetic resin from 5 to 20% by mass; inorganic acid amine salt from 0.5 to 5% by mass; and water from 45 to 80% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant composition for hot forming which makes it possible to provide lubricity at 80° C. or more without being peeled or washed by the roll cooling water, and which is easily washed under 40° C. without having water resistance. The lubricant composition for hot forming of the present invention comprises: a solid lubricant from 10 to 40% by mass; water-dispersible synthetic resin from 5 to 20% by mass; inorganic acid amine salt from 0.5 to 5% by mass; and water from 45 to 80% by mass.

Abstract: Improved boron-based metal working and machining fluids. Boric acid and boron-based additives that, when mixed with certain carrier fluids, such as water, cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives, polyhydric alcohol, polyalkylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, starch, dextrin, in solid and/or solvated forms result in improved metalworking and machining of metallic work pieces. Fluids manufactured with boric acid or boron-based additives effectively reduce friction, prevent galling and severe wear problems on cutting and forming tools.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and may comprise a polymer of acrylic acid, an acrylic ester, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, including co-polymers thereof or starch graft co-polymers thereof or mixtures thereof. A product produced by the process includes the material for decreasing friction comprising a petroleum lubricant containing an additive, water containing an additive, synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant, wherein the synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant optionally contain an additive. A process comprising controlling the delivery of a lubricant to at least one of two moving surfaces in order to decrease friction between said moving surfaces, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Each boot of a tripot type constant velocity joint comprises a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPC). A grease encapsulated in the boot comprises a base oil, a thickening agent comprising a diurea-based compound, molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate sulfide, a sulfur-phorsphorous based extreme-pressure agent being a sulfur-phosphorus based compound containing sulfur and phosphorous as constituting elements, and potassium borate hydrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant composition comprising a) a lubricant, b) a triazole metal deactivator, c) a borate ester and optionally d) an amine phosphate. The lubricants, e.g. engine oils or functional fluids exhibit low corrosion of lead, copper, iron and zinc. The metal deactivators are 1,2,4-triazoles, for example 1-(di-isooctylaminomethyl)-1,2,4-triazole or 1-(di-(2-ethylhexyl)aminomethyl)-1,2,4-triazole, or are benzotriazoles, for example 1-(2-methoxyprop-2-yl)tolyltriazole, 1-(1-cyclohexyloxypropyl)tolyltriazole, 1-(1-cyclohexyloxyheptyl)tolyltriazole or 1-(1-cyclohexyloxybutyl)tolyltriazole or 1-[bis(2-ethylhexyl)aminomethyl-4-methylbenzotriazole. The borate esters are for example triethyl borate, tripropyl borate, triisopropyle borate, tributyl borate, tripentyl borate, trihexyl borate, tricyclohexyl borate, trioctyl borate, triisooctyl borate, tridecyl borate, tri(C8C10) borate, tri (C12-C15) borate or oleyl borate.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 400 ppm of boron; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having greater than 400 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 600 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having no more than about 800 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of about 5:1 to about 500:1.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed comprising a superabsorbent polymer combined with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in water and may comprise a polymer of acrylic acid, an acrylic ester, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, including co-polymers thereof or starch graft co-polymers thereof or mixtures thereof. In the composition, the material for decreasing friction comprises a petroleum lubricant containing an additive, water containing an additive, synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant, wherein the synthetic lubricant, grease, solid lubricant or metal working lubricant optionally contain an additive.

Abstract: A lubricating composition with improved storage stability comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, at least one alkali metal borate, at least one polysulfide mixture having at least 40% dihydrocarbyl tetrasulfide or higher sulfides, and at least one non-acidic phosphorus compound comprised of a trihydrocarbyl phosphate and a dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate derivative is disclosed. In addition to improved storage stability, the composition has improved wear performance when the ratio of polysulfides is controlled.