Abstract: A molybdate ester represented by the following formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, is effective when used in a lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 50-5000 ppm of molybdenum, with respect to friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for heat treating, e.g. quenching a metal. The quenching composition includes a composition that comprises a polyamidopolyamine compound having a molecular weight of about 500 to about 100,000 and comprising a pendent amino group; and/or a non-polymeric amidoamine having a molecular weight of about 290 to about 5000 and comprising an amino group; and a hydroxyl containing diluent. These compositions impart one or more of the functions of quenching, lubricity, anti/low foaming and/or bioresistance to the quenching fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) an oil soluble compound with a >N—R—N< group, wherein R may be a hydrocarbylene group. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: The invention relates to imidazolidinone derivatives formed from the reaction of (1) a substituted-ethyl imidazolidinone; (2) substituted ethyl/propyl propylene urea or (3) a cyclic propylene urea with: (a) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 alkenyl substituted anhydride or, (b) a C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 carboxylic acid or corresponding ester; their compositions and use as corrosion inhibitors and/or surfactants.