Abstract: A phosphate ester composition comprising more than 50 mass % of a phosphate ester represented by Formula 1, wherein X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl or aryl, with at least one of X, Y and Z being aryl, represented by Formula 2, and wherein two or more of R3, R4 and R5 have from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and the total number of carbon atoms in R3, R4 and R5 is from 3 to 30. The use of the phosphate ester composition as a flame retardant, a lubricant, an anti-wear additive, a hydraulic fluid, a self-extinguishing functional fluid, or an additive thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant composition, method for reducing a boundary friction coefficient of a lubricant composition, and method for improving fuel economy. The lubricant composition includes a base oil, a) a metal-containing phosphorus antiwear compound in an amount sufficient to provide from about 100 to about 1000 ppm by weight phosphorus based on a total weight of the lubricant composition, and b) an oxygen-polymerized vegetable oil, different from the base oil. The base oil is present in the lubricant composition in an amount from about 50 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the lubricant composition.

Abstract: Described herein are biobased plasticizer compositions comprising a compound having the structure of Formula I: wherein R is C6-C18 alkyl; along with methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The present Invention relates to the use of a compound in a lubricating composition as an engine oil antiwear and/or extreme pressure agent, wherein the compound is a heterocycle having a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms, wherein the heterocycle is either (i) a heterocycle compound having a functional group selected from the group consisting of at least one of an ester, an amide, a salt and an acid, or (ii) a pyrimidine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines and polyols results in ester containing dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with non-ester containing dispersants.

Abstract: Water-based metalworking fluid contains: (A) alkanolamine represented by the following formula (1) and/or (B) alkanolamine represented by the following formula (2); and (C) 2-pyridylthio-1-oxide salt. In the formula (1): each R1 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n represents 2 or 3; and plural R1 may be mutually the same or different on condition that not all R1 represent hydrogen. In the formula (2): R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and Z1 and Z2 each represent an alkylene group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An ashless additive for lubricating oil compositions, lubricating oil compositions and methods for lubricating that are effective to improve the total base number (TBN) of a lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer as a dispersant in a gaseous, liquid or solid formulation in a range of applications and to the copolymers per se wherein the copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, wherein said copolymer comprises: at least two chains which are covalently linked by a bridge other than at their ends; and wherein the at least two chains comprise at least one ethyleneically monounsaturated monomer, and wherein the bridge comprises at least one ethyleneically polyunsaturated monomer; and wherein the polymer comprises a residue of a chain transfer agent and wherein the mole ratio of polyunsaturated monomer(s) to monounsaturated monomer(s) is in a range of from 1:100 to 1:4; and wherein the branched copolymer dispersant contains anchoring, solubilising or stabilising moieties and wherein the resulting copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of greater than 100,000 Da.

Abstract: The present Invention relates to the use of a compound in a lubricating composition as an engine oil antiwear and/or extreme pressure agent, wherein the compound is a heterocycle having a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms, wherein the heterocycle is either (i) a heterocycle compound having a functional group selected from the group consisting of at least one of an ester, an amide, a salt and an acid, or (ii) a pyrimidine.

Abstract: A premium wear resistant lubricant comprises a base stock, preferably a GTL liquid or the liquid isomerization product of slack wax or F-T wax, and a non-ionic ashless anti-wear additive. The non-ionic ashless antiwear additive is preferably at least one of thiosalicylic acid or alkyl ester thereof, thioxomalonate, 2,2-dithiopyridine and thiazolidine. The lubricant may also contain additional base stock materials selected from other hydrocarbonaceous and synthetic base stock materials in admixture with the GTL liquid or slack wax or F-T derived base stock.

Abstract: A lubricant additive comprising a rod-like liquid crystal compound possessing a cation group and an anion is disclosed. The rod-like liquid crystal compound is typically a specific type of 4-(1,3-diox-2-yl)pyridinium salt and exhibits an effect of reducing the coefficient of friction if added in a small amount. A lubricant composition and a grease composition comprising the lubricant additive are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds formed of (per)fluoropolyether chains and end groups having a pyridine structure, with structural formula: T1-CW1—O—Rf—CW2-T2??(I) wherein T1, T2, equal to or different from each other, have the following meanings: F, CF3, C2F5, (C2F4)Cl; CH2—B—Y, CH(CF3)O—Y, wherein: B?O, S; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, equal to or different from each other, are H, F, C1-C8 linear or branched perfluoroalkyl, NO2, CN; with the proviso that at least one of the two end groups T1, T2 is CH2—B—Y or CH(CF3)O—Y as above defined; W1, W2, equal to or different from each other, are —F, —CF3; Rf is a (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain having a number average molecular weight from 400 to 10,000.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) from 0.1% to 20% of at least one cyclic compound having a nitroxyl group and a thioamide group; and (b) a lubricating oil.

Abstract: Compounds formed of (per)fluoropolyether chains and end groups having a pyridine structure, with structural formula:

Abstract: A data/information storage and retrieval medium, comprising: (a) a substrate including a layer stack thereon, the layer stack including a surface and at least one magnetic or magneto-optical (“MO”) recording layer; and (b) a thin film or layer of a lubricant formed on the surface of the layer stack, comprised of a derivatized perfluoropolyether compound comprising a generally linear perfluoropolyethcr chain and at least one Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (“HALS”) moiety at at least one end of the chain.

Abstract: The present invention is an imaging element which includes a support, at least one imaging layer superposed on the support and a protective topcoat superposed farthest from the support. The topcoat includes a binder and lubricant droplets. The lubricant droplets are composed of a lubricant and a water soluble polymer containing heterocyclic aromatic nitrogen groups wherein the droplets are surrounded by a particulate stabilizer. The present invention is also directed to the lubricant droplets.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing polyether compound, a lubricant, and a magnetic recording medium comprising the lubricant.