Abstract: Provided is an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition that is excellent in terms of hue and thermal yellowing-inhibiting effect and is suitable for light guide members incorporated in automobile lighting devices. The aromatic polycarbonate resin composition comprises: 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A); 0.001 to 0.1 parts by mass of a phosphite stabilizer (B-I) as a phosphorus-based stabilizer (B) having a spiro ring skeleton; 0.01 to 0.5 parts by mass of a phosphite stabilizer (B-II) as a phosphorus-based stabilizer (B) represented by general formula (II) below; 0.05 to 2 parts by mass of a polybutylene glycol compound (C); and 0.0005 to 0.2 parts by mass of an epoxy compound (D). In the formula (II), R21 to R25 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a grease composition containing a base oil, a thickener, and an anti-flaking additive such as a compound represented by, for example, formula (1-1), which grease composition can prevent the white layer flaking of the rolling bearings. (In the formula, R1 and R4 are each independently a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Method of adjusting the viscosity of a salt having a melting point of less than 100° C. at atmospheric pressure (referred to as ionic liquid for short), wherein an oligomeric or polymeric compound which has a content of at least 0.01 mol of covalently bound acid groups/100 g of compound with at least 1% of the acid groups being present as a salt with an organic cation comprising at least one heteroatom selected from among nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and phosphorus is added to the ionic liquid.

Abstract: A lubricant composition, which is low in friction, does not have an attacking property against polyamide resin, etc., is excellent in heat resistance, and especially does not undergo deterioration or loss of the respective characteristics in a short term when used under a high temperature environment, is provided along with a speed reduction gear and an electric power steering apparatus that use the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition has blended therein a synthetic hydrocarbon oil, a urea thickener, zinc stearate, and a sulfur-based antioxidant. A speed reduction gear has a portion of engagement of a small gear and a large gear filled with the lubricant composition. In an electric power steering apparatus, an output of a steering assisting electric motor is speed reduced and transmitted to a steering mechanism via the speed reduction gear.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving copper corrosion performance of a lubricating oil composition containing (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more dispersants containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms. The method involves adding to the lubricating oil composition an effective amount of one or more copper corrosion performance improving agents containing one or more oil-soluble titanium compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving compatibility of a fluorocarbon elastomer seal with a lubricating oil composition containing (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more dispersants containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms. The method involves adding to the lubricating oil composition an effective amount of one or more fluorocarbon elastomer compatibility improving agents comprising one or more oil-soluble titanium compounds.

Abstract: Benzo[b]perhydroheterocyclic arylamine compounds have shown to be particularly useful as stabilizers. The compounds may serve as antioxidants, antiozoants, heat stabilizers and ultraviolet light stabilizers and such compounds are oil soluble, thus particularly suited for use as an antioxidant in a lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: An aqueous lubricant emulsion for medical or food apparatus, comprising: (a) 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a mineral oil; (b) 5 wt % to 30 wt % of an emulsifier system consisting of two emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, oleyl alcohol ether, triethanolamine oleate, wherein the mass ratio of the two emulsifiers is in a range of 2:8 to 8:2; (c) 0.5 wt % to 5 wt % of one or more coemulsifiers selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, long-chain fatty acids, and diisooctyl succinate sulfonates; and (d) the balance of water. A method for washing medical or food apparatus including the step of subjecting the medical or food apparatus to a treatment using the lubricant emulsion according to the invention after a washing step for the medical or food apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A liquid extreme pressure agent for use in lubricating compositions where the lubricating compositions comprise an oil of lubricating viscosity and the reaction product of: (a) a thiazole; (b) a composition comprising a carboxylic acid, a phosphorus containing acid or salt, or combinations thereof; and (c) an amine containing one or more branched hydrocarbyl groups. The invention also provides an additive composition comprising the reaction product described above and a process for making lubricating compositions, including greases, from the reaction product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the work-up of acidic or basic ionic liquids (IL) of the general formula (I), [A]+(1/n)*[Y]???(I) where [A]+ is a quaternary ammonium cation and (1/n)*[Y]n? is one anion equivalent of an n-fold charged anion, which comprises adding a conjugate acid-base pair selected from among compounds of the formula (II), [A]+[X]???(II) where [A]+ has the meaning given for the ionic liquid and [X]? is a conjugate base to the ionic liquid (IL).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel organic molybdenum compounds, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain said compounds. The organic molybdenum compounds can be represented by the general formula (1) which is indicated below, wherein A1 and A2 are heterocyclic rings which may have substituent groups.

Abstract: A method for treating water in a closed cooling system, having a pH of at least 7 and a temperature of at least 25° C., by adding a composition comprising 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; wherein the composition is substantially free of non-aqueous solvents, volatile organic compounds and halogenated biocides; and wherein 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is present in an amount sufficient to produce in the water a 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one concentration from 15 ppm to 500 ppm.

Abstract: A microbiocidal composition comprising: a non-halogenated 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolone, and chlorphenesin and/or an alkane diol, wherein the alkyl group in the non-halogenated 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolone comprises 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the alkane diol comprises from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, and the hydroxyl groups of the alkane diol are vicinally substituted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a working fluid additive for use in conjunction with a working fluid within an operating system having contact surfaces. The working fluid additive may consist solely of a highly polar material, but preferably includes both a highly polar material and a material that is synergistic to the highly polar material. The highly polar materials have a great affinity for the contact surfaces within the operating system and, therefore, produce film layers on the contact surfaces sufficient to significantly eliminate the frictional losses experience in the boundary regime of lubrication. By including a synergistic polar material, the efficacy as well as the thickness of this film layer is increased to further increase friction reduction. Organo-metallics may be utilized to further decrease wear and friction. An enhancing accelerator may be used to increase the compatibility between the host working fluid and the additive.

Abstract: There is provided a fluid composition comprising (a) one or more non-chlorinated 3-isothiazolone, (b) 0.7% to 10% by weight, based on the weight of said fluid composition, one or more primary alkanolamine, (c) 2% to 30% by weight, based on the weight of said fluid composition, one or more tertiary alkanolamine, (d) one or more stabilizer selected from the group consisting of iodine-containing stabilizers, mercaptobenzothiazole, and mixtures thereof, wherein the molar ratio of said stabilizer to said non-chlorinated 3-isothiazolone is from 0.3:1 to 3:1.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (A) a lubricant, and (B) at least one alcohol that is the reaction product of mercaptobenzothiazoles, mercaptothiazolines, or mercaptobenzimidazoles with various epoxies.

Abstract: A grease composition using lubricating base oil that is biodegradable by microorganisms in nature and has an affinity to the human body is provided. More particularly, a distillation residue secondarily generated in production of biodiesel from vegetable oil (soybean oil and canola oil) is used as the lubricating base oil. The grease composition is produced by adding 1 to 20 wt % of additives to 100 to 95 wt % of distillation residues, which is generated in production of biodiesel, and 1 to 30 wt % of thickeners.

Abstract: Dibenzo[b]perhydroheterocyclic amine compounds have shown to be particularly useful as stabilizers. The compounds may serve as antioxidants, antiozoants, heat stabilizers and ultraviolet light stabilizers and such compounds are oil soluble, thus particularly suited for use as an antioxidant in a lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: A method for suppressing the growth of mycobacteria associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, in particular Mycobacterium immunogenum, in metalworking fluids is described. The method uses antimicrobial or biocidal compositions which include a metal complex comprising disodium monocopper (II) citrate and an isothiazolone mixture preferably comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. Also described are methods for detecting and identifying the mycobacteria.

Abstract: A method for suppressing the growth of mycobacteria associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, in particular Mycobacterium immunogenum, in metalworking fluids is described. The method uses antimicrobial or biocidal compositions which include a metal complex comprising disodium monocopper (II) citrate and an isothiazolone mixture preferably comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. Also described are methods for detecting and identifying the mycobacteria.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions particularly suitable for automatic transmissions comprising a lubricating base oil, (A) a boron-containing ashless dispersant in an amount of 0.004 to 0.05 percent by mass in terms of boron, based on the total mass of the composition, (B) an alkaline earth metal-based detergent with a base number of 0 to 500 mgKOH/g in an amount of 0.01 percent by mass or more in terms of an alkaline earth metal, based on the total mass of the composition, and (C) a sulfur-based additive in an amount of 0.01 to 0.3 percent by mass in terms of sulfur, based on the total mass of the composition and having excellent anti-wear properties and improved fatigue life by inhibiting pitching.

Abstract: A biodegradable lubricating oil composition especially useful as a gear oil employs a synthetic alcohol ester basestock formed from mono- and dipentaerythritol with certain mono- and dicarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acid anhydrides and an effective amount of a polyoxyalkylene alcohol demulsifying agent, a combination of alkylated organic acid and ashless succinimide rust inhibitors and an ashless dithiocarbamate antiwear and extreme pressure agent.

Abstract: Suitable lubricant additives are the compounds of formulae wherein the substituents and groups have the following preferred meanings: R1=H; R2=methyl or tert-butyl; R3=tert-butyl; s=0, 1 or 2; R4=—A—[(C6H2)(methyl or tert-butyl)(OH)(tert-butyl)]; A=—CH2CH2O—(C═O)—CH2CH2— or —CH2CH(CH3)—O—(C═O)—CH2CH2—.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of(A) a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein in Formula (A-I): X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are independently O or S, and X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 can be NR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; and G.sup.1, G.sup.2, G.sup.3 and G.sup.4 are independently R.sup.2, OR.sup.2 or R.sup.3 OR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl and R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or hydrocarbylidene. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (B) an acylated nitrogen-containing compound having a substituent of at least about 10 aliphatic carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (C) a phosphorus compound. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (D) a thiocarbamate. In one embodiment, the inventive composition further comprises (E) a organic sulfide.

Abstract: The combination (mixture and/or reaction product) of an epoxy based demulsifier and a heterocyclic compound, e.g. dimercaptoth-iadiazole, has been found to exhibit synergistic activity in marine oil formulations especially Trunk Piston Oils. The combination produces Trunk Piston Oils with improved water-shedding properties.

Abstract: Lubricant or lubricant concentrate on mineral oil and/or synthetic oil basis having improved lubricating properties, in particular improved load bearing, sliding and corrosion inhibiting properties, which containsa) one or more mineral oils and/or synthetic oils as base oil andb) at least one tetravalent to octavalent alcohol having at least one quaternary carbon atom as well as at least one ether bond in its molecule and having a density d.sub.20 of at least 0,900, and an enthalpy H of at least 350 kcal/kg,c) at least one asymmetric, organometallic compound,d) at least one phosphor containing substance,e) at least one sulfur containing substance andf) further usual additives.

Abstract: Lubricant or lubricant concentrate on mineral oil and/or synthetic oil basis having improved lubricating properties, in particular improved load bearing, sliding and corrosion inhibiting properties, which containsa) one or more mineral oils and/or synthetic oils as base oil andb) at least one tetravalent to octavalent alcohol having at least one quaternary carbon atom as well as at least one ester bond in its molecule and having a density d.sub.20 of at least 0,900 and an enthalpy H of at least 350 kcal/kg,c) at least one asymmetric organometallic compound,d) at least one phosphor containing substance,e) at least one sulfur-containing substance andf) further usual additives.

Abstract: The invention provides a processing aid and method for lubricating and improving the processability and releasability of rubber and plastic without adversely affecting and, in certain instances, improving the physical properties of the rubber or plastic such as adhesion, tack, modulus and tensile strength. The processing aid comprises a pre-formed homogeneous mixture of at least one silicone fluid lubricant and at least one peptizing agent. A preferred processing aid also includes a silicone fluid wetting agent, which affords decreased vulcanization times and increased production rates.

Abstract: Crankcase lubricant compositions for use in automobile or truck engines comprise a major amount of a lubricating oil, added copper present in oil-soluble form and an oil-soluble diamine sulphide. The specified additives provide a highly effective antioxidant system, which may be used, for example, in lubricating oils which are substantially free of phosphorus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of stabilizing solutions of 3-isothiazolone compounds using a stabilizing compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; and compositions which comprise 3-isothiazolone compound, solvent and stabilizing compound.