Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing oligomers and a method for improving the low temperature properties of fatty alkyl esters by using these oligomers. The oligomers according to the present invention are used as pour point depressant and cloud point reducer to improve the pour point and cloud point of fatty alkyl esters such as isopropyl, butyl, ethyl, ethylhexyl esters particularly fatty acid methyl esters at low temperature.

Abstract: Water-based drilling mud lubricants using a blend of fatty acid polyamine salts and fatty acid esters give synergistically better lubricity results than either component used separately. For example, the blends with different ratios of fatty acid diethylenetriamine salt and fatty acid methyl ester demonstrate much better lubricity in water-based drilling fluids than those where only fatty acid diethylene-triamine salt or fatty acid methyl ester are separately used. The amines in fatty acid amine salt might also include other polyamines, such as butanediamine pentamethylenediamine, spermidine, spermine, propylene diamine and propylene polyamines. The fatty acid esters might also include fatty acid ethyl ester, fatty acid glycerol ester and fatty acid trimethylolpropane ester. The carbon numbers of the fatty acids used to make the components in the lubricant blend may range from C4 to C28.

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: An additive for oils that is capable of imparting oils such as lubricant base oils with superior wear resistance properties or friction resistance properties, and a lubricant. An additive for oils that includes a compound represented by formula (I) is used. A and B each represents a single bond or hydrocarbylene or the like, X and Y each represents a sulfur atom or single bond, and W and Z each represents a hydrogen atom or —NR1R2 or the like, provided that W and Z are not both hydrogen atoms. R1 and R2 each represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbyl or a hydrocarbylcarbonyl or the like, and n and m each represents an integer of 0 to 5.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprises a base oil and between 10 ppm and 1000 ppm of a viscosity modifier, the viscosity modifier comprising a polymer having a number average molecular weight greater than 500,000. The polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-acrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-methacrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-aromatic copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene-acrylate copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene-methacrylate copolymers, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cold rolling fluid, including: (a) a hydrocarbon base including at least 50 wt % of isoparaffins; (b) one or more frictional modifiers selected from among fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines, fatty acid esters, or polymer esters resulting from the esterification of alpha-olefin copolymers and dicarboxylic acids using alcohols; and (c) one or more phosphorous anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additives. The disclosure also relates to an emulsion containing the rolling fluid and to the use of the rolling fluid for cold-rolling steel.

Abstract: Provided are lubricants containing a synthetic ester, one or more additional base stocks and an additive package along with methods of making and using the same. Lubricant compositions comprise a synthetic ester that is a reaction product of at least one hindered organic polyol with one or more carboxylic acid where at least some (20%) up to 100% of the acids are branched. The lubricant compositions can provide improved oxidation stability and extended service life, as compared to a lubricant whose ester component is the reaction product of one or more hindered organic polyols and one or more carboxylic acids that are all linear, in applications that involve exposure to air, moisture, and/or high temperatures. These lubricant compositions are suited to a variety of lubricant applications, including, but not limited to air compressors, gear boxes, bearing sets, hydraulic systems, and chain drives.

Abstract: Lubricating oil used for the lubrication of engines run on biodiesel fuels are improved in their resistance to oxidation, sludge and deposits formation by the addition to said lubricating oil of detergent to increase the TBN of the lubricating oil or the addition of organic bases.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions for use in automotive engine oils comprising a combination of a specific base stock or mixture of base stocks and a friction reducing additive to improve fuel economy and fuel economy longevity of the automotive engine oil. The friction reducing additive is a specific partial polyol ester and may also include a specific saturated primary amide.

Abstract: It is to provide a lubricating oil composition for a refrigerating machine that has a low global warming potential by including in a base oil an organic compound having two or more non-conjugated double bonds in the molecule thereof, and that is particularly preferably used for a refrigerating machine using a refrigerant having a particular structure, such as an unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, which is a refrigerant capable of being used for existing car air conditioner system, air conditioners and the like, and that has excellent compatibility with the refrigerant and excellent thermal and chemical stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cooling additives for middle distillates, containing A) at least one comb polymer carrying hydroxyl groups, which can be produced by polycondensation of a polyol that contains two primary OH groups and at least one secondary OH group with a dicarboxylic acid or the anhydride or ester thereof, which carries a C16-C40 alkyl radical or a C16-C40 alkenyl radical, characterized in that the OH number of the comb polymer is at least 40 mg KOH/g, B) at least one copolymer of ethylene and of at least one ethylenically unsaturated ester, and C) at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: A bearing oil contains a first monoester which is an ester of a branched chain fatty acid containing 18 carbon atoms or a monounsaturated fatty acid containing 18 carbon atoms and ethylhexyl alcohol.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition of the invention contains: (a) a base oil for a lubricating oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. in a range of 2 mm2/s to 10 mm2/s; and (b) a poly-alpha-olefin having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. in a range of 15 mm2/s to 300 mm2/s, the poly-alpha-olefin (b) being produced using a metallocene catalyst, a content of the poly-alpha-olefin (b) being 20 mass % or more based on a total amount of the composition.

Abstract: The lubricating composition of this invention is primarily comprised of an admixture of an API Group V base oil component and a polyolefin base oil component. In general, the blend components include at least 45 wt. % of a Group V base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of less than 20 cSt at 100° C., and from 10 wt. % to 60 wt. % of a polyolefin base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of at least 500 cSt and not greater than 4000 cSt at 100° C. The lubricating composition has improved efficiency and lower operating temperatures, comparable to polyalkylene glycol-based lubricant level, which provides improved machine life and seal life, relative to other lubricating compositions.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition includes an antibacterial composition, a corrosion preventive, petroleum naphtha, optionally a solvent, and the balance being an oil. The lubricating oil composition may also include acetone. A process for lubricating an object includes the steps of: providing a lubricating oil composition comprising an antibacterial composition, a corrosion preventive, petroleum naphtha, optionally a solvent, optionally acetone, and the balance being an oil; and applying the lubricating oil composition to a surface of the object.

Abstract: This invention relates to functionalized monomers. The functionalized monomer may be reacted with an enophilic reagent (e.g., maleic anhydride) to form an enophilic reagent modified functionalized monomer. The invention relates to lubricants, functional fluids, fuels, dispersants, detergents, functional compositions (e.g., food products, cleaners, etc.), and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricant blend including one or more lubricant base stocks and one or more dispersants. The dispersant is chosen from a polyalphaolefin succinimide, a polyalphaolefin succinamide, a polyalphaolefin acid ester, a polyalphaolefin oxazoline, a polyalphaolefin imidazoline, a polyalphaolefin succinamide imidazoline, and combinations thereof. The one or more dispersants are present at 2 to 20 wt % based on the total weight of the blend. The one or more dispersants and the one or more lubricant base stocks are together present at 8 wt % or more of the total weight of the blend. Provided is also a process for making the lubricant blend and a method for the service life of a lubricant.

Abstract: Lubricated surfaces, lubricant compositions for lubricating a surface, and methods for increasing antiwear properties in lubricants. The lubricated surface is provided by a lubricant composition including a base oil of lubricating viscosity, at least one metal salt of phosphorothioic acid, and an amount of at least one hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound effective to provide an increase in antiwear properties of the lubricant composition. A ratio of titanium metal to phosphorus in the antiwear agent ranges from about 0.3:1 to about 1.5:1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: an unsaturated functionalized monomer of from about 5 to about 30 carbon atoms, which is: (a) polymerized to form a functionalized polymer; (b) copolymerized with a comonomer to form a functionalized copolymer; or (c) reacted with an enophilic reagent to form a polyfunctionalized monomer. The polyfunctionalized monomer may be polymerized to form a polyfunctionalized polymer which may be further reacted with one or more additional reagents. The invention relates to lubricants, functional fluids, fuels, dispersants, detergents and polymeric resins.

Abstract: An oil in water lubricant fluid for use in steel cold rolling, comprising an oil in water emulsion having a particle size of 1 ?m or less, consisting of an oil phase and water, where the oil phase includes about 5 wt % to about 40 wt % of at least one polymeric surfactant, about 25 wt % to about 95 wt % base oil, about 0.2 wt % to about 10 wt % extreme pressure lubrication additives, and about 0.5 wt % to about 6 wt % other functional additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of minimal quantity lubrication cutting and grinding that can improve cutting and grinding properties and extend the life of tools. The minimal quantity lubrication cutting and grinding method of the present invention comprises supplying a compressed fluid containing 0.1 to 15 percent by volume of oxygen together with a cutting and grinding oil (particularly preferably an oil composition comprising an ester) to processing spots of a workpiece.

Abstract: The invention provides a metalworking fluid which contains (A) a base oil including 2-ethylhexanol palmitate or 2-ethylhexanol stearate, and (B) an anionic surfactant that is a salt of a branched aliphatic carboxylic acid having 8 to 18 carbon atoms with a branched alkanolamine having 3 to 12 carbon atoms. The metalworking fluid of the invention is excellent in the cutting performance, anti-foaming properties, stability of stock solution, emulsion stability and resistance to hydrolysis, and shows low kinematic viscosity at low temperatures.

Abstract: Oxidative degradation may be reduced in a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and at least about 1 percent by weight of a C1-C3 alkyl ester of a carboxylic acid of about 12 to about 24 carbon atoms, by including within the lubricant composition a sulfonate detergent in an amount sufficient to provide at least about 0.2 percent by weight sulfonate soap to the lubricant composition, wherein the weight ratio of sulfonate soap to phenate soap in the lubricant composition is at least about 0.35:1.

Abstract: Water-based lubricants for the lubrication of frictional partners in drive elements, as well as their use. In particular, a water-based lubricant that contains 5 to 80% by weight of water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is selected from the group that is composed of statistically distributed polyoxyethylene units and/or polyoxypropylene units and/or other polyoxyalkylene components, a block polymer that that is composed of polyoxyethylene units and/or polyoxypropylene units and/or other polyoxyalkylene components, 0.5 to 20% by weight of foaming or non-foaming emulsifiers from the class of anionic, non-ionic, or cationic surfactants, water-soluble or water-emulsifiable carboxylic acid esters, 0.5 to 50% by weight of anti-icing additives, selected from the group that is composed of alkylene glycol, glycerol, salts or ionic liquids, 0.05 to 10% by weight of corrosion additives, 0.001 to 1% by weight of additives for preventing the formation of foam, and 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricious anaerobic curable compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides an oil composition for cutting and grinding by minimum quantity lubrication system, characterized by comprising an ester oil with a kinematic viscosity of 0.5-20 mm2/s at 100° C., and an ester-based polymer with a kinematic viscosity exceeding 20 mm2/s at 100° C. and an average molecular weight of 5,000-10,000,000. The oil composition for cutting and grinding by minimum quantity lubrication system according to the invention can achieve an excellent balance between misting property and inhibition of floating mist and ensure that an adequate amount reaches the working section, for cutting and grinding by minimum quantity lubrication system.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl(meth)acrylates comprising a long linear chain bearing alkyl ramifications corresponding to general formula (I): in which R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical and R2 is a long alkyl chain of formula (II): R(CH2—CH2)n(CH2—CH(R3))m— in which R is a methyl or ethyl radical, R3 is an linear- or branched-chain alkyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n=9 to 20, m=1 to 5, wherein it is possible for the —CH2—CH2— and —CH2—CH(R3)— units to be distributed in block or random form. These compounds can in particular be used for the production of additives intended to lower the settings point of paraffinic oils or fuels (diesel oils or fuel oils), and for the production of additives for lubricants.

Abstract: A bearing oil contains a first monoester which is an ester of a branched chain fatty acid containing 18 carbon atoms or a monounsaturated fatty acid containing 18 carbon atoms and ethylhexyl alcohol.

Abstract: The subject of the disclosure concerns C8 or higher, linear or branched fatty chain (meth)acrylic polymers possibly containing at least one ethylene unsaturation, having a weight average molecular weight Mw of less than 20,000 g/mole, free of sulphur-containing, metallic and halogenated compounds and with a residual monomer content measured by GPC of no more than 10% by weight, preferably no more than 7% by weight. A further subject of the disclosure is the synthesis method and the uses of these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating machine oil, a compressor oil composition, a hydraulic oil composition, a metalworking oil composition, a heat treating oil composition, a lubricating oil composition for machine tools and a lubricating oil composition which comprise a lubricating oil base oil having % CA of not more than 2, % CP/% CN of not less than 6 and an iodine value of not more than 2.5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating machine oil, a compressor oil composition, a hydraulic oil composition, a metalworking oil composition, a heat treating oil composition, a lubricating oil composition for machine tools and a lubricating oil composition which comprise a lubricating oil base oil having % CA of not more than 2, % CP/% CN of not less than 6 and an iodine value of not more than 2.5.

Abstract: A rust preventive oil composition comprising a nonionic surfactant with a hydrophilic-lipophilic index of 10-12 at 0.1-10% by mass based on the total amount of the composition, and at least one rust-preventing additive selected from among sarcosine compounds, sulfonic acid salts, esters, amines, carboxylic acids, fatty acid amine salts, carboxylic acid salts, paraffin waxes, oxidized wax salts, alkyl or alkenylsuccinic acid derivatives and boron compounds, the composition having a 40° C. kinematic viscosity of 1-50 mm2/s.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing mixtures of carboxylic acids obtained as hydrolysis products of suberin and cutin, particularly suberin and cutin isolated from birch bark, to give mono-, oligo- and polyesters, or corresponding ester-ethers, as well as the use of the products thus obtained as lubricants, fuel components, plasticizers, surface active agents, environmentally friendly agents for modifying wood, binders in coatings, adhesives, printing inks and composites, further in various cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of comb polymers comprising, in the main chain, repeat units derived from polyolefin-based macromonomers with a molecular weight of at least 500 g/mol, and repeat units derived from low molecular weight monomers with a molecular weight less than 500 g/mol, for improving the load-bearing capacity of hydraulic fluids. Furthermore, the present invention describes new hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alcohols and in particular to C4 to C15 alcohols that are used in the production of esters.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing lipids for biofuel or lubricant and Streptomyces bacteria used in the process. The process comprises cultivating bacterial cells of the genus Streptomyces in a medium comprising organic waste(s) or residue(s) or mixtures thereof as carbon and/or nutrient source(s), recovering lipids from the cells of said bacteria or from the cultivation medium, and using the recovered lipids or a fraction thereof as biofuel and/or lubricant, or as a starting material for biofuel and/or lubricant production. In addition, in one aspect the invention provides products obtained by using the process according to this disclosure.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of methyl methacrylate by reaction of methyl propionate with one from formaldehyde, a formaldehyde/methanol mixture and methylal, characterized in that at least a fraction of at least one reactant involved in this reaction was obtained by a reaction or a sequence of reactions starting from biomass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a grease composition capable of securely preventing an abnormal noise from being generated when it is cold and having a long life at a high temperature, and a rolling bearing in which this grease is enclosed. The grease composition having heat-resistant properties and performance of preventing the generation of a low-temperature abnormal noise contains a base oil, a thickener, and an additive, and is used for a rolling bearing. A worked penetration of the grease composition at 25° C. is 300 or less, and an unworked penetration thereof at ?20° C. is 200 or more. The grease-enclosed rolling bearing has an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and the above-described grease composition enclosed on a periphery of the rolling elements. The grease-enclosed rolling bearing is used for an automotive electric auxiliary machine.

Abstract: A novel crankcase dispersant reaction product having fused therein an antioxidant moiety whereby the dispersant reaction product can function as an antioxidant while retaining at least two structural domains, one being a polar domain for association with sludge and a hydrocarbyl domain for oil solubility, so that the dispersant can function as a chemical agent to suspend sludge and prevent agglomeration of sludge precursors and soot so the latter can be readily removed from the system, such as by filtering, instead of being deleteriously deposited on internal engine components, as well as lubricant compositions incorporating such novel dispersant and, for instance, engines lubricated with such lubricant compositions.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a lubrication kit which is capable of improving wear resistance and durability of a sliding portion mounted in a small electronic device and which is capable of reducing a sound generated during driving. [Solution] A lubrication kit used for a small electronic device having a sliding portion, according to the present invention comprises at least one lubricant selected from a lubricant (1) comprising an anti-wear agent and a base oil which contains a polyol ester oil and/or a paraffinic hydrocarbon oil and a lubricant (2) comprising an anti-wear agent, polytetrafluoroethylene particles, and a base oil which contains a polyol ester oil and/or a paraffinic hydrocarbon oil, and a surface-treating agent obtained from a fluorine type surfactant and a phosphoric ester having a hydrocarbon group in which a part or all of hydrogen atoms have been substituted with a fluorine atom.

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: The present invention relates to the use of ester group-including polymers having at least one nonpolar segment P and at least one polar segment D, where the polar segment D includes at least 8 repeating units, and the proportion of dispersing repeating units in the polar segment D is at least 30% by weight based on the weight of the polar segment D, as antifatigue additive in lubricants.

Abstract: The refrigerating machine oil composition of the invention is characterized by comprising a prescribed base oil, a phosphorus-based extreme pressure agent and an oil agent. The refrigerating machine oil composition of the invention having this construction exhibits excellent lubricity for refrigerating/air conditioning devices employing refrigerants such as HFCs, and allows the refrigerating/air conditioning devices to be operated in a stable manner for prolonged periods.

Abstract: Lubricating oil used for the lubrication of engines run on biodiesel fuels are improved in their resistance to oxidation, sludge and deposits formation by the addition to said lubricating oil of detergent to increase the TBN of the lubricating oil or the addition of organic bases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing metal workpieces for cold forming by first applying a phosphate layer and then applying a lubricant layer which has a major content in organic polymer material. The phosphate layer is formed by an aqueous acidic phosphating solution having a major content in calcium, magnesium or manganese and phosphate. The lubricant layer is formed by contacting the phosphated surface with an aqueous lubricant composition which has a content in organic polymer material based on ionomer and optionally also non-ionomer the organic polymer material used predominantly being monomers, oligomers, co-oligomers, polymers or copolymers based on ionomer, acrylic acid/methacrylic acid, epoxide, ethylene, polyamide, propylene, styrene, urethane, the ester or salt thereof. The invention also relates to the corresponding lubricant composition, to the lubricant layer produced thereof and to its use.

Abstract: Lubricating oil used for the lubrication of engines run on biodiesel fuels are improved in their resistance to oxidation by the addition to said to lubricating oil of particular detergents, and premixed mixtures of particular detergents and anti-oxidants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cylinder lubricant having a BN, determined according to the ASTM D-2896 standard, of greater than or equal to 40 milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of lubricant, comprising a lubricant base oil for a marine engine and at least one overbased detergent that is based on alkali or alkaline-earth metals, and which also contains an amount of 0.01% to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the lubricant, of one or more compounds (A) chosen from esters of saturated fatty monoacids comprising at least 14 carbon atoms and of alcohols comprising at most 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing metal workpieces for cold forming by applying a lubricant layer either to a metal surface or to a metal surface which has been pre-coated with e.g., a conversion coating. The lubricant layer is formed by contacting the surface with an aqueous lubricant composition which has a content in at least one water soluble, water-containing or water-binding oxide or silicate and a content in organic polymer material, the organic polymer material used predominantly being monomers, oligomers, co-oligomers, polymers and copolymers based on ionomer, acrylic acid/methacrylic acid, epoxide, ethylene, propylene, styrene, urethane, the ester or salt thereof. The invention to the corresponding lubricant composition, to the lubricant layer produced thereof and to its use.

Abstract: A method of coloring a substrate is disclosed that includes the steps of dissolving a vegetable oil ester based solvent wherein the ester is selected from a group consisting of esters having carbon chain length of C-1 to C-18 in a liquid solvent dye to form a low-sulfur containing dye formulation such that the vegetable oil ester is present in an amount of between about 5 and 80 percent by weight of the dye formulation, and mixing sufficient amounts of the dye formulation with the substrate to produce mixtures of predetermined color in which the levels of toxic substrate are substantially less than in otherwise equivalent mixtures that include hydrocarbon-based solvents.

Abstract: Water-based drilling mud lubricants using a blend of fatty acid polyamine salts and fatty acid esters give synergistically better lubricity results than either component used separately. For example, the blends with different ratios of fatty acid diethylenetriamine salt and fatty acid methyl ester demonstrate much better lubricity in water-based drilling fluids than those where only fatty acid diethylenetriamine salt or fatty acid methyl ester are separately used. The amines in fatty acid amine salt might also include other polyamines, such as butanediamine pentamethylenediamine, spermidine, spermine, propylene diamine and propylene polyamines. The fatty acid esters might also include fatty acid ethyl ester, fatty acid glycerol ester and fatty acid trimethylolpropane ester. The carbon numbers of the fatty acids used to make the components in the lubricant blend may range from C4 to C28.