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: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an ester from a polyol which is solid at 25° C. and a carboxylic acid component which contains at least 50 wt. % of at least one mono- or polyunsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the carboxylic acid component, in a reactor under reduced pressure. The invention also provides a device, a process for the preparation of a thermoplastic composition comprising the ester prepared according to the invention, a process for the production of a shaped article comprising the ester according to the invention or the thermoplastic composition according to the invention, a process for the production of a packed product, a process for the production of an at least partly coated object, and uses of the esters according to the invention as an additive in various compositions.

Abstract: To provide a lubricant for metallic material working and a method of press working a metallic material that makes it possible to improve the working accuracy of a press worked product and prolong the life of the die assembly beyond prior levels of life. [Solution] A lubricant for metallic material working comprises a mixture of a sulfur-based extreme pressure agent, an organic zinc compound, a calcium-based additive, and an ester compound, with lubricant base oil. The sulfur-based extreme pressure agent has a sulfur content of 5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. The organic zinc compound has a zinc content of 0.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. The calcium-based additive has a calcium content of 0.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. And the ester compound occupies a content of 1.0% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant.

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: Provided are a lubricating oil base oil excellent in durability and low-torque property, and a lubricating oil composition suitable for a fluid dynamic pressure bearing, an oil-impregnated porous bearing, or a dynamic pressure-type oil-impregnated porous bearing to be used in a bearing for a small spindle motor related to information equipment. Specifically, provided are a lubricating oil base oil including, as a major component, a diester represented by the following formula (1), and a lubricating oil composition including the lubricating oil base oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound.

Abstract: A poly(neopentylpolyol) ester composition is produced by reacting a neopentylpolyol having the formula: wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of CH3, C2H5 and CH2OH and n is a number from 1 to 4, with at least one monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms in the presence of an acid catalyst and at an initial mole ratio of carboxyl groups to hydroxyl groups of greater than 0.5:1 to 0.95:1 to form a partially esterified poly(neopentylpolyol) composition. Then the partially esterified poly(neopentylpolyol) composition is reacted with additional monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms to form a final poly(neopentylpolyol) ester composition.

Abstract: A lubricant composition characterized as having a viscosity of less than about 150,000 cP at ?40° C., a kinematic viscosity of less than about 150,000 cSt at ?40° C., and a kinematic viscosity of at least about 18.5 cSt at 100° C. for use in association with a device involving metal to metal contact of moving parts comprising: (a) base-stock comprising (i) at least one relatively low viscosity polyalphaolefin, (ii) at least one ester, and at least one Group III base oil; (b) viscosity improver comprising (i) at least one relatively high viscosity polyalphaolefin, and (ii) a least one olefin copolymer; (c) a performance additive comprising at least one additive effective to improve at least one property of the lubricant and/or the performance of the equipment in which the lubricant is to be used; (d) at least one pour-point depressant; and, optionally, (e) at least one antifoam agent.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species are converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal processing lubricant compositions that are based on polyhydrocarbyl esters of aliphatic polyols, in particular tetrahydrocarbyl esters of pentaerythritol, wherein at least one hydrocarbyl group of the tetrahydrocarbyl ester comprises 6-14 carbon atoms and the other hydrocarbyl groups comprise 6-20 carbon atoms. The compositions are in particular suitable for metal forming operations, e.g. a cold rolling operation, a hot rolling operation or a drawing operation, and metal removing operations, e.g. grinding, milling, cutting, turning and honing.

Abstract: Method and System of lubricating at least one moving part with a medium. The medium includes a dissolved mixture of lubricant and compressed gas. The amount of lubricant and compressed gas may be controlled in forming the dissolved mixture in response to input conditions. A user and/or external factors may be used to determine the input conditions. In response to the input conditions the amount of lubricant and compressed gas is delivered to the moving part that is housed in a pressurized chamber. The properties of the dissolved mixture can be adjusted, whereby the properties may include, but are not limited to, the following: viscosity, temperature, and thermal conductivity. This adjustment to the gas may be accomplished, for example, by releasing gas from the pressurized chamber in an amount to adjust the properties. In a further approach, lubricant may be scavenged from the pressurized chamber by returning surplus lubricant to its original source or other designated location.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base agent for electrical insulating oils, which mainly contains an esterified product of glycerin and a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having 6-14, preferably 8-12 carbon atoms. This base agent for electrical insulating oils is excellent in electrical characteristics, oxidation stability, cooling characteristics, flame retardance and safety. In particular, this agent for electrical insulating oils can meet energy/environmental problems by using an edible oil and fat, which is obtained by using a fatty acid derived from a vegetable oil as a raw material, as the linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having 6-14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to triester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such triester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor comprising mono-unsaturated fatty acids, wherein such mono-unsaturated fatty acids are reduced to mono-unsaturated fatty alcohols en route to the synthesis of triester species for use as/in the triester-based lubricant compositions. Subsequent steps in such synthesis may employ carboxylic acids and/or acyl halides/anhydrides derived from biomass and/or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

Abstract: A biodegradable lubricant composition containing a complex polyol ester having a polyfunctional alcohol residue and a saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid residue having from about 9 to about 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricant composition with a total nitrogen content of 0.1 to 0.25 percent by weight suitable for lubricating a two-stroke engine comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, a synthetic ester, at least one condensation product of a fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms with a polyamine, and a Mannich dispersant.

Abstract: A cost effective and less energy demanding method of producing ester oils or lubricant base oils, particularly fatty monoesters and fatty polyol esters, by esterifying palm fatty acid, which is abundant from the fat splitting process, with a monohydric alcohol or polyhydric alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst at elevated temperature wherein an azeotroping agent, particularly toluene, is used to facilitate continuous removal by distillation, of water formed as a by-product during the esterification reaction. The esterification reaction is completed within 5 hours and palm fatty esters as produced with the current method exhibit comparable lubricity and biodegradability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to method of making a green lubricant composition having improved wear protection and reduced phosphorus emissions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to green lubricant compositions comprising a base oil and an effective amount of premixed additives that improve wear protection and reduce phosphorus emissions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of first and second esters: the first ester comprising a reaction product of first reactants comprising trimer acid, first polyhydric alcohol and first monohydric alcohol; the first monohydric alcohol selected from the group of C8-18 monohydric alcohols; the second ester comprising a reaction product of second reactants comprising trimer acid, second polyhydric alcohol and second monohydric alcohol; the second monohydric alcohol selected from the group of C6-10 monohydric alcohols; the first and second monohydric alcohols being non-identical. This blend of esters, in combination with silica, is useful as a sealant composition, e.g., as a cable-protectant composition.

Abstract: A refrigerator oil composition includes: a synthetic base oil; and a partial hydrocarbyl ether of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol condensate, in which the aliphatic polyhydric alcohol condensate includes a condensate of 4 to 20 molecules of a hindered glycol and/or an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol having 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups. The refrigerator oil composition is preferably used in a compression refrigerator that uses a hydrofluorocarbon, a natural refrigerant such as a hydrocarbon, carbon dioxide, or ammonia, a mixed refrigerant of fluoroiodomethane and propene, an unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon, a fluorinated ether, a fluorinated alcohol, a fluorinated ketone, or a mixture thereof as a refrigerant, has a low coefficient of friction, and is excellent in energy-saving property.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid esters of polyols or sulfonated fatty acid esters or sulfonated fatty acid amides containing at least one group Y, where Y stands for CF3—(CH2)a—O—, SF5—, CF3—(CH2)a—S—, CF3CF2S—, [CF3—(CH2)a]2N— or [CF3—(CH2)a]NH—, where a stands for an integer selected from the range from 0 to 5, or formula (I), where Rf stands for CF3—(CH2)r—, CF3—(CH2)r—O—, CF3—(CH2)r—S—, CF3CF2—S—, SF5—(CH2)t— or [CF3—(CH2)r]2N—, [CF3—(CH2)r]NH— or (CF3)2N—(CH2)r—, B stands for a single bond, O, NH, NR, CH2, C(O)—O, C(O), S, CH2—O, O—C(O), N—C(O), C(O)—N, O—C(O)—N, N—C(O)—N, O—SO2 or SO2—O, R stands for alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, b stands for 0 or 1 and c stands for 0 or 1, q stands for 0 or 1, where at least one radical from b and q stands for 1, and r stands for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to uses of these surface-active compounds.

Abstract: The oil for metal working according to the invention is an oil for metal working comprising a triester of fatty acids and glycerin, wherein the content of oleic acid in the fatty acids is 40-98% by mass based on the total amount of the fatty acids. The oil for metal working of the invention can achieve a high level of machining performance without using a chlorine-based extreme pressure agent.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, for use in household appliances, having a high degree of quietness, an excellent durability at high temperatures and rotational speeds, a low torque, and excellent fretting property; and a lubricant composition which can be sealed into the rolling bearing. The lubricant composition includes a base oil and a thickening agent. The base oil is a mixed oil having the following characteristics of (a) to (c): (a) The base oil consists essentially of a synthetic hydrocarbon oil and an ester oil; (b) A kinematic viscosity of the mixed oil at 40° C. is 40 to 70 mm2/second; (c) A mixing weight ratio between the ester oil of the mixed oil and the synthetic hydrocarbon oil thereof is 30:70 to 70:30. The thickening agent comprises a diurea compound shown by a formula (1): where R1 and R3 are a straight-chain alkyl groups having 9 to 22 carbon atoms respectively, and R2 is an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms. The lubricant composition is sealed into the rolling bearing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of a GTL lubricating base oil and a friction modifier consisting essentially of oil soluble fatty acid esters of a polyol. Such lubricating compositions have reductions in their friction coefficients that are greater than similar compositions formulated with Group III or PAO base oils.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic bearing device being low in torque, low in power consumption, high in reliability and best suited for miniaturization and a spindle motor using the same. The hydrodynamic bearing device in accordance with the present invention, dynamic pressure generation grooves being provided on at least one of a shaft or a sleeve, and a lubricant being present in a clearance where the above-mentioned shaft and the above-mentioned sleeve are opposed to each other, is characterized in that the above-mentioned lubricant contains diesters obtained from a divalent alcohol having 4 to 8 carbon atoms and having no alkyl side chain at the ? position and one or more kinds of saturated monovalent fatty acids having 9 to 13 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity and (b) a minor deposit-inhibiting effective amount of a reaction product prepared by transesterifying at least one glycerol ester and at least one non-glycerol polyol ester is provided. Methods for its use are also provided.

Abstract: A method for improving the air release rate of a Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) base stock and/or base oil by the addition to such base stock and/or base oil of a synthetic ester.

Abstract: An automotive engine oil comprising a base oil and an antiwear additive system comprising an ester. The antiwear additive system preferably further comprises a phosphorus-containing and/or sulphur-containing antiwear additive. The antiwear additive system of the invention has superior antiwear properties and also reduced metal, phosphorus and sulphur levels compared to current commercial antiwear agents such as ZDDP.

Abstract: The pour point of a lubricating composition consisting essentially of from about 5 wt % to about 100 wt % of a Group III base stock and from 0 wt % to about 95 wt % of a Group IV base stock is reduced by incorporating in the lubricating composition an effective amount of a polyol ester represented by Formula I wherein x=OH or CH2OH; y=H, CH3, CH3CH2, or CH2OH; and R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group having from about 16 to about 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic bearing device, comprising a shaft structure, a sleeve, a dynamic pressure-generating groove which is formed on surface of at least one of a shaft structure and a sleeve, and a lubricant present in a gap between the shaft structure and the sleeve; wherein the lubricant contains a diester with a total carbon number of 20 to 28 obtainable by a divalent alcohol that has three ether bond, and one or more types of a saturated monovalent fatty acid with carbon number of 6 to 10.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition of lubricating oil for two stroke gasoline engine and a process for the preparation thereof. In addition to alkyl benzenes, the composition also contains an antioxidant, an antifoaming agent, a pour point dispersant, a corrosion inhibitor and a detergent-dispersant additive, an extreme pressure additive, a lubrication additives, comprising of the following steps (I) removing of insoluble matter from the base stock, (II) tailoring by vacuum distillation, (III) blending of different alkylates, (IV) removing the oxidized matters by adsorption, (V) addition of performance additives and homogenizing the mixture. The product of this invention has utility as lubricating oil for two stroke gasoline engine in both water-cooled and air-cooled two-cycle gasoline engines producing reduced smoke.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation.

Abstract: A base for electric insulating oil comprising an esterification product from a C8-C20 higher fatty acid and a C6-C14 branched aliphatic monohydric alcohol; or a base for electric insulating oil comprising an esterification product from a mixed fatty acid derived from palm oil and/or mixed fatty acid derived from soybean oil and a C1-C5 aliphatic monohydric alcohol or C6-C14 branched aliphatic monohydric alcohol. The thus provided base for electric insulating oil excels in viscosity, fluidity, chemical stability, etc. and is capable of satisfactorily exhibiting electrical characteristics of electric insulating oil.

Abstract: An additive mixture as component of a composition of mineral oil as main component and trace portions of an additive mixture containing the additive components a) ethylene-vinylester copolymers modified by polar groups with molecular mass weight averages from 3000 to 50000 and an ethylene component of 50 to 90 mass %, and b) C2-C6-oxyalkyl-bridged C12-C40-monocarboxylic acids, and/or c) partially and/or completely imidated copolymers of unsaturated C4-C20-dicarboxylic acid anhydrides and vinyl aromatics and/or C2-C36-?-olefins, whereby the content of the additive mixture in the mineral is 0.005 to 1 mass %. The compositions are suitable as flowable media to be transported at low temperatures and as mineral oil fuels with high lubricity and flowability.

Abstract: The invention provides a hydrodynamic bearing device including at least one of a shaft structure and a sleeve having a dynamic pressure-generating mechanism, and a lubricant present in a gap between the shaft structure and the sleeve. The lubricant contains a diester with a total carbon number of 20-28 obtainable by a divalent alcohol that has at least one ether bond, and one or more types of C6 to C10 saturated monovalent fatty acid.

Abstract: A poly(neopentylpolyol) ester composition is produced by reacting a neopentylpolyol having the formula: wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of CH3, C2H5 and CH2OH and n is a number from 1 to 4, with at least one monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms in the presence of an acid catalyst and at an initial mole ratio of carboxyl groups to hydroxyl groups of greater than 0.5:1 to 0.95:1 to form a partially esterified poly(neopentylpolyol) composition. Then the partially esterified poly(neopentylpolyol) composition is reacted with additional monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 15 carbon atoms to form a final poly(neopentylpolyol) ester composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising base oil, one or more glycerol esters selected from glycerol monooleate and/or glycerol dioleate, optionally in combination with glycerol trioleate, wherein said composition further comprises one or more dispersant-viscosity index improver compounds and an additive amount of one or more additional polyhydric alcohol esters; and a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising applying said lubricating oil composition thereto.

Abstract: An oil for cutting and grinding by minimal quantity lubrication system and for sliding surface according to the present invention comprises an ester, and is used as a lubricating oil for cutting and grinding suitable for a cutting and grinding method by minimal quantity lubrication system, and also used as a lubricating oil for sliding surface.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity and (b) a minor deposit-inhibiting effective amount of a reaction product prepared by transesterifying at least one glycerol ester and at least one non-glycerol polyol ester is provided. Methods for its use are also provided.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of a transmission system. The composition may include one or more transmission system sealants and one or more light activated compounds. The transmission system sealant(s) inhibit one or more of the leaks in the transmission system. One or more of the light activated compounds are visible when activating light is directed towards a portion of the exterior of the transmission system.

Abstract: Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A high-temperature lubricating oil composition is provided, which is resistant to hardening and sludge formation, and displays minimal evaporation loss and superior thermal stability, even under practical high-temperature open system conditions such as those found in a tenter. A lubricating oil composition that provides excellent lubrication without damaging members used within working machinery is also provided. The lubricating oil composition comprises a polyolester based synthetic oil and a C12 to C72 fatty acid and/or a diphenylamine derivative containing an arylalkyl group with a number average molecular weight of 400 to 800.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high temperature lubricant composition containing from about 85 to about 98 wt. % of a neopolyol ester; (2); from about 2 to about 10 wt. % boron nitride powder, and (3) from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a linker/surfactant based on the combined weight of (1), (2) and (3).

Abstract: Lubricant blends and finished gear oils comprising a lubricant base oil fraction derived from highly paraffinic wax, a petroleum derived base oil, and a pour point depressant are provided. The lubricant base oil fraction derived from highly paraffinic wax comprises less than 0.30 weight percent aromatics, greater than 5 weight percent molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality, and a ratio of weight percent of molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent of molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality greater than 15. The petroleum derived base oils comprises greater than 90 weight percent saturates and less than 300 ppm sulfur and is preferably selected from the group consisting of a Group II base oil, a Group III base oil, and mixtures thereof. These lubricant blends have surprising low Brookfield viscosities at ?40° C.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of a steering system. The composition may include one or more steering system sealants and one or more light activated compounds. The steering system sealant(s) inhibit one or more leaks in the steering system. One or more of the light activated compound are visible when activating light is directed towards a portion of the steering system.

Abstract: System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of an engine oil system. The composition may include an engine oil system sealant and a light activated compound. The engine oil system sealant(s) inhibit leak(s) in the engine oil system. One or more of the light activated compounds are visible when an activating light source is directed towards a portion of the engine oil system.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricant compounds with a good shear stability defined by the loss of the kinematic viscosity at 100° C., containing base oil and a synthetic complex ester, the complex ester having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of greater than 400 and up to 50,000 mm2/s and being obtained by reaction of a) polyols and monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids, or of b) polyols and mono-alcohols and dicarboxylic acids, or of c) polyols and mono-alcohols and monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids. In addition the use of said lubricant compounds containing the complex esters as oils for vehicle transmission, axle, industrial drives, compressors, turbines or engines is described.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to triester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such triester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) products (e.g., alcohols) so as to produce high value triester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such triester-based lubricants are derived, at least in part, from FT alcohols and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation.

Abstract: Provided herewith is a transparent candle made substantially of tetraesters of di (trimethylolpropane).