Abstract: A lubricating composition containing one or more esters obtained as a reaction product from a reaction mixture of a glycerol component, a fatty/acid component, and a carboxylic acid component. The lubricating composition can additionally contain a water-insoluble fluid. The lubricating composition is suitable for use as a lubricant and rate of penetration enhancing additive in drilling muds for oilwell drilling operations.

Abstract: A conveyor lubricant composition comprises water, a viscosity modifier at a concentration of from 0.01% to 5% by weight of the composition, and a humectant. A surfactant and a biocide are preferably included in the composition, and the humectant is preferably included at a concentration of 10 to 40% by weight of the composition. The composition is superior to conventional aqueous soap- and detergent-based lubricants.

Abstract: Furthermore, the tribological aspect is also improved since the friction coefficient goes from 0.08 with the steel coated with formulation I to 0.06 with the steel coated with formulation II.

Abstract: There is disclosed a metal sheet product, more particularly formed food container stock and/or industrial sheet product, which has been treated with a polymerizable lubricant composition having a vegetable oil portion which is less than about 60% monounsaturate in character, said composition comprising: (a) about 10-90 wt. % of a technical white mineral oil, preferably a polyalphaolefin, and/or white mineral oil, said component having an average molecular weight greater than about 480; and (b) about 10-90 wt. % of an edible vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of: safflower oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, pine nut oil, cottonseed oil and combinations thereof. Preferably, the latter component is a combination of about 8-20 wt. % safflower oil and about 25-50 wt. % canola oil.

Abstract: To provide an oil composition for automatic transmission having high wet friction torque capacity and shudder preventing performance, and excellent also in durability of shudder preventing performance as an automatic transmission oil for lock-up clutch and slip control.

Abstract: The invention concerns a biodegradable lubricating composition, based on mineral hydrocarbon oil and ester, comprising a majority amount of a mineral hydrocarbon fraction substantially free of aromatic compounds, said fraction having a normal paraffin content not more than 10 wt. % and an isoparaffin content not less than 36 wt. %, and a minority amount ranging between 5 and 40 wt. % of at least a fatty acid ester.

Abstract: An environmentally safe lubricating composition comprising a suspension of submicron molybdenum disulfide in canola oil is disclosed. Preferably the canola oil comprises trimethylol propane trioleate ester. In combining the molybdenum disulfide with the canola oil it preferred that the high shear mixing occur in the presence of a magnetic field.

Abstract: A traction drive fluid is provided containing a naphthenic compound represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R2 through R4 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and A is a naphthenic hydrocarbon group, a saturated polycyclic hydrocarbon group, a naphthenic ester group, or a naphthenic carbonate group.

Abstract: A hydraulic oil, a predominant amount of an oil having a viscosity suitable for lubrication, and from 0.03% to 0.06% of an agent improving filterability, corresponding to the formula R—Z. Z represents an ester of succinic acid comprising the reaction product of a succinic anhydride and an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol; or a succinimide comprising the reaction product of a succinic anhydride and a polyamine, the said reaction product being treated with an after-treatment agent. R represents a polyolefin having a molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 2500 and an Mw/Mn ratio of 1 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of friction and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble aluminium and aluminium alloys hot rolling composition comprising a base stock oil and, based on the total weight of the composition, from 1 to 80% by weight of a combination of: a monoester of a fatty acid with a polyol and a tetraester of a fatty acid with pentaerythritol; the weight monoester:tetraester ratio of said combination ranging from 1:20 to 10:1. The invention also relates to an oil-in-water emulsion, to a hot rolling process and to the use of the oil-in-water emulsion in a hot rolling process.

Abstract: A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional dilute aqueous lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons having a well-defined chemical composition that is suitable for use as a dielectric coolant in electrical equipment in general, and specifically in transformers. The dielectric coolants of the present invention are particularly suited for use in sealed, non-vented transformers, and have improved performance characteristics, including decreased degradation of the paper insulating layers, as well as a greater degree of safety and environmental acceptability. The present dielectric coolants comprise relatively pure blends of compounds selected from the group consisting of aromatic hydrocarbons, polyalphaolefins, polyol esters, and natural vegetable oils, along with additives to improve pour point, increase stability and reduce oxidation rate.

Abstract: Automatic transmission fluids are described which contain at least 0.2 wt % of a metal-containing detergent, a dispersant, and a mixture of friction modifiers. The transmission fluids according to the present invention exhibit excellent initial anti shudder properties, excellent anti-shudder durability, and excellent friction durability.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning and lubricating automotive air conditioners contains a polyol ester lubricant, an antiwear and extreme pressure additive, and a solvent mixture of tetrafluoroethane and 2,3-dihydroperfluoropentane. An automotive air conditioning system and a method of its cleaning and operation with the cleaning and lubricating composition present in the system are presented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant hydraulic oil excellent in the flame retardancy, unaccompanied by the dangers of pinhole fire at sites of use and giving rise to no environmental contamination. This flame retardant hydraulic oil contain a hydraulic base oil comprising as the essential component an polyol partial ester which is a product formed by reacting (A) a polyol having a total of 6 to 22 carbon atoms and a total of 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups with (B) an acyclic monocarboxylic acid having a total of 6 to 22 carbon atoms. Said polyol partial ester has a hydroxyl value of 35 mg KOH/g or more, a flash point of 290° C. or higher and an average molecular weight of 600 to 1,500.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant hydraulic oil excellent in the flame retardancy, heat stability and oxidative stability, unaccompanied by the dangers of pinhole fire and giving rise to no environmental contamination. This flame retardant hydraulic oil contains a hydraulic base oil including as the essential component a synthetic ester, which is a product formed by reacting (A) at least one polyol selected from the group consisting of neopentyl glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl-2′,2′-dimethyl-3′-hydroxypropionate, glycerin and trimethylolpropane with (B) a carboxylic acid including 15 to 85% by mole of oleic acid based on the total carboxylic acid and 15 to 85% by mole of isostearic acid based on the total carboxylic acid or a carboxylic acid obtained by incorporating into the carboxylic acid 85% by mole or less of monocarboxylic acid having 6 to 22 carbon atoms (excluding oleic acids and isostearic acids) based on the total carboxylic acid.

Abstract: High oleic acid triglyceride compositions that comprise fatty acid components of at least 75% oleic acid, less than 10% diunsaturated fatty acid component; less than 3% triunsaturated fatty acid component; and less than 8% saturated fatty acid component; and having the properties of a dielectric strength of at least 35 KV/100 mil gap, a dissipation factor of less than 0.05% at 25° C., acidity of less than 0.03 mg KOH/g, electrical conductivity of less than 1 pS/m at 25° C., a flash point of at least 250° C. and a pour point of at least —15° C. are disclosed. Electrical insulation fluids comprising the triglyceride composition are disclosed. Electrical insulation fluids that comprise the triglyceride composition and a combination of additives are disclosed. Electrical apparatuses comprising the electrical insulation fluids and the use of electrical insulation fluids to provide insulation in electrical apparatuses are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for reproducibly forming a thermally and oxidatively stable high hydroxyl glycerol di-ester compound which is particularly useful as a lubricant. The glycerol di-ester compound is formed by reacting a glycidyl ester with an excess of a neo acid salt. The di-ester product is produced in a nearly quantitative conversion and is readily recoverable from the reaction mixture via a water wash, vacuum dry, and a mild wiped film evaporator treatment.

Abstract: A process for preparing a stable cooling lubricant emulsion for use in the cutting of metals involves the steps of (a) forming a mixture having an oil component, water and an emulsifier with the oil component being emulsified in the water, then (b) dispersing into 100 parts by weight of the mixture by means of high shear from about 1 to about 14 parts by weight of a natural, water-immiscible cutting oil. The stable oil-in-water cooling lubricant emulsion formed has at least 50 percent of the cutting oil present in the form of particles having a diameter of 0.5 to 8 &mgr;m. The cooling lubricant emulsion formed may be used in an extended range of applications.

Abstract: A lubricating oil suitable for machinery which may come into incidental contact with food is described, which contains a food grade base oil and a combination of food grade additives including a thickener, an antioxidant, a rust inhibitor, an anti-wear additive, an antifoamant, optionally a metal passivator, and a combination of up to 2.5 wt % emulsifier and coupling agent. The lubricating oil exhibits good resistance to wear, oxidation and rust, and reduced sludging at equipment surface temperatures of about 200.degree. F. and higher.

Abstract: A lubricating oil suitable for machinery which may come into incidental contact with food is described, which contains a food grade base oil and a combination of food grade additives including a thickener, an antioxidant, a rust inhibitor, an anti-wear additive, an antifoamant, optionally a metal passivator, and 0.2 wt % or less coupling agent. The lubricating oil exhibits good resistance to wear, oxidation and rust, and reduced sludging at equipment surface temperatures of about 200.degree. F. and higher.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed that is suitable for direct fuel injected, crankcase-scavenged two-stroke cycle engines. That lubricant composition has a major amount of at least one oil of lubricating viscosity, a minor amount of a lubricity additive, a polyalkyl amide, an imidazoline, a polyisobutylene, and a functionalized polyisobutylene. The lubricity additive contains glycerol monooleate, an acid aliphatic aromatic amine-phosphate, and sodium sulfonate. The acid aliphatic aromatic amine-phosphate has a phosphorus/oxygen atom ratio of from 4.0:1 to 4.5:1, and at least 1.2 equivalents of acid to 1.0 equivalents of base.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is disclosed that is suitable for direct fuel injected, crankcase-scavenged two-stroke cycle engines. That lubricant composition has a major amount of at least one oil of lubricating viscosity, a minor amount of a lubricity additive, a polyalkyl amide, an imidazoline, a polyisobutylene, and a functionalized polyisobutylene. The lubricity additive contains glycerol monooleate, an acid aliphatic aromatic amine-phosphate, and sodium sulfonate. The acid aliphatic aromatic amine-phosphate has a phosphorus/oxygen atom ratio of from 4.0:1 to 4.5:1, and at least 1.2 equivalents of acid to 1.0 equivalents of base.

Abstract: An enhanced biodegradable grease composition that is environmentally friendly, as well as several processes for preparing the grease composition is described which comprises(A) a base oil wherein the base oil is a natural oil or synthetic triglyceride of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are aliphatic groups that contain from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms;(B) at least one performance additive comprising(1) an alkyl phenol,(2) a benzotriazole, or(3) an aromatic amine; and(C) a thickener wherein the thickener (C) is a reaction product of (C1) a metal based material and (C2) a carboxylic acid or its ester.The enhanced biodegradable lubricating grease may also contain (D) a viscosity modifier, (E) a pour point depressant, or mixtures of (D) and (E).

Abstract: A lubricant composition for a wet clutch or a wet brake is disclosed, which comprises a base oil having added thereto an inorganic phosphorus compound which may contain sulfur atoms and/or oxygen atoms as its constituent elements, or an amine salt thereof, or having added thereto said inorganic phosphoric compound or an amine salt thereof, and an organic polyol compound having at least two hydroxyl groups in one molecule. The composition which exhibits excellent frictional properties in a wet clutch or a wet brake, in particular, provides a high .mu.d (dynamic friction coefficient) and a high .mu.s (static friction coefficient), shows good prevention of vibration in a lock-up clutch (which is imparted with good durability for preventing such vibration, has friction coefficients free from the temperature dependence, and is effective as a shock absorber oil, a power steering oil, a hydraulic suspension oil, etc.

Abstract: A process for oxidizing primary and secondary alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones is disclosed. The oxidation is carried out by reacting the primary or secondary alcohol with an organic N-chloro compound oxidizing agent in the presence of a catalyst of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituent groups are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An oil-soluble polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 1 000,000, which is a polycondensate prepared by polycondensing the following ingredients (A), (B) and (C):(A) a divalent higher carboxylic acid ingredient,(B) a divalent alcohol ingredient comprising a glycol represented by the following formula:HO--CH.sub.2 --CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 --CH.sub.2 --OHwherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent a alkyl group, and the sum of carbon numbers in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is at least three, and(C) 0.1 to 15% by mole, based on the total of ingredients (A) and (B), of at least one multi-valent ingredient selected from a carboxylic acid with a valency of at least three and an alcohol with a valency of at least three. This oil-soluble polyester is useful as an additive for a lubricating oil.

Abstract: The invention provides alkenyl-substituted dicarboxylic derivatives, having (a) an alkenyl group derived from an atactic propylene oligomer substantially of the formula ##STR1## where n is in the range 15 to 120, having number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) in the range 700 to 5000, and molar ratio dicarboxylic moieties to atactic propylene oligomer in the range 1:1 to 1.5:1; and having (b) an ester group derived from a polyol, which are useful as dispersant additives; a process for making the ester derivatives, additive concentrates containing such ester derivatives, and lubricating oil compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide an engine oil composition which fully exploits the performance of molybdenum dithiocarbamate (MoDTC), restricts degradation of MoDTC itself, and has a high MoDTC residual property even at the time of degradation, hence providing low friction and low wear for a long time, and which results in savings in fuel consumption. It is also directed to an engine oil composition having a high coefficient of friction and an extreme-pressure property under fluid lubricating conditions arising from extreme-pressures, in order to solve various problems encountered in friction. The engine oil compositions according to the present invention comprise a specific MoDTC, a specific zinc dithiophosphate and a base oil for engine oil as the essential components, and specific polyglycerin half esters may be further added.

Abstract: There is disclosed an animal and vegetable lubricating oil composition which comprises a triglyceride, wherein the content of isolated trans isomers in component fatty acids of the triglyceride is 40% by weight to 100% by weight based on the whole weight of component fatty acids, and wherein the iodine value of the triglyceride is 50 to 90.

Abstract: An oxidatively stable, biodegradable lubricant composition is disclosed which comprises(A) a hydrogenated polyisoprene prepared by polymerizing isoprene such that polyisoprene is obtained wherein there are from 4 to 1000 isoprene units and hydrogenating the polyisoprene to obtain a hydrogenated polysoprene containing a residual olefinic unsaturation of not more than 10 percent based upon the unsaturation content prior to hydrogenation; and(B) at least one performance additive selected from the group consisting of(1) an alkyl phenol;(2) an ether;(3) a mono- or di-substituted glyceride;(4) a phosphorus derivative;(5) a benzotriazole;(6) a phosphorus amine salt;(7) a trihydrocarbyl phosphorothionate;(8) an aromatic amine;(9) a zinc salt;(10) a pour point depressant ester;(11) a hydrogenated block copolymer; and(12) an acrylate polymer.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting lubricating composition comprises:(a) a synthetic ester base stock;(b) at least one aromatic amine antioxidant;(c) a neutral organic phosphate of the formula (R.sup.1 O).sub.3 PO where R.sup.1 is a tolyl, phenyl, xylyl, alkyl or cycloalkyl group, the alkyl or cycloalkyl group having up to 10 carbon atoms;(d) a saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid of the general formula ##STR1## wherein x+y+z is an integer in the range from 2 to 22 inclusive and where at least one of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 is a carboxylic acid group; or a dicarboxylic acid of one of the three formulae ##STR2## (e) a straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid which is optionally sulphurised or an ester of such an acid; and(f) a triazole of the formula: ##STR3## or a triazole selected from 1,2,4 triazole, 1,2,3 triazole, 5-anilo-1,2,3,4-thiatriazole, 3-amino-1,2,4 triazole, 1-H-benzotriazole-1-yl-methylisocyanide, methylene-bis-benzotriazole and naphthotriazole.

Abstract: An oil particularly suited for equipment having copper containing alloy elements, is compounded from about 20 to 99.75% by weight of natural or synthetic oil, and about 0.25 to 30% by weight of an acid forming friction modifier, particularly, a fully esterified compound, such as glycerol trioleate (GTO). The oil evidences a marked improvement in frictional behavior and wear protection, especially regarding the corrosive wear of Cu based alloys. The oil containing glycerol trioleate does not release oleic acid unless and until boundary conditions are present, thereby on one hand effectively lubricating under boundary conditions, while on the other hand minimizing the presence of oleic acid and thereby reducing chemical wear.

Abstract: Hydraulic oils containing a biodegradable base oil comprising eithera) the product of the ethoxylation and/or propoxylation of glycerol with from about 0.5 to about 3 moles of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide and subsequent esterification with a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.6-24 fatty acid, or mixtures thereof; orb) the product of the insertion of from about 0.5 to about 3 moles of EO and/or PO into a natural oil or fat other than castor oil.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly lubricating grease composition as well as several processes for preparing the grease composition is desecribed which comprises(A) a base oil wherein the base oil is a natural oil or synthetic triglyceride of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are aliphatic groups that contain from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms and(B) a thickener wherein the thickener (B) is a reaction product of (B1) a metal based material and (B2) a carboxylic acid or its ester, wherein the metal based material (B1) comprises a metal oxide, metal hydroxide, metal carbonate or metal bicarbonate, wherein the metal is an alkali or alkaline earth metal and wherein the carboxylic acid (B2) is of the formula R.sup.4 (COOR.sup.5).sub.n where R.sup.4 is an aliphatic or hydroxy substituted aliphatic group that contains from 4 to about 29 carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lower range viscosity telomer oil with an acid number of less than 20 and a viscosity range of from 5000 sus to 12,000 sus at 40.degree. C. The lower range viscosity telomer oil product of claim 1 further comprises no more than 4% polyunsaturated fatty acids and a plurality of aliphatic rings, wherein the telomer vegetable oil is made from about 5% to about 15% of a conjugated triglyceride oil, wherein the conjugated triglyceride oil has at least 50% of fatty acids having at least two conjugated double bonds, and from about 85% to about 95% of an unconjugated unsaturated vegetable oil, wherein the unconjugated unsaturated vegetable oil has from about 10% to about 75% of its fatty acids being polyunsaturated and having from about 16 to about 26 carbon atom chain length (unbranched).

Abstract: A food grade lubricant composition is described which is useful as hydraulic oil, gear oil, and compressor oil for equipment in the food service industry. This composition comprises (A) major amount of a genetically modified vegetable oil and (B) a minor amount of a performance additive. In other embodiments the composition contains either (C) a phosphorus compound or (D) a non-genetically modified vegetable oil.