Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl) glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricant oil composition useful for reduction in friction loss and improvement in fuel economy in internal combustion engines, particularly, a lubricant oil composition for internal combustion engines exhibiting an excellent friction reducing effect even in a diesel engine equipped with EGR accompanied with an increase in soot content in oil. The invention is a lubricant composition for internal combustion engines comprising a lubricant base oil consisting of a mineral oil and/or synthetic oil or the like incorporated with 1 wt % or more, based on the total weight of the lubricant oil composition, a nonionic surfactant with alkylene oxide added thereto consisting of at least one compound having an HLB value of 15 or more and a molecular weight of 900 or more, and a friction reducing method for internal combustion engines using this lubricant oil composition.

Abstract: A method of lubricating conveyor tracks or belts is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a polyalkylene glycol polymer and a fatty acid; also described are methods of manufacture of such lubricant compositions in both concentrate and diluted form. The compositions may also comprise additional functional ingredients.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising water, a surfactant or thickener, and at least one metal-free thiophosphorus acid ester, at least one amine salt of the thiophosphorus acid ester, or a mixture thereof, wherein the thiophosphorus acid ester contains at least one hydrocarbyl terminated oxyalkylene group, at least one hydrocarbyl terminated polyoxyalkylene group, or a mixture thereof. The aqueous compositions have improved antiwear/extreme pressure properties and improved antioxidation properties. In these compositions, the thiophosphorus acid esters and their salts act as antiwear agents and rust inhibitors.

Abstract: A lubricating composition for lubricating a continuously variable transmission, the lubricating composition comprising a mixture of a major amount of a lubricating oil and an effective amount of a performance enhancing additive combination comprising: (a) at least one organic phosphite; (b) at least one amine salt of an organic phosphate; and (c) one or more friction modifiers selected from the group consisting of selected (1) amides, (2) succinimides, and (3) ethoxylated amines.

Abstract: A premium synthetic lubricant having antiwear properties comprises a synthetic isoparaffinic hydrocarbon base stock and an effective amount of at least one antiwear additive. The antiwear additive is preferably at least one of a metal phosphate, a metal dialkyldithiophosphate, a metal dithiophosphate a metal thiocarbamate, a metal dithiocarbamate, an ethoxylated amine dialkyldithiophosphate and an ethoxylated amine dithiobenzoate. Metal dialkyldithiophosphates are preferred, particularly zincdialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP). The base stock is derived from a waxy, Fischer-Tropsch synthesized hydrocarbon feed fraction comprising hydrocarbons having an initial boiling point in the range of about 650-750° F., by a process which comprises hydroisomerizing the feed and dewaxing the isomerate. The lubricant may also contain hydrocarbonaceous and synthetic base stock material in admixture with the Fischer-Tropsch derived base stock.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for mechanical working of a metal containing copper, aluminum or an alloy thereof. The method is carried out in the presence of an aqueous cooling lubricant containing an alkanol amine. The lubricant is capable of preventing and reducing the corrosion of both metals and iron.

Abstract: A stable, clear water-in-oil emulsion consisting of from about 5 to about 40 wt % aqueous phase and from about 95 to about 60 wt % non-aqueous phase, said aqueous phase being dispersed in said non-aqueous phase in the form of droplets having an average droplet size no greater than about 0.1 &mgr;m, said emulsion comprising at least 60 wt % of an oil selected from fuel oils, lubricating oils and mixtures thereof, from about 5 to about 30 wt % of an emulsifier composition, and the balance to 100 wt % water, wherein said emulsifier composition consists essentially of i) a mixture of C6-C15 alcohol ethoxylates, each comprising from 2 to 12 EO groups, ii) from 0 to about 25 wt % of an emulsifier selected from polyisobutylsuccinimide, a sorbitan ester and mixtures thereof, and iii) from 0 to about 90 wt % of an amine ethoxylate. The microemulsion is useful as a fuel and/or lubricant/coolant.

Abstract: A cutting method in which a solution is sprayed or jetted to a machining portion when machining by use of a water-insoluble cutting oil, wherein recovered liquid is collected and stored in one recovery tank, and separated into the water-insoluble cutting oil and another solution on the basis of the specific gravity difference, and are re-used. Stable machining is enabled by using the water-insoluble cutting oil, and measures against disaster are fully taken.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyalkene alcohol polyetheramines of formula R1—(CH2)n—O—A)m—NR2R3, wherein R1 represents a polyalkene radical derived from C2- to C30-alkenes with a number average molecular weight of 300 to 5000, R2 and R3 each mean, independently of each other, hydrogen or organic radicals with a total of 400 carbon atoms. A denotes alkylene groups with 2 to 8 C atoms, m is a number from 1 to 200 and n denotes the number 0 or 1. The inventive polyalkene alcohol polyetheramines are suitable for use as carrier oils, detergents and dispersing agents in fuel and lubricant compositions.

Abstract: A synthetic ester-containing lubricant with good soot-handling and, with friction modifier, viscosity modifier and antioxidant present, improved engine performance and cleanliness.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a first fluoropolyether and a second fluoropolyether having nitrogen containing end-group exhibits improved resistance to acid and thermal decomposition. Embodiments include a lubricant composition containing a perfluorinate polyalkylether admixed with a perfluorinated polyalkylether having amide terminal groups and applying the composition to the surface of a magnetic recording medium to form a homogeneous lubricant topcoat thereon.

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 lubricant composition comprises (a) an optionally esterified or etherified reaction product of (i) an alcohol comprising up to 6 hydroxy groups and no heteroatom other than oxygen and (ii) one or more alkylene oxides; and (b) a reaction product of (i) ammonia or an alkanol amine and (ii) one or more alkylene oxides, wherein the average OH-functionality of the reaction products (a) and (b) is up to 4.5 and the total number of units derived from alkylene oxide in the reaction product (b) is up to about 12. The lubricant composition is particularly useful for treating fiber materials.

Abstract: Provided herein are functional fluid compositions useful in hydraulic fluid and gear oil formulations. The formulations according to the invention include a predominant amount of at least one polyoxyalkylene glycol derived from the addition polymerization of an alcohol in the presence of an alkylene oxide mixture which contains a substantial amount of ethylene oxide. Fluids according to the invention exhibit suitable lubricity and stability characteristics and are generally water soluble to a degree sufficient to preclude formation of a sheen on the surface of a body of water into which a fluid according to the invention is brought into contact.

Abstract: A surfactant composition is described. This composition is used for the emulsification of oil and water to form microemulsions. These microemulsions can be used as industrial lubricants e.g. machine tool cutting oils (although many uses are possible) and show distinct advantages over traditional neat oils or macroemulsions.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine fuel composition comprising (a) a major amount of a two-cycle engine fuel; (b) a lubricant component; and, (c) a two-cycle engine fuel combustion deposit-inhibiting amount of at least one hydrocarbyl polyoxyalkylene aminoalcohol of the general formula wherein R1 is an alkyl, an alicyclic or an alkylalicyclic radical having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms or an alkylaryl where the alkyl group is from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms; x is an integer from 0 to about 5, y is an integer from 1 to about 49, z is an integer from 1 to about 49 and the sum of x+y+z is equal to 3 to about 50; R2 and R3 each is different and is an alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and each oxyalkylene radical can be any combination of repeating oxyalkylene units to form random or block copolymers; R4 is the same as R2 or R3; R5 is hydrogen or where R7 is hydrogen or an alkyl group of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and R6 is hydrogen or an alkyl group of from 1 to 5

Abstract: A zinc-free lubricating composition for lubricating a continuously variable transmission is disclosed, the lubricating composition comprising a mixture of a major amount of a lubricating oil and an effective amount of a performance enhancing additive combination comprising: (a) an ashless polyisobutenyl succinimide dispersant; (b) at least one organic thioether phosphite; (c) a calcium phenate overbased detergent at a concentration such that the total amount of calcium in the fluid is less than about 500 ppm; (d) friction modifiers comprising one or more succinimides and one or more ethoxylated amines; and (e) a primary amide of a long chain carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A molybdenum-free lubricating oil composition exhibiting improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention properties, which comprises: (a) a base stock oil compound of at least 50 wt. % mineral oil, the base stock oil having a viscosity of 4.0-5.5 mm2/s at 100° C., 95 wt. % or more saturates, 25 wt. % or less napthenics, a NOACK volatility of 15.9% or less, a kV of 4.0-5.5 mm2/s at 100° C. and a viscosity index of at least 120; (b) at least one calcium detergent and (c) at least one organic friction modifier, wherein the composition has a NOACK volatility of about 15 wt. % or less and contains from about 0.058 to 0.58 wt. % calcium from the calcium detergent.

Abstract: Transmission lubricant compositions comprise a mineral oil as a base oil of which % CP and % CA defined in ASTM D 3238 are 70 or more and 3 or less, respectively, a viscosity index improver, and a friction modifier. The transmission lubricant compositions have excellent low temperature fluidity, shear stability, and durability of anti-shudder properties and thus can be used for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A two-stroke motorcycle lubricant comprising a base oil having a viscosity at 100° C. of less than 8 cSt and a pour point below −30° C., preferably below −39° C. The two-stroke motorcycle lubricant further comprises a detergent system based on an ashless, oil-soluble amine. The two-stroke motorcycle lubricant exhibits high levels of cleanliness and low levels of exhaust smoke, whilst maintaining high load carrying capacity. The two-stroke motorcycle lubricant may be dyed.

Abstract: Conditioning oil for use on bowling lanes. The oil contains a mixture of mineral oil, a leveling agent, and an antistatic agent. The mineral oil is a combination of paraffin and petroleum based mineral oils and/or a polyalphaolefin synthetic oil, and in some embodiments, the mixture also includes a flow agent, a fluorescent whitening agent, a lubricity agent, and a surfactant.

Abstract: A water-dispersible cooling and lubricating composition effective for use as a metal working fluid or a metal removal fluid. The composition comprises an oil and water emulsion prepared from a pre-emulsion concentrate having a high concentration of crude, degummed vegetable oil which can be combined with esters of such vegetable oil. The metal working fluid composition of the present invention is prepared by mixing the crude vegetable oil with alkyl esters as an antigumming agent, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a saponifier, a buffer, and a preservative to form a pre-emulsion concentrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pre-emulsion concentrate further comprises a fragrance. To form the desired metal working fluid composition of the present invention, the pre-emulsion concentrate is mixed with water to form a stable metal working fluid composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula IZ--CH.sub.2 --NY.sub.2-n H.sub.n (I)wheren is 0 or 1,z is a straight-chain or branched polyalkyl radical having a number average molecular weight of from about 150 to 40,000, andY is a radical of the formula IIa or IIb ##STR1## where the radicals R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another, are each hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl radical, which may carry one or more heteroatoms, andA is an alkyleneimine radical; or, ifn is 0, one of the radicals Y may be a polyoxyalkylene radical, and processes for their preparation and fuel and lubricant compositions, and mixtures of additives, which contain the novel compounds.

Abstract: A premium synthetic lubricant having antiwear properties comprises a synthetic isoparaffinic hydrocarbon base stock and an effective amount of at least one antiwear additive. The antiwear additive is preferably at least one of a metal phosphate, a metal dialkyldithiophosphate, a metal dithiophosphate a metal thiocarbamate, a metal dithiocarbamate, an ethoxylated amine dialkyldithiophosphate and an ethoxylated amine dithiobenzoate. Metal dialkyldithiophosphates are preferred, particularly zincdialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP). The base stock is derived from a waxy, Fischer-Tropsch synthesized hydrocarbon feed fraction comprising hydrocarbons having an initial boiling point in the range of about 650-750.degree. F., by a process which comprises hydroisomerizing the feed and dewaxing the isomerate. The lubricant may also contain hydrocarbonaceous and synthetic base stock material in admxture with the Fischer-Tropsch derived base stock.

Abstract: Block copolyethers having general formula (I):RX--(CH.sub.2 --CHR.sub.1 --O--).sub.x --(--CH.sub.2 CHR.sub.2 --O--).sub.y --(--CH.sub.2 --CHR.sub.3 --O--).sub.z --R.sub.4wherein:R is selected from H, alkyl, alkylaryl;X is selected from O, S and N;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from H, CH.sub.3, and C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl radicals;R.sub.4 is selected from H, alkyl, acyl;x,y,z represent the number of ether units and are integers which have such values that the molecular weight of the compound having general formula (I) is between 600 and 4000, and in addition (x+z)/y is between 1.5 and 5.0; with the proviso that:a) either R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are selected from H and CH.sub.3, in which case R.sub.2 is selected from C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 alkyl radicals,b) or R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are selected from C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkyl radicals, in which case R.sub.2 is selected from H and CH.sub.3.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising a liquid crystal and a surfactant is disclosed. The inventive composition increase the lubricity of lubricant oils, reduce the wear rate or metals being lubricated, and increase the load bearing properties of lubricants between various surfaces, for example, within an engine and in the rolling of metals.

Abstract: Described are products suitable as lubricant and fuel additives which are obtainable by reacting a polyunsaturated polymer, for example polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ring-opening polymerised polycyclooctenamer or polynorbomene, with at least one enophilic compound of the groups of the dihydrocarbyidithiophosphoric acids, dihydrocarbylmonothiophosphoric acids, dihydrocarbylphosphoric acids or mercaptans.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamyl derivatives, useful as multifunctional additives for lubricating oils, of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 n-alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.30 branched alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 aryl, or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkylaryl; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene; R.sup.4 is --R.sup.3 --C(O)--O--; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 n-alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.30 branched alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 aryl, or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkylaryl; R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylene, optionally substituted with --OR.sup.5 or --COOH; R.sup.8 is --R.sup.3 --C(O)--NR.sup.5 --; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and y is 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: A perfluoropolyether liquid lubricant is provided which has an amine functional group at at least one of ends of a chain molecule. A magnetic recording medium using the lubricant assures increased bonding force between a carbon protective layer and a lubricant layer.

Abstract: Reaction products of polyisobutenes having an average degree of polymerization P of from 10 to 100 and a content E of from 60 to 90% of double bonds which can react with maleic anhydride, E=100% corresponding to the theoretical value for the case where each molecule of the polyisobutene has such a reactive double bond, with oxides of nitrogen or mixtures of oxides of nitrogen and oxygen, are suitable as additives for fuels, in particular for gasoline engines, and for lubricants.

Abstract: The invention is a lubricant concentrate and a lubricant use-solution as well as methods of use. The lubricant concentrate and lubricant use-solution each include one or more ether amine compounds, and a surfactant. Each of the ether amine compounds has a formula selected from the group consisting of R.sub.1 --O--R.sub.2 NH.sub.2, R.sub.1 --O--R.sub.2 --NH--R.sub.3 --NH.sub.2, and mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.2 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene, and R.sub.3 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene group. The compositions of the invention also include a surfactant to solubilize the amine compound, and optionally, a source of alkalinity and an antimicrobial agent, among other adjuvants.

Abstract: The invention includes lubricant concentrate and use solution compositions having an amine compound of the formula,R.sub.1 --O--R.sub.2 --NH.sub.2,R.sub.1 --O--R.sub.2 --NH--R.sub.3 --NH.sub.2,and mixtures thereofwherein R.sub.1 may be a linear saturated or unsaturated C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.2 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, and R.sub.3 may be a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl. The concentrate also comprises an acidulant, optionally a stabilizing hydrotrope, and a surfactant. The lubricant use solution resulting from dilution of the concentrate has an amine compound in a concentration ranging from about 10 ppm to 10000 ppm. Also disclosed is a method of lubricating a conveyor system which includes providing a use solution of the lubricant concentrate composition.

Abstract: The lubricant composition of the present invention is characterized in that 1 ppm to 500 ppm of polysiloxane with a viscosity of 1,000 mm.sup.2 /s to 100,000 mm.sup.2 /s at 40.degree. C. and 1 ppm to 5,000 ppm of ethylene glycol-propylene glycol polymer or a derivative thereof are blended with a base oil with a viscosity of 10 mm.sup.2 /s to 700 mm.sup.2 /s at 40 .degree. C. Because the lubricant composition of the present invention has excellent anti-foaming property, particularly in lubricants of high viscosity and at higher temperature, the composition is useful as a lubricant composition for use as bearing oil such as a lubricant for paper machine, hydraulic oil for injection molding press, and a lubricant for film orientation machine.

Abstract: Water-based stamping lubricants are comprised of: (1) water; (2) a polyester that is water-soluble or readily emulsifiable made by reacting one or more dicarboxylic acids and a polyalkylene glycol; (3) one or more ethoxylated alkylalcohols; (4) the salt of a phosphate ester of an ethoxylated alkyl alcohol; (5) an alkanolamine.

Abstract: An additive for lubricating oils for diesel engines, comprising one or more kinds of amino alcohols which have one or more amino groups and one or more hydroxyl groups in a molecule and possess a function of dispersing water-containing calcium sulfate in oil, the hydroxyl groups being bound to the carbon atoms at the .beta.-positions to the amino groups; and a lubricating oil composition for diesel engines, which comprises the additives in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% by weight.

Abstract: A polyether having the formulaRX[(C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.n (C.sub.y H.sub.2y O).sub.p Z].sub.m(I)wherein:R is either an alkyl or alkyl phenyl group having from 7 to 30 carbon atoms,X is selected from O, S or N;x is an integer from 2 to 4;y is an integer from 6 to 30;Z is a hydrocarbyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms;m is 1 when X is O or S or m is 2 when X is N;n and p are such that the polyether contains between 1 and 40% by weight of (C.sub.y H.sub.2y O) units and between 40 and 80% by weight of (C.sub.x H.sub.2x O) units; and the molecular weight of the polyether is between 500 and 3,500. Lubricating oil compositions comprising such polyethers are disclosed. A method of preparing the polyethers is disclosed and comprises preparing a H-capped polyether, preparing an alkali-metal salt thereof and reacting said salt with an alkylating agent.

Abstract: Secondary amines having the formula (I): R(Y).sub.s NHX, in which R is a hydrocarbon group having 2-12 carbon atoms, Y is the group --CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 -- or --O(CH.sub.2).sub.3, X is an alkyl group having 2-3 carbon atoms and substituted with hydroxyl groups in the 2-position or in the 2 - and 3-positions, and s is 0 or 1 with the condition that when s is 0, then X is an alkyl group substituted in the 2- and 3-positions, or a salt thereof, are used as anticorrosion and antimicrobial agents. They are suitable to be incorporated in aqueous, alkaline, industrial fluids. An aqueous, alkaline metal working fluid is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a lubricant or hydraulic fluid and in an effective amount to improve extreme pressure and anti-wear properties of said lubricant or hydraulic fluid of at least one compound of the formula II ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 together with the C atom to which they are bound are tert-C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 -alkyl. R.sup.4 is phenyl, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NH.sub.2, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --OH, tert-C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --S--CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --S-(tert-C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl), --CH.sub.2 --COOH, --CH.sub.2 --COO--(i-C.sub.8 H.sub.17), --CH.sub.2 --CO--OH.H.sub.2 N-(tert-C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 -alkyl), --P(S)--[O--(i-C.sub.3 H.sub.7)].sub.2, --P(S)--[O--(i-C.sub.8 H.sub.17)].sub.2, .alpha.-naphthyl, benzothiazolyl, benzimidazolyl, thiazolyl, --CH.sub.2 --CH--(OH)--CH.sub.2 --S--R.sup.10 wherein R.sup.10 is tertiary C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 -alkyl, or R.sup.4 is radical ##STR2## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method of controlling the friction coefficients and improving the friction durability of an oleaginous compositions, such as an ATF, comprising adding to the composition a combination of competing additives comprising (a) at least one friction reducing chemical additive having a polar head group other than a dialkoxylated amino group and a friction reducing substituent group, and at least one non-friction reducing additive (b) having a dialkoxylated amino polar head group and having a substituent group which has no material friction raising or lowering effect (non-friction reducing additive) on the composition.

Abstract: A method of controlling the friction coefficients and improving the friction durability of an oleaginous compositions, such as an ATF, comprising adding to the composition a combination of competing additives comprising (a) at least one friction reducing chemical additive having a polar head group other than a dialkoxylated amino group and a friction reducing substituent group, and at least one non-friction reducing additive (b) having a dialkoxylated amino polar head group and having a substituent group which has no material friction raising or lowering effect (non-friction reducing additive) on the composition.

Abstract: A method of controlling the friction coefficients and improving the friction durability of an oleaginous compositions, such as an ATF, comprising adding to the composition a combination of competing additives comprising (1) at least one friction modifying chemical additive having a polar head group and a friction reducing substituent group and (2) at least one non-friction reducing additive and/or friction increasing additive having the same polar group as the friction modifying chemical additive, but having a substituent group which has no material friction raising or lowering effect (non-friction reducing additive) or a substituent group which increases the friction coefficients (friction increasing additive) of the composition.

Abstract: A sequential block copolymer of the formula:R.sup.1 X--[C.sub.y H.sub.2y O).sub.m)C.sub.x H.sub.2x O).sub.n --H](I)containing: (i) a moiety R.sup.1 X derived from a starter molecule having at least one active hydrogen wherein R.sup.1 X is either a C.sub.10 -C.sub.24 alkyl or a C.sub.9 -C.sub.24 alkaryl group, X is O, S or N, (ii) a polymeric block derived from at least one alkylene oxide of formula C.sub.x H.sub.x2 O wherein x is either 3 or 4, and (iii) a polymeric block derived from at least one alkylene oxide of formula C.sub.y H.sub.2y O wherein y is an integer in the range from 12 to 16, and wherein q is 1 when X is O or S, and q is 2 when X is N; and m and n are such that the molecular weight is in the range from 600 to 4000; and the (C.sub.y H.sub.2y O) polymeric block derived from the alkylene oxide of formula C.sub.y H.sub.2y O forms from 1 to 40% by weight of the copolymer, and the polymeric block derived from the alkylene oxide of formula C.sub.y H.sub.

Abstract: A hydraulic working oil composition for buffers which comprises a lubricating oil as a base oil, (A) a phosphoric acid ester such as dioleyl acid phosphate and/or a phosphorous acid ester such as dioleyl hydrogen phophite, and (B) an adduct of an aliphatic amine such as oleyl amine with an alkylene oxide such as ethylene oxide, the compounds (A) and (B) being the essential components added to said base oil; and, in one embodiment, a process for lubricating buffers which comprises adding said compounds (A) and (B) to said base oil to prepare a hydraulic working oil composition and using the thus prepared oil composition in buffers.