Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous lubricant composition for the lubrication of a stationary or mobile drive system, comprising at least: deionized water; at least one polyalkylene glycol; at least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, and at least one phosphorus compound. It also relates to the use of this aqueous lubricant composition for the lubrication and cooling of a stationary or mobile drive system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion of a lipophilic compound and also including an emulsifier and/or an anionic surfactant. The present invention also relates to methods employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the method includes applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle.

Abstract: A power plant and a method for operating such a power plant having at least one generator, which is cooled by a cooling gas cooled by a generator heat exchanger, and a closed cooling water system, to which the generator heat exchanger and additional heat exchangers of the power plant are connected, wherein the generator heat exchanger is a component of an additional cooling water circuit, which serves solely to cool the generator, which is connected to the cooling water system and can be selectively disconnected therefrom by at least one shut-off valve, and which has a pump and at least one refrigerating machine for cooling the cooling water flowing through the additional cooling water circuit.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil (A) containing a polyalkylene glycol (A1) and a polyol ester (A2), a phosphorus-based rust inhibitor (B), and an antioxidant (C) containing an amine-based antioxidant (C1). The lubricating oil composition exhibits a strong effect for suppressing sludge sedimentation even when used for an extended period of time in a high-temperature environment, and has excellent demulsibility and rust preventive properties, and therefore, can be suitably used in turbomachinery, compressors, hydraulic equipment, and machine tools.

Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a polyalkylene glycol base oil component in an amount of at least about 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from about 4 to about 50 cSt and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of from about 20 to about 700 cSt, each measured in accordance with ASTM D445.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising branched polyglycerol for controlling freezing, more specifically, the composition has a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 20,000 g/mol and a branching of 0.1 to 1, and may control enhancement or inhibition of ice recrystallization by adjusting a content of polyglycerol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator oil containing a polyvinyl ether-based compound (A) containing a structural unit (a1) having a methoxy group in a side chain thereof in an amount of 30 mol % or more and 100 mol % or less on a basis of 100 mol % of the whole amount of structural units excluding a terminal structural unit in a molecular structure thereof, a refrigerator oil composition containing the refrigerator oil, and a production method of the refrigerator oil.

Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a biodegradable polyalkylene glycol, an inherently-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol, and a non-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol. The biodegradable polyalkylene glycol satisfies the biodegradability requirements set forth in OECD 301B. The inherently-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol satisfy the inherently-biodegradability requirements set forth in OECD 301B. The non-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol is defined by OECD 301B and satisfies the non-bioaccumulative requirements set forth in OECD 107. The lubricant composition includes the biodegradable polyalkylene glycol in an amount of at least about 30 parts by weight, the inherently-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the non-biodegradable polyalkylene glycol in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator oil containing a specified amount of a polyvinyl ether-based compound (A) containing a structural unit (a1) having a methoxy group in a side chain thereof and a specified amount of a polyvinyl ether-based compound (B) containing a structural unit (b2) of a specified structure; a refrigerator oil composition containing the refrigerator oil; and a production method the refrigerator oil.

Abstract: A water-soluble metal working oil agent which can be prevented from being scattered in the form of mists for a long period when used for the cutting processing, grinding processing and the like of metallic materials is provided. A method for producing the water-soluble metal working oil agent is described. The water-soluble metal working oil agent includes a polyalkylene oxide having a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 to 1,000,000 and water.

Abstract: A lubricant for a gun or other metal devices, including a composition and method of treating a gun to maintain optimum operative condition. The lubricant serves many purposes, beyond simply allowing parts to move with less resistance. In addition to reducing friction between moving parts of the gun, the gun oil of the present disclosure disperses to coat the metal parts of the gun thoroughly and evenly, remains moist for an extended period of time, and when dry, forms a thick layer that protects the metal components of the gun from wear and rust. The lubricant includes a 4-cycle synthetic motor oil, an oil stabilizer, and a 2-cycle motor oil.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition for a refrigerator according to the present invention is a lubricating oil composition for a refrigerator containing a base oil containing a low-viscosity base oil component having added thereto a polyoxyalkylene glycol compound having a kinetic viscosity at 100° C. that is higher than the low-viscosity base oil component, and the base oil has a kinetic viscosity at 100° C. of 2.4 to 25 mm2/s and a ratio (Mw/Mn) of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) and a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 1.3 to 13.

Abstract: A lubricant formulation contains: (a) at least 50 weight-percent hydrocarbon base oil; (b) five to 50 weight-percent of an oil soluble polyalkylene glycol selected from monol, diol and triol initiated 1,2-butylene oxide homopolymer and monol initiated copolymers of 1,2-butylene oxide and propylene oxide; and (c) 0.1 to five weight-percent or less of a sulfurized olefin; where weight-percent is based on total lubricant formulation weight.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition prepared by blending a base oil (A) containing a compound (A1) that is an ester or ether and has two or more aromatic rings, with a polyalkylene glycol (B) is provided. The lubricating oil composition has a high density (i.e., a high bulk modulus), a high viscosity index, and excellent shear stability.

Abstract: A capped oil soluble polyalkylene glycol has the following structure: R1O-(AO)n—R2 where: R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or aryl with one to 18 carbon atoms; AO refers to residuals of monomers selected from 1,2-butylene oxide and 1,2-propylene oxide selected so that at least 50 weight-percent of the (AO)n component is 1,2-butylene oxide residuals; n is selected to provide a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius of less than 5 centiStokes for the non-capped polyalkylene glycol; and R2 is a linear or branched alkyl or aryl having from 1-8 carbon atoms and wherein the capped oil soluble polyalkylene glycol is characterized by having a kinematic viscosity of less than 4.5 centiStokes at 100 degrees Celsius and a viscosity index of greater than 150.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising from 75 to 95 percent by weight polyalphaolefin base oil; and from 7.5 to 25 percent by weight oil soluble polyalkylene glycol (OSP) additive, wherein the polyalkylene glycol has a viscosity at 40° C. from 15 cSt to 50 cSt and comprises units derived from propylene oxide and units derived from butylene oxide; wherein the lubricant composition exhibits a four ball EP weld load result of at least 160 kg and an air release value at 75° C. of less than 3 minutes is provided.

Abstract: An entrained polymer includes a base polymer, an active agent, and a channeling agent. The active agent acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The channeling agent is immiscible with the base polymer and is adapted to transmit a selected material through the entrained polymer at a faster rate than in solely the base polymer. The channeling agent is a water insoluble polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is able to provide a lubricating oil composition having excellent thermal/chemical stability even when used for a compression refrigerating machine using a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant having a low carbon number and a low global warming potential, by using a refrigerant containing a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which uses, as a base oil, an oxygen-containing organic compound composed of at least one member selected from a polyoxyalkylene glycol, a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol and a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol monoether and a polyvinyl ether, and a polyol ester, each having a water content of not more than 500 ppm by mass.

Abstract: Long chain ether compositions may comprise at least one long chain ether of general Formula I: wherein R1? and R2? are independently selected from C5-C21 linear or branched alkyl and C5-C21 linear or branched alkenyl, and R1? and R2? are the same or different, and R is selected from linear or branched alkyl having up to 52 carbon atoms and linear or branched alkenyl having up to 52 carbon atoms. In an embodiment, long chain ether compositions of matter such as those disclosed herein may find applications as lubricants.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a Group I, II, III or IV hydrocarbon oil and a polyalkylene glycol, the polyalkylene glycol having been prepared by reacting a C8-C20 alcohol and a mixed butylene oxide/propylene oxide feed using a double metal cyanide catalyst catalyzed oxyalkylation process, and wherein the lubricant composition remains clear and shows no phase separation at temperatures equal to and greater than the pour point of the hydrocarbon oil is provided. A method for making a lubricant composition is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are corrosion-inhibiting lubricant compositions and methods of making and using the compositions. The lubricant compositions contain petroleum based components, corrosion-inhibiting additives and a cationic surfactant. In some embodiments, the lubricant compositions also contain nano diamonds. Under standard salt fog tests, compositions exhibited 120 or 168 hours to failure, or 0-20% rust at 192 hours. Under standard wear preventative characteristics tests, compositions exhibited as low as 0.55 mm wear. Also disclosed are a device and method for aerosol delivery of a corrosion-inhibiting lubricant.

Abstract: A fluid composition comprises a base stock and a polymer. The base stock comprises a glycol, such as ethylene glycol. The polymer comprises the reaction product of a hydroxyl functional initiator, such as a diol, and alkylene oxides. The alkylene oxides are selected from the group of ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), and butylene oxide (BO). In certain embodiments, the alkylene oxides comprise EO and PO. The fluid composition provides a four-ball wear test scar of less than about 1 millimeter, generally under the following test conditions: 60 minutes run, 55° C., 1800 rpm, and 40 kg load. In other embodiments, the fluid composition comprises the polymer and is substantially free of the base stock. The fluid composition is useful for vibration dampening and can be used in vibration dampeners. The vibration dampener is useful for dampening vibrations between the two rigid components of the vehicle.

Abstract: A two-component grease package for lubricating a mechanism, wherein the grease package includes a first component comprising a thickener, and a second component comprising a fluid lubricant, whereby the two-component grease is obtained by mixing together the first and the second component.

Abstract: A polyalkylene glycol comprising: a random copolymer comprising units derived from EO and units derived from PO initiated with polytetrahydrofuran; wherein the polyalkylene glycol has a pour point of less than or equal to ?30° C. as measured using ASTM D97 and a traction value of less than 0.0165 at a contact pressure of 1.25 GPa, speed=2 m/s, SRR of 100% and temperature of 80° C. is provided. Also provided are lubricant compositions containing such polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The synthesis of high performance polyvinyl ether (PVE) fluids using a Lewis acid based cationic polymerization process is disclosed. The polyvinyl ether fluid have repeating vinyl ether units of the general formula —[CH2—CH(O—R)]n, wherein R is comprised of a branched or linear alkyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms and n is a whole number representing the average number of repeating units in the polyvinyl ether. The resulting PVE fluids exhibit excellent lubricant properties, similar to poly-alpha olefins (PAOs), but the PVE fluids have the benefit of higher polarity than PAOs and thus have better solubility and dispersity of polar additives.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines contains a base oil and an additive in a form of a hydrocarbon compound having a biphenyl structure or a stilbene structure. When the present lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines is used in refrigerating equipment such as an open-type automobile air-conditioner, an electric automobile air-conditioner, a gas heat pump, other air-conditioning equipment, a refrigerating machine, a vending machine, a showcase, a water-heating system and a refrigerating/heating system, it is possible to detect the leakage of a refrigerant with a long-lasting stability. Therefore, when an unsaturated chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant with a poor stability is used in the above-listed equipment, the present lubricating oil composition for refrigerating machines is significantly advantageous.

Abstract: Certain polyalkylene glycols, useful as lubricant additives, are soluble with all four types of hydrocarbon base oils (Groups I-IV) at a wide variety of ratios of oil to polyalkylene glycol and under a variety of conditions. These polyalkylene glycols are prepared by reacting a C8-C20 alcohol and a mixed butylene oxide/propylene oxide feed, wherein the ratio of butylene oxide to propylene oxide ranges from 3:1 to 1:1. The invention provides a means of providing desirable lubricant compositions which may pose fewer environmental problems.

Abstract: Hydrofluoro alcohols of formula (I): A-(Rf)a—CFX—O—RhO—(CFX—(Rf)a*—CFX—O—RhO—)nH in which: Rh is a hydrocarbon-based chain; X is F or a C1-C6 (per)fluoroalkyl; a or a* is 0 or 1; Rf is a (per)fluoro(poly)oxyalkylene chain or a (per)fluoroalkyl chain; A is selected from the group consisting of —F, —Cl, and —H (possible only when a=1) or is HO—Rh—O—CFX—; n is an integer from 0 to 200, with the condition that n=0 when A is selected from the group consisting of —F, —Cl, and —H.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reconditioning bearing lubricants that can be used in equipment for metal working, in which cooling lubricant that can be used in equipment for metal working is separated from the bearing lubricant. In addition the invention relates to a bearing lubricant for use in the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator including a polyvinyl ether-based compound containing an alkylene glycol or polyoxyalkylene glycol unit and a vinyl ether unit in a molecule and having a molecular weight in a range of 300 to 3,000, and a dehydrating agent. The lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator of the present invention has high miscibility and high viscosity index, and excellent in stability without degradation and alteration due to hydrolysis under carbon dioxide atmosphere.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for refrigerator including a base oil and an acid scavenger, and a compressor using the composition are provided, where the acid scavenger is a polyalkylene glycol derivative represented by a formula (1) as follows: R1—[(OR2)e—OR3]f??(1) and the base oil is at least one compound selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl ether, polyalkylene glycol and an ether-base compound represented by a formula (2) as follows, Ra-[(ORb)n-(X)—(ORc)k]x-Rd??(2) where meanings of respective signs are as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator including a polyvinyl ether-based compound containing an alkylene glycol or polyoxyalkylene glycol unit and a vinyl ether unit in a molecule and having a molecular weight in a range of 300 to 3,000, an epoxy compound having 8 or more carbon atoms The lubricating oil for a compression type refrigerator of the present invention has high miscibility and high viscosity index, and is excellent in stability, and does not have an unpleasant odor under carbon dioxide atmosphere.

Abstract: A shaving aid member comprising a lubricating material, the lubricating material comprising a water soluble polymer having an average molecular weight of at least 5,000, and a copolymer of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide.

Abstract: Provided are lubricant compositions with improved oxidative stability and frictional and wear resistance properties for use in engine oil applications. The lubricant compositions include: i) a first base stock selected from a Group I base stock, a Group II base stock or a combination thereof at 50 to 80 wt %; ii) a block copolymer at 1 to 10 wt %; iii) a viscosity modifier at 3 to 15 wt % selected from polymers and copolymers of methacrylate, butadiene, olefins and alkylated styrenes; and iv) an additive package including a combination of antioxidants, dispersants, detergents, friction modifiers and antiwear agents at 2 to 30 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition having an extremely high viscosity index and a low coefficient of traction as a low coefficient of fluid friction in an elastohydrodynamic lubrication which is excellent in saving of energy and reduction in fuel consumption. The lubricating oil composition according to the present invention includes the following components (A) and (B): (A) a low-viscosity synthetic oil comprising a compound containing ether bond(s) in a molecule thereof and having a kinematic viscosity of less than 10 mm2/s as measured at 40° C., in which a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms to the number of carbon atoms as constituents of the compound (O/C ratio) and the kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) of the compound as measured at 40° C. satisfy the following formula (1); Kinematic Viscosity at 40° C.?12?[(O/C ratio)×30] (1); and (B) a high-viscosity synthetic oil as a hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil having a kinematic viscosity of 40 mm2/s or more as measured at 100° C.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising a Group I, II, III or IV hydrocarbon oil and a polyalkylene glycol, the polyalkylene glycol having been prepared by reacting a C8-C20 alcohol and a mixed butylene oxide/propylene oxide feed using a double metal cyanide catalyst catalyzed oxyalkylation process, and wherein the lubricant composition remains clear and shows no phase separation at temperatures equal to and greater than the pour point of the hydrocarbon oil is provided. A method for making a lubricant composition is also provided.

Abstract: A method for improving fuel efficiency, while maintaining or improving high temperature wear, deposit and varnish control, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one alkoxylated alcohol as a minor component. Fuel efficiency is improved and high temperature wear, deposit and varnish control are maintained or improved as compared to high temperature wear, deposit and varnish control achieved using a lubricating engine oil containing a minor component other than the at least one alkoxylated alcohol. A lubricating engine oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one alkoxylated alcohol as a minor component. The lubricating engine oils are useful in internal combustion engines including direct injection, gasoline and diesel engines.

Abstract: The invention provides a dialkyl ether represented by the following formula (1): (wherein each of R1 and R2 represents a C1 to C20 alkyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 20), and a lubricating base oil and a lubricating oil composition containing the dialkyl ether. The lubricating base oil and the lubricating oil composition exhibit low viscosity, excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics, and high fluidity at low temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerating machine oil composition including a base oil which contains at least one substance selected from the group consisting of monoether compounds, alkyleneglycol diethers, and polyoxyalkyleneglycol diethers having an average repetition number of an oxyalkylene group of 2 or less as a main component, and has a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 1 to 8 mm2/s. The refrigerating machine oil composition is preferably applied to refrigerators whose sliding parts are composed of an engineering plastic or provided with an organic coating film or an inorganic coating film. The refrigerating machine oil can improve energy-saving performance due to its low viscosity, has high sealing property and excellent load capacity, and is suitably used in various refrigeration applications, especially in closed-type refrigerators.

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 present invention is able to provide a lubricating oil composition for compression refrigerating machine having excellent thermal/chemical stability even when used for a compression refrigerating machine using a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant having a low carbon number and a low global warming potential, by using a refrigerant containing a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which uses, as a base oil, an oxygen-containing organic compound composed of at least one member selected from a polyoxyalkylene glycol, a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol and a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol monoether and a polyvinyl ether, and a polyol ester, each having a hydroxyl value of not more than 15 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: The present invention is able to provide a lubricating oil composition having excellent thermal/chemical stability even when used for a compression refrigerating machine using a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant having a low carbon number and a low global warming potential, by using a refrigerant containing a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which uses, as a base oil, an oxygen-containing organic compound composed of at least one member selected from a polyoxyalkylene glycol, a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol and a polyvinyl ether, a copolymer of a poly(oxy)alkylene glycol monoether and a polyvinyl ether, and a polyol ester, each having a water content of not more than 500 ppm by mass.

Abstract: Provided is a water-based lubricant comprising a hyperbranch-type polyglycerol having an absolute molecular weight of from 5,000 to 500,000. The water-based lubricant has a small friction coefficient and is excellent in lubrication performance and defoamability, as compared with conventional water-based lubricants comprising an ethylene/propylene oxide copolymer, and is favorable, for example, for a water-based metal processing agent and a hydraulic pressure fluid.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is facilitated by applying to the container or conveyor aqueous compositions containing hardness ions. The compatibility of the aqueous compositions with PET bottles is improved when the ratio of hardness as CaCO3 to alkalinity as CaCO3 is greater than about 1 to 1.

Abstract: Provided are lubrication oil compositions. The compositions contain certain acid esters (monoesters and/or diesters) of polytrimethylene ether glycol, certain additives, and optionally a polytrimethylene ether glycol, and the use of such compositions as lubrication oils.

Abstract: A process for making a poly(alkyl epoxide). The process has the step of polymerizing one or more alkyl epoxide monomers in the presence of a cationic catalyst according to the following sequences: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are hydrogen or alkyl moieties that, taken together, have a total of 1 to 80 carbons; wherein any of R1, R2, R3, and R4 can be linear or branched if it is an alkyl moiety; wherein “m” is an integer from 1 to 4; and wherein “n” is an integer from 2 to 120. There is also another process for making a poly(alkyl epoxide) using an initiator. There are also poly(alkyl epoxides). There is also a lubricant composition having a first lubricant base stock of one or more poly(alkyl epoxides) and a second lubricant base stock different than the first lubricant base stock.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods in which an aliphatic polyether selected from polyalkylene oxides with monomer units having 3 to about 10 carbon atoms and polyvinyl ethers with ether groups having 2 to about 8 carbon atoms is added to a hydrocarbon lubricant; such methods in which the hydrocarbon lubricant comprises oxidation products that are dissolved by the addition of the polyether or polyvinyl ether; hydrocarbon lubricants containing a polyether selected from polyalkylene oxides with monomer units having 3 to about 10 carbon atoms and polyvinyl ethers with ether groups having 2 to about 8 carbon atoms; methods of lubricating machines with these lubricants; lubrication systems including these hydrocarbon lubricants; and machines including these lubrication systems.

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

Abstract: A lubricant containing a compound (A) comprising a perfluoropolyether having a main-chain structure of the formula (1) and having a polar group at each of opposite terminals thereof, and a compound (B) comprising a perfluoropolyether having a main-chain structure of the formula (1) and having a nonpolar group at least one terminal thereof —(CF2CF2CF2O)a-??(1) wherein a is a real number of 5 to 30.

Abstract: A surfactant composition selected from the group consisting of; (R1O)CH2CH(OCH2CH2)1-20OHCH2(OR2) and mixtures thereof; wherein at least one of R1 and R2 are secondary alkyl groups including from 3 to 9 Carbon atoms; an aqueous coating composition including an aqueous polymeric dispersion; and certain other compositions including the surfactant composition are provided. Also provided is a method for forming a coating.