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: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified compositions, in particular an emulsified greases and emulsified coatings. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: Use of a liquid composition for lubricating conveyor belts is provided, said liquid composition being suitable for producing a “dry” lubricant film on a surface by discontinuous application thereof, wherein the liquid composition can also be used for continuous application to a conveyor belt surface, with or without further dilution with water, to remove incidental spillages of extraneous material from the conveyor belt surface without loss of the required lubricity.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.

Abstract: Thermally formed thermoplastic articles can be protected from stress cracking in the presence of stress cracking promoting compounds by forming a shaped article comprising a thermoplastic and a liquid hydrocarbon oil composition. We have found that the liquid hydrocarbon oil composition prevents the stress cracking promoting materials from interacting with the polymeric structure of the stressed container to prevent or inhibit stress cracking in such materials. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful in preventing stress cracking in polyethylene terephthalate beverage containers during bottling operations during which the bottle is contacted with aqueous and non-aqueous materials such as cleaners and lubricants that can interact with the polyester to cause stress cracking particularly in the container base.

Abstract: Novel oil-in-oil emulsions and methods of lubrication using the same are provided. The lubricants are stable emulsions of carrier fluid and high viscosity fluid that display superior properties related to lubricating film thickness and reduced shear strength.

Abstract: A fluid blend suitable for use as a lube basestock comprises two major components: (A) a copolymer made from ethylene with one or more alpha olefins, the copolymer (i) containing not more than 50 wt % ethylene; (ii) having a number average molecular weight of from 400 to 10,000; and (iii) a molecular weight distribution<3; and (B) a polyalphaolefin fluid or a hydroprocessed oil having a VI greater than 80.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium and method for forming the magnetic recording medium are described. The magnetic recording medium includes a magnetic layer formed on a non-magnetic support, and a lubricant layer over the magnetic layer. The lubricant layer includes a compound selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentanes, hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentenes, hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentadienes, and mixtures or derivatives thereof. The lubricant layer also may be used on a magnetic head for reading and writing information on a magnetic recording medium. The magnetic recording medium and the magnetic head may be used to manufacture computer disk drives, compact disk drives, audio equipment, and video equipment.

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: A water-based, phosphate-free, non-toxic, and biodegradable lubricant used for smoothing and shaping a bead of caulking compound sealant, and a method for its use, which can be easily removed from the caulking compound sealant bead after it is allowed to cure. Applied to a bead of newly dispensed caulking compound sealant, the present invention lubricant will not chemically interact with, prevent the curing of, or otherwise contaminate the caulking compound sealant. Instead, direct application of the present invention to a bead of caulking compound sealant, or application via a finger or man-made tool, and subsequent smoothing with the finger or tool will allow correction of all imperfections in the caulking bead prior to curing. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in construction, marine, automotive, aircraft, electronic, and manufacturing industries with caulking sealants made from silicone, elastomer, urethane, polyurethane, polymers, butyls, poly-sulfide lithoseals, thiokols, and epoxys.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsified lubricants, in particular an emulsified greases. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified compositions.

Abstract: A lubricant for wiper blades used to remove residual toner particles from a photoconductive surface comprising a finely divided fluoropolymer and a binder resin typically polyvinylpyrollidinone, applied as a coating using an evaporable vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration of active ingredients and for preventing or treating dysmenorrhea.

Abstract: A lubricant for wiper blades used to remove residual toner particles from a photoconductive surface comprising a finely divided fluoropolymer and a binder resin typically polyvinylpyrollidinone, applied as a coating using an evaporable vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lubricating composition usable for lubricating an interface between a tire and a safety support mounted on a wheel rim within said tire, and a mounted assembly for an automobile provided with said lubricating composition. The lubricating composition according to the invention comprises an aqueous or non aqueous lubricating agent, and a polysaccharide intended to thicken said lubricating agent. The lubricating agent comprises glycerine in a mass fraction equal to or greater than about 60% of the lubricating agent and the lubricating agent is present in said composition in a mass fraction of between about 95% and 99%. The invention also relates to the lubrication between the support and the tire when traveling on a flat tire, following a drop in inflation pressure within said tire.

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: The invention relates to a variety of uses for novel carbon monoxide containing polymers. More specifically, the invention employs the use of low molecular weight polymers containing carbon monoxide for use as adhesive additives and as fluids (e.g., solvents and synthetic base stocks).

Abstract: A refrigerating oil composition for a carbon dioxide refrigerant which comprises as a main component a mixture comprising (A) a polyvinyl ether having a kinematic viscosity of 3 to 50 mm2/s at 100° C. in an amount exceeding 40% by weight and of 99.1% by weight or less and (B) a polyoxyalkylene glycol having a kinematic viscosity of 3 to 50 mm2/s at 100° C. in an amount of 0.1% by weight or more and less than 40% by weight. The composition exhibits an excellent lubricating property and a great viscosity index even when a carbon dioxide refrigerant is used. The composition exhibits excellent stability and an excellent lubricating property under the atmosphere of carbon dioxide in the supercritical condition while the above advantageous properties are maintained and can be used for a long period of time.

Abstract: The invention provides a cutting and lubricating composition with abrasive particles for cutting hard and brittle workpieces with a wire saw or other cutting or grinding tool. The composition provides electrostatic and steric repulsion between the abrasive particles to maintain the particles in suspension without forming hard settled cakes from suspension “fall-out”.

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: An aqueous grinding fluid has compositions mainly consisting of 40.0-95.0 wt. % a polyalcohol and/or a polyalcohol derivative, 5.0-50.0 wt. % water, 0.1-3.5 wt. % bentonite, 0.1-5.0 wt. % cellulose and weight %, 0.5-10.0 wt. % mica and optionally a small amount of a surfactant or polar solvent. Bentonite, cellulose and mica are preferably added with such combination to adjust a viscosity of a slurry to 150-300 mPa.second as a value measured by a rotating cylinder type viscometer. The aqueous suspension is nonflammable and stabilized in dispersiveness and settleability-proof of abrasive grits as well as a viscosity for a long time, and facilitates washing and cleaning of sliced wafers and a grinding machine without radiation of stinks.

Abstract: It is possible to make very concentrated solutions of N-coco-, N-oleyl- or N-tallow-propylenediamine acetate which can be diluted without formation of gels or of lumps in a water/dissolving agent solvent. A simple dilution test is given which allows the suitable compositions to be selected. Use of their diluted solutions, in particular for the lubrication of bottles on conveyor lines.

Abstract: A lubricant for wire, which is insulated by means of a lacquer coating, and which is used for forming the stator windings of an electrical refrigerating compressor, consists of one or more compounds of the formula CH3—Xn—R, wherein X is a linear or branched hydrocarbon group with n carbon atoms, wherein n is up to 22, and R may be hydrogen or a plurality of different radicals, either in a pure form or dissolved in a suitable solvent. The lubricant is applied to the wire to reduce its coefficient of friction, and it is remarkable for its compatibility with the environmentally unharmful refrigerants, such as R134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), which are used today in refrigerating compressors without capillary tube obstructions.

Abstract: Emulsifier system containing a) ethoxylates/propoxylates of fatty alcohols with 8 to 18 C atoms in the alcohol with 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units, b) fatty alcohols and/or fatty alcohol propoxylates with 12 to 24 C atoms in the alcohol and 0 to 3 propylene oxide units and/or distillation residue of these fatty alcohols and c) phosphates, selected from: c1) mono- and/or diesters of phosphoric acid with alkanols with 10-20 C atoms, c2) mono- and/or diesters of phosphoric acid with ethoxylated and/or propoxylated alkanols with 10-20 C atoms and/or c3) phosphates of polyethylene glycol ethers and/or polypropylene glycol ethers, and the water-soluble salts of each of these, in a weight ratio a:b:c=1:0.3:0.1 to 1:4:1; anti-corrosive and emulsifier system with these components, emulsion concentrate with these components, oil-in-water emulsion obtainable therefrom and use thereof as a cleaning, anti-corrosive and low-temperature lubricant emulsion.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant for a compression type refrigeration system using ammonia as a refrigerant, which comprises polyether compounds and aromatic amine compounds or phenothiazine compounds, and preferably further comprises alcohol compounds such as polyhydric alcohol partial ether and/or benzotriazole compounds. Further, the present invention provides a working fluid composition comprising the lubricant and an ammonia refrigerant, and a refrigeration system which is filled with the working fluid composition. The lubricant has not only good compatibility with ammonia, but excellent stability and lubricating property, and therefore can suitably used in a compression type refrigeration system using an ammonia refrigerant that does not have the possibility of ozone layer depletion and global warming phenomenon.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a water-base lubricating fluid or a water-base hydraulic fluid in place of an oily liquid which has been used as a lubricating oil or a hydraulic oil applied onto the operating part of a machine and a device. The lubricating fluid of the present invention comprises fluoride ion, hydrogencarbonate ion, and water-soluble alcohols or their derivatives.

Abstract: We have found that a clear, stable microemulsion can be used during container transport operations during which the container is contacted with a transparent dispersion of hydrophilic and oleophilic materials. 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 transparent dispersed liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to the use of a conventional lubricant diluted with water.

Abstract: A composition including a polyalphaolefin and at least one alfol alcohol that function as drag reducing agent slurries and a process for the preparation of the drag reducing agent slurries are disclosed. The process includes contacting alpha olefin monomers with a catalyst in a reactant mixture to form a polyalphaolefin. The polyalphaolefin is combined with at least one alfol alcohol to form a drag reducing agent slurry. A process for reducing drag in a conduit is also disclosed.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide drier lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for ammunition is an admixture of (a) molybdenum disulfide, (b) a fluorotelomer lubricant, and (c) a solvent medium which is deposited onto (d) a corn cob particle absorbent. Metal particles such as BBs or other grit may be included in the composition for use with copper jacketed bullets. The lubricant composition is deposited on the bullets by tumbling or vibrating the bullets, or otherwise contacting the bullets with the lubricant composition; drying the bullets and, thereafter contacting the bullets with untreated corn cob particle.

Abstract: There is obtained a lubricating oil having good solubility with both HFC refrigerant and contaminants by adding PAG having a viscosity of not more than 70 cSt (40° C.) to a synthetic lubricating oil, such as polyvinyl ether and ester oils at an amount of not less than 0.1 wt % and not more than 20 wt % (desirably, not less than 20 wt % and not more than 10 wt %). Therefore, in a refrigerating/air-conditioning machine equipped with a compressor using this present lubricating oil together with a HFC refrigerant as a working fluid, deflection in the ratio of the mixture within the machines is not caused and, consequently, the efficiency for washing capillary tubes is not reduced. In that case, a high-reliable refrigerating/air-conditioning machine can be obtained at a low price without any modification of the refrigerating/air-conditioning machine.

Abstract: A metal working fluid, having excellent properties, contains a metal stearate, a carbonate, a hydrogencarbonate, and a surfactant. The metal working fluid may further contain ethyleneglycol and a rust inhibitor.

Abstract: A low-foam emulsifier system is presented containing (a) an ethoxylate/propoxylate of one or more C8-C18 fatty alcohols, where the ethoxylate/propoxylate contains 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units, with (b) a fatty alcohol propoxylate or distillation residue of fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol propoxylate, where the fatty alcohol contains 12 to 24 carbon atoms and up to three propylene oxide units. The weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 1:0.3 to 0.3:1. The emulsifier system produces a low amount of foam, and is useful in industrial metal processing applications such as cleaning, corrosion protection or cooling lubricant emulsions.

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 a polar group containing one or more substituents chosen from phosphoric esters, amides, ethers, amino alcohols, ethoxylated amines, and mixtures thereof. R represents a lipophilic chain having 14 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A two- or a one-step process and composition which coats metal workpiece surfaces (aluminum, copper, steel, stainless steel, etc.) with a thin lubricant film capable of allowing the metal to be deformed at room temperature. The lubricant consists essentially of polymers, dispersants, high molecular weight waxes and insoluble metallic stearates. With some ferrous surfaces, a separate coating layer is simultaneously formed (in the one-step process) or pre-formed (in the two-step process) at the metal interface, acting as a base for the lubricant. The process, after pickling in a mineral acid to remove scale and oxides, comprises the step(s) of immersing the workpiece either once or twice. The workpiece is then dried in a heated, forced air dryer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variety of uses for novel carbon monoxide containing polymers. More specifically, the invention employs the use of low molecular weight polymers containing carbon monoxide for use as adhesive additives and as fluids (e.g., solvents and synthetic base stocks).

Abstract: Thermally formed thermoplastic articles can be protected from stress cracking in the presence of stress cracking promoting compounds by forming a shaped article comprising a thermoplastic and a liquid hydrocarbon oil composition. We have found that the liquid hydrocarbon oil composition prevents the stress cracking promoting materials from interacting with the polymeric structure of the stressed container to prevent or inhibit stress cracking in such materials. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful in preventing stress cracking in polyethylene terephthalate beverage containers during bottling operations during which the bottle is contacted with aqueous and non-aqueous materials such as cleaners and lubricants that can interact with the polyester to cause stress cracking particularly in the container base.

Abstract: To provide a polyalkylene glycol-based refrigerant oil for refrigerators using ammonia as a refrigerant.

Abstract: Low-foam emulsifier system consisting of:

Abstract: A refrigerating oil composition which exhibits excellent lubrication properties when used in combination with certain types of coolant, such as a hydrofluorocarbon coolant, which may serve as substitutes for chlorofluorocarbon coolants which have been implicated as causing environmental problems. The refrigerating oil composition of the present invention is obtained by incorporating, into a component (A); i.e., a base oil containing a synthetic oil, a component (B); i.e, a polyalkylene glycol derivative of formula (I) having a number average molecular weight of 200-3,000: R1—(OR2)m—(OR3)n—OR4  (I) wherein R1 and R4 represent C1-C30 hydrocarbon groups, etc.; R2 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group; R3 represents a C2-C30 alkylene group; m and n are numbers that satisfy the above-described molecular weight conditions, wherein n may be 0; and at least one of R1, R3, and R4 has a hydrocarbon group having six or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition has a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, a minor amount of a carbonated sulfurized metal alkyl phenate and, a minor amount of a carbonated metal alkyl aryl sulfonate. The total base equivalents donated by the phenate is more than 85% of the total base equivalents donated by the phenate and sulfonate. The composition also has alkenyl or alkyl succinimide additives that are the reaction product of a high molecular weight alkenyl- or alkyl-substituted succinic anhydride and a polyalkylene polyamine having an average of greater than four nitrogen atoms per mole, wherein the reaction product is post-treated with a cyclic carbonate.

Abstract: An emulsifiable oil composition for machining graphite containing metals comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; at least one surfactant in an amount sufficient to render the oil emulsifiable in water; and, from about 0.8 vol % to about 3 vol % based on the total volume of the composition of an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms.

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: An unsulfurized, alkali metal-free, detergent-dispersant composition having from 40% to 60% alkylphenol, from 10% to 40% alkaline earth alkylphenate, and from 20% to 40% alkaline earth single aromatic-ring alkylsalicylate. This composition may have an alkaline earth double aromatic-ring alkylsalicylate as long as the mole ratio of single-ring alkylsalicylate to double aromatic-ring alkylsalicylate is at least 8:1. This composition may be produced by the three-step process involving neutralization of alkylphenols, carboxylation of the resulting alkylphenate, and filtration of the product of the carboxylation step.

Abstract: An improved micro machine has at least a first element which is moveable relative to a second element such that the first and second elements can be in contact with each other. The contacting portions of both the first and second elements are protected with a long-lasting lubricant to prevent the elements from sticking or adhering to each other. The lubricant is a polar low molecular weight compound preferably applied as a vapor. This class of low molecular weight lubricants consists of acetone, ethanol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, isopropanol, methanol, and water. According to the disclosure a lubricant has a low molecular weight if its molecular weight is less than ˜100 amu, or has a vapor pressure ≧5 Torr at room temperature. The preferred micro machine is a GLV wherein the bottom of the deformable ribbon contacts the landing electrode when the reflector is in a down position (close to the substrate).

Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.

Abstract: An aqueous cutting fluid which can reduce the impact on working environment and the global environment, and can achieve both preventing precipitates from becoming a hard cake and keeping high dispersibility for abrasive grains is provided. Such an aqueous cutting fluid is obtained by a method comprising dispersing abrasive grains (G) in an aqueous composition comprising a dispersion medium (M) containing a hydrophilic alcohol compound such as ethylene glycol, a lipophilic alcohol compound such as propylene glycol and water, and silica colloid particles dispersed stably in the medium. The dispersion medium (M) is odorless and not flammable. The abrasive grains (G) may settle out after a time, but they do not closely contact with one another, and therefore the resulting precipitates do not become a hard cake, which allows the re-dispersion and reuse of precipitated grains.

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a phase-separating mixture of a hydrophilic lubricating material and an oleophilic lubricating material whose specific gravity is less than or equal to the specific gravity of the hydrophilic lubricating material. Prior to being applied to the container or conveyor, the mixture is agitated or otherwise maintained in a mixed but unstable state. Following application, the hydrophilic lubricating material and oleophilic lubricating material tend to undergo phase-separation, with the oleophilic lubricating material typically forming a film atop the hydrophilic lubricating material, thereby providing a water-repelling lubricating layer having reduced water sensitivity. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films.

Abstract: A refrigerating oil composition which exhibits excellent lubrication properties when used in combination with certain types of coolant, such as a hydrofluorocarbon coolant, which may serve as substitutes for chlorofluorocarbon coolants which have been implicated as causing environmental problems. The refrigerating oil composition of the present invention is obtained by incorporating, into a component (A); i.e., a base oil containing a synthetic oil, a component (B); i.e, a polyalkylene glycol derivative of formula (I) having a number average molecular weight of 200-3,000: R1—(OR2)m—(OR3)n—OR4  (I) wherein R1 and R4 represent C1-C30 hydrocarbon groups, etc.; R2 represents a C2-C4 alkylene group; R3 represents a C2-C30 alkylene group; m and n are numbers that satisfy the above-described molecular weight conditions, wherein n may be 0; and at least one of R1, R3, and R4 has a hydrocarbon group having six or more carbon atoms.