Abstract: Use of a hydrogenated diene polymer with a polar group to improve cold flow improver adpack compatibility.

Abstract: A water or aqueous soluble salt of a perfluoro polyether alcohol is applied to form a lubricant topcoat on a magnetic recording medium. Suitable soluble salts include the sodium salt of a perfluoro polyether diol.

Abstract: A cleaning and lubricant formulation for use on spindles on cotton picker or harvesting machines that simultaneously cleans and lubricates the surface of the spindles. The formulation features a major proportion of water and amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, glycol ether and alcohol solvents, nonionic surfactant, amide cosurfactant, and polycarboxylic acid. An alkalizing agent is added to control the pH of the resulting formulation. The cleaning and lubricant formulation exhibits excellent cleaning and lubrication properties without utilizing petroleum oil that can contaminate cotton fields, water supplies or the harvested cotton.

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 in some embodiments, the mixture also includes isopropyl alcohol, a fluorescent whitening agent, and a lubricity agent.

Abstract: Complex detergents provide improved deposit control and corrosion protection in crankcase lubricants.

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 .about.100 amu, or has a vapor pressure .gtoreq.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: Work W to which oil has adhered is heated in the heating furnace 28 and adhering oil is evaporated. Gas containing the evaporated oil component is burned in the combustor 35. A portion of the generated combustion gas is circulated into the heating furnace 28 through the circulating duct 38, and an amount of the circulating combustion gas is controlled in accordance with a temperature in the heating furnace 28. Processing of aluminum materials is carried out using a base oil of hydrocarbon, the maximum molecular weight M of which is not less than 282 and not more than 378, and an additive of not less than 3% by weight of alcohol or carboxylic acid, the maximum molecular weight M of which is not more than 378.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to liquid fire starter compositions and methods of making and using the fire starter compositions. The liquid fire starters comprise mineral oil and an alcohol. Mineral oil makes up approximately 80-98% volume to volume (v/v) of the fire starter composition while the alcohol comprises approximately 2-20% (v/v) of the composition. A preferred embodiment comprises about 95% mineral oil and about 5% ethanol. The starter can be shaken, applied to a combustible, then lighted to ignite charcoal or other flammable materials. The fire starter compositions of the invention are odorless and safe for indoor as well as outdoor use.

Abstract: Bowling lane conditioning oil in an aerosol container which has a propellant for dispensing the oil through a spray nozzle in an aerosol form. The oil includes 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 in some embodiments, the mixture also includes isopropyl alcohol, a fluorescent whitening agent, and a lubricity agent.

Abstract: Fluid refrigeration compositions comprising a hydrocarbon lubricant, an immiscible refrigerant and an additive capable of reducing the interfacial tension between the hydrocarbon lubricant and refrigerant.

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: Method of reducing wear between rubbing surfaces by contacting a surface of a solid material with a cyclic amide before and/or while it is being rubbed against another surface.

Abstract: Oil-based functional fluid compositions formulated for use as automatic transmission fluid, fluid for a wet brake system, or a friction-depending lubricant are improved by including in the composition a minor amount of at least one alcohol or polyol having less than 12 carbon atoms in the molecule. This results in a desirable increase in the dynamic and/or static coefficients of friction of automatic transmission or other frictional surfaces contacted by the composition. Preferred for this use is a composition formed by heating at least one ashless dispersant containing basic nitrogen and/or at least one hydroxyl group with a combination of at least (i) an inorganic acid of phosphorus, (ii) a boron compound, and (iii) a polyol having less than 12 carbon atoms, so that a liquid composition is formed. The boron compound and the inorganic phosphorus acid are preferably co-present during the heating.

Abstract: The application of a nontoxic and biodegradable musical lubricant and/or cleaning composition to the moving parts of musical instruments used for reducing the friction between the contact surfaces of valve, slide and key elements of musical instruments. The musical instrument lubricant composition is especially useful for application to the parts of the musical instruments which may come into contact with the human body. The nontoxic musical instrument lubricant composition includes a nontoxic oil base such as vegetable oil, preferably corn oil or olive oil, and a nontoxic solvent such as ethanol, preferably ethyl alcohol, and/or a citrus solvent, such as a terpene compound, preferably limonene. The preferred embodiment also includes a terpene, preferably limonene, to provide a nontoxic flavoring and/or scenting agent to provide good wetting and film forming properties and a pleasant naturally occurring organoleptic fragrance and scent.

Abstract: As a lubricant for cold-working of metal there is provided on the surface of the metal to be subjected to working a solid film of a saturated aliphatic monohydric alcohol having 14 to 18 carbon atoms. After the metal has been worked, the solid lubricant may be removed by heating without causing staining of the metal surface. The solid lubricant film may additionally contain from 1 to 10% by weight of a polybutene, petroleum jelly or butyl stearate to modify the properties of the lubricant film.

Abstract: Metal working compositions which contain rhamsan gum as a mist suppressant exhibit good anti-mist performance and good retention of performance in the presence of prolonged times of shearing.

Abstract: A lubricating oil for refrigerating machines comprises polyoxyalkylene compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## Wherein A is a residue obtained from a compound which has both a heterocyclic ring having an ether linkage therein and hydroxyl groups by eliminating the hydroxyl groups from the compound; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each an alkylene group; R.sup.3 is an alkyl group; R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; a and b are each a positive integer and l, m, and n are each an integer of 0 or more; and a.multidot.1+b.multidot.m=2 to 100 and l+m+n=2 to 20; further,the polyoxyalkylene compounds have a hydroxyl value ranging from 0 to 30.0 mgKOH/g and satisfies the following formula (1)0.5<p/(p+q)<1.0 (1)wherein p is the number of butylene groups represented by R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, and q is the number of all alkylene groups excluding the butylene groups.

Abstract: A lubricating oil additive contains a partially etherified polyhydric alcohol which has at least two hydroxyl groups and at least one hydrocarbon group having a least one double bond bonded thereto through an ether linkage as an active component. The lubricating additive is added to a lube base oil to form a lubricating oil which imparts excellent wear resistance, scarcely corrodes metallic substances, scarcely swells rubbers or resins and scarcely forms sludge due to thermal oxidation. The lubricating oil is mixed with a refrigerant to give a working fluid suitable for refrigerant compressors of domestic refrigerators, automotive room air conditioners, refrigerators for industrial use and air conditioners.

Abstract: Method of lubricating a rubbed surface with a gaseous phase lubricant including a monomer constituent dispersed in a carrier fluid, where the monomer constituent is capable of forming in situ a polymer film directly on rubbing surfaces but is not polymerized in the carrier fluid, such that wear and friction of the rubbed surface are effectively reduced.

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: Microemulsion cleaner compositions are disclosed. The cleaners comprise a terpene, a secondary or tertiary C.sub.4 -C.sub.5 alcohol, a surfactant, and water. Compared with commercial formulations, cleaners of the invention are low in water, high in hydrocarbon, and have excellent degreasing capability. The secondary or tertiary C.sub.4 -C.sub.5 alcohol coupling solvent, compared with other alcohols, significantly reduces the amount of surfactant required to produce a stable, effective microemulsion cleaner. The compositions are particularly valuable as metal degreasers.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved process for making a lubricant grease wherein a basic oil is mixed with a thickening compound, a polar compound and an additive or additives to impart desired characteristics to the grease. The improvement includes selecting the basic oil from the group consisting of a polyolester, a silicone oil, a mineral oil, a vegetable oil, glycerine and propylene glycol. The improvement further includes first mixing the basic oil with a mixture of two polar agents in a vessel under constant stirring at a temperature and pressure sufficient to obtain a homogeneous mixture and then and only then reacting the homogenous mixture with the additive or additives and a thickening agent.

Abstract: A fluid composition of suitable miscibility and solubility in ammonia, chlorofluorocarbon, hydrochlorofluorocarbon, and hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants includes and a refrigerant selected from the group consisting essentially of ammonia, chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants and a lubricant composition made with an organic oxide and an alcohol and comprises a polyalkylene glycol of the formula:Z--((CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sub.1)--O).sub.n --(CH.sub.2 --CH(R.sub.1)--O--).sub.m).sub.p --HwhereinZ is a residue of a compound having 1-8 active hydrogens and a minimum number of carbon atoms of six (6) carbons where Z is an aryl group and a minimum number of carbon atoms of ten (10) where Z is an alkyl group,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or a mixture thereof,N is 0 or a positive number,M is a positive number, andP is an integer having a value equal to the number of active hydrogen of Z.

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.