Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing a functionalized polyolefin from an unsaturated polyolefin containing one or more non-aromatic main-chain double bonds and for reducing the size and/or polydispersity index (i.e., increasing the homogeneity) of the unsaturated polyolefin.

Abstract: Concentrates containing specific functionalised diblock copolymers serve as effective additives for improving the cold flow behaviour of fuels and oils, the copolymers being derived from a terminally-unsaturated intermediate polymer obtained via a metallocene process involving hydrogen.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions, formulated to a preselected viscosity grade that demonstrate stay-in-grade capability in a diesel injector shear stability test, are provided. The compositions comprise a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of (i) a viscosity modifier (VM) or mixtures thereof having a low shear stability index (SSI) and (ii) a VM or mixtures thereof having an SSI greater than that of the VM from (i).

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and methods of operating an internal combustion engine to provide improved engine operation. The lubricating composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of at least one olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 10,000 up to about 300,000. The olefin copolymer is grafted with (A) a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and (B) a compound selected from the group consisting of a C5-C30 olefin, a polyalkylene compound, and mixtures thereof. A mole ratio of A/B in the reaction mixture ranges from about 0.25:1 to about 5:1. The lubricating composition optionally includes a minor amount of at least one non-grafted olefin copolymer, styrene-isoprene copolymer, methacrylate copolymer, or styrene butadiene copolymer have number average molecular weight greater than about 50,000 up to about 300,000.

Abstract: The air release rate of lubricating compositions is significantly enhanced when the composition is formulated with one or more vinyl aromatic-olefin block copolymers that forms a micelle-like structure in the oil. Compositions having the specified copolymers retain less than about 2.5% air after 1 min. at 50° C. when tested by ASTM D 3427.

Abstract: A substituted pyrene for electroluminescent applications and a method to produce the substituted pyrenes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer composition that has both weatherability and flexibility at low temperatures, is excellent in fluidity, and causes no stickiness even in the use at high temperatures; a process oil composition for elastomers that serves as the raw material of the thermoplastic elastomer composition and contributes to the above characteristics; and an oil-extended elastomer containing the process oil composition. The process oil composition for elastomers of the present invention has a property that, when 20 parts by weight of the process oil composition for elastomers are blended with respect to 100 parts by weight of a propylene homopolymer, the melting point of the propylene homopolymer is lowered by 2 to 4.5° C. compared to that of the propylene homopolymer without blending.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of viscosity index improver (V.I.I.) additives of lubricating oils which comprises a mixing treatment under high shear conditions of a composition comprising: (i) one or more EP(D)M polymers (ii) one or more polyvinylarene/conjugated hydrogenated polydiene/polyvinylarene block copolymers; and (iii) lubricating oil, (ii) being present in a concentration of 1.5 to 20% by weight whereas (iii) is present in a concentration ranging from 1.5 to 45% by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a heterocycle-substituted aromatic compound represented by the following Formula (I). In Formula (I), one of R2, R3, and R4 is Ry at a meta- or para-position with respect to Rx, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 not including Ry each independently representing a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or a sulfonate group, where R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 not including Ry are not hydrogen atoms all together; Rx and Ry each independently represent the following heterocyclic substituent, R6 and R7 in the heterocyclic substituents each independently representing a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and A representing a five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic group containing at least one nitrogen atom.

Abstract: An energy efficient process scheme for a highly exothermic reaction-distillation system in which the reactor is external to the distillation column and the feed to the reactor is a mixture of at least one liquid product stream from the distillation column with or without other liquid/vapor reactants. The reactor is operated under adiabatic and boiling point conditions and at a pressure that results in vaporizing a portion of the liquid flow through the reactor due to the heat of reaction. Under these conditions, reaction temperature is controlled by reactor pressure. The pressure (and hence the temperature) is maintained at a sufficiently high level such that the reactor effluent can be efficiently used to provide reboil heat for the distillation column.

Abstract: When a pitch composition prepared by mixing 100 parts by weight of mesophase pitch with 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of coal tar pitch, is heat-treated at a temperature of 500° C. or higher, it is possible to produce a high-density coke at a high yield while avoiding the foaming of the mesophase pitch. In addition, when the coke is graphitized at a temperature of 2,000° C. or higher, it is possible to obtain an artificial graphite having a high graphitization degree. Further, when the coke is first pulverized and then graphitized at a temperature of 2,000° C. or higher, it is possible to obtain a high-crystallinity graphite powder which can be suitably used as a carbon material for a negative electrode of non-aqueous solvent type secondary battery having a high discharge capacity and a high charge-discharge efficiency.

Abstract: A synthetic lubricant base stock is provided having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 5 to about 300 cS and a VI greater than 100. The base stock comprises random co-oligomers of an alpha olefin or mixtures thereof and an olefinic substituted aromatic compound which co-oligomers are prepared in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst.

Abstract: The invention provides photoluminescent markers consisting essentially of fluorene copolymers, which are colorless or nearly colorless to the naked eye and exhibit strong photoluminescence between about 380-800 nm upon exposure to ultra-violet radiation or laser light. The soluble fluorene copolymers described in this invention having a general formula as shown in Formula 1. where: R1 and R2 are C1-C24 linear or branched alkyl chain, n is the number of repeating unit, M is a co-monomer unit having structures chosen to impart distinct physical or chemical properties to the marker. Also provided in the present invention are methods of use of the markers for tagging solid or liquid products and methods to detect said markers.

Abstract: High performance engine oils and other liquid lubricants comprise a liquid lubricant basestock of low viscosity from 1.5 to 12 cSt (100C) with two dissolved polymer components of differing molecular weights. The basestock is preferably a single PAO or blend of PAOs with a co-basestock component which is preferably an ester or an alkylated aromatic of comparable viscosity. The lower molecular weight polymer is highly viscoelastic in character and is preferably an HVI-PAO; this component in the lubricant which provides unexpectedly high film thickness and unexpectedly good wear protection under conditions where the second, higher molecular weight polymer may lose some or all of its thickening power. The use of the highly viscoelastic low molecular weight polymer in combination with the higher molecular weight thickener enables the production of very widely cross-graded engine oils, especially oils with a low temperature grading of 0W or better.

Abstract: Supported metal halides and metal halide solid acids are used as catalysts for the polymerization of a feed stream containing at least one of pure monomer, C5 monomers, and C9 monomers to produce hydrocarbon resins. Freely-associated water may be removed from the solid acid catalyst prior to use. Resins with softening points (Ring and Ball) in the range of about 5° C. to 170° C. can be prepared. These catalysts offer advantages over the traditional Friedel-Crafts polymerization catalysts since the acid sites are an integral part of the solid. The solid acid catalysts are relatively nonhazardous, reusable catalysts which eliminate or at least reduce contamination of the resulting resin products with acid residues or by-products.

Abstract: In order to provide an improvement in the mechanical shear force resistance of the admixture composition, comprising an oil solution of polyisobutylene, containing polyisobutylene having a viscosity average molecular weight in a range of 350,000 to 2,100,000 at a concentration in the range of 10 weight % to 90 weight % and an oil solution of star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride being a viscosity index improver, containing star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride having a viscosity average molecular weight in a range of 200,000 to 800,000 at a concentration in the range from 3 weight % to 90 weight %, and said oil solution of polyisobutylene mixes with a lubricant at a concentration in the range from 10 weight % to 90 weight % and said oil solution of star divinylbenzene-isoprene copolymer hydride mixes with the lubricant at a concentration in the range of 3 weight % to 90 weight %.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated, functionalized, optionally modified, and post treated. The dispersant substances include a copolymer of two different conjugated dienes. The polymers are selectively hydrogenated to produce polymers which have highly controlled amounts of unsaturation, permitting highly selective functionalization. The polymers may be blended with lower molecular weight components. Also provided are lubricant fluids, such as mineral and synthetic oils, which have been modified in their dispersancy and/or viscometric properties by means of the dispersant substances of the invention. Also provided are methods of modifying the dispersancy and/or viscometric properties of lubricating fluids such as mineral and synthetic lubricating oils. The dispersant substances may also include a carrier fluid to provide dispersant concentrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a lubricating oil comprising a random copolymer of an &agr;-olefin/aromatic vinyl compound, wherein the copolymer has a viscosity falling within a specific range and comprises ethylene, an aromatic vinyl compound, and optionally an &agr;-olefin. The lubricating oil possesses excellent viscosity properties, thermal stability, oxidation stability, abrasion resistance, and compatibility with lubricating oil additives. The random copolymer having a different viscosity range is useful as a viscosity index improver and a compatibilizing agent for a lubricating oil. The invention also provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil and the viscosity index improver or the compatibilizing agent. The invention further provides a fuel oil composition comprising a fuel oil fluidity improver based on the above random copolymer having a different viscosity range and a middle fraction fuel oil having a boiling point of 150 to 400° C.

Abstract: A dispersant for pigments for aromatic polymers, which is superior not only in the ability of dispersing pigments in aromatic polymers but also in attaining high transparency and stability of the resulting color, while avoiding grafting step and attaining a lower production cost. The dispersant for pigments for aromatic polymers comprises a wax composed of a random copolymer of ethylene with an aromatic vinyl compound, which has a content of structural unit derived from ethylene of 99-10% by weight and a content of structural unit derived form the aromatic vinyl compound of 1-90% by weight and exhibiting an intrinsic viscosity of 0.04-0.6 dl/g.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated, functionalized, optionally modified and post treated. The dispersant substances include a copolymer of two different conjugated dienes. The polymers are selectively hydrogenated to produce polymers which have highly controlled amounts of unsaturation, permitting highly selective functionalization. The polymers may be functionalized by hydroformylation followed by reductive amination. Also provided are lubricant fluids, such as mineral and synthetic oils, which have been modified in their dispersancy and/or viscometric properties by means of the dispersant substances of the invention. Also provided are methods of modifying the dispersancy and/or viscometric properties of lubricating fluids such as mineral and synthetic lubricating oils. The dispersant substances may also include a carrier fluid to provide dispersant concentrates.

Abstract: The present invention includes star polymers which can be used as viscosity index improvers in oil compositions formulated for high performance engines. The star polymers have tetrablock copolymer arms of hydrogenated polyisoprene-polybutadiene-polyisoprene with a block of polystyrene and which provide excellent low temperature performance in lubricating oils, exhibit good thickening efficiency, and are finishable as polymer crumb.

Abstract: The specification discloses terpene-based solvent compositions which comprise diterpenes as a major component and a minor amount of monoterpenes. The mixtures exhibit solvent properties similar to monoterpenes but have flash points high enough to be classified as combustible rather than flammable materials.

Abstract: An additive concentrate has at least one nitrogen-containing deposit control additive, a solvent, and at least one tagging material. The tagging material has a number average molecular weight of at least 15,000 and a weight average to number average molecular weight ratio of less than 1.5. The tagging material has a molecular weight distribution that is sufficiently different from the molecular weight distribution of the deposit control additive so as to be distinguishable from the deposit control additive. The amount of each tagging material is less than 1 weight % of the additive concentrate.

Abstract: Terpene dimer compositions are provided which dry into a hard, tack free film upon exposure to air. The compositions include a terpene dimer having the molecular formula C.sub.20 H.sub.32 and contain at least one double bond. The terpene dimer is derived from a naturally occurring monoterpene, or mixtures thereof, having the molecular formula C.sub.10 H.sub.16. In an another embodiment the compositions, in addition to the terpene dimer, include isomers of the monoterpenes. The compositions are substantially free of higher terpene oligomers having molecular formulas greater than C.sub.20 H.sub.32. Processes for making the terpene dimer compositions are also provided. Advantageous utilization of these compositions is as a diluent, solvent or component in coating, adhesive, alkyd or ink formulations, as an environmentally safe non-toxic material.

Abstract: Mesophase pitch that has a softening point of no more than 250.degree. C., a pyridine-insolubles content of no more than 50% and a n-heptane solubles content of 3-10%, with the n-heptane solubles experiencing a weight loss of no more than 15% at 450.degree. C. as measured by thermogravimetry is produced by polymerizing a condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon or a substance containing it in the presence of HF and BF.sub.3. This mesophase pitch is suppressed satisfactorily in its tendency to smoke during spinning and, additionally, it has a low enough softening point to exhibit outstanding spinnability. Hence, the pitch allows for high-volume spinning to be performed continuously for a prolonged time without causing extensive fouling of the surface of spinning nozzles.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated and functionalized. The dispersant substances include compositions including a copolymer of a ring substituted styrene and a conjugated diene. The polymers are selectively hydrogenated to produce polymers which have highly controlled residual amounts of aromatic unsaturation, permitting highly selective functionalization. Also provided are lubricant fluids, such as mineral and synthetic oils, which have been modified in their dispersancy and/or viscometric properties by means of the dispersant substances of the invention. Also provided are methods of modifying the dispersancy and/or viscometric properties of lubricating fluids such as mineral and synthetic lubricating oils. The dispersant substances may also include a carrier fluid to provide dispersant concentrates.

Abstract: The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated and functionalized. The dispersant substances include compositions including a copolymer of two different conjugated dienes, a copolymer of a p-alkylstyrene and a conjugated diene, or a homopolymer of a conjugated diene. The polymers are selectively hydrogenated to produce polymers which have highly controlled amounts of unsaturation, permitting highly selective functionalization. Also provided are lubricant fluids, such as mineral and synthetic oils, which have been modified in their dispersancy and/or viscometric properties by means of the dispersant substances of the invention. Also provided are methods of modifying the dispersancy and/or viscometric properties of lubricating fluids such as mineral and synthetic lubricating oils. The dispersant substances may also include a carrier fluid to provide dispersant concentrates.

Abstract: Gasolines are identified from one another by adding to at least one of the gasolines at least one tagging material which is unique to that gasoline. Each unique tagging material has a number average molecular weight of at least 15,000 and is present at a level of less than 1.0 ppm of the gasoline. In addition, each unique tagging material must be soluble in the composition to be tagged, must not vaporize or thermally degrade at temperatures below about 120.degree. C., must not contribute to degradation of hydrocarbon filterability: and must not contribute to engine harm. A sample of the gasoline is vaporized to form a liquid residue; and the liquid residue is analyzed for the presence of the tagging material in the residue to thereby identify the particular gasoline.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of matter comprising free radical adducts of a fullerene with one or more saturated hydrocarbons having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 200 to about ten million. Attachment of saturated hydrocarbons to as many as fourteen sites on the fullerene surface can be achieved via free radical initiated reactions. Fullerenes also add to saturated hydrocarbons with functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, carboxy, and carboalkoxy radicals in the presence of a free radical initiator. Said radical adducts of substantially saturated hydrocarbons with fullerenes react further with alkylamines and polyamines to produce new compositions. The radical adducts, and their aminated derivatives are useful as dispersants and viscosity modifiers in lubricants.

Abstract: The present invention includes asymmetric triblock copolymers which are used as viscosity index improvers in oil compositions formulated for high performance engines. The triblock copolymers have the block structure hydrogenated polyisoprene-polystyrene-hydrogenated polyisoprene wherein the ratio of the number average molecular weights of the first and second hydrogenated polyisoprene blocks is at least 4.

Abstract: A process for isomerization of an endo-form of aromatic group-containing norbornenes represented by the following formula (I) to an exo-form which comprises bringing the endo-form into contact with a solid acid catalyst. ##STR1## wherein p is 0 or an integer of 1 or more, q and r are each 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 to R.sup.15 are each independently hydrogen or halogen atom, aliphatic hydrocarbon group, aromatic hydrocarbon group or alkoxy group, R.sup.5 (or R.sup.6) are R.sup.9 (or R.sup.7) may be linked together through an alkylene group of 1-3 carbons or may be directly linked together.

Abstract: The oxidation stability of lube base oils is improved by the addition of tetralins or combination of tetralins and organic sulfides. The addition of tetralins or combination of tetralins and organic sulfides to formulated lube oils has also been found to improve the oxidation stability of such formulated oil.

Abstract: Benzyltoluene/benzylxylene admixtures, easily prepared via Friedel-Crafts condensation of benzyl chloride with a mixture of toluene and xylene, are useful dielectric oils exhibiting improved rigidity and are well suited for inclusion in voltage transformers, capacitors, electrical cables, and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a linear block copolymer comprising at least one triblock I-B-I, wherein I is a block of at least one polymerized conjugated diene of at least five (5) carbon atoms, such as isoprene, and B is a block of a polymer of at least one conjugated diene, different from that used to polymerize the block I, of at least four (4) carbon atoms, such as butadiene. The B block is selectively hydrogenated, while each of the I blocks is unhydrogenated and therefore retains a sufficient amount of its original unsaturation to vulcanize the copolymer. There is also disclosed an alternative linear block copolymer containing at least one triblock of the first polymer block made from a minor proportion of at least one aryl-substituted olefin, such as styrene, and a major proportion of at least one conjugated diene used to polymerize the block I, the second middle polymer block of at least one diene used to polymerize the block B, and the third polymer block which is the same as the first polymer block.

Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbon lubricant viscosity index improver compositions are disclosed having high shear stability. The compositions comprise the homopolymer or copolymer product of the oligomerization of C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 alpha-olefin or mixtures thereof, with or without ethylene as co-monomer. The process is carried out under oligomerization conditions in contact with a reduced valence state Group VIB metal catalyst on porous support. The viscosity index improver of the invention has a regio-irregularity of at least 20%, weight average molecular weight between 6,000 and 30,000 and molecular weight distribution between 2 and 5.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds are alkylated with C.sub.20 -C.sub.1300 olefinic oligomers using an acidic alkylation catalyst to produce alkylated aromatic products, usually alkylaromatic hydrocarbons. The olefinic oligomers used as alkylating agents are prepared from 1-alkene oligomerization in contact with reduced metal oxide catalyst, preferably reduced chromium oxide on a silica support. The alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons retain the unique features of the alkylating olefinic oligomer and exhibit high viscosity index and low pour point. If the alkylation is carried out under certain combinations of conditions, especially using a Lewis acid catalysts such as aluminum trichloride and at higher temperatures, the alkyl portion of the product will undergo isomerization. The alkylaromatic compositions show improved thermal stability and are useful as lubricant basestocks and additives for improved antiwear properties, antioxidant and other properties.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of synthetic lubricants having high viscosity index and thermal stability by oligomerizing a mixture of C.sub.5 -C.sub.18 or C.sub.6 -C.sub.16 alpha-olefins produced from the thermal cracking of slack wax or recycled slack wax. The oligomerization is carried out with Lewis acid catalyst. Promoted aluminum chloride is a preferred catalyst.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of synthetic hydrocarbon lubricants having high viscosity index by oligomerizing a mixture of alpha-olefins comprising the reaction product from the thermal cracking of refined wax. The oligomerization is carried out with Lewis acid catalyst or reduced chromium oxide on porous support.

Abstract: The thermal and oxidative stability of HVI-PAO olefin oligomers is improved by reaction of the oligomerization mixture containing the olefin oligomer, dimer and isomerized but unoligomerized olefin with an aromatic compound such as toluene, xylene or naphthalene. The reaction is carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst, which may be heterogeneous solid catalyst such as an acidic clay or a crystalline zeolite such as MCM-22, a homogeneous Friedel-Crafts catalyst such as AlCl.sub.3, BF.sub.3 or their complexes or a supported catalyst such as AlCl.sub.3 on graphite or silica. The reaction improves the yield and thermal stability of the lube range products. The olefinic oligomer mixture which is reacted with the aromatic compound is prepared from 1-alkene oligomerization in contact with a reduced metal oxide, preferably reduced chromium oxide, catalyst on support such as silica.

Abstract: Liquid olefin oligomers are produced by the oligomerization of C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alpha olefin alone or with ethylene as a co-monomer. The oligomers having high viscosity index and a structure which is characterized by a regio-irregularity of at least 20 percent, usually from 20 to 40 percent. The olefins are oligomerized with a reduced valence state chromium oxide catalyst on a silica support, usually at a temperature from 90.degree. to 250.degree. C., although lower temperatures can also be used with ethylene as a con-monomer. The liquid oligomerization products can be produced in wide range of viscosities including the direct production of low viscosity lubricants having high viscosity index.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for producing a raw material pitch for carbon materials containing a slight amount of ash, the comprising steps of adding aluminum chloride to naphthalene or its derivative as a catalyst; polymerizing said naphthalene or its derivative at a temperature of 100.degree. to 330.degree. C., adding water to the polymer, under stirring if necessary; maintaining the mixture in an emulsified state for a predetermined time under stirring, breaking an emulsion, removing a water layer from the polymer.

Abstract: Thermosettable ethylenically unsaturated resins are rendered storage stable by the addition of a complex formed by mixing (a) at least one quinonoid compound and (b) at least one imidazole compound. The reactivity of these storage stable resins with curing agents is not significantly reduced by the presence of the stabilizer complex.

Abstract: A process for producing substantially linear hydrocarbons by oligomerizing a lower olefin at elevated temperature and pressure which comprises contacting the lower olefin under oligomerization/polymerization conditions with siliceous acidic ZSM-23 zeolite having Bronsted acid activity; wherein the zeolite has acidic pore activity and wherein the zeolite surface is rendered substantially inactive for acidic reactions. The zeolite surface can be neutralized by a bulky pyridine compound having an effective cross-section larger than the zeolite pore. The preferred deactivating agent is 2,4,6-collidine, which may be applied to the zeolite as a pretreatment or added with olefin feed in a continuous process. The olefin oligomers may be used as alkylating agents to prepare biodegradable alkylbenzenes and alkylphenylsulfonates. A preferred catalyst for this alkylation reaction is dealuminized mordenite.

Abstract: A forming aid to be mixed in a ceramic material for forming the ceramic material into a formed ceramic body of a desired shape, including at least one of a thermoplastic resin and a wax, and a mineral oil in an amount of 30-95% by volume with respect to an entire volume of the aid. Also disclosed is a process of producing a ceramic article from the formed ceramic body containing the aid.

Abstract: An electrical insulating oil composition which comprises 45% by weight or more of at least 2 members selected from the group consisting of (a) m-ethylbiphenyl, (b) p-ethylbiphenyl, (c) o-benzyltoluene, (d) m-benzyltoluene, (e) p-benzyltoluene, and (f) 1,1-diphenylethane; and the remainder of non-condensed bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbons having not more than 17 carbon atoms besides the above 6 components; and is characterized in that, when the temperature of the composition is -40.degree. C., (I) the total quantity of solid phase obtained by calculating according to the following solid-liquid equilibrium equation is 45% by weight or less relative to the total quantity of the composition, and (II) in the liquid phase composition calculated by the following solid-liquid equilibrium equation, the total quantity of the compounds (a) to (f) is 40% by weight or more and the viscosity of this liquid phase is 500 cSt or lower, ##EQU1## wherein X.sub.

Abstract: Synthetic lubricating oils having a predetermined alkylaromatic structure are prepared from a mixture of mono- or dialkenyl benzene with an aliphatic olefin by free-radical reaction in the presence of ditertiary-butyl peroxide, for example. Equivalent napthalene derivatives may be substituted for the dialkenyl benzene. The oils that are formed exhibit a high Viscosity Index, and a low pour point. The viscosity of the synthetic lube stock produced may be controlled by changing the amount of peroxide used.

Abstract: Alpha-olefins such as 1-decene are copolymerized with vinylaromatic monomers, especially styrene or the alkylstyrenes, to produce liquid lubricant oligomers having a broad range of viscosities, high viscosity index(VI), improved thermal stability and additive solubility characteristics. The lubricant oligomers are random copolymers containing recurring units of 1-alkene and vinyl aromatic monomer in mole ratios between 2:1 and 500:1, but preferably between 5:1 and 100:1 and more preferably from about 10:1 to 50:1. The recurring 1-alkene units of the copolymer have a branch ratio of less than 0.19, indicative of a poly 1-alkene segment of the copolymer chain or backbone that is essentially linear. The copolymerization catalyst is a reduced Group VIB metal catalyst on porous support, preferably reduced chromium oxide on a silica support.

Abstract: Polyarylalkane oligomer compositions consisting essentially of a mixture of isomers of xylyl-xylene and of higher homologues and a mixture of isomers of bis(dimethylphenyl)xylylene and of higher homologues; the method of making such compositions by first reacting toluene, xylene, or a mixture of toluene and xylene with chlorine in the presence of a radical generator, removing the unreacted toluene, and then subjecting the reaction product to the action of an inorganic halide or inorganic acid in the presence of xylene, and microcapsules containing color-forming material wherein the compositions are used as solvents for the color-forming material.

Abstract: A lubricating composition is provided containing: a high viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon such as high viscosity polyalphaolefins, liquid hydrogenated polyisoprenes or ethylene-alphaolefin copolymers having a viscosity of 40-1000 centistokes at 100.degree. C.; a low viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon and/or optionally a low viscosity ester; and optionally an additive package to impart desirable performance properties to the composition.

Abstract: The title compounds can be prepared by reaction of a styrene derivative with ethylene in the presence of a nickel catalyst which carries a phosphorus-oxygen chelate ligand, at a temperature of 20° to 160° C. and an ethylene pressure of 1 to 200 bar. Styrene derivatives extended with ethylene, of the formula in which R19 denotes hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, vinyl or chlorine and R38 denotes C1-C4-alkyl, C2-C4-alkenyl, C2-C7-acyl, flourine, chlorine or bromine and m assumes values of 4-104, with the exception of compounds wherein R19 denotes hydrogen and R38 denotes i-butyl or benzoyl, and m assumes the value 4, are new.