Fuel additives
US11124720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L2270/023
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Additive compositions comprising (a) a hydroxycarboxylic acid; and (b) a compound derived from a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acid or anhydride wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) in the additive composition ranges from 1:9 to 9:1. The additive compositions may be added to a fuel. Methods of reducing wear in an engine comprising operating the engine using a fuel composition have the additive composition therein. The use of an additive composition in a fuel composition to reduce the fuel composition's coefficient of friction or to reduce wear in an engine.
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