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Hydrocarbon-soluble epoxidized fatty acid esters as lubricity modifiers for lubricating oils

US4244829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1978
Grant dateJan 13, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 7, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrocarbon-soluble epoxidized fatty acid esters prepared by the epoxidation of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters are useful hydrocarbon additives. Their incorporation into a suitable hydrocarbon functional fluid such as a lubricating oil gives improved antiwear and antifriction properties.

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