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Metalworking lubricant comprising an oil-in-water microemulsion

US4781848A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1987
Grant dateNov 1, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2050/01
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A metalworking lubricant comprising an oil-in-water microemulsion and containing about 1-30 wt % natural or synthetic oil; about 0.5-30 wt % of a water-soluble surfactant, preferably a nonionic surfactant; about 1-20 wt % of an organic consurfactant, preferably 1,2-octanediol; and about 45-97.5 wt % water containing less than about 1 wt % dissolved inorganic salts. The lubricant is suitable for various metalworking methods, including hot rolling and cold rolling of aluminum and aluminum alloys.

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