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Basic alkali metal sulfonate dispersions, process for their preparation, and lubricants containing same

US5037565A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1989
Grant dateAug 6, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2050/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Solutions or substantially stable dispersions of basic alkali metal sulfonates in an inert organic diluent are prepared by intimately contacting an acidic gaseous material such as carbon dioxide with a reaction mixture comprising a sulfonic acid, an alkali metal, an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. The products are useful as additives for lubricants and fuels.

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