Preparation of lithium soap thickened greases
US5236607A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2010/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a process for the preparation of a lithium soap thickened grease which consists of heating a mixture of an oil and a lithium base, and optionally also a calcium base, to at least 100.degree. C., then adding a C.sub.10-24 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, and heating the resulting mixture at a temperature in the range 110.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. until a thickened grease is obtained.
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