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Environmental friendly food grade lubricants from edible triglycerides containing FDA approved additives

US5538654A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1994
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A food grade lubricant composition is described which is useful as hydraulic oil, gear oil, and compressor oil for equipment in the food service industry. This composition comprises (A) major amount of a genetically modified vegetable oil and (B) a minor amount of a performance additive. In other embodiments the composition contains either (C) a phosphorus compound or (D) a non-genetically modified vegetable oil.

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