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Sorbent treating of lubricating oils to remove haze precursors

US6468418B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G67/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A base oil feed having a tendency to form a haze at ambient or sub-ambient temperatures is contacted with a solid adsorbent to remove at least a portion of the haze precursors, thereby reducing the haze-forming tendency of the base oil feed.

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