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Biodegradable non-toxic gear oil

US6649574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2002
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A biodegradable lubricating oil composition especially useful as a gear oil employs a synthetic alcohol ester basestock formed from mono- and dipentaerythritol with certain mono- and dicarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acid anhydrides and an effective amount of a polyoxyalkylene alcohol demulsifying agent, a combination of alkylated organic acid and ashless succinimide rust inhibitors and an ashless dithiocarbamate antiwear and extreme pressure agent.

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