Grafted multi-functional olefin copolymer VI modifiers and uses thereof
US7253231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2070/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel highly grafted, multi-functional olefin copolymer is provided comprising an additive reaction product of a method comprising reacting acylating agent with an olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 1,000 in the presence of a free radical initiator and essentially free of hydrocarbon solvent in an extruder to provide an olefin copolymer intermediate comprising an acylated olefin copolymer having a degree of grafting (DOG) of at least 0.5 wt. %, which copolymer intermediate's molecular weight is reduced, vacuum stripped of unreacted components, pelletized, dissolved in a neutral oil (preferably with inert gas sparging), and further reacted with a polyamine to provide a grafted multi-functional olefin copolymer viscosity modifier, and lubricating oil concentrates and compositions containing the same and uses thereof.
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