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Composition of biodegradable gear oil

US8557754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2009
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2030/64
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition of biodegradable gear oil that mainly contains modified nontauedible vegetable oils. Mono-esters are hydrogenated, epoxidized or aryl alkylated or mixture thereof, and C7 to C12 primary alcohol. In addition to chemically modified non-edible vegetable oils, the composition also contains an additive pack, which comprises at least one: antioxidant, an extreme pressure additive, an anti foaming agent, a pour point depressant, a corrosion inhibitor and a detergent-dispersant additive. The product of this invention has utility as industrial and automotive gear oil GL 4 grade. The compositions are significantly biodegradable, eco-friendly, reduce use of petroleum, have lower cost than synthetic oil, are miscible in mineral & synthetic fluids and safe to use due to higher flash point.

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