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Friction modifier composition for lubricants

US9994789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2017
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/25
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Combining a metal based friction modifier, such as a molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate, and certain esters of hydroxy carboxylic acids, such as short chain alkyl esters of citric or tartaric acid, e.g., tributyl citrate, has a synergistic effect on lowering the friction coefficient of lubricating oils allowing one to reduce the amount of metal based friction modifier needed to adequately formulate a lubricant with low friction characteristics.

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