Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.

Exxon Chemical Limited

David Robert Adams

Philip Skinner

Paul Brice

Dennis John Simpkin

Patrick F Ginnelly

A process is described wherein olefins or acetylenic compounds are reacted with sulfurised intermediates to produce nitrile seal compatible additives. Olefin or acetylinic compound reaction with sulfurised compounds e.g. sulfurised phenols results in low chlorine additives. Also disclosed is a process for the production of low chlorine intermediates.

Preparation of sulfurized phenol additives intermediates and compositions

This invention relates to shear stable multigrade oils for crankcase lubrication of gasoline and diesel engines which oils are substantially free of viscosity modifier additives and comprise a detergent inhibitor package of lubricating oil additives, which package includes an ashless dispersant comprising an oil soluble polymeric hydrocarbon backbone having functional groups in which the hydrocarbon backbone is derived from an ethylene alpha-olefin (EAO) copolymer or alpha-olefin homo- or copolymer an M.sub.n of from 500 to 7000. Such multigrade crankcase oils without viscosity modifiers are more economical and may provide better diesel performance and seal comparability. The oils are also substantially shear stable and may be used in turbocharged engines and racing engines, with reduced mechanical breakdown of the oil.

Multigrade lubricating compositions containing no viscosity modifier

This invention relates to low volatility 5W20, 5W30, 10W40, 10W50, 15W40 or 15W50 multigrade oils for crankcase lubrication of gasoline and diesel engines, the oils comprising:

Low volatility lubricating compositions

Lubricating oil compositions

Multigrade lubricating compositions

Copolymers and functionalised copolymers comprising ethylene units, in combination with non ethylene copolymer derivatives, give improved engine piston cleanliness when used as lubricating oil additives.

An alcohol and/or a carboxylic acid or carboxylate is used to reduce the proportion of sediment obtained in the manufacture of a metal or ammonium dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate, for example, a zinc dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP) for use as an antiwear agent/antioxidant in crankcase lubricating oils.

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David Robert Adams