Problems addressed by the present invention are to provide a lubricant composition that is capable of being used as an alternative to chemical conversion treatment by means of phosphate, to provide a lubricant composition having practical stable lubricative performance without the need for additional unwanted operations, and to provide a method for using this to form a lubrication coating, and a metal workpiece at which a lubrication coating is formed on a surface thereof. Provided as a means for solving such problems is a lubricant composition for causing formation of a hemimorphite-containing lubrication coating that contains a silicate compound (e.g., colloidal silica) and water-soluble zinc in solution.

Problems addressed by the present invention are to provide a lubricant composition that is capable of being used as an alternative to chemical conversion treatment by means of phosphate, to provide a lubricant composition having practical stable lubricative performance without the need for additional unwanted operations, and to provide a method for using this to form a lubrication coating, and a metal workpiece at which a lubrication coating is formed on a surface thereof. Provided as a means for solving such problems is a lubricant composition for causing formation of a hemimorphite-containing lubrication coating that contains a silicate compound (e.g., colloidal silica) and water-soluble zinc in solution.

The invention relates to an anti-friction lacquer having a polymer as a resin matrix and functional fillers, the functional fillers containing mixed-phase oxides and optionally further functional fillers. The invention further relates to a sliding element having a metallic substrate layer and a coating which is applied thereon and made of at least such an anti-friction lacquer and to a method for the production thereof.

The present invention provides a water-glycol hydraulic fluid composition comprising an alkanolamine compound according to the general formula (1), wherein the water-glycol hydraulic fluid composition comprises 20-60% by mass water, 20-60% by mass glycol, 0.6-1.2% by mass fatty acid lubricant, and 0.01-0.06% by mass alkaline hydroxide compound selected from potassium hydroxide and/or sodium hydroxide, and has an alkali reserve of 10-25, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is a hydrocarbon group having 2 or more carbon atoms.

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The present invention provides a water-glycol hydraulic fluid composition comprising an alkanolamine compound according to the general formula (1), wherein the water-glycol hydraulic fluid composition comprises 20-60% by mass water, 20-60% by mass glycol, 0.6-1.2% by mass fatty acid lubricant, and 0.01-0.06% by mass alkaline hydroxide compound selected from potassium hydroxide and/or sodium hydroxide, and has an alkali reserve of 10-25, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrocarbon groups having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is a hydrocarbon group having 2 or more carbon atoms.

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A lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine includes: a lubricant base oil including at least one mineral base oil, at least one synthetic base oil, or any combination thereof, and having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 3.0 to 4.0 mm.sup.2/s and a NOACK evaporation loss at 250° C. of no more than 15 mass %; (A) a calcium-containing metallic detergent in an amount of no less than 1000 mass ppm and less than 2000 mass ppm in terms of calcium; (B) a magnesium-containing metallic detergent in an amount of 100 to 1000 mass ppm in terms of magnesium; (G) a zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate in an amount of no less than 600 mass ppm in terms of phosphorus; and optionally (C) a viscosity index improver in an amount of no more than 5 mass %.

A lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine includes: a lubricant base oil including at least one mineral base oil, at least one synthetic base oil, or any combination thereof, and having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 3.0 to 4.0 mm.sup.2/s and a NOACK evaporation loss at 250° C. of no more than 15 mass %; (A) a calcium-containing metallic detergent in an amount of no less than 1000 mass ppm and less than 2000 mass ppm in terms of calcium; (B) a magnesium-containing metallic detergent in an amount of 100 to 1000 mass ppm in terms of magnesium; (G) a zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate in an amount of no less than 600 mass ppm in terms of phosphorus; and optionally (C) a viscosity index improver in an amount of no more than 5 mass %.

A composition and methods for the manufacturing, repair, maintenance and improvement of the nut and saddle of a stringed musical instrument. The composition is a powder configured to be used in nut and saddle slots to create lubricated, durable, aesthetically pleasing, color matched repairs and adjustments. The composition includes multiple substances to achieve strength, color, and lubrication. According to one aspect, the power may have four main components, including a Bulking Agent, a Hardener, a Color, and a Lubricant.

A composition and methods for the manufacturing, repair, maintenance and improvement of the nut and saddle of a stringed musical instrument. The composition is a powder configured to be used in nut and saddle slots to create lubricated, durable, aesthetically pleasing, color matched repairs and adjustments. The composition includes multiple substances to achieve strength, color, and lubrication. According to one aspect, the power may have four main components, including a Bulking Agent, a Hardener, a Color, and a Lubricant.

A water-based lubricating grease composition includes at least 40 wt % water; a salt-based thickener; a polymer-based thickener; and optionally, an inorganic solid-based thickener. A process for preparing the water-based lubricating grease composition may include blending a suitable amount of water with a salt-based thickener to provide a thickened water-based grease, wherein the salt-based thickener is obtained from contacting a base with a fat; and adding a polymer-based thickener to the thickened water-based grease.