A biodegradable, non-toxic lubricant is described. Also described are methods of using the composition, and processes of making it.

Disclosed are refrigerants comprising at least about 97% by weight of a blend of three compounds, said blend consisting of:

from about 40% by weight to about 49% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32),
from about 6% by weight to about 12% by weight pentafluoroethane (HFC-125),
from about 33% by weight to about 40% by weight trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I); and
from about 2% by weight to about 12% by weight of trans 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans HFO-1234ze), wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the three compounds in the blend, and systems and method using same.

A lubricating oil including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component; and a mixture of (i) one or more protected lubricating oil additives having a first performance function, and (ii) one or more unprotected lubricating oil additives having a second performance function, as a minor component. The first performance function and the second performance function are the same. The one or more protected lubricating oil additives are inactive with respect to their performance function. The one or more protected lubricating oil additives are converted into one or more unprotected lubricating oil additives in the lubricating oil in-service in an engine or other mechanical component. A method for controlled release of one or more lubricating oil additives into a lubricating oil. A method for improving oxidative stability of a lubricating oil and extending performance life of one or more lubricating oil additives.

To provide a composition for a heat cycle system having favorable lubricating properties and comprising a working fluid for heat cycle which has a low global warming potential and which can replace R410A and a heat cycle system employing the composition. A composition for a heat cycle system comprising a working fluid for heat cycle containing trifluoroethylene, and a refrigerant oil (for example, an ester refrigerant oil, an ether refrigerant oil, a polyglycol refrigerant oil or a hydrocarbon refrigerant oil), and a heat cycle system employing the composition for a heat cycle system.

The present invention relates to a refrigerant composition, including trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I); 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze); difluoromethane (HFC-32), and pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) for use in a heat exchange system, including refrigeration applications and in particular aspects to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-22 or R-404A for heating and cooling applications and to retrofitting heat exchange systems, including systems designed for use with R-22 or R-404A.

Lubricant compositions comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a viscosity modifier that is a hydrocarbon polymer having a number average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of less than 10,000 Daltons (Da). The viscosity modifier is present at greater than 2 wt %, based on a total weight of the lubricant composition. Exemplary hydrocarbon polymers include, but are not limited to, olefin polymers, such as polyisobutylene polybutene, ethylene ?-olefin copolymers, or combinations thereof.

Disclosed are refrigerants comprising at least about 97% by weight of a blend of three compounds, said blend consisting of: from about 40% by weight to about 49% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32), from about 6% by weight to about 12% by weight pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), from about 33% by weight to about 40% by weight trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I); and from about 2% by weight to about 12% by weight of trans 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans HFO-1234ze), wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the three compounds in the blend, and systems and method using same.

An antioxidant package composition including a combination of: (i) at least one aromatic amine, and (ii) at least one polyether sulphide; a lubricant composition including: (a) the above antioxidant package and (b) at least one base oil; a process for preparing the antioxidant package; and a process for preparing the lubricant composition.

Refrigerant compressor includes electromotive element, and compression element that is driven by electromotive element, includes a slider, and compresses a refrigerant. Freezer oil that lubricates the slider is added with fullerene having a diameter that ranges from 100 pm to 10 nm.

The presently claimed invention is directed to novel polyesters which are obtainable by reacting a mixture comprising at least one C8-C20 Guerbet alcohol, at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one polyol with a hydroxyl functionality in the range of ?2 to ?6 and the use of these polyesters as a component of lubricating oil compositions.