Biodegradable penetrating lubricant
AssigneeRenewable Lubricants, Inc.
InventorWilliam W. Garmier
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Abstract
A biodegradable penetrating lubricant, comprised of: (A) at least one triglyceride oil of the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups containing from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms; (B) an organic solvent selected from the group comprising: (1) ethyl lactate, (2) soy methyl ester, (3) at least one mineral spirit, and (4) combinations of 1, 2, and 3; and, (C) an antioxidant. Optionally, the lubricant may further include an additive selected from the group comprising: (D) an anti-wear inhibitor; (E) a corrosion inhibitor; (F) a pour point depressant; and, (G) a component chosen from the group comprising: (1) a food grade tackifier; (2) molybdenum disulfide; and (3) a combination of 1 and 2.
Claims50
A composition, comprising:
- at least one triglyceride oil of the formula
- wherein R1, R2, and R3 are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups containing from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms;
- (B) an organic solvent selected from the group comprising:
- (1) ethyl lactate,
- (2) soy methyl ester,
- (3) at least one mineral spirit, and
- (4) combinations of 1, 2, and 3;
- and,
- (C) an antioxidant.
A biopenetrating lubricant, comprising:
- (A) at least one triglyceride oil of the formula
- wherein R1, R2, and R3 are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups containing from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms;
- (B) an organic solvent selected from the group comprising:
- (1) ethyl lactate,
- (2) soy methyl ester,
- (3) at least one mineral spirit, and
- (4) combinations of 1, 2, and 3;
- and,
- (C) an anti-oxidant;
- and,
- at least one additive selected from the group comprising an anti-wear inhibitor (D), a corrosion inhibitor (E), and pour point depressant (F).
A bio-penetrating lubricant comprising:
- (A) at least one triglyceride oil of the formula
- wherein R1, R2, and R3 are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups containing from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms;
- (B) an organic solvent selected from the group comprising:
- (1) ethyl lactate,
- (2) soy methyl ester,
- (3) at least one food grade mineral spirit, and
- (4) combinations of 1, 2, and 3;
- (C) an anti-oxidant;
- (D) an anti-wear inhibitor;
- (E) a corrosion inhibitor;
- (F) a pour point depressant;
- and,
- (G) a component chosen from the group comprising:
- (1) a food grade tackifier;
- (2) molybdenum disulfide;
- and
- (3) a combination of 1 and 2.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.