Method for improving the oxidative stability of industrial fluids
AssigneeChemtura Corporation
InventorsMichael T. Costello, Igor Riff, Rebecca F. Seibert
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Abstract
An oxidatively stable biodegradable industrial fluid is disclosed, wherein the industrial fluid is comprised of an epoxidized vegetable oil or synthetic ester in combination with at least one antioxidant. A method for improving the oxidation stability of industrial fluids is also disclosed and comprises employing as the base oil of said hydraulic fluid an epoxidized synthetic ester in combination with at least one antioxidant.
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A biodegradable industrial fluid comprising an epoxidized tall oil ester comprising an alkyl moiety of one to about eight carbon atoms and at least one antioxidant, wherein said epoxidized tall oil ester is present in an amount ranging from about 70 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent.
A method for improving the oxidation stability of industrial fluids comprising employing as the base oil of said industrial fluid an epoxidized tall oil ester comprising an alkyl moiety of one to about eight carbon atoms, wherein said epoxidized tall oil ester is used in combination with at least one antioxidant, and wherein said epoxidized tall oil ester is present in an amount ranging from about 70 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent.
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