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Hydrocarbon-soluble epoxidized fatty acid esters as lubricity modifiers for lubricating oils

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OSTI ID:6301609

Hydrocarbon-soluble epoxidized fatty acid esters prepared by the epoxidation of unsaturated carboxylic acid esters are useful hydrocarbon additives. Their incorporation into a suitable hydrocarbon functional fluid such as a lubricating oil gives improved antiwear and antifriction properties.

Assignee:
Exxon Research And Engineering Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4244829
OSTI ID:
6301609
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English