Acrylic block copolymers as low temperature flow modifiers in lubricating oils

The present invention relates to acrylic block copolymers synthesized by a controlled free-radical process, and their use as low temperature flow modifiers in oil-based compositions. They are especially useful in modifying the low temperature flow behavior in lubricating oils. The acrylic copolymers...

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Hauptverfasser: MACY, NOAH E, SCHMIDT, SCOTT C, CALLAIS, PETER A
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to acrylic block copolymers synthesized by a controlled free-radical process, and their use as low temperature flow modifiers in oil-based compositions. They are especially useful in modifying the low temperature flow behavior in lubricating oils. The acrylic copolymers are especially useful as pour point depressants in lubricating oil.