abstract |
A biodegradable penetrating lubricant, comprised of: (A) at least one triglyceridenoil of formula (I), wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are aliphaticnhydrocarbyl groups containing from about 7 to about 23 carbon atoms; (B) an organicnsolvent selected from the group comprising: (1) ethyl lactate; (2) methyl ester;nand (3) combinations of 1 and 2; (C) an antioxidant; and, (D) a corrosion inhibitor.nOptionally, the lubricant may further an additive selected from the group comprising:n(E) a viscosity modifier; (F) an anti-wear inhibitor; and, (G) an emulsifier. |