Handbook of Lubricants, Second Edition

More than 6,000 trade name products More than 2,000 generic products with 5,600 fully cross-referenced synonyms More than 6,900 Functional/Application Categories in a detailed index format CAS, EINECS/ELINCS number and Chemical Formula index More than 3,300 International Manufacturers and their branches This reference describes over 8000 trade name and generic chemicals and materials used to provide lubricating effects in application areas that include: agriculture, automotive, aviation, cosmetics, dental products, food and food processing, heavy equipment, fuel additives, metalworking, mining, marine, paints/coatings, pharmaceuticals, plastics/elastomers, pulp/paper, textiles. Coverage includes lubricant chemicals classified as that function as: Antiblocking agent Antiseize compounds Antifriction Compounds Antiwear compounds Base fluids/oils/stocks Base stocks Coefficient of Friction Reducers Coning oils Extreme-Pressure Agents Friction modifiers Glidants Greases Lubricants Lubricant raw materials Oils Release agents/Demolding agents Slip agent Waxes The purpose of lubrication is to reduce friction and/or wear. Lubricant chemicals are an integral part of the processing and formulation of both industrial and consumer products and span a diverse set of applications from their use in heavy equipment and fuels through their addition to cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. In heavy industry, the critical factors are: mitigation of wear and improvement of mechanical efficiency through friction and heat reduction, and and addition of thickeners for load-bearing applications. Manufacturers of the lubricant component in formulations for the cosmetic, food, dental, and pharmaceutical industries need to consider health, safety, and organoleptic (odor, feel, tase, color) factors in choosing the most effective lubricant chemical for their formulations. Thus, the selection of the lubricant component is dependent on the specifics of the application in combination with the chemical nature of the lubricant and its synergy with the functional additives that are a part of the end formulation. The Handbook of Lubricants is designed to function as a selection tool for deciding which is the most appropriate lubricant chemical to use in a formulation. A wide variety of lubricant types are included: petroleum lubricants (based on hydrocarbon products), synthetic lubricants (based on silicones, phosphate esters, silicate esters, polyglycol ether compounds, fluoral compounds, etc.), liquid oily lubricants (based on animal and vegetable products) and solid lubricants (based on metals, organic, and inorganic compounds). This reference centralizes information on these currently available chemicals and materials from major manufacturers by profiling both trade name and generic chemicals, detailing their properties, uses, use levels, regulatory status, toxicology, sources for purchase, etc.