EP4511461A1 - Composition lubrifiante aqueuse comprenant un ester de l'acide ascorbique - Google Patents
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Definitions
- Aqueous lubricating composition comprising an ascorbic acid ester
- the present invention relates to the field of lubricating compositions. These lubricating compositions can be used for different applications, in particular as hydraulic fluids, for the lubrication and/or cooling of various mechanical systems, such as bearings, gears, bearings or motors.
- the present invention aims to propose a new aqueous-based lubricating composition.
- Lubricating compositions also called “lubricants”, are commonly used in mechanical systems to reduce friction between parts and thus protect them against wear. In addition to wear phenomena, friction can oppose the relative movement of the parts in contact and induce energy losses detrimental to optimal operation of the mechanical system.
- Lubricants are used for multiple applications, for example for metalworking, in particular for metal deformation operations, for gas or steam turbines in the fields of aeronautics, naval, rail transport and the production of electricity, for propulsion systems of motor vehicles, for example for the lubrication of bearings, gears, a motor, etc.
- the formulation of lubricants represents an important issue insofar as they make it possible to act on fuel consumption and, consequently, on carbon dioxide emissions. carbon, via their impact on the friction forces generated between the different components of motor vehicles.
- hydrocarbon-based lubricants conventionally composed of one or more base oils, to which are generally associated additives dedicated to boosting the lubricating performance of the base oils, such as for example friction modifier additives.
- friction between moving parts generates heat, and it may be necessary to ensure, together with lubrication, cooling of mechanical systems or machined parts.
- This cooling is typically provided by a cooling fluid, distinct from the hydrocarbon lubricant, such as for example air, an aqueous fluid, such as water or even by a mixture of water and a glycol.
- water is an excellent cooling fluid, it does not, however, have the tribological properties required for a lubricant, particularly in terms of reducing friction and protecting parts against wear.
- aqueous lubricants are thus made up of an aqueous fraction and an organic fraction.
- document US 2012/0149616 proposes an aqueous lubricant comprising, in addition to water, water-soluble polyalkylene glycols, emulsifiers, anti-freeze additives of the alkylene glycol or glycerol type, anti-corrosion additives, anti-foam additives and friction reducing additives.
- aqueous lubricants polyalkylene glycols, organic surfactants, biocomponents
- aqueous lubricants polyalkylene glycols, organic surfactants, biocomponents
- severe mechanical contacts, high shear, etc. also known as “limit regime” lubrication conditions (defined for example in the Engineering Techniques Manual, Introduction to tribology, Part 2.1, Jean Frêne and Hamid Za ⁇ di, date of publication September 10, 2011).
- aqueous lubricants therefore involves running-in conditions and specific materials or design of parts, which represents an obstacle to their widespread use as a replacement for conventional hydrocarbon lubrication.
- nanoparticles of solid lubricant nanoparticles of solid lubricant (nanodiamond, M0S2, WS3, graphite, etc.) suspended in an aqueous fluid.
- solid lubricant nanoparticles of solid lubricant (nanodiamond, M0S2, WS3, graphite, etc.) suspended in an aqueous fluid.
- the use of these solid particles is not without posing problems of stability, use of the lubricant and safety from a toxicological point of view.
- a new formulation of water-based lubricant comprising glycerol and hypericin, was proposed in application WO 2021/1259851.
- the present invention aims precisely to propose a new aqueous lubricant, having particularly advantageous tribological properties, in particular good friction reduction and wear resistance properties, allowing its implementation in applications imposing severe lubrication constraints. , especially under conditions of high pressure and shear stress.
- the present invention relates, according to a first of its aspects, to an aqueous lubricating composition, comprising at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof;
- aqueous composition within the meaning of the present invention, is meant a composition comprising water as base fluid, in other words as the majority solvent.
- water preferably represents more than 35% by weight of the total mass of the lubricating composition.
- aqueous lubricating composition or “aqueous lubricant” will be designated a lubricating composition according to the invention as defined above.
- Ascorbic acid or vitamin C
- Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C is commonly used in the cosmetic or food industry as an antioxidant. It has also already been proposed as an anti-wear agent in an aqueous composition for wire drawing, for example in document JP 2009-051964. Furthermore, certain ascorbic acid esters have already been proposed as antioxidant additives in vegetable oils ( Lida A. Quinchia et al., Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, 29, 12917-12924).
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, of at least one ester of ascorbic acid and of at least a polyalkylene glycol, to access an aqueous formulation having excellent tribological properties.
- an aqueous lubricant according to the invention thus has good performance in terms of reducing friction, in particular under severe operating conditions.
- the invention thus relates to the use of at least one ester of ascorbic acid as an additive to improve the tribological properties, in particular in terms of reducing friction, of an aqueous composition further comprising at least: water, at least one polyalkylene glycol, at least one glycol-type antifreeze compound and at least one pH-regulating additive maintaining the pH of said composition between 8 and 15.
- the aqueous lubricating compositions formulated according to the invention allow a reduction in wear and friction such that they can be considered "super-lubricating", namely that the friction phenomena can be considered insignificant, or even harmed, even under severe lubrication conditions.
- This phenomenon of extreme reduction of wear and friction between moving mechanical parts is known under the term “superlubricity” in English.
- aqueous lubricating compositions according to the invention allow their widespread use. They thus prove suitable for use as lubricants for multiple applications, in particular as hydraulic fluids or for the lubrication of various mechanical systems, in particular under severe lubrication conditions. They can thus be used in all systems and for all applications, replacing conventionally used lubricants, in particular hydrocarbon lubricants. Application examples are given later in the text.
- the invention thus relates, according to another of its aspects, to the use of an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention, for the lubrication and/or cooling of moving parts in a mechanical system, for example for the lubrication and /or cooling of mobile or stationary motor systems, or as hydraulic fluid.
- the present application also relates to the use of an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention, to reduce friction between moving parts in a mechanical system, as well as the use of an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention to reduce friction. wear of parts in a mechanical system.
- an aqueous lubricant according to the invention can be used to reduce friction and/or wear of moving parts in a mobile or stationary motor system, for example at the transmission part of 'a vehicle propulsion system.
- An aqueous lubricant according to the invention can also be used to reduce friction and/or wear of the various components, particularly metallic ones, in a hydraulic system.
- a composition according to the invention combines good cooling properties linked to the presence of water, and good tribological properties, in particular friction reduction and wear resistance.
- an aqueous composition according to the invention can advantageously provide the dual function of lubrication and cooling.
- composition according to the invention has the advantage of being easy to formulate.
- it also has good anti-corrosion properties.
- the ascorbic acid esters used in a composition according to the invention can advantageously be biosourced.
- biosourced we mean any component of plant or animal origin, preferably plant-based.
- a lubricating composition according to the invention formed mainly of water, and comprising at least one biosourced additive, thus meets expectations in terms of reducing the use of substances harmful to the environment, while achieving lubrication performance. equivalent to those of conventional oil-based lubricants.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the present invention advantageously has a very good capacity to solubilize the different compounds that it comprises, in particular, said antifreeze compound(s), said ascorbic acid ester(s) and said polyalkylene glycol(s).
- percentages are weight percentages. The percentages are therefore expressed in mass relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention is a formulation comprising water as the majority solvent.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least 20% by weight of water, in particular deionized water, preferably at least 30% by weight, in particular between 35% and 90% by weight, more preferably between 40%. and 75% by weight, relative to the total mass of said composition.
- water By its role as solvent, water allows, at the desired pH of said composition, to solubilize the polyalkylene glycol(s), the glycol-type antifreeze compound(s) and the ascorbic acid ester(s), as well as any additive optionally present in the composition, in particular chosen from those detailed in the rest of the text.
- water in addition to its role as a solvent, water provides access to a lubricating composition having good cooling properties, and which can be used as a cooling fluid for moving parts in a mechanical system.
- the water used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention is osmosis or demineralized water, more preferably deionized water.
- deionized water is therefore particularly advantageous in the context of the use of the aqueous lubricant according to the invention for applications requiring a fluid that conducts little, if at all, electricity, such as for example for use of the aqueous lubricant for the lubrication and cooling of mechanical systems comprising an electrical circuit, for example electric or hybrid motors, in particular in electric or hybrid vehicles.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention therefore differs from lubricants conventionally used in mechanical systems, which comprise a majority proportion of one or more base oils not soluble in water.
- oil not soluble in water we mean in particular an oil which does not dissolve substantially in water at room temperature (at approximately 25°C).
- an oil that is not soluble in water has a solubility in water of less than 0.2 g/L, at room temperature.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the present invention comprises less than 5% by weight of oil(s) not soluble in water, preferably less than 2% by weight, more preferably less than 1% by weight, for example relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention is completely free of oil not soluble in water.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one polyalkylene glycol.
- Polyalkylene glycols are chosen from water-soluble polyalkylene glycols.
- soluble in water is meant a polyalkylene glycol having a solubility in water of at least 10 g/L, preferably at least 500 g/L, in water at room temperature (approximately 25°C).
- the polyalkylene glycols can be more particularly formed of C1-C4 alkylene oxide units, preferably C1-C3, more particularly C2-C3.
- a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least 50% by weight, in particular at least 80% by weight, more preferably at least 90% by weight of propylene oxide and/or oxide units.
- 'ethylene It may be a copolymer, possibly random, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide.
- a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention has a weight average molecular mass (Mw) of between 100 and 50,000 g. mol 1 , preferably between 5,000 and 25,000 g.mol 1 .
- Weight average molecular mass can be measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
- a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention has a kinematic viscosity measured at 100°C (KV100), according to the ASTM D445 standard, of between 100 and 25,000 mm 2 /s, in particular between 150 and 10,000 mm 2 /s.
- a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention has a kinematic viscosity measured at 40°C (KV40), according to the ASTM D445 standard, of between 500 and 100,000 mm 2 /s, more particularly between
- the flash point of a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention is preferably greater than or equal to 160°C, in particular greater than or equal to 220°C. Flash point can be measured by ISO 2592 or ASTM D92.
- a polyalkylene glycol used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention has a viscosity index measured according to standard ASTM D2270, between 100 and 800, preferably between 250 and 550.
- said polyalkylene glycol compound(s) can be used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention in a content of at least 5.0% by weight, preferably between 5.0% and 50% by weight, plus preferably between 10% and 40% by weight, in particular between 10% and 20% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise a single polyalkylene glycol or a mixture of several different polyalkylene glycols.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise a mixture of at least two distinct polyalkylene glycols, more particularly at least one polyalkylene glycol of low weight average molecular mass and at least one polyalkylene glycol of high weight average molecular mass.
- the combination of at least one polyalkylene glycol of low weight average molecular mass and at least one polyalkylene glycol of high weight average molecular mass is particularly advantageous in order to obtain good solubilization of the different compounds introduced into the composition.
- aqueous lubricant ANTIFREEZE COMPOUND
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof.
- Glycols are diols in which the two hydroxyl groups are carried by different carbon atoms, preferably by vicinal carbon atoms.
- the glycols are alkylene glycols, in particular having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, in particular from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.
- alkylene glycols in particular having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, in particular from 2 to 6 carbon atoms.
- monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol and propylene glycol can be cited.
- the antifreeze compound can also be chosen from glycerol, diglycerol, triglycerol and mixtures thereof.
- the antifreeze compound used according to the invention is chosen from monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol and their mixtures.
- the antifreeze compound is diethylene glycol.
- said antifreeze compound(s) can be used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention in a content of at least 5.0% by weight, preferably between 5.0% and 45% by weight, more preferably between 10% and 35% by weight, in particular between 20% and 35% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one ester of ascorbic acid.
- Said ester(s) of ascorbic acid are advantageously used in a form that is soluble or emulsifiable in water, in particular in the form of ionic salts.
- a lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise a single ascorbic acid ester or a mixture of at least two distinct ascorbic acid esters.
- an ester of ascorbic acid means an ester formed between ascorbic acid and at least one carboxylic acid.
- An ester of ascorbic acid comprises one or more ester functions resulting from the reaction of one or more of the hydroxyl functions of ascorbic acid and at least one carboxylic function of a carboxylic acid.
- An ester of ascorbic acid can thus be a monoester or a polyester, in particular a diester, a triester or a tetraester of ascorbic acid.
- an ester of ascorbic acid can be formed between ascorbic acid and at least one mono- or poly-carboxylic acid, for example a monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acid.
- It may preferably be an ester formed between ascorbic acid and one or more monocarboxylic acids.
- an ester of ascorbic acid suitable for the invention may be a monoester, diester, triester or tetraester formed between ascorbic acid and one or more monocarboxylic acids.
- an ester of ascorbic acid can be formed by reaction of one or more of the hydroxyl functions of ascorbic acid with one or more carboxylic acid functions carried by one or more monocarboxylic acids, identical or different.
- Said monocarboxylic acid(s), identical or different, preferably comprise between 1 and 24 carbon atoms, preferably between 3 and 20 carbon atoms, in particular between 5 and 18 carbon atoms, more preferably between 8 and 18 carbon atoms, for example between 12 and 16 carbon atoms.
- An ester of ascorbic acid suitable for the present invention may correspond more particularly to the following formula (I):
- R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 are chosen from a hydrogen atom or a -C(O)-R group, with R, identical or different, representing a linear or branched, saturated hydrocarbon chain, mono- or poly-unsaturated, preferably a linear and saturated hydrocarbon chain, in C1-C24, preferably in C2-C19, more preferably in C4-C17, in particular in C7-C17, for example in C11-C15; and at least one of the groups R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 represents a -C(O)-R group.
- an ascorbic acid ester suitable for the invention is a monoester of ascorbic acid, formed between ascorbic acid and a monocarboxylic acid.
- an ester of ascorbic acid used according to the invention is obtained from a monocarboxylic acid comprising between 2 and 24 carbon atoms, preferably between 3 and 20 carbon atoms, in particular between 5 and 18 carbon atoms, more preferably between 8 and 18 carbon atoms, for example between 12 and 16 carbon atoms.
- C x to C y monocarboxylic acid within the meaning of the invention is meant a monocarboxylic acid whose hydrocarbon chain of the alkyl or alkenyl type comprises from x to y carbon atoms.
- alkyl is meant a saturated, linear or branched aliphatic group; for example, a C x to C z alkyl represents a saturated hydrocarbon chain of x to z carbon atoms, linear or branched.
- alkenyl is meant an aliphatic, linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated group; for example containing one or two ethylenic unsaturations.
- an ester of ascorbic acid according to the invention is obtained from a linear monocarboxylic acid, preferably saturated, in particular comprising from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, in particular from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in particular from 5 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from 12 to 16 carbon atoms.
- a monoester of ascorbic acid suitable for the present invention may correspond more particularly to the following formula (!'):
- R represents a hydrocarbon chain, linear or branched, saturated, mono- or poly-unsaturated, preferably a linear and saturated hydrocarbon chain, in C1-C23, preferably in C2-C19, more preferably in C4-C17, in particular in C7-C17, for example in C11-C15.
- an ester of ascorbic acid according to the invention is obtained from ascorbic acid and a monocarboxylic acid chosen from n-hexadecanoic acid (also known as acid cetyl or palmitic acid), dodecanoic acid (or lauric acid), tetradecanoic acid (or myristic acid), octadecanoic acid (or stearic acid), or even cis-octadec-9- acid.
- n-hexadecanoic acid also known as acid cetyl or palmitic acid
- dodecanoic acid or lauric acid
- tetradecanoic acid or myristic acid
- octadecanoic acid or stearic acid
- cis-octadec-9- acid cis-octadec-9- acid.
- an ester of ascorbic acid according to the invention is ascorbyl palmitate.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises, as ester(s) of ascorbic acid, at least ascorbyl palmitate.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can use a single ester of ascorbic acid, in particular ascorbyl palmitate.
- the ascorbic acid ester(s) used according to the invention may be commercially available or prepared according to synthesis methods known to those skilled in the art. These synthesis methods more particularly implement an esterification reaction between at least one carboxylic acid function of a carboxylic acid and at least one hydroxy function of ascorbic acid.
- the ester(s) of ascorbic acid can advantageously be biosourced, namely that they can be obtained from biomass, such as hydrogenated natural fatty substances, for example from rapeseed oil.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise between 0.001 and 10% by weight of ascorbic acid ester(s), in particular such as defined(s) above, preferably between 0.01 and 5% by mass, more preferably between 0.1 and 2% by mass, for example 0.1% by mass, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one pH regulating additive, more particularly an “alkaline buffer”, making it possible to maintain the alkaline pH of the lubricating composition.
- Said pH-regulating additive(s) more particularly make it possible to maintain the pH of said lubricating composition between 8 and 15.
- the said pH regulator(s) by ensuring that the pH of the aqueous lubricating composition is maintained between 8 and 15, makes it possible in particular to prevent corrosion of the metal surfaces, but also to promote the solubilization of the different compounds in the lubricating composition, in particular of the or polyalkylene glycol(s), antifreeze compound(s) and ascorbic acid ester(s), in particular as defined above.
- the pH regulating additive(s) make it possible to maintain the pH of the aqueous lubricating composition between 8.5 and 14, more particularly between 9 and 13, for example between 9 and 12.
- the pH regulating additive(s) are chosen from amines, more particularly from alkanolamines and amino alcohols.
- alkanolamines such as dimethylethanolamine (DMEA), ethanolamines, such as monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), isopropanolamines, such as mono-isopropanolamine (MIPA), diisopropanolamine (DIPA) and triisopropanolamine (TIPA); diglycolamine (DGA); ethylene amines, such as ethylene diamine (EDA), diethylene triamine (DETA), triethylene tetramine (TETA) and tetraethylene pentamine (TEPA); cyclamines, such as cyclohexylamine; 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-methyl-l-propanol; and their mixtures.
- the pH regulating additive(s) are chosen from alkanolamines, in particular ethanolamines, and more particularly from dimethylethanolamine (DMEA), triethanolamine (TEA) and their mixture, more particularly dimethylethanolamine.
- DMEA dimethylethanolamine
- TEA triethanolamine
- composition may comprise one or more pH regulating additives making it possible to maintain the desired pH of the aqueous lubricating composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one alkanolamine, in particular dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) and/or triethanolamine (TEA), as a pH regulating additive.
- DMEA dimethylethanolamine
- TEA triethanolamine
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may in particular comprise from 0.1% to 10% by weight of pH regulating additive(s) making it possible to maintain the pH of the composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined previously, in particular chosen from alkanolamines, preferably from 0.5% to 5% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may optionally comprise, in addition to at least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, one or more additive(s) separate pH regulators, called “additional pH regulator additive(s)”.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof; preferably diethylene glycol;
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may also comprise various other additives.
- additive(s) are compatible with their use in an aqueous medium.
- the additives are used in a form that is soluble or emulsifiable in water, for example in the form of salts or ionic liquids.
- Said additive(s) are of course chosen with regard to the intended application for the aqueous lubricant.
- Such additives may be more particularly chosen from anti-foam agents, biocides, corrosion inhibitors, anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additives, sequestering agents, metal passivating agents, dyes, dispersants. , emulsifying agents, and mixtures thereof.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise one or more additives chosen from anti-foaming agents, corrosion inhibitors, metal passivating agents, dyes, and mixtures thereof.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may more particularly comprise from 0.1 to 10% by weight of additives, in particular from 1.0 to 8.0% by weight of additives, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- alkanolamines such as triethanolamine
- aliphatic monocarboxylic acids in particular having from 4 to 15 carbon atoms, for example octanoic acid
- aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having from 4 to 15 atoms.
- of carbon for example decane dioic acid, undecane dioic acid, dodecane dioic acid or mixtures thereof
- polycarboxylic acids optionally neutralized by triethanolamine, such as 1,3,5-triazine-2 acid, 4,6-tri-(6-aminocaproic), alkanoylamidocarboxylic acids, in particular isononanoylamidocaproic acid, and mixtures thereof.
- Borated amides, products of the reaction of amines or amino alcohols with boric acid can also be used.
- the corrosion inhibitor(s) are distinct from the pH regulating additive(s) making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, and defined previously.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may in particular comprise from 0.1% to 5% by weight of corrosion inhibitor(s), preferably from 0.5% to 4% by weight, more preferably from 1% to 2.5 % by mass, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof;
- At least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, in particular chosen from alkanolamines;
- At least one corrosion inhibitor in particular at least one organic corrosion inhibitor, more particularly chosen from aliphatic monocarboxylic acids.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least one anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additive. Their function is to reduce wear and the coefficient of friction, or to prevent metal-metal contact by forming a protective film adsorbed on these surfaces.
- anti-wear additives there is a wide variety of anti-wear additives, among which can be cited those chosen from phosphosulfur additives such as metal alkylthiophosphates or their salts.
- Additives which do not provide phosphorus may also be suitable, such as, for example, polysulphides, in particular sulfur-containing olefins.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one extreme pressure additive chosen from sulfur-containing fatty acids, and dimercaptothiadiazoles, preferably used in their neutralized, emulsifiable or water-soluble form. water.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least one extreme pressure additive of sulfur fatty acid type, preferably in a neutralized form, in particular by inorganic alkalizing agents or alkanolamines.
- the sulfur-containing fatty acids may comprise from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms.
- the quantity of sulfur according to the ASTM D2622 standard provided by said sulfurized fatty acid(s) may be between 5% and 30% by weight, in particular between 10% and 20% by weight.
- the quantity of sulfur active at 150°C according to the ASTM D 1662 standard provided by said sulfur-containing fatty acid(s) in the aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention is greater than or equal to 2% by weight, in particular between 5 and 10% by weight, relative to the total mass of the lubricating composition.
- active sulfur within the meaning of the present invention is understood to mean the sulfur that a chemical compound is capable of giving up or releasing when this compound is placed under the conditions of the ASTM D1662 standard.
- the ASTM D-1662 standard defines an active sulfur level of a compound at a given temperature as a difference expressed as a weight percentage of sulfur content before and after reaction of a sample of this sulfur compound with a given quantity of copper for a fixed time.
- the quantity of sulfur active at 150°C (ASTM DI 662 standard) in the aqueous lubricating composition of the invention can influence its performance under extreme pressure.
- This quantity of sulfur active at 150°C (ASTM DI 662) in the lubricating composition must not be too low, otherwise satisfactory extreme pressure behavior cannot be obtained. It must not be too high, to avoid a risk of corrosion, particularly with respect to metals and metal alloys, particularly with respect to copper.
- said sulfur fatty acid(s) are preferably used in an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention in their form neutralized by an alkalizing agent, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or an alkanolamine. , such as monoethanolamine, triethanolamine, monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine and triisopropanolamine.
- an alkalizing agent such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or an alkanolamine.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise between 0.01% and 10% by weight of anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additive(s), in particular sulfur-containing fatty acid(s), such as as defined above, preferably between 0.2% and 5% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additive(s) in particular sulfur-containing fatty acid(s), such as as defined above, preferably between 0.2% and 5% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least one anti-foam additive. Antifoams prevent the lubricating fluid from foaming.
- anti-foaming agent based on polysiloxanes or acrylate polymers.
- the anti-foaming agent is chosen from three-dimensional siloxanes.
- the anti-foam agents can be polar polymers such as polymethylsiloxanes or poly acrylates.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise from 0.001% to 3.0% by weight of anti-foam additive(s), preferably from 0.005% to 1.5% by weight, more preferably 0.01 % to 1.0% by weight, relative to the total mass of the lubricating composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof;
- At least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, in particular chosen from alkanolamines;
- anti-foam additive in particular chosen from three-dimensional siloxanes.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least one metal passivating agent.
- Metal passivating agents help protect metal parts by promoting the formation of metal oxide on their surface.
- the metal passivating agents can for example be chosen from triazole derivatives, such as tetrahydrobenzotriazole (THBTZ), tolyltryazole (TTZ), benzotriazole (BTZ), amines substituted by a triazole group, such as N,N -bis(2- ethylhexyl)-1,2,4-triazol-l-yl methanamine, N'-bis(2 ethylhexyl)-4-methyl-lH-benzotriazol-l-methyl-amine, N,N-bis(heptyl)- ar-methyl-lH-benzotriazole-l-methanamine, N,N-bis(nonyl)-ar-methyl-IH-benzotriazole-1-methanamine, N,N-bis(decyl)-ar-methyl-lH-benzotriazole- l-methanamine, N,N-bis(undecyl)-ar-methyl-lH-benz
- the metal passivating agents are chosen from tetrahydrobenzotriazole (THBTZ), tolyltriazole (TTZ), benzotriazole (BTZ), and their salts, taken alone or in mixtures.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may in particular comprise from 0.01% to 2.0% by weight of metal passivating agent(s), preferably from 0.1% to 1.0% by weight, more preferably from 0 .2% to 0.8% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof; - at least one ester of ascorbic acid, in particular as defined above;
- At least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, in particular chosen from alkanolamines;
- At least one metal passivating agent in particular chosen from triazole derivatives, more particularly chosen from tetrahydrobenzotriazole, tolyltriazole, benzotriazole, and their salts, taken alone or in mixtures.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise one or more dyes.
- Colors can be natural or synthetic, usually organic.
- the dyes which can be used in an aqueous lubricating composition can be more particularly chosen from natural or synthetic water-soluble dyes, for example the dyes FDC Red 4, DC Red 6, DC Red 22, DC Red 28, DC Red 30, DC Red 33, DC Orange 4, DC Yellow 5, DC Yellow 6, DC Yellow 8, FDC Green 3, DC Green 5, FDC Blue 1, betanin (beet), carmine, chlorophyllin, methylene blue, anthocyanins (enocianin, black carrot and hibiscus), xanthenes, caramel and riboflavin.
- natural or synthetic water-soluble dyes for example the dyes FDC Red 4, DC Red 6, DC Red 22, DC Red 28, DC Red 30, DC Red 33, DC Orange 4, DC Yellow 5, DC Yellow 6, DC Yellow 8, FDC Green 3, DC Green 5, FDC Blue 1, betanin (beet), carmine, chlorophyllin, methylene blue, anthocyanins (enocianin, black carrot and hibiscus), xanthenes, caramel and riboflavin
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise between 0.01% and 2.0% by weight of dye(s), preferably between 0.01% and 1.5% by weight, more preferably between 0.02% and 1 .0% by mass, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof;
- At least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, in particular chosen from alkanolamines;
- At least one dye in particular chosen from xanthenes.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise one or more emulsifying agents, also called emulgators. Their function is to generate stable emulsions in water.
- the emulsifying agents may be more particularly non-ionic, such as for example ethoxylated fatty alcohols, ethoxylated fatty acids, ethoxylated fatty amides; anionic, for example KOH, NaOH soaps; sulfonates; cationic, such as quaternary ammonium compounds; or even carboxylic acid esters that are soluble or emulsifiable in water.
- non-ionic such as for example ethoxylated fatty alcohols, ethoxylated fatty acids, ethoxylated fatty amides
- anionic for example KOH, NaOH soaps
- sulfonates such as quaternary ammonium compounds
- carboxylic acid esters that are soluble or emulsifiable in water.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise from 0.01% to 10% by weight of emulsifying agent(s), preferably from 0.1% to 5.0% by weight, relative to the total mass. of the lubricating composition.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least one sequestering agent.
- Sequestering agents also called chelating agents, make it possible to limit the encrustation of metal ions in the composition.
- aqueous lubricating composition may comprise from 0.001% to 2.0% by
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise at least one biocidal and/or fungicidal agent.
- Biocides and fungicides can be used to improve the biological stability of the composition by limiting the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and yeasts in the lubricating fluid.
- Such biocides can be chosen from parabens, aldehydes, reactive acetylacetone compounds, isothiazolinones, phenolic compounds, acid salts, halogenated compounds, quaternary ammoniums, certain alcohols and their mixtures.
- the biocides can be chosen from optionally substituted benzisothiazolinones (BIT), such as N-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, methylisothiazolinones (MIT), mixtures of methylisothiazolinone and chloromethylisothiazolinone (MIT/ CMIT), orthophenyl-phenol (OPP) or its sodium salt, 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate (IPBC), chloro-cresol and N,N-methylene-bis-morpholine (MBM); sorbic acid; preferably from orthophenyl-phenol (OPP) or its sodium salt, 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate, chloro-cresol, benzisothiazolinones and N,N-methylene-isomorpholine.
- BIT optionally substituted benzisothiazolinones
- BIT optionally substituted benzisothiazolinone
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may in particular comprise between 0.01% and 10% by weight of biocide(s) and/or fungicide(s), preferably between 0.5% and 5.0% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention comprises at least:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof; preferably diethylene glycol;
- At least one pH regulating additive making it possible to maintain the pH of the lubricating composition between 8 and 15, in particular as defined above, in particular chosen from alkanolamines;
- additives chosen from anti-foaming agents, corrosion inhibitors, metal passivating agents, dyes, in particular as defined above.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may comprise:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof; preferably diethylene glycol;
- additives chosen from anti-foaming agents, corrosion inhibitors, metal passivating agents, dyes, in particular as defined above.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may consist of:
- At least one antifreeze compound chosen from glycols, preferably alkylene glycols; glycerol; diglycerol; triglycerol, and mixtures thereof; preferably diethylene glycol;
- each of the additives specifically described above can be introduced alone, or in combination with at least one other of the additives specifically described, which defines different embodiments of an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention.
- particular embodiments of the invention are defined by an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention, comprising at least water, one or more polyalkylene glycol(s); one or more antifreeze compounds, one or more ascorbic acid esters, in particular as defined above, one or more pH regulating additives in particular as defined above; preferably in the proportions indicated above, and further comprising one or more of the other additives specifically detailed in the text.
- a lubricating composition according to the invention has a kinematic viscosity, measured at 40 ° C (KV40), according to standard ASTM D445 (ISO 3104) of between 10 and 1000 mm 2 /s, in particular between 20 and 300 mm 2 /s and more particularly between 25 and 80 mm 2 /s.
- KV40 kinematic viscosity
- kinematic viscosity measured at 100°C (KV100), according to standard ASTM D445 (ISO 3104), of a lubricating composition according to the invention can be advantageously understood between 3 and 50 mm 2 /s, in particular between 4 and 25 mm 2 /s and more particularly between 5 and 10 mm 2 /s.
- a lubricating composition according to the invention has a kinematic viscosity, measured at -10 ° C (KV-10), according to standard ASTM D445 (ISO 3104) of between 200 and 600 mm 2 /s, in particular between 250 and 500 mm 2 /s and more particularly between 275 and 400 mm 2 /s.
- KV-10 kinematic viscosity
- an aqueous lubricating composition formulated according to the invention in particular as described above, has excellent tribological properties, particularly in terms of reduction of friction and resistance to wear, which makes it particularly well suited for use as a lubricating fluid.
- Aqueous lubricating compositions can find various applications. Generally speaking, they can be used as lubricating fluid for systems and applications, replacing conventional hydrocarbon lubricants.
- the mechanical parts lubricated using a lubricating composition according to the invention can be made of any material conventionally used in the fields concerned, in particular of metal, such as steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, yellow metals, but also ceramic or polymer material.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention may be intended to lubricate moving parts in a mechanical system, and more particularly intended to lubricate a mobile or stationary motor system.
- aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can thus be used for the lubrication and/or cooling of gears, bearings, bearings, such as rolling or sliding bearings or even motors.
- motor system within the meaning of the present invention, we mean a system comprising all the mechanical parts necessary for the targeted mobile or stationary application and including at least one motor. It may be a combustion, gas, in particular hydrogen, ammonia, electric or hybrid engine system, depending on the nature of the engine(s) included in the engine system: combustion engine, gas, in particular hydrogen, ammonia and/or electric.
- a “stationary” motorization system within the meaning of the invention is a motorization system including a stationary motor. It can find, for example, applications in electrical energy production devices. It may in particular be a gas engine system, in particular a stationary gas engine.
- a “mobile” motorization system is more particularly a motorization system implemented in vehicles, including light vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, so-called “off-road” mobile machines, or even marine vehicles.
- a mobile motor system can thus be a propulsion system for a vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid vehicle.
- propulsion system within the meaning of the present invention, we mean a system comprising the mechanical parts necessary for the propulsion of a vehicle.
- the propulsion system more particularly includes a motor, for example an electric motor comprising the rotor-stator assembly of the power electronics (dedicated to speed regulation), a transmission and possibly a battery.
- the battery itself is generally made up of a set of electrical accumulators, called cells.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to act effectively on fuel consumption via its impact on the friction forces generated between the different components of motor vehicles.
- an aqueous lubricating composition proves particularly advantageous for reducing friction in gearboxes, in axle differentials and/or in the cylinder head.
- a lubricating composition according to the invention makes it possible not only to reduce wear, but also to limit energy losses responsible for overconsumption of fuel.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention thus advantageously has good properties in terms of reducing the fuel consumption of vehicles.
- engine also known as “Fuel Eco” properties and, in fact, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can find an interesting application for the lubrication and/or cooling of an electric or hybrid vehicle propulsion system, and more particularly of the engine, the power electronics, the transmission and /or battery.
- An aqueous composition according to the invention can be used both as a cooling fluid and as a lubricant, for example in a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
- a composition according to the invention makes it possible to jointly access good properties in terms of cooling and lubrication of the parts of the propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, such as an electric motor of a vehicle. electric or hybrid. It is particularly effective for cooling the power electronics and/or the rotor and/or the stator of an electric motor. It also provides lubrication of the bearings located between the rotor and the stator of an electric motor of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
- composition according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to effectively cool the battery present in an electric or hybrid vehicle.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can be used as a break-in lubricant, for example for the break-in of mobile or stationary motor systems.
- new or refurbished mechanical systems may require, during the first start-ups, appropriate lubrication in order to avoid initial damage to the surface of the parts until the mechanical system reaches its optimal operation.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can also find applications as a hydraulic fluid, in particular in hydraulic actuators (cylinders/motors) or machine assemblies on request.
- hydraulic fluids are subjected to constant mechanical stress and high shear due to their constant passage through a pump in order to maintain appropriate pressure in the hydraulic system.
- An aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention advantageously makes it possible to reduce friction forces and wear under severe operating conditions, such as those encountered in hydraulic systems.
- an aqueous lubricating composition according to the invention can be used for the lubrication of the various moving parts in a hydraulic system. It can also ensure heat transfer between the different components of a hydraulic system.
- composition according to the invention make it possible to define uses according to the invention which are also particular, advantageous or preferred.
- the tribological properties can be evaluated by a test on a rotating ball-disk tribometer (also called ball-plane) of the Linear Reciprocating Tribometer type. This test makes it possible in particular to evaluate the performance of lubricants in terms of friction in mixed/limit mode depending on the load, pressure or speed conditions applied.
- a rotating ball-disk tribometer also called ball-plane
- This test makes it possible in particular to evaluate the performance of lubricants in terms of friction in mixed/limit mode depending on the load, pressure or speed conditions applied.
- the coefficient of friction of the lubricating compositions tested is determined at 25°C and 40°C by placing a hardened steel ball of approximately 2 cm in diameter, for example 1.905 cm in diameter, on a hardened steel plane.
- the tribometer can be a device from the Laboratory of Tribology Dynamic Systems (LTDS). This device makes it possible to put in relative movement a steel ball and a plane in steel in order to determine the coefficients of friction/friction for a given lubricant composition, while varying various properties such as speed, load, and temperature.
- the hardened steel surface is reference AISI 52100 with a mirror finish and the ball is also reference AISI 52100 made from hardened steel.
- the applied load is 7.5 and 35 N respectively and the rotation speed varies from 5 mm/s to 2500 mm/s.
- the coefficient of friction is in particular determined at a rotation speed of 10 mm/s.
- the coefficient of friction is measured and recorded via a force sensor.
- solubilization of all the ingredients in the lubricating composition is assessed visually at the end of the formulation. Solubilization is considered satisfactory if the composition is transparent. On the contrary, it is considered that the solubilization is insufficient if the composition presents a cloudiness or precipitation.
- the pH of the compositions is measured at the end of formulation using a pH meter.
- a reference aqueous lubricating composition not comprising an ascorbic acid ester, was formulated by simply mixing at room temperature, the following components, in the mass percentages indicated in Table 1 below. The percentages are therefore expressed in mass relative to the total mass of the composition.
- the pH regulator is an alkanolamine such as dimethylethanolamine, and makes it possible to maintain the pH of the composition between 8 and 15.
- additives comprising one or more anti-corrosion additives, one or more passivators, one or more anti-foam additives and/or one or more colorants.
- Polyalkylene glycol and diethylene glycol are added to deionized water in the following proportions: deionized water 3/7, diethylene glycol 3/7 and polyalkylene glycol 1/7.
- the solution is stirred for 15 minutes at a temperature of approximately 60°C in the presence of a magnetic stirrer.
- the ascorbic acid ester is then added.
- pH regulator additive triethanolamine (TEA) or dimethylethanolamine (DMEA)
- TAA triethanolamine
- DMEA dimethylethanolamine
- compositions 12 and 13 are detailed in Table 3 below.
- the friction coefficient is determined for the reference composition and the composition (II) according to the invention, at two different temperatures, namely 25°C and 40°C. Measurements at both temperatures give the same results. These are summarized in the following table 4.
- composition according to the invention (II) has a significantly reduced coefficient of friction compared to the reference composition, not using ascorbic acid esters.
- the aqueous lubricating compositions according to the invention have particularly advantageous friction reduction performances, in particular under severe lubrication conditions.
- compositions according to the invention (12 and 13) are transparent, reflecting good solubilization of the different ingredients they contain. Consequently, the aqueous lubricating compositions according to the invention have a very good ability to solubilize the various compounds which they comprise, in particular the antifreeze compound(s), the ester(s) of ascorbic acid and polyalkylene glycol(s).
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