TW200736378A - Method for improving the corrosion inhibiting properties of lubricant compositions - Google Patents

Method for improving the corrosion inhibiting properties of lubricant compositions

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TW200736378A
TW200736378A TW095146708A TW95146708A TW200736378A TW 200736378 A TW200736378 A TW 200736378A TW 095146708 A TW095146708 A TW 095146708A TW 95146708 A TW95146708 A TW 95146708A TW 200736378 A TW200736378 A TW 200736378A
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inhibiting properties
corrosion inhibiting
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lubricant compositions
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David J Baillargeon
Marc-Andre Poirier
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Exxonmobil Res & Eng Co
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