Grease compositions comprising estolide base oils
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1. A composition comprising:
- at least 25% by weight of an estolide base oil; and
at least one thickener selected from a metal soap, a polyurea, a fluorocarbon resin, or a silica.
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Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula:
in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.
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1. A composition comprising:
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at least 25% by weight of an estolide base oil; and at least one thickener selected from a metal soap, a polyurea, a fluorocarbon resin, or a silica. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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