Abstract:
A process for upgrading and improving the color, odor and stability of petroleum oils to render the latter suitable for use in specialty applications. Raw distillates and semi-refined oils of suitable boiling range and viscosity are refined, or further refined, in a hydrogenation process, at suitable conditions, in the presence of a catalyst which comprises a support and a transition metal complexed with an organometallic compound, to yield colorless mineral oils, i.e., white oils. These highly refined oils are used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and similar compositions requiring oil components that meet certain high quality standards.
Abstract:
LUBRICATING OIL FRACTIONS ARE TREATED WITH FINELY DIVIDED DISPERSIONS OF FREE ALKALI METALS OF ONE MICRON OR LESS TO REMOVE NON-BASIC AND WEAKLY BASIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS AND THEREBY REDUCE THE COLOR AND INCREASE THE COLOR STABILITY OF THE OIL. FINELY DIVIDED SOODIUM IS PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE. THE PROCES IS BEST CARRIED OUT BY DISTILLING THE OIL FROM A MIXTURE OF THE OIL AND THE METAL. HYDROFINING EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE ALKALI METAL TREAT OR BOTH FURTHER IMPROVES THE OIL.