Abstract: Low-foaming antimicrobial concentrate and "use" composition comprising (a) an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of monocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof, (b) an alkyl N,N-dimethyl amine oxide solubilizer-coupling agent having between about 8 and about 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl portion, (c) an acid capable of yielding a pH less than or equal to about 5.0 upon dilution of the concentrate to a use solution, and (d) water. This composition provides effective storage stability and low-foaming sanitization when used in "in-place" processing lines such as dairies, breweries and other food processing facilities.

Abstract: A water soluble lubricant concentrate adapted to be admixed with water and a lubricant composition made therefrom which exhibit enhanced levels of lubricity and hard water stability and facilitate the transportation of containers on a conveyor. The concentrate and composition include:(a) an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alpha olefin sulfonates, sulfonates of ethoxylated alcohols, alkyl aryl sulfonates, napthalene sulfonates and mixtures thereof;(b) a carrier for the anionic surfactant; and(c) a water soluble salt of aluminum selected from the group consisting of aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum chloride, polyhydrates of potassium aluminum sulfate/aluminum sulfate complexes and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid alkaline detergent in which an effective amount of a hardness sequestering agent is mixed in an aqueous solution containing less than about 51 percent of an alkali metal hydroxide or an alkali metal silicate at a temperature between about 55.degree. F. and about 130.degree. F. to form a liquid dispersion. A solid caustic material is then added to the liquid dispersion in sufficient quantity to cause the eventual solidification of the dispersion. The dispensed is then mixed until homogeneous and can then be dispersion into a suitable receptacle and permitted to solidfy.

Abstract: An antimicrobial sanitizing composition concentrate suitable for use in food preparation and handling equipment and capable of being diluted with a major amount of diluent and the resulting aqueous use solution. The concentrate containing:(a) a dicarboxylic acid having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon moiety having two carbon atoms; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted n-alkyl or n-alkenyl moeity having between about 6 and about 12 carbon atoms, and R" is a functional group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alcohols, amines and sulfates;(b) a solubilizer;(c) an acid capable of yielding a pH below about 5.0 upon dilution of the concentrate to a use solution; and(d) a diluent.

Abstract: A conveyor cleaner-lubricant concentrate is derived from a concentrate of C.sub.12 to C.sub.18 alpha olefin sulfonate, and water or a water-soluble solvent. The sulfonate concentrate can be directly diluted with water to form a cleaner-lubricant. Alternatively, the sulfonate can be directly added to soap lubricants. The sulfonate-based lubricants are acid resistant and exhibit excellent lubricating and cleaning properties.

Abstract: A method of bleaching textile materials in water at lower temperatures and reduced time intervals wherein:a source of bromide ions is added to the water to impart an initial concentration between 1 and 25 ppm;a chlorine ion source is added to the water to yield an initial concentration between 25 and 90 ppm;the wash water and textile materials are agitated for an interval between 30 seconds and 5 minutes; andthe bleached textiles are recovered.The process may be carried at temperatures between 80.degree. and 120.degree. F. Preferred ion donating sources are sodium bromide and sodium hypochlorite. If desired, the sodium bromide may be compounded with conventional detergent formulations.

Abstract: An eductor pump for withdrawing a feed liquid from a container, comprising a tubular body having a venturi element mounted inside and near the lower end of the tubular body; a conduit for feeding a drive liquid to the venturi element so that the drive liquid can flow through the venturi element and be directed upwardly in the tubular body; a feed liquid access opening in the closed lower end of the tubular body and a passageway from said access opening to the upstream side of the venturi element whereby feed liquid can be inspirated into upward flow, and admixture with, a stream of drive liquid flowing out of the venturi element; an outlet to remove a mixed stream of feed liquid and drive liquid from the upper part of the tubular body; and a one way valve mounted in the feed liquid access opening.