Abstract: This disclosure relates to a cleaning composition that contains 1) at least one redox agent; 2) at least one first chelating agent, the first chelating agent being a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid; 3) at least one second chelating agent different from the first chelating agent, the second chelating agent containing at least two nitrogen-containing groups; 4) at least one metal corrosion inhibitor, the metal corrosion inhibitor being a substituted or unsubstituted benzotriazole; 5) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of water soluble alcohols, water soluble ketones, water soluble esters, and water soluble ethers; 6) water; and 7) optionally, at least one pH adjusting agent, the pH adjusting agent being a base free of a metal ion. This disclosure also relates to a method of using the above composition for cleaning a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive which can substantially suppress generation of carbon dioxide bubbles by a reaction of an isocyanate compound and moisture as well as volume expansion when an uncured adhesive is heated. The present invention relates to a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive for lighting appliances comprising: an urethane prepolymer obtained by mixing a polyol compound and an isocyanate compound, a thermoplastic polyacrylic resin and an oxazolidine compound.

Abstract: A cleaning method is provided that includes a step of preparing a cleaning composition containing 57 to 95 wt % of (component a) water, 1 to 40 wt % of (component b) a secondary hydroxy group- and/or tertiary hydroxy group-containing hydroxy compound, (component c) an organic acid, and (component d) a quaternary ammonium compound, the composition having a pH of 5 to 10, and a step of removing plasma etching residue formed above a semiconductor substrate by means of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an armrest having a body provided with a recessed portion recessed toward a widthwise inward direction of the seat in such a manner as to surround a shaft member, and a hook member attached to a distal end of the shaft member and fitted in the recessed portion. The hook member includes a presser portion for pressing a skin layer of the armrest with the skin layer gripped between the presser portion and the body of the armrest, a baggage engagement portion extending from the presser portion in a widthwise outward direction of the seat for hooking engagement with the baggage, and a flange portion located at a distal end of the baggage engagement portion and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the shaft member for preventing the baggage from displacing off the hook member.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a passivation composition containing at least one sulfonic acid, at least one compound containing a nitrate or nitrosyl ion, and water. The passivation composition is substantially free of a halide ion.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to etching compositions containing 1) at least one oxidizing agent; 2) at least one chelating agent; 3) at least one metal corrosion inhibitor; 4) at least one organic solvent; 5) at least one amidine base; and 6) water.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing plasma etching residue and/or ashing residue formed above a semiconductor substrate is provided that includes (component a) water, (component b) a hydroxylamine and/or a salt thereof, (component c) a basic organic compound, and (component d) an organic acid and has a pH of 7 to 9. There are also provided a cleaning process and a process for producing semiconductor device employing the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing plasma etching residue and/or ashing residue formed above a semiconductor substrate is provided that includes (component a) water, (component b) a hydroxylamine and/or a salt thereof, (component c) a basic organic compound, and (component d) an organic acid and has a pH of 7 to 9. There are also provided a cleaning process and a process for producing semiconductor device employing the cleaning composition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a cleaning composition that contains 1) at least one redox agent; 2) at least one first chelating agent, the first chelating agent being a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid; 3) at least one second chelating agent different from the first chelating agent, the second chelating agent containing at least two nitrogen-containing groups; 4) at least one metal corrosion inhibitor, the metal corrosion inhibitor being a substituted or unsubstituted benzotriazole; 5) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of water soluble alcohols, water soluble ketones, water soluble esters, and water soluble ethers; 6) water; and 7) optionally, at least one pH adjusting agent, the pH adjusting agent being a base free of a metal ion. This disclosure also relates to a method of using the above composition for cleaning a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a cleaning composition that contains 1) at least one chelating agent, the chelating agent being a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid; 2) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of water soluble alcohols, water soluble ketones, water soluble esters, and water soluble ethers; 3) at least one monocarboxylic acid containing a primary or secondary amino group and at least one additional basic group containing nitrogen; 4) at least one metal corrosion inhibitor, the metal corrosion inhibitor being a substituted or unsubstituted benzotriazole; and 5) water. This disclosure also relates to a method of using the above composition for cleaning a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes etching a metal film on a semiconductor substrate with an etching composition; and rinsing the etched metal film with a rinse solvent. The etching composition includes at least one acid; at least one compound containing a halide anion, the halide anion being chloride or bromide; at least one compound containing a nitrate or nitrosyl ion; and water.

Abstract: A cleaning method is provided that includes a step of preparing a cleaning composition containing 57 to 95 wt % of (component a) water, 1 to 40 wt % of (component b) a secondary hydroxy group- and/or tertiary hydroxy group-containing hydroxy compound, (component c) an organic acid, and (component d) a quaternary ammonium compound, the composition having a pH of 5 to 10, and a step of removing plasma etching residue formed above a semiconductor substrate by means of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes etching a metal film on a semiconductor substrate with an etching composition; and rinsing the etched metal film with a rinse solvent. The etching composition includes at least one acid; at least one compound containing a halide anion, the halide anion being chloride or bromide; at least one compound containing a nitrate or nitrosyl ion; and water.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an etching composition containing about 60% to about 95% of at least one sulfonic acid; about 0.005% to about 0.04% of chloride anion; about 0.03% to about 0.27% of bromide anion; about 0.1% to about 20% of nitrate or nitrosyl ion; and about 3% to about 37% of water.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an etching composition containing about 60% to about 95% of at least one sulfonic acid; about 0.005% to about 0.04% of chloride anion; about 0.03% to about 0.27% of bromide anion; about 0.1% to about 20% of nitrate or nitrosyl ion; and about 3% to about 37% of water.

Abstract: A cleaning method is provided that includes a step of preparing a cleaning composition containing 57 to 95 wt % of (component a) water, 1 to 40 wt % of (component b) a secondary hydroxy group- and/or tertiary hydroxy group-containing hydroxy compound, (component c) an organic acid, and (component d) a quaternary ammonium compound, the composition having a pH of 5 to 10, and a step of removing plasma etching residue formed above a semiconductor substrate by means of the cleaning composition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an etching composition containing at least one sulfonic acid, at least one compound containing a halide anion, the halide being chloride or bromide, at least one compound containing a nitrate or nitrosyl ion, and water. The at least one sulfonic acid can be from about 25% by weight to about 95% by weight of the composition. The halide anion can be chloride or bromide, and can be from about 0.01% by weight to about 0.5% by weight of the composition. The nitrate or nitrosyl ion can be from about 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight of the composition. The water can be at least about 3% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A heat float switch includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a base member and a carbon nanotube layer formed on a surface of the base member. The heat float switch switches states between a connected state in which the carbon nanotube layer of the first member is in contact with the second member and an unconnected state in which the carbon nanotube layer of the first member is not in contact with the second member.

Abstract: Provided are a cleaning composition which is capable of inhibiting the metal of a semiconductor substrate from corrosion, and has an excellent removability of plasma etching residues and/or ashing residues on the semiconductor substrate, a method for producing a semiconductor device, and a cleaning method using the cleaning composition. The cleaning composition for removing plasma etching residues and/or ashing residues formed on a semiconductor substrate, and a preparation method and a cleaning method for a semiconductor device, using the cleaning composition, wherein the cleaning composition includes (Component a) water; (Component b) an amine compound; (Component c) hydroxylamine and/or a salt thereof; (Component d) a quaternary ammonium compound; (Component e) an organic acid; and (Component f) a water-soluble organic solvent; and has a pH of 6 to 9.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an etching composition containing at least one sulfonic acid, at least one compound containing a halide anion, the halide being chloride or bromide, at least one compound containing a nitrate or nitrosyl ion, and water. The at least one sulfonic acid can be from about 25% by weight to about 95% by weight of the composition. The halide anion can be chloride or bromide, and can be from about 0.01% by weight to about 0.5% by weight of the composition. The nitrate or nitrosyl ion can be from about 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight of the composition. The water can be at least about 3% by weight of the composition.