Abstract: This invention relates to solvent systems useful for foam nozzle cleaning, which solvent systems are formed by combining at least a brominated compound, an alcohol and a stabilizer in amounts such that the solvent system has no flash point.

Abstract: A method is provided involving altering the viscosity of bio-derived paraffins to produce a paraffinic fluid, where the altering step includes oligomerizing bio-derived paraffins, unsaturating bio-derived paraffins, chlorinating bio-derived paraffins, or a combination of any two or more thereof; the bio-derived paraffins are produced by hydrodeoxygenating a bio-based feed; the bio-based feed comprises bio-derived fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or a combination thereof; the bio-derived paraffins comprise n-paraffins; and the n-paraffins have a biodegradability of at least 40% after about 23 days of exposure to microorganisms. Also provided are methods of protecting a substance by applying a paraffinic fluid and a method of producing an orifice in a substrate by at least injecting a paraffinic fluid into the substrate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating biofilm formation and growth on a substrate are provided. The composition comprises 1 ppb to 1,000 ppm of at least one D-amino acid and 1 ppm to 60,000 ppm of at least one biocide. The method comprises contacting the substrate with 1 ppb to 1,000 ppm of at least one D-amino acid and 1 ppm to 60,000 ppm of at least one biocide. The compositions and methods are effective for preventing, reducing or eliminating biofilm formation or biofilm growth or both, as well as eradicating established, recalcitrant biofilms, particularly biofilms comprising sulfate reducing bacteria that are known to cause microbiologically influenced corrosion, biofouling, or both.

Abstract: n-Propyl bromide based solvent compositions and methods for cleaning articles using said solvent compositions are provided. Such solvent composition comprise about 50 weight percent to 99 weight percent of n-propyl bromide, about 0.5 weight percent to 50 weight percent of alcohol, and at least 0.005 weight percent of a surfactant. Such solvent compositions remove at least one of water or water soluble contaminants. The solvent compositions and methods of the present invention are useful as a degreaser and/or cleaner in both for cold cleaning and hot rinsing systems for cleaning articles.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning articles using n-propyl bromide-based solvent compositions are provided. According to one method, an article to be cleaned is contacted with a solvent composition comprising about 50 weight percent to about 99 weight percent n-propyl bromide and about 0.5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of an alcohol. Such methods remove at least one of water or water soluble contaminants. Such methods are useful as a degreaser and/or cleaner in both cold cleaning and hot rinsing systems for cleaning articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a liquid composition including 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and 1,2-transdichloroethylene for cleaning solid surfaces, the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and the 1,2-transdichloroethylene being at least 99 wt % of the composition. The invention also relates to a liquid composition containing 1-chloro-3,353-trifluoropropene and 1,2-transdichloroethylene, the 1-chloro-3,3,34triluoropropene and 1,2-transdichloroethylene being at least 99 wt % of the composition and the weight ratio of the 1-chloro-3,3,3?trifluoropropene over the 1,2-transdichloroethylene being between 57:43 and 65:35, preferably between 58:42 and 63:37, and more preferably between 59:41 and 61:39.

Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C1-C3 alcohol, a C5-C6 hydrocarbon, a halogenated hydrocarbon, methylal, methyl acetone, water, nitromethane, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An azeotrope-like composition consisting essentially of 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene and hydrogen fluoride is provided, as well as methods that involve such an azeotrope-like composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of chlorotrifluoropropene and at least one component selected from the group consisting of pentane, hexane, methanol, and trans-1,2-dichloroethene.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for removing residue from a surface comprising: contacting the surface with a composition comprising at least one unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of compounds having the formula E- or Z—R1CH?CHR2, wherein R1 and R2 are, independently, C1 to C6 perfluoroalkyl groups, or C1 to C6 hydrofluoroalkyl groups, and recovering the surface from the composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: The present invention is a substantially nonabrasive, liquid car cleaner composition which cleans car surfaces without an external source of water to wash or rinse. The liquid cleaner is a composition of up to toxaphene 15%, sodium lauryl sulfate 10%, paraffin 10%, isopropyl alcohol 15%, and water 50%.

Abstract: Compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and more than 5% by weight of at least one non-flammable fluoro compound, and use thereof.

Abstract: A composition and methods of use for the decontamination of chemical agents, including chemical warfare agents. The decontamination composition is nontoxic, nonflammable and non-corrosive and includes an effective amount of a perfluorinated alkyl bromide or reactive perfluorinated alkyl bromide. The decontamination composition may include an oxidizer and a solvent.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for semiconductor substrates comprising a nonionic surface active agent of the formula (1) and/or the formula (2), a chelating agent and a chelating accelerator: CH3—(CH2)l—O—(CmH2mO)n—X ??(1) wherein l, m and n independently represent a positive number, and X represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; CH3—(CH2)a—O—(CbH2bO)d—(CxH2xO)y—X ??(2) wherein a, b, d, x and y independently represent a positive number, b and x are different, and X represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane, methanol, and dichloroethylene, and uses thereof, including use in aerosols, refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, and blowing agent compositions.

Abstract: Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH, providing good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise about 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; about 0.1-10% by weight of a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solvents; about 0.001-1% by weight of a single constituent which exhibits both anionic surfactant and hydrotrope properties; about 0-20% by weight of one or more optional constituents; the balance to 100% by weight of water, wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 7 or less, especially a pH of about 5 or less. Although acidic, the improved hard surface cleaning compositions feature low irritability to the eyes and skin of consumers. The compositions also provide disinfecting effects.

Abstract: This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: In a cleaning apparatus 500, as a pre-cleaning step, cleaning is performed in a first and a second backup cleaning bath 602 and 603 using a hydrocarbon-based cleaning liquid composed of a normal paraffin, such as normal nonane or normal decane, as a primary component and a surfactant such as a fatty acid alkanol amide or a fatty acid N-alkyl alkylene diamine, and as a post-cleaning step, immersion cleaning, shower cleaning, and vapor cleaning are performed in a cleaning bath 601 using a hydrocarbon-based cleaning liquid containing no surfactant.

Abstract: Precision cleaning compositions for electronic and electrical components comprise at least one halogenated, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon other than cis-1,2-dichloroethylene; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon having the formula CnHmFp, wherein 3≦n≦6, 0≦m≦9 and p≧5; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated ether having the formula CaHbOcFd, wherein 3≦a≦6, 0≦b≦9, c≧1, and d≧5; methylal; at least one simple alcohol; and optionally at least one propellant. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, methylal, methyl nonafluorobutyl ether, ethyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether and carbon dioxide. The cleaning compositions are environmentally friendly (non-ozone depleting), are strong enough to tackle tough soils yet mild enough for use on plastic components, are non-flammable, have no flash point, and leave no residue on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, water and a hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of n-pentane, isopentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane, and isohexane., said compositions are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved stabilizing compositions for n-propyl bromide. More particularly, the cleaning composition includes about 0.1 to 5% Butylene oxide, about 0.1 to 5.0% t-butanol, about 0.1 to 5% acetonitrile, about 0.1 to 5% nitromethane; and the remainder n-propyl bromide. These mixtures are useful as cleaning solvents for the electronic, aerospace, and general manufacturing industries, especially in the area of vapor degreasing.

Abstract: Multi-component compositions comprising as a first component a fluorinated compound, as a second component a fluorinated aromatic compound and a third component comprising an alkane are disclosed. These compositions can be formulated to provide single phase systems which serve as effective solvents for fluorinated oils as well as petroleum oils. The compositions can serve as solvent cleaners or can be combined directly with oils to provide a delivery system for the oil.

Abstract: A method of improving the storage stability and broadening the pH stability of an aqueous solution containing a water soluble organosilane is disclosed. The method comprises including within the solution an amount of a saccharide surface active agent selected from the group consisting of alkyl saccharides and alkenyl-saccharides, wherein the amount of saccharide surface active agent is effective to improve the storage stability of and to broaden the pH stability of the resulting solution.

Abstract: The invention provides azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of RfCF(OC2H5)CF(CF3)2, where Rf is a straight chain perfluoroalkyl group having 3 carbon atoms, and an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of: (a) unsubstituted straight chain, branched chain, and cyclic saturated alkanes containing 8 to 11 carbon atoms; (b) chlorinated straight chain, branched chain, and cyclic saturated alkanes containing 5 to 7 carbon atoms; (c) aromatic or unsaturated cyclic halogenated or unhalogenated hydrocarbons containing 7 to 10 carbon atoms; (d) esters containing 6 carbon atoms; (e) ketones containing 6 to 7 carbon atoms; (f) glycol ethers containing 6 carbon atoms; and (g) siloxanes containing 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning and lubricating automotive air conditioners contains a polyol ester lubricant, an antiwear and extreme pressure additive, and a solvent mixture of tetrafluoroethane and 2,3-dihydroperfluoropentane. An automotive air conditioning system and a method of its cleaning and operation with the cleaning and lubricating composition present in the system are presented.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising (a) dichloropentafluoropropane, (b) trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and (c) methanol, wherein the proportions of (a), (b) and (c) in the total amount of (a), (b) and (c) are from 57 to 75 wt %, from 20 to 35 wt % and from 5 to 8 wt %, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane and at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, tetrahydrofiran, nitromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, hexane, 1,3-dioxolane, 1-chloro-2-methylpropane, 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, methyl ethyl ketone and cyclohexane and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising a) an N-alkyl morpholine and b) a straight-chain or cyclic aliphatic amine containing no hetroatoms other than N with a boiling point of at least 150° C. The stabilizer composition is useful for stabilizing a halogenated hydrocarbon against degradation.

Abstract: 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane forms azeotropic or pseudoazeotropic compositions with alkanes possessing 5 or 6 carbon atoms. These compositions can be used in particular as blowing agents in polymeric cellular foams.

Abstract: A nonflammable glycol-based cleaning solvent which is not classified as, a hazardous material is provided. Isopropyl bromide (IPB) and/or n-propyl bromide (NPB), both of which being nonflammable solvents, is mixed to a main component comprised of propylene glycol-based solvents. The thus-obtained glycol-based cleaning solvent is given a nonflammable, flameproof characteristic. The first ingredient, comprised of one type of propylene glycol-based solvent or a plurality of types thereof, has a flash point of 28° C. or above. The amount of IPB and/or NPB being added to 100 pts.wt. of the first ingredient is in the range of 10-70 pts.wt., considering the negative influence of IPB and/or NPB on plastics and rubber.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a saturated aliphatic alcohol in the compositions.

Abstract: A cleaning process suitable for both mild and aggressive applications employs non-flammable, non-corrosive and environmentally friendly, fluorinated hydrobromocarbon solvent based cleaning compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane and at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, tetrahydrofuran, nitromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, hexane, 1,3-dioxolane, 1-chloro-2-methylpropane, 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5, 5-decafluoropentane, methyl ethyl ketone and cyclohexane and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and chlorinated ethylenes and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in aerosol, refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.

Abstract: A stable aqueous solution for a hard-surface cleaning detergent comprising a saccharide selected from an alkylsaccharide and an alkenyl-saccharide and an organosilane, wherein said organosilane has at least one hydrolyzable group.

Abstract: Use of solvents capable of removing oily substances without solubilizing them, consisting of hydrofluoropolyethers having the general formulaHF.sub.2 CO(CF.sub.2 O).sub.n (CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.m CF.sub.2 Hwherein n and m are integers comprised between 0 and 20, excluding when m and n are contemporaneously 0, and having boiling point from 30.degree. to 200.degree. C. and having a molar ratio 0/C comprised between 0.5-1.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane, nitromethane or acetonitrile and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 2-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen system cleaning and vapor degreasing applications.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and (perfluorobutyl) methyl ether, wherein the ratios of the dichloropentafluoropropane and the (perfluorobutyl) methyl ether in the solvent composition are from 10 to 50 wt % and from 50 to 90 wt %, respectively.

Abstract: Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a small amount of an acetylenic compound in the compositions.

Abstract: In order to replace compositions based on CFC or on HCFC in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or virtually azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, methylene chloride and optionally methanol.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid descaling composition containing a phosphoric acid, a phosphonic acid, a cationic surfactant, an amine oxide and water.

Abstract: Novel surfactants and drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions containing such surfactants which utilize such surfactants. The surfactants are fluorine containing quaternary ammonium salts, and the drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions contain at least one halocarbon component and at least one of the fluorine containing surfactants. These compositions have the ability to remove water or aqueous films from the surfaces of a broad range of substrates and impart soil repellency to fabrics.

Abstract: A 1-bromopropane composition is disclosed, which stays stable even under the condition that it is repeatedly used at high temperatures over an extended period of time as in vapor degreasing. The stabilized 1-bromopropane composition comprises 100 parts by weight of 1-bromopropane, from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of nitromethane, and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of 1,2-butylene oxide or trimethoxymethane.

Abstract: Describes nonflammable organic solvent compositions comprising 1,2-dichloroethylene and a halocarbon different than 1,2-dichloroethylene. The 1,2-dichloroethylene consists essentially of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and mixtures thereof; preferably a major amount of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene; and in particular at least 99% by weight of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, based on the total weight of 1,2-dichloroethylene. The halocarbon is selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol, perfluoro-tert-butyl alcohol, 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A stable, oil-in-water macroemulsion cleaner is provided which has low toxicity, rapid evaporation rate and leaves low residue after use. The cleaner comprises perchloroethylene, water, ethanol and/or ethyl acetate, and non-ionic surfactant. The macroemulsion cleaner can be used to remove greasy and oily soils from soiled surfaces, and is non-flammable as an aerosol spray with appropriate propellant formulations.