Abstract: There is provided an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition containing (A) 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane and (B) a compound formed of at least one selected from the group consisting of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and (E)-2-bromo-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: A method of treatment for inhibiting sulfur-based corrosion or scaling or for removing scaling from a surface including inhibiting corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, reducing corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, inhibiting scaling caused by sulfur-containing materials in gas, liquid or solid phase or any combination of multiple phases of materials, reducing scaling caused by sulfur-containing materials, and removing scaling caused by sulfur-containing materials. The method involves contacting sulfur-containing materials with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. The method also involves contacting corrodible surfaces or surfaces prone to scaling with a composition containing a turpentine liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which can be used as solvents for the cleaning of paints which are less toxic and less inflammable than white spirit, which is one of the most widely used solvents for the cleaning of paints. The preferred compositions comprise agriculturally derived materials and are preferably essentially composed of agriculturally derived materials.

Abstract: A solvent blend cleaner useful for reflux cleaning of chemical manufacturing equipment, including that used in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, comprises a blend of environmentally friendly and safe solvents selected on the basis of specific criteria, such as vapor pressure, vapor density, boiling point, specific heat, and heat of vaporization, among other things; achieves excellent cleaning even upon further dilution with water; and avoids the disadvantages associated with the use of conventional commodity solvents in reflux cleaning methods. Desired solvency, cleaning and wetting properties of the inventive formulations in use can be achieved through blending of solvents having the selected criteria. Additives, such as surfactants, can be added to enhance cleaning and lower solvent requirements.

Abstract: Composition of special fluid comprising at least one hydrogenated mono- and/or at least one polyterpene, in a mixture with at least one special fluid for industrial applications such as the petroleum industry, in construction as sealants and paints, adhesives, the inks industry, metal working, the treatment and protection of metals, but also for domestic uses and in the agric-food and plumbing industries.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition for removal of multi-layer photoresist layers on an electronic device substrate for rework of the photoresist on the substrate, comprising; (i) a solvent blend of at least three discrete solvents, (ii) at least one organic sulfonic acid, and (iii) at least one corrosion inhibitor. The present invention is also a method for using the composition. This composition and method succeed in removing such multi-layer photoresist at temperatures less than 65° C. and in contact times under three minutes, allowing high throughput on single wafer tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent concentrate composition comprising an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase, the composition comprising 5-30 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source 1-70 wt-% of at least one nonionic surfactant 0.01-10 wt-% of at least one crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid. Furthermore the invention relates to a stable aqueous use solution, comprising a liquid detergent concentrate according to the invention and to a method for washing textiles with the aqueous use solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxane compositions having a VOC of about 19 g/l, a flash point above 140° F., and a vapor pressure of less than seven millimeters of mercury (7 mm Hg). The siloxane compositions consist essentially of unsubstituted and/or alkylated cyclicsiloxanes having 5 or 6 silicon atoms, an alkylated cyclicsiloxane having 3 or 4 silicon atoms, a linear alkylated siloxane fluid, at least one alkylene glycol alkylether and an alkylene glycol having at least six carbon atoms.

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: A detoxicant solution includes 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one Friedel-Crafts reagent (Lewis acids) (I); 0.5 to 80 parts by weight of one or more of the following specific solvents (II): dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone or octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; and 1 to 80 parts by weight of an alcoholic solvent (III). The term “parts by weight” relates in each case to 100 parts by weight of the complete detoxicant solution.

Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises a container configured to hold an article to be cleaned, a cleaning solvent dispenser configured to supply a cleaning solvent to the container, an energy generator configured to provide thermal energy to an interior of the container; and a control device in communication with the energy generator and configured to select thermal energy sufficient to sublimate the particles. The cleaning solvent comprises a solvent and nanofabricated particles dispersed therein. The control device controls the energy generator to provide thermal energy to the cleaning solvent in container in which the article is submerged in order to cause sublimation of the particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to skin and hand cleansers comprising the components a.) at least one alkyl ester and/or diester, b.) 0 to 40 wt.-% of at least one surfactant selected from the group of fatty alcohol ethoxylates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates and salts of sulfated and/pr sulfonated fatty acids, c.) at least one thixotropic agent and at least one hydrophilic, pyrogenic silicic acid, d.) 0 to 30 wt.-% of one or more abrasives, e.) 0 to 5 wt.-% of at least one physiologically compatible carbonic acid ester f.) 0 to <10 wt.-% water, g.) optionally one or more viscosity modifying agent, h.) optionally other cosmetic aids, additives and/or active ingredients, wherein the total of the components a.) through h.) adds up to 100 wt.-%, based on the composition of the cleanser.

Abstract: A method of cleaning and flushing a fast-set material spray gun 10 is disclosed which uses, in the preferred embodiment, a mixture of approximately 62.5% DMSO, 32.5% DBE and 5% water. This mixture 12 is non-toxic when atomized and lowers the freezing point of the liquid to below 10° F. Because the solvent is mixed with the purge air and expelled from the gun in atomized form, it is important that a non-toxic solvent be utilized and also important that the freezing point of the mixture be low enough to allow use in colder climates without freezing.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises a container configured to hold an article to be cleaned, a cleaning solvent dispenser configured to supply a cleaning solvent to the container, an energy generator configured to provide thermal energy to an interior of the container; and a control device in communication with the energy generator and configured to select thermal energy sufficient to sublimate the particles. The cleaning solvent comprises a solvent and nanofabricated particles dispersed therein. The control device controls the energy generator to provide thermal energy to the cleaning solvent in container in which the article is submerged in order to cause sublimation of the particles.

Abstract: A composition is provided for use in cleaning a surface of a cementitious material. The composition includes HCI, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, an alcohol, an ethoxylate, and a ketone. A method of using the composition includes applying the composition to a surface from which it is desired to clean a cementitious material and removing the composition and released cementitious material from the surface. Methods are also provided for performing hydraulic fracturing of an oil or a gas well; for adjusting a pH of a drilling fluid; for adjusting and maintaining a pH of a process fluid; for solubilizing calcium carbonate in an aqueous suspension or dispersion of calcium carbonate; for removing a foulant in a fluid-handling element; adjusting a pH and lowering a salt level of turf.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions in the form of microemulsion preconcentrates that contain (a) a mixture that consists of a medium-chain triglyceride and an omega-9 fatty acid and/or an omega-6 fatty acid; and (b) a surface-active component that contains a polyoxethylene tenside. When contacted with water or with an aqueous medium these microemulsion preconcentrates form microemulsions. The microemulsions of the O/W type have an average particle size below 150 nm, preferably below 100 nm. The inventive microemulsion preconcentrates and microemulsions are suitable for use as vehicles for substances, namely active agents, that are hardly soluble in water, but soluble in components (a) and/or (b). In the aqueous phase, said microemulsions may contain water-soluble substances.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions and processes for improved dry cleaning using densified carbon dioxide. The methods utilize a composition comprising densified carbon dioxide and a plurality of magnetic particles comprising a lipase wherein the lipase is immobilized on the surface of one or more of the plurality of magnetic particles.

Abstract: A method for uniform deposition of fabric care actives to a fabric article in a non-aqueous solvent based fabric treatment process; and compositions capable of uniformly depositing the fabric care actives on the fabric article being treated to achieve maximum benefit.

Abstract: Certain substituted phenolic compounds when used with or without 1,2-epoxides as the sole stabilizer components are very effective in stabilizing n-propyl bromide (NPB). In a standard commercially important 60° C. stability test, representative substituted phenolic compounds used pursuant to this invention, can enable NPB to pass the test even though present at levels of about 50 ppm (wt/wt) or less in NPB containing no other stabilizer additive component. In fact, amounts as low as 1 ppm have been found effective with various substituted phenolic compounds. In addition, it has been found that one of the preferred stabilizers of this invention—2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol—even though higher boiling than NPB, left inconsequential amounts of residue at least throughout the range of 1 to 30 ppm (wt/wt). Also, it has been found that certain other preferred stabilizers of this invention can provide synergistically improved stability in passing the 60° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent comprising less than 40% total water or non-amino functional solvent, alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant comprising greater than 20% of the 2 phenyl isomer and a gel breaker selected from the group consisting of amino alcohol compounds having a molecular weight above 61 g/mol, wherein the composition has a ratio of total surfactant to total solvent of greater than 1:1.

Abstract: A removal composition is described, having a plurality of abrasive particles, an organic amine, antioxidant, biocide, colorant, corrosion inhibitor, cosolvent, defoamer, dye, enzyme, light stabilizer, odor masking agent, plasticizer, preservative, rust inhibitor, surfactant, thickener, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; from 0 to 1% water, based on the total weight of the removal composition; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, and R5 is independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, a=0-3, and b=0-1.

Abstract: A terpene alcohol premix formulation raises the flash point of a volatile organic solvent to a level that results in a solvent solution that is less volatile. The catalytic formulation consists of a blend of two or more terpene alcohols and acetone. The blended terpene alcohols are present in the catalytic formulation in an amount of from about 5% to about 40%, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation. The remainder of the terpene alcohol premix formulation consists of from about 60% to about 95% acetone, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising amidoxime compounds and methods for cleaning plasma etch residue from semiconductor substrates including such dilute aqueous solutions. The compositions of the invention may optionally contain one or more other acid compounds, one or more basic compounds, and a fluoride-containing compound and additional components such as organic solvents, chelating agents, amines, and surfactants. The invention also relates to a method of removing residue from a substrate during integrated circuit fabrication.

Abstract: A non-aqueous cleansing formulation having cleansing, moisturizing and/or exfoliating properties includes an oil phase and a natural surfactant derived from legumes and/or grains. The oil phase can include an oil component and a thickening agent. The natural surfactant can be in the form of a particulate flour product derived from Vigna radiata, Vigna mungo, Glycine max, Cicer aerientinum, Vigna unguicalata, Pisum sativum, Phaseolus vulgaris, or combinations thereof, which is dispersed in the oil phase. The flour product suitably includes a high protein flour to emulsify the oil phase and provide improved cleansing action. Such non-aqueous cleansing formulation can be used as skin care products, hand cleansers, hair cleaners or general use cleansers. Advantageously, the cleansing formulations are free of synthetic soaps and/or synthetic surfactants.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition comprising (i) from 10% to 25% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, preferably 16% to 24% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane; (ii) from 62% to 70% by weight of trans-dichloroethylene, preferably from 63% to 68% by weight of trans-dichloroethylene, (iii) from 10% to 21% by weight of nonafluoromethoxybutane, preferably from 11% to 17% by weight of nonafluoromethoxybutane; and; (iv) from 1% to 4% by weight of nonafluoroethoxybutane, preferably from 2% to 4% by weight of nonafluoroethoxybutane. The subject matter of the invention is also to the use of said composition as a cleaning, solvent, degreasing, defluxing or drying agent.

Abstract: The present application relates to care agents, for example care polymers, and compositions such as consumer products comprising such care agents, as well as processes for making and using such care agents and such compositions. The performance of the care polymers that Applicants teach, can be further increased by following the emulsification teaching of the present specification and/or combining such care polymers with silicone materials.

Abstract: A detergent composition contains a polyglycerol monoalkyl ether, water, a fat or oil, and a polyol. The polyglycerol monoalkyl ether is present in the composition at a content of 1 to 50 percent by weight based on the total amount of the composition. The detergent composition is useable as a foamable cleansing agent kind to the skin, exhibits superior detergency for oily cosmetics, and is usable even under wet conditions.

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: Fatty branched polyalkoxylates, particularly of the formula: R1O(AO)mR2 (I) where R1 is C8 to C30 aliphatic hydrocarbyl or acyl; AO is predominantly branched alkyleneoxy, particularly propyleneoxy; m is from 2 to 50; and R2 is H or a is C1 to C4 aliphatic hydrocarbyl or acyl, are used as fabric conditioners in CO2 based dry cleaning systems. The cleaning medium may include detergent surfactant and/or non surfactant cleaning additive or may be free from such additives in which case the treatment can be provided in a rinse cycle in a cleaning process.

Abstract: An asymmetric organomodified disiloxane surfactant having the formula: MM? wherein M comprises branched hydrocarbon substituents and M? comprises a cationic, anionic or zwitterionic substituent and a polyether substituent that may be combined as one moiety, wherein the disiloxane surfactant has an enhanced resistance to hydrolysis between a pH of about 3 to about 12.

Abstract: CFC replacement solvent compositions, methods of using the same and methods of making the same. These compositions meet or exceed the solvency, flammability, and compatibility requirements for CFC's while providing similar or improved environmental and toxicological properties. These solvent compositions have applications including, but not limited to, oxygen handling, refrigeration or heat pumps, electronics, implantable prosthetic devices, and optical equipment.

Abstract: The flash points of volatile organic compounds are raised by using from about 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of a combination of two or more terpene alcohols to allow the blended compound to have a higher flash point. In contrast to heavier loadings, the lower loading of two or more terpene alcohols to a VOC has been found to increase the range of uses for such compounds and as well as increasing the shelf life of the VOC.

Abstract: CFC replacement solvent compositions, methods of using the same and methods of making the same. These compositions meet or exceed the solvency, flammability, and compatibility requirements for CFC's while providing similar or improved environmental and toxicological properties. These solvent compositions have applications including, but not limited to, oxygen handling, refrigeration or heat pumps, electronics, implantable prosthetic devices, and optical equipment.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least one diol and/or of at least one trial as a an additive to dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO®) in order to lower the crystallization point of same. The DMSO formulation is used in combination with the aforementioned additive as a paint-stripping composition, a surface-cleaning composition, a graffiti-cleaning composition, a surface-cleaning composition in the microelectronics field as a photoresist stripping agent, a DMSO-based agrochemical composition or as a constituent of an aforementioned composition, as a solvent for dissolving polymers, or as a constituent of a composition that is usable in the field of cosmetology or pharmacy.

Abstract: A composition containing an epoxide of fatty acid esters, such as epoxidized methyl soyate prepared by alcoholysis of epoxidized triglycerides, suitable for degreasing, paint removal, cleaning and the like is provided herein. The component can be blended with both conventional and soy-based co-solvents and other components such as surfactants and the like.

Abstract: Color is removed from polymeric material by a method which comprises contacting a dyed or pigmented polymer composition with a non-aqueous extraction solvent comprising a nitrogen containing organic base, an ammonium salt and an alkanol. The present method is readily applied to a process for recycling colored polyamide substrates such as dyed nylon fiber.

Abstract: A cleaning composition suitable for cleaning electronic components includes a blend of hydrofluorocarbons and one or more C1-C5 alcohols. The composition may include from about 1.0 to about 20% by weight of 1,1,1,3,3 pentafluoropropane and from about 75 to about 98.9% by weight of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5 decafluoropentane, and from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.

Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide an oil-based cleansing composition which retains high performance capability for cleansing, is free from the occurrence of cloudiness in the appearance and does not cause the reduction of the performance capability for massaging, even when water is interfused therein, and further is reduced in the irritation to an eye and is of good safety. An oil-based cleansing composition of this invention is characterized in that comprising (A) a nonionic surfactant having a HLB of 6 to 14, and (B) an oil component, and said oil-based cleansing composition satisfies the following conditions (1) and (2): (1) the amount of water in the composition is less than 5% by mass, and (2) a micellar aqueous solution phase or a bicontinuous microemulsion phase is formed when said oil-based cleansing composition and water are mixed in the ratio of 4:6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. A subject-matter of the invention is more particularly a nonflammable composition comprising trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and at least two hydrofluorocarbons and its uses.

Abstract: A mixture article for cleaning superficially-adhered substances consists of colloid material (25 wt %-60 wt %), resin (10 wt %-20 wt %), abrasive powders (15 wt %-30 wt %), stabilizer, fibers, and natural turpentine that are bonded together to form a mixture article having high density and high binding, cohesive and adhesive capacities as well wherein the natural turpentine has the property that can greatly reduce the manufacturing temperature in the processing of the mixture article and lower the emission of exhaust to fit to environmental protection benefit thereby. The abrasive powders are utilized to boost the suction power between the mixture article and a working surface so as to shovel up substances adhered onto the working surface thereon. Besides, the colloid material and the resin are equipped with the adhesion property to viscously grip the substances bonded onto the working surface so as to remove them there-from for cleaning purpose.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes for producing and using amidoxime compounds with low trace metal impurities. The invention further relates to compositions comprising amidoxime compounds with low trace metal impurities, such compositions useful for cleaning or removing residues from semiconductor substrates and/or equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to decrease the flammability of normally flammable alcohols and solvents. The additive is Alpha Terpineol, which will increase the flash point of flammable alcohols or solvents, by blending the Terpineol into the flammable solvent or alcohol. Solvents such as acetone, methanol, ethylacetate, ethanol and xylene, to name a few, increases flash points by 50° C. to 60° C., by addition of 12-14% terpineol. The said solvent can then be blended with other organic solvents to produce performance solvents, such as paint strippers with flash points greater than 140° F. and meet Federal and state Volatile Organic Compound regulations.

Abstract: One method includes applying to a post-manufactured textile material a liquid composition resulting from a combination of ingredients. The ingredients include one or more anti-fading compounds, one or more anti-soiling compounds, one or more silicon-based compounds, and one or more carrying media. One composition is a liquid composition resulting from a combination of ingredients, with the ingredients including a benzotriazole, a fluorocarbon, an organosiloxane, and odorless mineral spirits.

Abstract: A composition that optimizes the performance and maintenance of halogenated dry cleaning solvents is disclosed. One embodiment of a detergent composition for use with halogenated dry cleaning solvents includes water, a surfactant, a solubilizer, a coupling agent, an acid-accepting stabilizer, and a halogenated solvent. Optionally, the composition can include an oil-based fragrance and/or an optical brightener. When used in a dry cleaning process, the detergent composition replenishes the acid-accepting stabilizer depleted from the dry cleaning solvent and the halogenated solvent suppresses the flash point of the acid-accepting stabilizer.

Abstract: Fluid detergent compositions comprising an external structurant comprising dibenzylidene polyol acetal derivatives for providing desired rheological benefits such as product thickening, shear thinning behavior, as well as particle suspension capabilities, and a detersive enzyme such as lipase.

Abstract: At least one kind of solvent selected from among nitromethane, nitroethane, d-limonene and 3-methoxybutyl acetate is mixed to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane to such an extent as not imparting any flammability. Also, propylene glycol based solvent(s) is mixed to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane to such an extent as not imparting any flammability.

Abstract: Non-aqueous stripping and cleaning compositions for cleaning microelectronics devices, the composition having a least one organic sulfur-containing polar compound as a stripping solvent, at least one water-free source of a strong hydroxide base, and at least one hydroxypyridine stabilizing agent to inhibit detrimental side reactions.

Abstract: The present application relates to washing and cleaning agents, containing phosphate compounds having aliphatic and/or aromatic residues, which act as enzyme stabilizers.