Abstract: Treatment solutions and methods for improving adhesion of gold electroplating onto metal surfaces are provided herein. More specifically, the disclosure relates to micro-etching stainless steel surfaces using to remove any organic contamination and chromium oxide formed on the surface, neutralize and strip the surface of any iron content, and repassivate the surface with a thin chromium oxide layer, prior to gold electroplating of the stainless steel surfaces.

Abstract: A detergent composition includes an anionic detergent surfactant blend including alkyl ethoxylate sulfate (AES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). A weight ratio of AES to SLS is from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The detergent composition further includes a nonionic detergent surfactant. A weight ratio of the anionic detergent surfactant blend to nonionic detergent surfactant is from about 3:1 to about 1:3. Still further, the detergent composition includes water. A bio-based carbon content of the detergent composition based on ASTM D6866 is from about 50% to about 100% by weight of the overall detergent composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition for textile products, containing the following component (A) and component (B): component (A): an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 or more and 18 or less carbons; and component (B): an alkyl sulfate having 12 or more and 14 or less carbons.

Abstract: A method for washing a car/vehicle/transportation device and a method for washing a braking device of a car/vehicle/transportation device are disclosed. The methods include spraying a detergent composition for washing automobiles, two-wheeled vehicles, bicycles, construction equipment, farm equipment, aircraft, railroad cars, ships, and/or various other types of car/vehicle/transportation devices, thereby washing the car/vehicle/transportation device or the braking device, wherein the detergent composition includes (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene and HFE-type nonflammable fluorinated-type solvent, mass % ratio thereof ((Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene/HFE-type nonflammable fluorinated-type solvent) being within a range that is 30/70 to 99/1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition for textile products containing the following component (A) in an amount of 10% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less, the following component (B), and water: component (A): an internal olefin sulfonate having 14 or more and 16 or less carbon atoms, wherein the mass ratio of an internal olefin sulfonate having 14 or more and 16 or less carbon atoms with the sulfonate group at position 2 or higher and position 4 or lower (IO-1S) to an internal olefin sulfonate having 14 or more and 16 or less carbon atoms with the sulfonate group at position 5 or higher (IO-2S), (IO-1S)/(IO-2S), is 0.50 or more and 4.2 or less; and Component (B): an organic solvent having a hydroxy group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition for textile products containing the following component (A) in an amount of 10% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less), the following component (B), and water: component (A): an internal olefin sulfonate having 17 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms, wherein the mass ratio of an internal olefin sulfonate having 17 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms with the sulfonate group at position 2 or higher and position 4 or lower (IO-1S) to an internal olefin sulfonate having 17 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms with the sulfonate group at position 5 or higher (IO-2S), (IO-1S)/(IO-2S), is 0.75 or more and 5.5 or less; and component (B): an organic solvent having a hydroxy group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for washing clothing, including washing clothing with a detergent liquid having a pH of 3.5 or more and 8.5 or less at 20° C. obtained by mixing the following component (A) and component (B), and water having a hardness: component (A): an internal olefin sulfonate having 15 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms; and component (B): protease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surfactant composition which includes a surfactant at a high concentration, while having fluidity over a wide concentration range. A surfactant composition according to the present invention contains the components A, B, C and D described below, and is configured such that: the total content of the components A, B and C is from 30% by mass to 80% by mass (inclusive); the mass ratio of the total content of the components A and B to the content of the component C, namely (A+B)/C is from 20/80 to 80/20; and the mass ratio of the content of the component A to the content of the component B, namely A/B is from 98/2 to 45/55. A: an internal olefin sulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof; B: an anionic surfactant other than the component A; C: a nonionic surfactant; D: water.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid detergent composition comprising an internal olefin sulfonate salt at a high concentration and being excellent in stability at low temperatures without lowering the detergency. The liquid detergent composition comprises the following components (A) to (D), wherein a mass ratio of the component (A) to a total amount of the component (B) and the component (C), (A/(B+C)), is 0.6 or more and 5 or less; and a mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (C), (B/C), is 0.05 or more and 1.8 or less. (A): 10 to 40% by mass of an internal olefin sulfonate salt having 16 to 18 carbon atoms in which a content of an internal olefin sulfonate salt having a sulfonic group at the C-2 position is 5% by mass to 25% by mass; (B): 0.

Abstract: Provided are an internal olefin sulfonate composition which is capable of sufficiently enhancing foamability, foam dissipation property free from a slimy feeling during rinsing, and a feel after cleansing and subsequent drying, and a cleansing composition containing the same. The internal olefin sulfonate composition comprises (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 carbon atoms and (B) an internal olefin sulfonate having 12 carbon atoms, in which a content mass ratio of the component (A) to the component (B), (A/B), is from 10/90 to 90/10.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of using such compositions. The compositions comprise oxidizing agent(s); weak acid(s), and surfactant(s) (e.g., a combination of short-chain non-ionic surfactant(s) and long-chain non-ionic surfactant(s) or a combination of short-chain anionic surfactant(s) and long-chain anionic surfactant(s)). The compositions can be used to clean objects such as reusable water containers, home seltzer-maker bottles, hydration bladders, coffee mugs, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to visually contrasting aesthetic particles having increased water solubility, particularly useful for combination with granular laundry detergent composition.

Abstract: The use of ferric hydroxycarboxylate as a chelator and builder for cleaning compositions is disclosed. The cleaning composition may be formulated for warewashing, laundering, and for other means of removing soils and includes a ferric hydroxycarboxylate, an alkalinity source and a surfactant system. The cleaning composition has a pH of between about 9 and about 12.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition containing (A) 10 to 70 mass % of a nonionic surfactant, (B) 1 to 15 mass % of an anionic surfactant, (C) 0.01 to 2 mass % of a protease, and (D) 0.001 to 0.1 mass % of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole-based compounds and sulfur-containing amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxidation catalyst for bleaching containing a component (a) which is an anion caused from a chelating agent having less than or equal to coordination position 5 and/or the chelating agent, and a component (b) which is a copper and/or manganese compound; and a binder compound (c); a hydrogen peroxide-based compound (d) which dissolves in water and generates hydrogen peroxide, the bleaching composition containing a granulated product or a molded product in which at least the component (b) and the component (c) are granulated or molded together. According to the invention, an oxidation catalyst that promotes the oxidation effect of hydrogen peroxide-based compounds with a trace amount of the composition, and has excellent effects of suppressing the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide-based compounds and suppressing coloration of the catalyst itself, and a bleaching composition containing the oxidation catalyst can be utilized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-phase personal cleansing compositions containing a lathering cleansing phase and a separate non-lathering structured aqueous phase wherein the two phases are packaged in physical contact while remaining stable over time.

Abstract: Novel dicarboxylic acid diesters and admixture thereof have the formula (I): R1—OOC-A-COOR2??(I) and are advantageously prepared from fusel oils; these are particularly suited for formulation into useful solvent, cosolvent, stripping, crystallization inhibiting, cleaning and degreasing compositions.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention are both non-toxic and environmentally benign, and are effective at removing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils from a wide range of substrate types, including metal, glass, painted wall board, vinyl, concrete, and many others. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may be useful in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.

Abstract: The use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which R is a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms as thickeners is described. The use is preferably in cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions, in crop protection formulations, in washing or cleaning compositions or in paints or coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid with sufficiently low hygroscopicity which comprises glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) or derivatives and/or salts thereof, and a method for its production.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition comprising a surfactant, a polyamine, and propylene glycol. The combination of the polyamine and propylene glycol will provide low residue and increased shine during wet and dry wiping and will provide anti-fog properties to a substrate after cleaning. The use of either the polyamine alone or the propylene glycol alone will not provide results meeting all three tests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions suitable for cleaning and disinfecting non-horizontal surfaces. The invention comprises an ether carboxylate or ether sulphate in combination with an amphoteric surfactant and with a non-ionic surfactant at a certain ratio which can be applied preferably in the form of foam at room temperature, preferably for the use in industrial and institutional cleaning products.

Abstract: The invention is an environmentally safe surface cleaner with 3 main ingredients and an odor enhancing compound. The ingredients are sodium bicarbonate, triacylglycerol saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and water. The odor enhancer can be mint or peppermint oil, or almond extract; or it can be excluded from the composition. The invention is effective on multiple surfaces including hard surfaces and fabrics. The 3 main ingredients all have more than one role, rendering the composition as an effective polar solvent and an effective non-polar solvent. The composition is used in conjunction with a hard plastic scraper or soft cloth or other physical scouring device with a harness of no more than 2.5 on Moh's hardness scale. The composition is an effective scouring agent that aids in breaking the bonds between atoms of the surface debris and atoms of the surface.

Abstract: A biodegradable concentrated neutral detergent composition comprises various chelate compounds, various corrosion inhibitors, an alkaline compound, at least one sequestrant, various surfactants and hydrotropes, and water. The detergent can be highly concentrated, has a good long term shelf life, and when diluted is very effective in cleaning metals such as surgical instruments and prevents corrosion resistance of the metal even in a hard water environment.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous hair cleansing composition, including the following components (A) to (D) and water, in which the aqueous hair cleansing composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 when diluted 20-fold: (A) an anionic surfactant; (B) a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose having a main chain derived from an anhydroglucose, and having a degree of substitution with cationized ethyleneoxy groups of from 0.01 to 2.9 and a degree of substitution with propyleneoxy groups of from 0.1 to 4.0; (C) an organic solvent selected from (C1) and (C2): (Cl) an aromatic alcohol; and (C2) a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 200 to 1,000; and (D) a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid or a dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning agent for a substrate and a cleaning method thereof, which can effectively remove fine particles (particles) present on a surface of substrate or impurities derived from various kinds of metals (metallic impurities), without causing roughness surface of a substrate, in particular, a semiconductor substrate, and without causing corrosion or oxidation of metal wirings, in particular, copper wirings, provided on a surface of substrate, and can further remove at the same time a carbon defect present on a surface of substrate, without removing a metal corrosion inhibitor—Cu film, in particular, a Cu-BTA film.

Abstract: A hand dishwashing detergent composition comprising a chelant and branched surfactants to provide superior grease cleaning and shine.

Abstract: Concentrated surfactant compositions, and more specifically, concentrated low pH compositions comprising sulfated surfactants. Methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and more specifically, to low pH detergent compositions comprising sulfated surfactants, organic acid, and polyamine compounds. Methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to co-granules containing a) at least one bleach activator, b) at least one metal-containing bleach catalyst, and c) at least 5 wt. % of at least one organic acid. The co-granules are easy to produce, have a high stability in storage and are advantageously suitable for producing cleaning products and detergents and especially products for cleaning crockery in a machine.

Abstract: A solution for semiconductor wafer dicing is disclosed. The solution suppresses the adherence of contamination residues or particles, and reduces or eliminates the corrosion of the exposed metallization areas, during the process of dicing a wafer by sawing. The solution comprises at least one organic acid and/or salt thereof; at least a surfactant and/or at least a base; and deionized water, the composition has a pH is equal or greater than 4. The solution can further comprise, a chelating agent, a defoaming agent, or a dispersing agent.

Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol and a sorbitan ester. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti -bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. If isopropyl is selected, then the sorbitan ester is at least one of polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, and a proviso that if isobutyl magnolol is selected, then the sorbitan ester is poloxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel non-aqueous liquid oxygen bleach composition prepared by dispersing solid peroxygen compound in the liquid in which the content of an anhydrous non-polar organic solvent and a non-ionic and anionic surfactant is controlled. The composition is formed in a high viscous paste or a gel-type suspension and can be used as a multi-purpose composition, for example, the bleach and stain remover of clothes and the cleanser of bathroom and kitchen since they have a chemical/physical stability of no loss of available oxygen, an excellent bleaching and cleaning ability due to their alkaline pH range, no change of viscosity or no phase separation during the storage and so on.

Abstract: The use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which R is a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or a straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 5 to 11 carbon atoms as thickeners is described. The use is preferably in cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions, in crop protection formulations, in washing or cleaning compositions or in paints or coatings.

Abstract: What are described are compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I) and one or more compounds of the formula (II) in which R, Ra and Rb each independently of one another are straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl groups having 5 to 11 carbon atoms or straight-chain or branched mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl groups having 5 to 11 carbon atoms, wherein the total amount of the compounds of the formulae (I) and (II), based on the total weight of the compositions, is at least 60% by weight. In an advantageous manner, the compositions are suitable for producing cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions, crop protection formulations, washing or cleaning compositions or paints or coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a cleansing agent comprising a component (A) in the form of an ionic surfactant and a component (B) in the form of one or more types of compounds selected from the group consisting of a hydroxystearic acid polymer and an esterification reaction product of a hydroxystearic acid polymer. According to the present invention, a composition for a cleansing agent can be provided that has favorable foaming power and foam quality, is easily rinsed during cleansing, is free of stickiness after cleansing and allows the obtaining of a moist feeling.

Abstract: Described are fabric care compositions, comprising a builder and an aqueous dispersion comprising an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer and a fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing a solid form of acetic acid. The method at least includes the steps of combining a solid acid and a metal acetate with a solvent to form a slurry. After a predetermined period of time, a solid form of acetic acid is recovered. The present invention also includes a solid product of acetic acid produced by the above-mentioned method. There is also disclosed a formulation including the solid product of acetic acid according to the present invention. Further, there is disclosed a cleaning system including the formulation according to the present invention.

Abstract: A a non-disinfectant formulated solution and a process for removal of soil and disease causing microorganisms from a surface/substrate. The process including contacting the surface/substrate with the formulated solution and applying a dry cloth to the surface/substrate thereafter. In one formulated cleaning solution there is at least two organic acids and sodium chloride mixed thereinto.

Abstract: Novel poly-branched, mono- or poly-unsaturated functional materials are provided. More specifically, certain novel unsaturated branched functional compositions are provided that are made via isoprenoids and/or isoprenoid derivatives which come from either natural or synthetic sources. Also disclosed is their use or modification for use in consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, dishcare products, shampoo products and hard surface cleaning products, and the like comprising the functional compositions or modified compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a high amount of a liquid oil, a lactylate, and at least one of an alkanolamide and a sarcosinate are disclosed. The high oil content effectively removes oily residues from a surface treated with the composition. The compositions are essentially free of water, but are water rinsable to effect easy and rapid removal of the composition from a surface.

Abstract: Multi-purpose cleaning compositions, in particular multi-purpose aqueous alkaline compositions for cleaning surfaces, and base preparations for this purpose. Such base preparations comprise one or more solvents that are at least partially water-miscible, one or more alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids, and water. Such multi-purpose cleaning compositions comprise at least such base preparation, a surfactant, a basifying agent, and water.

Abstract: Provided is a skin cleanser, including the following components (A) to (D): (A) 1 to 30% by weight of a higher fatty acid or a salt thereof; (B) 0.5 to 10% by weight of a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether carboxylic acid or a salt thereof; (C) 0.1 to 10% by weight of an amphiphilic substance having an IOB of 0.25 to 1.2; and (D) 1 to 25% by weight of a water-insoluble particle having an average particle diameter of 50 to 500 ?m, in which a weight ratio between the components (A) and (B) “(A)/(B)” is 1/2 to 10/1.

Abstract: Described are biorenewable, non-VOC solvents and methods of using the same in cleaning applications.

Abstract: An aqueous composition is disclosed, comprising at least one strain of Class 1 Bacillus bacterial spores, selected from Bacillus Cirulans, Bacillus Megaterium, Bacillus Licheniformis, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Subtilis sub species 10144 and Bacillus Subtilis sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants. The terpene is preferably d-limonene. A method for cleaning surfaces is also disclosed, which method comprises deploying an aqueous composition comprising at least one strain of Class 1 Bacillus bacterial spores, selected from Bacillus Cirulans, Bacillus Megaterium, Bacillus Lichenforms, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Subtilis sub species 10144 and Bacillus Subtilis sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants to a surface.

Abstract: A multi-phase surface cleaning composition. A first phase comprises an acidic cleaning formulation. A second phase comprises an alkaline cleaning formulation. The second phase includes a synthetic clay component.

Abstract: A solution having improved stain removing properties on hard surfaces, carpets and fabrics, that is easier to handle (stored or transported at lower temperatures and less corrosive) and that is environmentally friendly. The stain removing solution includes the following components: a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alcohol ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alpha olefin sulfonates, alkyl phosphates, alkyl amidopropyl betaines, alkyl betaines, amphoacetates, amphoproprionates, amphosulfonates, amine oxides, alkanolamides, sulfosuccinates, and sultaines, a hydrotrope, and a solvent. The surfactant is preferably an alcohol ethoxylate. The hydrotrope is preferably lauramine oxide. The solvent is preferably a dibasic ester or a glycol ether. The solution may further comprise a diluent, a mild acid, and/or a preservative. A mild acid can be added to lower the pH of the solution.

Abstract: Detergent compositions including at least one aminocarboxylate, at least one maleic/methylvinyl ether copolymer, an alkaline agent and optional additives. Embodiments of the present invention include reduced concentrations of aminocarboxylate compared to conventional compositions, while preventing scale accumulation and providing stain removal capability.

Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.