Ether Patents (Class 510/506)
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Publication number: 20110257073Abstract: A method of making a fluorinated ether includes combining, in a polar aprotic solvent: a fluorinated alcohol represented by the formula X—Rf1CH2OH, and a fluorinated sulfonate ester represented by the formula Rf2CH2OS(?O)2Rf3, and base; and obtaining a fluorinated ether represented by the formula Y—Rf1CH2OCH2Rf2—Y. Rf1 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). X represents H, F, or an HOCH2— group. Rf2 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). Rf3 is a C1-C4 alkyl group. Y represents H, F, or an Rf2CH2OCH2— group. A variant method, useful for preparing symmetric fluorinated ethers, is also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides fluorinated ethers preparable according to the methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael J. Bulinski, Michael G. Costello
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Patent number: 8034757Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition for clothing containing components (a) and (b): (a) glyceryl or polyglyceryl monoether represented by formula (I); and (b) a sulfate selected from those represented by formulae (II), (III), and (IV). Component (a) contains compounds having different condensation degrees of glycerol n's, with the proviso that when component (b) is a sulfate represented by formula (II) or (III), component (a) has a condensation degree of glycerol n of 3 to 5. Formula (I) is R—O—(C3H6O2)n—H (I), wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; and n represents a condensation degree of glycerol and is an integer. Formulas (II)-(IV) are: R1—O—SO3M (II); R1—O-(EO)m-(AO)1—SO3M (III); and R1—O-(A1O)p-(AO)q—SO3M (IV).Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Daiya Murata, Takanori Kotera
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Publication number: 20110244385Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersant of formula (I) or (II), or mixtures of the dispersants of formula (I) and (II), (C) optionally wetting agents, (D) optionally other surfactants and/or dispersants, (E) optionally one or more organic solvents or one or more hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally other additives used conventionally for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions and (G) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Bjoern Fechner, Carsten Schaefer, Alexander Woerndle
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Patent number: 8026201Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods of removing silicon-based anti-reflective coatings/hardmask layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: AZ Electronic Materials USA Corp.Inventors: Ruzhi Zhang, Ping-Hung Lu
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Publication number: 20110229832Abstract: A pattern forming method, includes: (i) a step of forming a resist film from a resist composition for organic solvent-based development, the resist composition containing (A) a resin capable of increasing a polarity by an action of an acid to decrease a solubility in an organic solvent-containing developer and (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation; (ii) an exposure step; (iii) a development step using an organic solvent-containing developer; and (iv) a washing step using a rinsing solution, wherein in the step (iv), a rinsing solution containing at least either the solvent S1 or S2 as defined in the specification is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventors: Sou Kamimura, Shinji Tarutani
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Patent number: 8022028Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Caryn R. Westphal, Karen Wisniewski, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Patent number: 8017569Abstract: Hard surface cleaning composition particularly suited for the cleaning of kitchen or cooking stove having a cooktop which includes a glass plate which is effective in the cleaning treatment of stained glass plates, and which is especially effective in the treatment of dried or baked on milk stains.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Mattia DeDominicis, Jennifer Duran
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Patent number: 8017813Abstract: The present inventions are (A) a solvent comprising at least one cycloalkyl alkyl ether (1) represented by the general formula: R1—O—R2 (wherein R1 is cyclopentyl or the like; and R2 is C1-10 alkyl or the like); (B) a method of preparations the ethers (1) characterized by reacting an alicyclic olefin with an alcohol in the presence of an acid ion-exchange resin having a water content of 5 wt % or less. The solvent is useful as cleaning solvent for electronic components, precision machinery components or the like, reaction solvent using various chemical reactions, extraction solvent for extracting objective organic substances, solvent or remover for electronic and electrical materials, and so on. The process enables industrially advantageous production of the objective cycloalkyl alkyl ethers (1).Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Zeon CorporationInventors: Idan Kin, Genichi Ohta, Kazuo Teraishi, Kiyoshi Watanabe
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Patent number: 8008238Abstract: The aim of the invention is to diminish the odor, often perceived as unpleasant, that is left behind on human skin, in particular on the hands as a result of contact with agents containing chlorine bleach after use of the agent. This was achieved by the use of odorants selected from the group comprising diphenylmethane, diphenyl oxide, 2-methyl naphtyl ether, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Carlos Malet, Mercedes Mendoza Cruz, Pilar Ibanez, Miguel Osset
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Patent number: 7998921Abstract: A method of eliminating or at least reducing toilet odor by applying a liquid composition directly to the water contained in a toilet bowl prior to use. The liquid composition contains about 60 to about 70 weight percent diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (CH2OHCH2OCH2CH2OC2H5), the balance being at least additional constituent, such as fragrances and/or stabilizers. The liquid composition reacts with the water so as to roil in the water, forms a sheen on the surface of the water, and reduces toilet odors during and following usage of the toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Toilex, LLCInventors: William Edwards, Derek Edwards, Frederick E. Edwards
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Publication number: 20110190187Abstract: Organic residue remover composition useful to remove from very oily type soils to very watery contaminants from various surfaces, obtained by mixing: component (a): at least one water insoluble hydrophobic compound, component (b): at least one water soluble glycol ether, component (c): at least one water insoluble glycol ether, component (d): at least one aromatic alcohol, component (e): at least one surfactant, optionally component (f): at least one hydrotrope, and component (g): water, wherein each component or an ingredient thereof is different from the other components or ingredients thereof in the organic residue remover composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: W. M. Barr & CompanyInventors: Charles L. Hawes, III, Dennis E. Shireman, Leonard R. Clark
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Patent number: 7989411Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which contains a mixture of alkoxylated mono-, di-, and triglycerides and glycerine of formula wherein R? represents H or CH3, and each one of m, n, or l represents, independently, a number from 0 to 20, the sum of m, n, and l being in the range of 1.5 to 20, characterized in that in the acyl group represented by —CO—R, R represents an alkyl or alkenyl group, linear or branched, of 6 to 11 carbon atoms, and the proportion by weight (i)+(ii)+(iii)/(iv) is in the range of 2.0:0.5 to 0.5:3; and to a method for the preparation of said composition, the detergent compositions which contain said compositions, and the use of said composition as surfactant or co-surfactant in the detergent compositions, particularly in detergent compositions, especially, but not exclusively, suitable for washing fabrics, suitable for manual dishwashing, for washing the hair or for personal hygiene.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Kao Corporation, S.A.Inventors: Carmen Ma Pey Gutiérrez, Blanca Nogués López, Maria José Bermejo Osés, Hiroshi Abe
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Patent number: 7985724Abstract: Disclosed is a detergent composition for hard surface, containing (A) a monoalkyl glyceryl ether whose alkyl group has 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (B) a specific compound represented by the formula (1), (C) an amine, (D) a polyvalent carboxylic acid having a molecular weight of 40 to 400 and/or a salt thereof, (E) a surfactant provided that (A) and (B) are excluded from (E), and water, wherein the mass ratio of (A)/(B), the content of (A)+(B), the mass ratio of (C)/(D), and the content of (C)+(D) are respectively in a specific range, and the pH of the detergent composition at 20° C. is 9.5 to 11.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Junya Hanai, Kazunori Tsukuda
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Patent number: 7985725Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
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Patent number: 7981856Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant compositions made from esters or amides of the betaine glycine, produced by reaction of the glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or a fatty-chain amine derived from vegetable oils. The invention further relates to a cosmetic comprising said surfactant composition, in particular, liquid soap, bath foam, shower gel or shampoo.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignees: Eiffage Travaux Publics, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de RennesInventors: Jean-Pierre Antoine, Jerome Marcilloux, Martine Lefeuvre, Daniel Plusquellec, Thierry Benvegnu, Fabrice Goursaud, Bernard Parant
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Patent number: 7960327Abstract: Provided is a detergent composition containing a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate or an alkyl sulfate which composition is excellent and creamy in foam quality, and excellent in storage stability. The detergent composition contains the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate or an alkyl sulfate represented by a general formula (1): R1O(CH2CH2O)nSO3M??(1); (B) myristyl alcohol; (C) one or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylate (C-1) represented by a general formula (2) and a glyceryl ether (C-2) represented by a general formula (3): R2O-(AO)n—R3??(2) wherein the weight ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) is (A)/(B)=91.5/8.5 to 80/20, the weight ratio of the component (A) to the component (C) is (A)/(C)=98/2 to 85/15, the weight ratio of the component (B) to the component (C) is (B)/(C)=90/10 to 30/70, and the content of the component (B) is 1.6 to 14% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Tomoko Uchiyama, Hayato Yoshikawa
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Patent number: 7951766Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Galata Chemicals, LLCInventors: Peter Frenkel, Michael G. Denoux, Garrett M. Mineo
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Patent number: 7951767Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn J. Steep, Victor F. Man
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Publication number: 20110124542Abstract: Clear composition comprising surfactants, one or more oil component(s), and a mixture of solubilizers chosen from (a) ethoxylated fatty alcohols, (b) ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oils, and (c) ethoxylated mono-, di- or triglycerol esters in a ratio of components (a):(b):(c) in the range of 1:(2-4):(3-4). The compositions provide a particular suspension stability and viscosity stability and are suitable as a cosmetic composition for cleaning skin and hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Kirsten Sartingen
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Patent number: 7947639Abstract: Photoresist strippers and cleaning compositions of this invention are provided by non-aqueous cleaning compositions that are essentially non-corrosive toward copper as well as aluminum and that comprise at least one polar organic solvent, at least one hydroxylated organic amine, and at least one corrosion inhibitor polymer having multiple hydroxyl- or amino-functional groups pendant from the polymer backbone.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Avantor Performance Materials, Inc.Inventor: Seiji Inaoka
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Patent number: 7943561Abstract: A liquid hand cleansing composition which has the ability to remove stubborn soils such as ink, grease, paint and the like. The composition is also able to hold water insoluble particles in suspension without separation or sedimentation because of cooperation between a special suspension system and a surfactant system. Additionally, the composition remains homogenous and viscosity stabilized even in the presence of relatively large quantities of solvent such as d-limonene.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: E. Gary Myers, Leland M. Danzer, Michael J. Couch
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Patent number: 7943563Abstract: A method of removing metallic copper from a steel surface defining a bore or cylinder of a gun is provided. The method involves contacting the surface with a composition comprising a polyphosphonic acid, a hydroxyl-substituted primary amine, and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Bulk Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Ted M. Schlosser
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Patent number: 7935665Abstract: A non-corrosive cleaning composition that is aqueous-based, non-hazardous and will not harm the environment and is useful primarily for removing both fresh and aged plasma etch residues from a substrate. The composition comprises (a) water; and (b) a synergistic combination of at least one tricarboxylic acid and at least one carboxylic acid. Preferably, the at least one carboxylic acid has a pKa value ranging from 3 to 6. Also, a method for removing etch residues from a substrate. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a substrate with etch residue; and (b) contacting the substrate with a cleaning composition comprising water; and a synergistic combination of at least one tricarboxylic acid and at least one carboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Vincent G. Leon, Michelle Elderkin, Lawrence Ferreira
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Patent number: 7910537Abstract: A decontamination composition and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents on surfaces, wherein said composition comprises mixtures of household cleaners and chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, baking soda and washing soda.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: George W. Wagner
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Publication number: 20110061680Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
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Publication number: 20110065620Abstract: Compositions are provided that include blends that consist essentially of 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-3-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and a third component. The third component is selected from methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, t-butanol, and 1-propanol. The blends form ternary azeotropes. Provided compositions can be useful for cleaning electronic parts, as coating solvent components, as heat transfer fluids, and as lubricants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: John G. OWENS
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Publication number: 20110059884Abstract: The application pertains to the use of isosorbide ethers according to general formula (I) wherein R? and R? independently from each other represent a hydrogen atom or a alkyl- or unsaturated alkenyl moiety for the preparation of detergents and cleaners. Preferably R? and/or R? are linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl or alkenyl moiety containing 1 to 33 C-Atoms. A second, independent embodiment pertains to the use of these compounds as thickener for aqueous/surfactant compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Catherine Breffa, Burkhard Beckedahl, Markus Dierker, Ansgar Behler, Thorsten Lohl
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Patent number: 7888307Abstract: There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 carbon atoms and containing both methyl and ethyl branches. The primary alcohol composition may also contain less than 0.5 atom % of quaternary carbon atoms, and a significant number ethyl branches, terminal isopropyl branches, and branching at the C3 position relative to the hydroxyl carbon. The process for its manufacture is by skeletally isomerizing an olefin feed having at least 7 carbon atoms followed by conversion to an alcohol, as by way of hydroformylation, and ultimately, sulfation to obtain a detergent surfactant. Useful catalysts include the zeolites having at least one channel with a crystallographic free diameter along the x and/or y planes of the [001] view ranging from greater than 4.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: David M. Singleton, Louis Kravetz, Brendan Dermot Murray
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Patent number: 7879787Abstract: An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or more hydrophilic surfactants having an HLB of 10 or greater, one or more hydrotropes, one or more UV-analyzable surfactants having an aromatic detectable functional group, and optionally a surfactant having an HLB of less than 10. The cleaning composition when mixed with an alkaline compound is very effective in removing dried or baked residues of polymers, modified or natural celluloses starches, natural gels, and the like at low concentrations and temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Stavroula Maria Heintz, Shannon K. Campbell, Gurusamy Manivannan
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Patent number: 7879786Abstract: A detergent composition is disclosed, which comprises: (A) an alkali metal hydroxyl compound in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; (B) a nonionic surfactant represented by the following formula (I) in an amount of 0.1 to 30 parts by weight: wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; n is an integer from 0 to 10; and m is an integer from 4 to 20; (C) an anionic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight; (D) a chelating agent in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; (E) an additive in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight; and (F) water of remaining parts based on 100 parts by weight of the detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Everlight USA, Inc.Inventors: Yung-Hsiang Bai, Yu-Fen Liao, Yi-Jin Chen, Yen-Cheng Li
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Patent number: 7879785Abstract: A method for foaming a cleaning composition is provided. The method includes mixing a cleaning composition and air in a mechanical foaming head to generate a foam without the use of a non-air containing propellant. The cleaning composition includes about 0.01 wt. % to about 10 wt. % total amount of surfactant, at least about 80 wt. % water and a glycol ether solvent. The glycol ether solvent includes one or more glycol ethers, each having a HLB value of at least about 6.9 and an OHLB value of between about 12 and about 20. The weight ratio of the glycol ether solvent to the total amount of surfactant is at least about 1:100.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
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Patent number: 7879784Abstract: A stripping agent composition for a resist, containing (A) 0.1 to 10% by weight of an amine; (B) 80 to 99% by weight of an organic solvent having a Hansen's solubility parameter of from 18 to 33 MPa1/2; (C) 0.01 to 3% by weight of a sugar; and (D) 0 to 5% by weight of water; a method for stripping a resist, including the step of stripping the resist with the stripping agent composition; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, including the step of stripping a resist with the stripping agent composition. By using the stripping composition of the present invention, for example, a high-quality IC or LSI semiconductor device circuit, especially a compound semiconductor device circuit can be more economically advantageously manufactured.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: KAO CorporationInventor: Mami Shirota
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Patent number: 7871971Abstract: Rinse agents for machine dishwashing which contain alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester(s), and other optional additives, are described. Methods of rinsing tableware surfaces using the described rinsing agents during machine washing are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Rita Koester, Ansgar Behler, Karl-Heinz Schmid, Michael Neuss
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Patent number: 7867965Abstract: An alkaline detergent for an automatic analyzer is disclosed, which is consisted of an alkaline solution containing polyoxyalkylene alkylether as a nonionic surfactant, and a cloud point-adjusting organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Hiroko Takayama, Michiaki Takeuchi
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Patent number: 7867385Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Vary Petrochem, LLCInventors: Robert C Yeggy, Vito J Altavilla
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Patent number: 7862709Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Vary Petrochem, LLCInventors: Robert C Yeggy, Vito J Altavilla
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Patent number: 7863234Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition containing (a) hydrogen peroxide or a compound forming hydrogen peroxide in water, 0.1 to 10 mass % of (b) a bleaching activator, 45 to 80 mass % of (c) a nonionic surfactant, (d) water, (e) at least one or more compounds selected from boric acid, borax and borate, and (f) a polyol compound, said liquid detergent composition having a pH value of 4 to 7 at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Masataka Maki, Yuichiro Tase, Hitoshi Ishizuka, Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 7858572Abstract: Provided is a composition for removing polymer residue of a photosensitive etching-resistant layer. The composition includes 0.1 to 80% by weight of a corrosion inhibitor shown in Formula 1; 10 to 80% by weight of a pH control agent of which hydrogen ion concentration is in a weak basic range; 0.1 to 2% by weight of ammonium fluoride; and the remaining percentage by weight of water. The composition for removing the polymer residue can effectively remove insoluble residue generated during a semiconductor fabrication process without inflicting damage on an underlying layer and contains environment-friendly components.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Liquid Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ho-Sung Choi, Deok-Ho Kim
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Publication number: 20100323948Abstract: The invention relates to selected surface-active substances of groups a) and b), the surface-active compound a) being selected from compounds of general formula (Ia), wherein M represents a group CH2—CH2 or CHR—CH2, R, R? or R? independently represent saturated, unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl groups or alkenyl groups with 6 to 22 C atoms, and the indices n and m independently can have values between 1 and 40, and/or compounds of general formula (Ib), wherein R?? and R?? independently represent saturated, unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl groups or alkenyl groups with 4 to 22 C atoms, and the indices n and m independently can have values between 1 and 40 and X? and X? independently represent H or saturated, unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl groups or alkenyl groups with 1 to 18 C atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Teresa Alexandre, Hans-Christian Raths, Manfred Weuthen, Sabine Both
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Publication number: 20100305018Abstract: The present invention relates to low-foam surfactant mixtures comprising esters of the general formula (I) and alcohols thereof of the general formula (Ia) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; Ra, R1 are each independently hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having from 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n are each independently from 1 to 5 and m is from 38 to 70, and where the ratio of the molar amounts of the esters (I) to the alcohols (Ia) is at least 17:3. The invention further relates to the process for preparing them and to their use and to washing and cleaning composition formulations comprising them.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Christian Bittner, Juergen Tropsch, Rolf-Dieter Kahl, Michael Stoesser, Markus Kummeter
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Patent number: 7838478Abstract: Provided is a hair detergent composition comprising the following components (a), (b), and (c): (a) and anionic surfactant, (b) a carboxylic acid selected from hydroxymonocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, and hydroxydicarboxylic acids, or a salt thereof, and (c) silicone derivative having a group containing both a hydroxyl group and a nitrogen atom as a side chain thereof bonded to a silicon atom. The hair detergent composition provides rich foaming during shampooing and at the same time is capable of giving excellent conditioning effects and luster to the hair.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventor: Eiji Terada
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Patent number: 7829518Abstract: The present invention provides a disinfectant that contains olanexidine in a concentration sufficient to exhibit an effective bactericidal effect, and that has hardly any side effects such as skin irritation. Specifically, the present invention provides a disinfectant containing an aqueous solution that contains olanexidine and at least an equimolar amount of gluconic acid, and substantially contains neither an acid other than gluconic acid nor a salt of the acid other than gluconic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignees: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc,Inventors: Kazuyoshi Miyata, Yasuhide Inoue, Akifumi Hagi, Motoya Kikuchi, Hitoshi Ohno, Kinji Hashimoto, Kinue Ohguro, Tetsuya Sato, Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hiroshi Ishikawa, Takashi Okamura, Koushi Iwata
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Patent number: 7829521Abstract: The invention relates to surfactant compositions made from esters or amides of the betaine glycine, produced by reaction of the glycine betaine with a sulphonic acid and an alcohol or a fatty-chain amine derived from vegetable oils. The invention further relates to a cosmetic comprising said surfactant composition, in particular, liquid soap, bath foam, shower gel or shampoo.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignees: Eiffage Travaux Publics, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de RennesInventors: Jean-Pierre Antoine, Jerome Marcilloux, Martine Lefeuvre, Daniel Plusquellec, Thierry Benvegnu, Fabrice Goursaud, Bernard Parant
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Patent number: 7829519Abstract: A decontamination composition and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents on surfaces, wherein said composition comprises mixtures of household cleaners and chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, baking soda and washing soda.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: George W. Wagner
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Patent number: 7825080Abstract: The present invention provides a disinfectant that contains olanexidine in a concentration sufficient to exhibit an effective bactericidal effect, and that has hardly any side effects such as skin irritation. Specifically, the present invention provides a disinfectant containing an aqueous solution that contains olanexidine and at least an equimolar amount of gluconic acid, and substantially contains neither an acid other than gluconic acid nor a salt of the acid other than gluconic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignees: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Miyata, Yasuhide Inoue, Akifumi Hagi, Motoya Kikuchi, Hitoshi Ohno, Kinji Hashimoto, Kinue Ohguro, Tetsuya Sato, Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hiroshi Ishikawa, Takashi Okamura, Koushi Iwata
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Patent number: 7825163Abstract: A process for making a biodegradable composition involving: (a) providing from about 20 to 80% by weight of C8-22 fatty alcohol; (b) providing from about 20 to 80% by weight of a ring opening product of a C8-18 1,2-epoxyalkane with ethylene glycol; (c) combining (a) and (b) to form a reaction mixture; and (d) reacting the reaction mixture with ethylene oxide, with the proviso that the ethylene oxide is used in an amount of from about 5 to 100 mol ethylene oxide per mol of free OH groups present in the reaction mixture.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Uwe Held, Carsten Baumann, Sandra Heldt, Horst-Dieter Schares, Andreas Willing
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Publication number: 20100263693Abstract: An improved hard surface treatment compositions which comprises (preferably consists essentially of; yet more preferably consists of) the following constituents: a detersive anionic surfactant; a detersive nonionic surfactant; an alkylene glycol ether solvent; a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent; an organic acid, preferably an organic acid selected from citric acid, lactic acid and mixtures thereof; optionally but preferably a film forming polymer based on quaternized copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, optionally one or more further constituents which may improve aesthetic or functional features of the compositions, and, water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventor: Dilip Shanker Mathur
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Publication number: 20100267844Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of the formula wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group containing from (1) to about (18) carbon atoms, provided that R1 and R2 together contain from about (8) to about (18) carbon atoms, and further provided that less than about 10 mole percent of R1 or R2 is hydrogen; R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing from (1) to about (6) carbon atoms; R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing from (2) to about (6) carbon atoms, provided that R4 and R5 together contain from (2) to about (6) carbon atoms; m is an average value ranging from (0) to about (10), and n is an average value ranging from about (3) to (about 40), provided that the group containing m and the group containing n may be exchanged with one another as to position; and z is an average value ranging from about (0.5) to about (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Pierre T. Varineau, Wanglin Yu, Kara S. Weber, Cynthia L. Rand
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Publication number: 20100240569Abstract: Fluid detergent compositions comprising from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of an external structurant comprising dibenzylidene sorbitol acetal derivatives for providing desired rheological benefits such as product thickening, shear thinning behavior, as well as particle suspension capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Myriam Bouilliche, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Sohan Rajpanth Murthy, Mario Elmen Tremblay
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Patent number: 7795199Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable antimicrobial and cleaning compositions including an amine antimicrobial agent; a borate salt; and spores (bacterial or fungal), vegetative bacteria, fungi, or enzyme, and to methods of using the composition. The composition can also include a polyol.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Katherine J. Molinaro, Daniel E. Pedersen, Joshua P. Magnuson, Michael E. Besse, Jaclyn Steep, Victor F. Man