Abstract: A synergistic paint removing composition is disclosed which comprises a particular selection of a plurality of known solvents in very specific proportions, namely: from 20 to 45% of aromatic hydrocarbons; from 15 to 25% of dimethylformamide; from 15 to 25% of N-methyl pyrrolidone; from 5 to 15% of a water-immiscible compound selected from the group consisting of terpene derivatives, oleoresins and mixtures thereof; and from 0.5 to 4% of at least one wetting agent, all the above percentages being expressed by weight. This composition is partially miscible in water even though some of its constituents are not water miscible, thereby making the composition easy to wash and thus preventing oily film to be left on the treated substrate. The composition according to the invention is normally in a liquid form. If desired, for some applications, a thickening agent can be added thereto to convert it to a gel.

Abstract: A synergistic paint removing composition is disclosed which comprises a plurality of known solvents in very specific proportions, namely: 5 to 55% of N-methyl pyrrolidone, 6 to 45% of a dibasic ester, 5 to 40% of a terpene derivative, 2 to 15% of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate and 1 to 5% of a wetting agent, all of the above percentages being expressed by weight. This composition is partially miscible in water even though some of its constituents are not water miscible, thereby making the composition easy to wash and thus preventing oily film to be left on the treated substrate. The composition according to the invention is normally in liquid form. If desired, for some applications, a thickening agent can be added thereto to convert it to a gel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the production of paper and an adjuvant composition comprising the following ingredients: 30 to 80% by weight of phenolic resin or modified phenolic resin; 10 to 50% by weight of melamine resin; and 5 to 35% by weight of at least one naphthalene sulphonate salt. The ingredients are under granulated form or dissolved in an aqueous solution. The method comprises the step of admixing the adjuvant composition with a solution of one or several polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight varying from 1.times.10.sup.6 to 13.times.10.sup.6 and with an aqueous mixture comprising lignocellulosic particles and an aqueous medium to significantly improve the retention of particles such as fines and fibers, on a wire screen and the drainage of the aqueous medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a use of naphthalene sulphonate salt(s) under granulated form or as a condensed or diluted solution, and a solution of one or several polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight varying from 1.times.10.sup.6 to 13.times.10.sup.6, allowing for a mixture comprising lignocellulosic particles and an aqueous medium to significantly improve the retention of particles such as fines and fibres, on a wire screen and the drainage of the aqueous medium.