Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other contaminants and impurities from industrial processing hard surfaces are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions may be dosed on site and/or generated in situ for the reduction and prevention of biofilms on the hard surfaces. Methods of employing the peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other impurities such as aldehydes and alcohols from industrial CO2 effluent are also disclosed which beneficially provide ambient biofilm control and break down more rapidly than other peracids, allowing for extended runs between CIP cleaning, including a reduction and/or elimination of cleaning of the scrubbers and other industrial surfaces.

Abstract: Cleaning systems employing detergent compositions in combination with builders comprising alkalinity and chelants are provided. The detergent compositions include amine oxide surfactant and alcohol ethoxylate surfactant blends having a mixture of chain lengths and branching provided. The detergent compositions are particularly efficacious for flexible cleaning systems for cosmetic and other soils as they provide the benefit of separate dosing of surfactants in the detergent from alkalinity sources in a builder composition. Methods of using the detergent compositions and/or the cleaning systems are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are detergent compositions containing extended chain surfactants that form microemulsions with and can remove greasy and oily stains. In certain embodiments the extended nonionic surfactant includes Guerbet C10 or C12(PO)8(EO)n. The detergent compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially clean soils from textiles including difficult to remove cosmetic soils and food oils, even those comprised of non-trans fats.

Abstract: Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenylenediamine or a derivative thereof, and a solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

Abstract: Polymerization inhibitor compositions are provided. The polymerization inhibitor compositions include at least a first inhibitor compound having a stable nitroxide radical or a derivative thereof, a second inhibitor compound having a phenothiazine or a derivative thereof, and a functional solvent. Methods of inhibiting the polymerization of monomers using the compositions of the disclosure are also provided. The methods of inhibiting polymerization of monomers include a step of adding a composition of the disclosure to the monomer. In some instances, the monomer is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer. Such ethylenically unsaturated monomers include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylamide sulfate, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, acrolein, acrylates, methacrylates, 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isoprene, and combinations thereof. Methods of preparing the polymerization inhibitors and compositions of the disclosure are also provided.

Abstract: Described are compounds, compositions, and methods that include a nitrogen- and oxygen-containing aromatic compound, such as an aminophenol-based compound, which can be used for inhibiting polymerization of a monomer (e.g., styrene) composition. The compound includes a tertiary amine group wherein the nitrogen is attached to carbon-containing groups, and at least one of oxygen atom separated from the nitrogen by one or more carbon atoms. The antipolymerant can provide excellent antipolymerant activity in a monomer-containing composition.

Abstract: An anti-fouling composition has been developed that provides an advantageous reduction in the fouling of a structural part in a petroleum-refining system including reducing coking reactions and inhibiting deposition of solids in equipment and lines used for crude oil production and processing. The anti-fouling compositions contain a resin comprising an alkyl phenol-aldehyde resin, a polyolefin comprising a polyalkylene ester, polyolefin amide alkeneamine, polyethylene polyamine, polyalkyleneimine, or a combination thereof; and optionally, a polyalkylene imide, an amine-substituted polyalkylene imide, or a combination thereof; and optionally, N,N?-disalicylidene-1,2-propanediamine.

Abstract: A concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition containing peroxycarboxylic acid(s) and compatible rinse aid surfactants is disclosed. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions are formulated in a single liquid concentrate, replacing a traditional dual product of a sanitizer and rinse aid. The sanitizing and rinsing chemistries are particularly effective at neutral pHs against gram negative organisms at elevated temperatures. Methods of using the concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to cleaning compositions, methods of making the cleaning compositions, and methods of using the cleaning compositions. The cleaning compositions comprise an enzyme composition and a nonionic surfactant having an HLB between 10 and 22. Preferably, the enzyme compositions included in the cleaning compositions comprise a cellulase, an AA9 polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity, a hemicellulase, an esterase, an expansin, a laccase, a ligninolytic enzyme, a pectinase, a peroxidase, a protease, a swollenin, or a combination or mixture thereof. The compositions are useful for degradation of bacterial cellulose.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine is used for pre-rinse operation of soiled dishes. A cavity is configured and arranged to contain the soiled dishes. A nozzle is proximate the cavity and is in fluid communication with the cavity. An accumulator pan accumulates wash and rinse water including cleaning chemicals used in a previous cycle of the dishwashing machine. A fluid passageway interconnects the nozzle and the accumulator pan. A pump directs the accumulated wash and rinse water from the accumulator pan to the nozzle via the fluid passageway for pre-rinse operation of the soiled dishes in the cavity, and the nozzle directs the accumulated wash and rinse water into the cavity with the soiled dishes to assist in removing soil from the soiled dishes prior to a wash cycle of the dishwashing machine. The wash cycle utilizes fresh wash water.

Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal in an industrial water system, the method comprising: (i) treating water of the industrial water system with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a phosphorus-based treatment program comprising a phosphorus-based compound to provide a first treated industrial water, and (ii) treating the first treated industrial water with a corrosion inhibiting-effective amount of a metal-containing treatment program to provide a second treated industrial water, to inhibit corrosion of metal in the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaner compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an antimicrobial amine, and an anionic scale inhibitor. Beneficially, the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.

Abstract: A teat cleaning system provides a cleaning brush having first and second rotatable brushes that are rotated to clean the teat of an animal and to deliver a disinfectant, germicide, and/or purified water to the teat of the animal. During a cleaning mode, the disinfectant, germicide, and/or purified water may be delivered through the cleaning brush, and during a drying mode, no disinfectant or germicide is delivered to dry brush the teat of the animal for whisking away fluid and drying the teat.

Abstract: The invention is directed to adhesive remover compositions and methods of their use. The adhesive remover compositions generally comprise a glycol ether solvent system comprising an aliphatic glycol ether, an aromatic glycol ether, a hydrophobic glycol ether, and a hydrophilic glycol ether, and a surfactant system. In further embodiment of the invention, the surfactant system may comprise three surfactants. In another aspect of the invention, the composition effectively removes medical adhesives from healthcare textiles.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds used in compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion. The method comprises introducing into a fluid source a composition comprising one or more oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds comprising Formula I: wherein Y1, Y2, and Y3 independently are hydrogen or a substituent of Formula (II): wherein V is —O— or —NH—, W is optionally present and is a linear or branched C1-10 aliphatic group, X is —H, —NZ3+, —COOH, —SO3H, —OSO3H2, —PO3H, —OPO3H2, or a salt thereof, each Z independently is hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-20 aliphatic group optionally interrupted or substituted with one or more oxygen atoms, and R is hydrogen or methyl, provided that at least one of Y1, Y2, or Y3 is a substituent of Formula (II).

Abstract: A method for removing or preventing a microbial growth, biofilm, biomass and/or mineral deposit on a hard surface inside an SO2 scrubber is disclosed. In particular, biocide compositions may be dosed in pulse or continuously for the reduction and prevention of biofilms on the hard surfaces inside an SO2 scrubber. A biocide composition disclosed here uses one or more non-oxidizing biocides, especially a mixture of one or more quaternary ammonium compounds and one or more other biocides.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to hard surface cleaning compositions, methods of making the hard surface cleaning compositions, and methods of using the hard surface cleaning compositions. In particular, the hard surface cleaning compositions have reduced surface tension for cleaning surfaces with low surface free energy. Preferably, the hard surface cleaning compositions have low contact angles on a variety of surfaces.