Abstract: The present invention relates to mildly alkaline bathroom and/or hard surface cleaners providing improved foam performance. In particular, a concentrated, preferably disinfecting, high performance foaming cleaning composition is disclosed which can reduce or eliminate the need for scrubbing on bathroom and other hard surfaces. Methods of use are further disclosed for bathroom and/or other hard surface cleaning. The foam has increased stability for a period of time, followed by dissipation with an audible “crackling” sound and easy rinsability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for removing polymers. The composition contains a fluorinated alkyl compound, a polar aprotic solvent, and an acyclic secondary or tertiary amine compound.

Abstract: A cleaning composition including from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the composition of a hydrogen peroxide source; from 1% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a bleach activator; from about 1×102 to about 1×1011 CFU/g of bacterial spores; and wherein the composition has a pH of from 9.5 to 11.5 as measured in 1% weight/volume aqueous solution in distilled water at 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crumbly phase composition containing on total weight of the composition (i) 70-87 wt % of organic compounds and salts thereof containing 85 to 100 wt % on total organic compounds and salts thereof of MGDA-Na3, wherein at least 60 wt % of the MGDA-Na3 is crystalline, and (ii) 13-30 wt % of water The invention furthermore relates to a process to prepare the above composition and a process to prepare crystals of MGDA-Na3 by drying the above composition.

Abstract: A unit dose glass cleaner concentrate product includes from 5 grams to 50 grams of a concentrated glass cleaning composition encased in a water soluble film. The concentrated glass cleaning composition includes at least one cleaning solvent and at least one surfactant. The total weight percentage of the cleaning solvents and surfactants, expressed on an anhydrous basis, is at least 50% of the weight of the unit dose window cleaner concentrate product. The unit dose glass cleaner concentrate product can be added to a container and diluted to produce a glass cleaning solution.

Abstract: A cleaning agent which contains, separately from one another in a packaging form, at least one enzyme-containing preparation and at least one builder-containing preparation, as well as a clear rinser preparation.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a plastic article in an automatic dishwashing machine is provided, comprising: selecting an automatic dishwashing composition for cleaning plastic, wherein the automatic dishwashing composition, comprises: a builder; a phosphonate; a nonionic surfactant; and a dispersant polymer comprising: (a) 60 to <90 wt % of structural units of formula I wherein each R1 is independently selected from a hydrogen and a —CH3 group; and (b) >10 to 40 wt % of structural units of formula II wherein each R2 is independently selected from a —C2-3 alkyl group and wherein each R3 is independently selected from a hydrogen and a methyl group.

Abstract: Liquid multipurpose alkaline compositions for use as pre-sprays to beneficially remove polymerized soils, de-stain, remove hard water deposits and/or otherwise assist in general cleaning of difficult soils are provided. The multipurpose alkaline compositions include at least one non-hydroxide alkaline source, at least one surfactant, a chelant and a solvent system. The multipurpose alkaline compositions can be PPE free compositions. Methods of using the multipurpose alkaline compositions as pre-treatments, soaks and/or application in machine and manual warewash are also provided. Methods for using the multipurpose alkaline compositions for removing tea stains, coffee stains, hard water scale/deposits, polymerized oils, carbonized soils, fats, oils, and cosmetics are further provided.

Abstract: Stabilized peroxide-containing compositions stabilized with urea and urea/chelator stabilizer blends are provided. The compositions are particularly suitable for, but not limited to, cleaning applications on surfaces within food and beverage industries which may require the use of materials that are acceptable for incidental food/food products/feed contact. Further, the stabilized compositions are particularly suitable for applications requiring materials that are generally regarded as safe (GRAS) or for applications where non-GRAS materials must be minimized. Methods of stabilizing peroxide-containing compositions and methods of using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a water-soluble unit dose with a particle having a ratio of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate to Alkylethoxylated Sulfate of greater than 1.

Abstract: Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.

Abstract: A composition includes a compound having structural formula (I): Rf—S—Rh (I) wherein (i) Rf is a partially fluorinated or perfluorinated group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and optionally comprises one or more catenated heteroatoms, and (ii) Rh is a non-fluorinated hydrocarbon group having 1-3 carbon atoms and optionally comprises one or more catenated heteroatoms. The composition further includes an organic lubricant contaminant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for removing soils from a surface to be cleaned, formed from water, a detergent mixture and a rinse aid, wherein the detergent mixture comprises a peroxidation catalyst and wherein the rinse aid comprises an oxygen source. Such a composition may provide a more effective cleaning behaviour. The present invention further relates to a method for removing soil from a surface to be cleaned comprising applying to the surface to be cleaned a composition according to the invention.

Abstract: Provided is a decomposing/cleaning composition for an adhesive polymer having a high etching rate and suppressed infiltration into a contact interface between a substrate such as a device wafer and an adhesive layer such as a fixing tape. The decomposing/cleaning composition of one embodiment is a decomposing/cleaning composition for an adhesive polymer containing a quaternary alkylammonium fluoride or a quaternary alkylammonium fluoride hydrate and an aprotic solvent, wherein the aprotic solvent contains (A) an N-substituted amide compound having no active hydrogens on the nitrogen atoms and (B) at least one organic sulfur oxide selected from the group consisting of sulfoxide compounds and sulfone compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment compositions containing polymer systems that provide stability and benefit agent deposition as well as methods of making and using same. Such treatment compositions may be used for example as through the wash and/or through the rinse fabric enhancers as well as unit dose treatment compositions.

Abstract: A composition, kit and method useful in a multi-stage washing method for cleaning an aluminum or aluminum alloy containers while reducing hazardous exposure of workers to toxic levels of hydrogen fluoride or ammonium bifluoride employs a stable, neutralized ammonium bifluoride-containing accelerator solution for addition to an acidic wash solution.

Abstract: The need for liquid hand dishwashing cleaning compositions that comprise alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having little or no ethoxylation, which provides improved low temperature stability while also achieving the desired product viscosity, suds mileage and overall cleaning is met by formulating the liquid hand dishwashing detergent composition to comprise branched alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a high level of non-C2-branching, especially with a specific alkyl branching distribution, and an average degree of alkoxylation of less than 0.5.

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: Treatment compositions that include relatively low levels of an oligoamine. Related methods of use and preparation.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for temporary adhesive for substrates contains: tetrabutylammonium fluoride; dimethyl sulfoxide; and a liquid compound having a solubility parameter of 8.0 or more and 10.0 or less and having a heteroatom. The tetrabutylammonium fluoride is preferably contained at a content of 1 mass % or more and 15 mass % or less in 100 mass % of a total of the tetrabutylammonium fluoride, the dimethyl sulfoxide, and the liquid compound. The dimethyl sulfoxide is preferably contained at a content of 5 mass % or more and 30 mass % or less in 100 mass % of a total of the tetrabutylammonium fluoride, the dimethyl sulfoxide, and the liquid compound.