Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of cleaning compositions for cleaning various surfaces, and to a method of cleaning such surfaces. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to surface cleaning compositions which include a disinfectant and a method of cleaning surfaces such as hard and soft surfaces.

Abstract: Various multi-purpose cleaning compositions and the method for using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are provided. In one embodiment the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition comprises, by weight, from about 10% to about 90% by weight potassium pyrophosphate and from about 90% to about 10% by weight of at least one Group 1 lauryl sulfate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition includes solvent and comprises from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one Group 1 pyrophosphate, from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one surfactant, and from about 50% to about 98% by weight of at least one solvent. The multi-purpose cleaning compositions of the present invention can be used on various surfaces for improved cleaning of a variety of stains and soils and while also being safe to use and environmentally benign.

Abstract: Various embodiments of disinfectant cleaning compositions and the method of using them are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the disinfectant cleaning composition comprises, by weight, from about 0.5% to about 6% hydrogen peroxide and from about 0.5% to about 20% aloe vera and/or active thereof, and from about 99% to about 74% solvent. In another embodiment, the disinfectant cleaning composition can also include a fragrance.

Abstract: Various embodiments of disinfectant cleaning compositions and the method of using them are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, the disinfectant cleaning composition comprises, by weight, from about 0.5% to about 35% hydrogen peroxide and from about 0.5% to about 25% aloe vera or active thereof, and from about 99% to about 40% solvent. In another embodiment, the disinfectant cleaning composition further includes a fragrance.

Abstract: Various multi-purpose cleaning compositions and the method for using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are provided. In one embodiment the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition comprises, by weight, from about 10% to about 90% by weight potassium pyrophosphate and from about 90% to about 10% by weight of at least one Group 1 lauryl sulfate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the multi-purpose cleaning composition includes solvent and comprises from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one Group 1 pyrophosphate, from about 1% to about 25% by weight of at least one surfactant, and from about 50% to about 98% by weight of at least one solvent. The multi-purpose cleaning compositions of the present invention can be used on various surfaces for improved cleaning of a variety of stains and soils and while also being safe to use and environmentally benign.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of separating a coating from a base plastic in a multilayered structure, comprising the steps of (A) providing the multilayered structure comprising at least a coating and a base plastic; (B) contacting the multilayered structure with a mixture comprising (i) a major amount of water, (ii) at least one basic compound or acid compound, (iii) at least one lifting agent, and (iv) at least one accelerator; and (C) separating the coating from the base plastic. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a separating composition containing a major amount of water, at least one basic compound or acid compound, at least one lifting agent, and at least one accelerator. The inventive methods and compositions overcome numerous problems in the art by enabling the efficient recycling of coated polymer articles whereby clear and/or colorless recycled polymers may be obtained.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of separating a coating from a base plastic in a multilayered structure, comprising the steps of (A) providing the multilayered structure comprising at least a coating and a base plastic; (B) contacting the multilayered structure with a mixture comprising (i) a major amount of water, (ii) at least one basic compound or acid compound, (iii) at least one lifting agent, and (iv) at least one accelerator; and (C) separating the coating from the base plastic. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a separating composition containing a major amount of water, at least one basic compound or acid compound, at least one lifting agent, and at least one accelerator. The inventive methods and compositions overcome numerous problems in the art by enabling the efficient recycling of coated polymer articles whereby clear and/or colorless recycled polymers may be obtained.

Abstract: The process is described for treating the sludge formed in a phosphate conversion bath, and in particular, in zinc phosphate conversion baths to convert the sludge into useful chemical materials thereby eliminating the need for disposal to landfill. The process comprises the steps of(A) recovering the solid by-products from the used phosphating solution;(B) treating the solid by-products with an aqueous base at a pH of greater than 10 to form a first aqueous phase and a metal-containing precipitate;(C) recovering the metal-containing precipitate from the first aqueous phase as a first product of the process;(D) acidifying the first aqueous phase obtained in (C) to a from about 7 to about 10 to form a second aqueous phase and an insoluble metal-containing precipitate;(E) recovering the solid metal-containing precipitate from the second aqueous phase as a second product of the process; and(F) recovering the second aqueous phase as a third product of the invention.