Abstract: Low-foaming antimicrobial concentrate and "use" composition comprising (a) an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of monocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof, (b) an alkyl N,N-dimethyl amine oxide solubilizer-coupling agent having between about 8 and about 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl portion, (c) an acid capable of yielding a pH less than or equal to about 5.0 upon dilution of the concentrate to a use solution, and (d) water. This composition provides effective storage stability and low-foaming sanitization when used in "in-place" processing lines such as dairies, breweries and other food processing facilities.

Abstract: An antimicrobial sanitizing composition concentrate suitable for use in food preparation and handling equipment and capable of being diluted with a major amount of diluent and the resulting aqueous use solution. The concentrate containing:(a) a dicarboxylic acid having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon moiety having two carbon atoms; R' is a substituted or unsubstituted n-alkyl or n-alkenyl moeity having between about 6 and about 12 carbon atoms, and R" is a functional group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alcohols, amines and sulfates;(b) a solubilizer;(c) an acid capable of yielding a pH below about 5.0 upon dilution of the concentrate to a use solution; and(d) a diluent.

Abstract: A conveyor cleaner-lubricant concentrate is derived from a concentrate of C.sub.12 to C.sub.18 alpha olefin sulfonate, and water or a water-soluble solvent. The sulfonate concentrate can be directly diluted with water to form a cleaner-lubricant. Alternatively, the sulfonate can be directly added to soap lubricants. The sulfonate-based lubricants are acid resistant and exhibit excellent lubricating and cleaning properties.

Abstract: The inclusion of neodecanoic acid in aqueous water-soluble soap lubricants reduces viscosity, and improves lubricity effectiveness.