Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: (a) ceria abrasive particles; (b) a cationic polymer; (c) a conductivity adjust selected from an ammonium salt, a potassium salt, and a combination thereof; and (d) water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 3 to about 6. The invention also provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a substrate comprising silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and polysilicon, using the inventive polishing composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: (a) ceria abrasive particles; (b) a cationic polymer; (c) a buffer; and (d) water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 6 to about 9. The invention also provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a substrate comprising silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and polysilicon, using the inventive polishing composition.

Abstract: Described is a polish product, and particularly to a shoe or leather care product, in the form of a paste. The product is essentially free of volatile components (organic components as well as water). It comprises a wax component in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, a non-aqueous, non-volatile liquid component, wherein non-volatile is defined as not being an organic volatile substance having a vapor pressure of greater than 1 torr (0.13 kPa), in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, and a fatty component, preferably a fatty acid, in an amount of 1 to 40 wt %, preferably 5-15% all percentages being weight percentages based on total shoe care product.

Abstract: Described is a polish product, and particularly to a shoe or leather care product, in the form of a paste. The product is essentially free of volatile components (organic components as well as water). It comprises a wax component in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, a non-aqueous, non-volatile liquid component, wherein non-volatile is defined as not being an organic volatile substance having a vapour pressure of greater than 1 torr (0.13 kPa), in an amount in the range of from 20-60%, and a fatty component, preferably a fatty acid, in an amount of 1 to 40 wt %, preferably 5-15% all percentages being weight percentages based on total shoe care product.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-based low VOC shoe and leather care product having good product properties and characteristics, which can be formulated by making an appropriate and careful selection of ingredients and their amounts. A shoe and leather care product according to the invention has been found to give results in the treatment of leather (shoes) closely resembling the results found when using a conventional, high VOC shoe care product. Furthermore, such favourable results can be achieved while significantly reducing the amount of organic solvents in the product.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-based low VOC shoe and leather care product having good product properties and characteristics, which can be formulated by making an appropriate and careful selection of ingredients and their amounts. A shoe and leather care product according to the invention has been found to give results in the treatment of leather (shoes) closely resembling the results found when using a conventional, high VOC shoe care product. Furthermore, such favourable results can be achieved while significantly reducing the amount of organic solvents in the product.