Abstract: Drilling fluid compositions include a base fluid, at least one additive chosen from an emulsifier, weighting material, fluid-loss additive, viscosifier, or alkali compound, and from 0.1 wt. % to 1 wt. %, based on total weight of the drilling fluid composition, of an ethoxylated alcohol compound having the formula R—(OCH2CH2)7—OH, in which R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The base fluid may be an aqueous base fluid. Methods for drilling a subterranean well include operating a drill in a wellbore in the presence of a drilling fluid composition including the base fluid, the additive, and the ethoxylated alcohol compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are spacer fluids and methods of use in subterranean formations. Embodiments may include use of solid surfactant composites in well cementing operations.

Abstract: Treatment method for a rock formation against sand infiltration during production of fluid from this rock formation via a well drilled through said rock formation, comprising at least one step of injecting a geopolymer cement grout into said rock formation, in particular around the edges of said well and/or through said well.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical composition produced from mixtures of organic chemical compounds, alcohols, inorganic compounds and oxidizing compounds, by combining controlled strong acids, organic bases, oxidizing compounds, alcohols and a mixture of distilled and double-distilled fatty acids, which mixture, through the use of specific controlled pressures and temperatures, can be used for the production, improved recovery and processing of light, medium, heavy and extra-heavy hydrocarbons and bituminous sands at the surface or from a deposit.

Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability to water of a thief zone of a porous and permeable subterranean petroleum reservoir by injecting a dispersion of polymeric microparticles in an aqueous fluid down a well and into the thief zone, wherein the polymeric microparticles comprise crosslinked copolymer chains having structural units derived from (i) a water-soluble or water-dispersible monomer with a betaine group, (ii) a water-insoluble monomer, and, (iii) a cross-linking monomer having at least two sites of ethylenic unsaturation, and the polymeric microparticles have a transition temperature above the maximum temperature encountered in the well and at or below the maximum temperature encountered in the thief zone and, and the polymeric microparticles expand in size in the thief zone when they encounter a temperature at or greater than the transition temperature so as to reduce the permeability of the thief zone to water.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates generally to a method for well stimulation. In some embodiments, the method includes pumping a treatment fluid into a well. In some embodiments, the treatment fluid includes carbon dioxide (CO2) and a breaker, and the method further includes treating at least one of a reservoir and a wellbore of the well with the treatment fluid. In some embodiments, the breaker is a solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide (ClO2). In some embodiments, the method further includes commingling the CO2 with water and forming, as a result of the commingling, carbonic acid. In some embodiments, the method includes activating the stabilized ClO2 to form activated ClO2. In some embodiments, the activated ClO2 is formed as a result of a lowering of pH in the treatment fluid by the carbonic acid.

Abstract: A method of treating in a subterranean formation including forming an acid internal/oil external emulsified fluid, wherein the emulsified fluid comprises an oil based fluid, an aqueous fluid, an emulsifier, and an acid; forming a nanoparticle clay fluid, wherein the fluid comprises a nanoparticle clay, a gelling agent, and a crosslinking agent; combining the emulsified fluid and the nanoparticle clay fluid to form a treatment fluid; introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation; breaking the acid internal/oil external emulsion fluid portion of the treatment fluid, thereby releasing the acid; and breaking the nanoparticle clay fluid portion of the treatment fluid with the released acid. Treatment fluids include an acid internal/oil external emulsified fluid, wherein the emulsified fluid comprises an oil based fluid, an aqueous fluid, an emulsifier, and an acid; and a nanoparticle clay fluid, wherein the fluid comprises a nanoparticle clay, a gelling agent, and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method of producing a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fluid, the VES fluid comprising desulfated seawater. The method of producing the VES fluid comprises adding an alkaline earth metal halide to seawater to produce a sulfate precipitate. The method further comprises removing the sulfate precipitate to produce the desulfated water. The method further comprises adding a VES and one or more of a nanoparticle viscosity modifier or a polymeric modifier to the desulfated seawater. Other embodiments are directed to VES fluids that maintain a viscosity greater than 10 cP at temperatures above 250° F.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to corrosion inhibition, and, more specifically, to corrosion inhibition in acidic treatment fluids. The treatment fluids may comprise an aqueous base fluid, an acid, a corrosion inhibitor, and a corrosion inhibitor intensifier. The corrosion inhibitor intensifier enhances the inhibitor corrosion action of a metal surface by the corrosion inhibitor at high temperatures. The corrosion inhibitor intensifier may be tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method of increasing production from a hydrocarbon containing formation by adding a proppant to the formation, wherein a treatment fluid comprising a colloidal silica nanoparticle is added to the formation before, during or after the time the proppant is added to the formation is described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light emitting material of the constitutional formula is provided. The structure is unitary, and the formula weight is determined, and the better solubility and film formation are provided, and the thin film status is stable; it possesses a very high decomposition temperature and a lower sublimation temperature, and is easy to sublime to be light emitting material of high purity, and can be applied for small molecule organic light emitting diode. In the method for manufacturing the light emitting material, p-bromothiophenol and 4-Bromo-2-fluorobenzonitrile are employed to be starting materials, and an intermediate of the light emitting material is obtained with a series of simple reactions, and finally, the light emitting material is obtained with Ullmann reaction or Suzuki reaction, and these steps are simple and the production is high.

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element is provided. The semiconductor light emitting element has a semiconductor stack, an n-side conductor layer, a p-side conductor layer, a dielectric multilayered film, an n-side reflective layer and a p-side reflective layer, disposed in that order. The n-side and p-side reflective layers contain Ag as a major component and contain particles of at least one selected from an oxide, a nitride, and a carbide.

Abstract: Provided is a ternary or quaternary semiconductor nanoparticle that enables the band-edge emission and a less toxic composition. A semiconductor nanoparticle is provided that contains Ag, In, and S and has an average particle size of 50 nm or less, wherein the ratio of the number of atoms of Ag to the total number of atoms of Ag and In is 0.320 or more and 0.385 or less, the ratio of the number of atoms of S to the total number of atoms of Ag and In is 1.20 or more and 1.45 or less. The semiconductor nanoparticle is adapted to emit photoluminescence having a photoluminescence lifetime of 200 ns or less upon being irradiated with light having a wavelength in a range of 350 nm to 500 nm.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanoparticle includes a core and a shell covering a surface of the core. The shell has a larger bandgap energy than the core and is in heterojunction with the core. The semiconductor nanoparticle emits light when irradiated with light. The core is made of a semiconductor that contains M1, M2, and Z. M1 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ag, Cu, and Au. M2 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, In and Tl. Z is at least one element selected from the group consisting of S, Se, and Te. The shell is made of a semiconductor that consists essentially of a Group 13 element and a Group 16 element.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a stripping liquid is provided. The stripping liquid is for removing a support plate from a stack. The stack includes a substrate, the support plate, and an adhesive. The Adhesive is placed between the substrate and the support plate. The adhesive includes a compound. The compound has a first functional group and a second functional group differing from each other. The stripping liquid includes a first solvent and a second solvent. The second solvent have a polarity higher than the first solvent.

Abstract: A singlet oxygen scavenger includes, as an active component, hexyl diethyl amino hydroxy benzoyl benzoate, 1-(4-methoxy phenyl)-3-(4-tert-butyl phenyl)-1, 3-propanedione, terephthalylidene-3,3?-dicamphor-10,10?-disulfonate, 2-ethyl hexyl 4-methoxy cinnamate, or 2-ethyl hexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylate; or 2-phenyl benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, 4,4?,4?-[(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl) tris (imino)]trisbenzoic acid tris (2-ethyl hexyl), octyl salicylate, or 3,3,5-trimethyl cyclohexyl salicylate; or 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-(sodiooxysulfonyl) benzophenone, drometrizol trisiloxane, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzophenone, or 4-methyl benzylidene camphor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilizers for thiol-ene compositions and to radiation curable thiol-ene compositions based thereon. Such radiation curable compositions can advantageously be used in inks, overprint varnishes, coatings, adhesives, for the making of 3D objects and for the making of solder resist and gel nails.

Abstract: Methods of extending a period of increased soil nitrogen levels in a soil are described. The methods include applying a soil enhancement agent to the soil, where the soil enhancement agent may include one or both of (i) lactobionic acid, and (ii) a least one salt of lactobionic acid. The methods also include applying a nitrogen-containing fertilizer to the soil. The soil treated with both the soil enhancement agent and the nitrogen-containing fertilizer has a higher level of soil nitrogen for at least a portion of a grown cycle of a crop planted in the soil than the same soil treated without the soil enhancement agent during the growing cycle of the crop.

Abstract: The present invention describes synthesis and properties of cellulose based biodegradable hydrophobic mulch film for agricultural applications. The invented method can also be used to obtain an highly hydrophobic mulch film. Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer is chemically modified to make bio-degradable, mulch films that are partially air permeable but water impermeable. The water impermeability can be changed by varying the processing conditions. The film can be multi-functional; that is besides providing the water impermeability the film can also be customized to adjust the pH of soil and to deliver herbicides or fertilizers to the soil. Other lignocellulosic materials or different combinations of synthetic fibers, fabrics or polymers and cellulose materials including newsprint can also be used to make the biodegradable hydrophobic film.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a polymerizable liquid crystal compound used for formation of an optically anisotropic film having excellent reciprocal wavelength dispersion and moisture-heat resistance, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, an optically anisotropic film, an optical film, a polarizing plate, and an image display device. The polymerizable liquid crystal compound of the present invention is a polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by Formula (1), in which a Clog P value of a group represented by Ar in Formula (1) is 4.3 or more and less than 7.0.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a polymerizable liquid crystal compound used for formation of an optically anisotropic film having excellent reciprocal wavelength dispersion, a polymerizable liquid crystal composition, an optically anisotropic film, an optical film, a polarizing plate, and an image display device. The polymerizable liquid crystal compound of an embodiment of the present invention is a polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by Formula (1), in which a Clog P value of a group represented by Ar in Formula (1) is 3.5 or less.

Abstract: A feed device of a pyrolysis apparatus and a feed method through which material processed in the pyrolysis apparatus, such as plastic and/or rubber waste, can be fed into the pyrolysis apparatus. In the feed device there is a feed opening for the material to be processed, a feed chamber, closing members in conjunction with the feed chamber and a discharge opening, through which the material to be processed can be conveyed to the pyrolysis apparatus's pyrolysis chamber. A vacuum pump has been adjoined in conjunction with the feed device's feed chamber to achieve a vacuum or sufficient underpressure in the feed chamber after the material to be processed has been fed into the feed chamber and the feed chamber's closing members have been closed. After the closing member of the feed chamber's discharge opening has been opened, the material to be processed, from which the oxygen harmful to the pyrolysis process has been removed, is conveyed into the pyrolysis chamber.

Abstract: A triphase organic matter pyrolysis system includes multiple devices cooperating with each other. The feeding device delivers organic matters into the preheating device. The preheated organic matters are delivered into the pyrolysis and carbonization reaction device. The steam generating device produces a saturated steam which is delivered into the water ion generating device which heats the saturated steam into a superheated steam which is dissociated into water ions which are delivered into the pyrolysis and carbonization reaction device. The water ions cut, dissociates and carbonizes the organic matters to form carbon residues and gas-liquid wastes. The heat energy is recycled by the heat recycle device and is delivered into the preheating device. The gas-liquid wastes are processed by the gas-liquid separation device and the gas purifying device to form gas and liquid that are harmless.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power recovery process in waste steam/CO2 reformers in which a waste stream can be made to release energy without having to burn the waste or the syngas. This invention in some embodiments does not make use of fuel cells as a component but makes use of exothermic chemical reactors using syngas to produce heat, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. It also relates to control or elimination of the emissions of greenhouse gases in the power recovery process of this invention with the goal of producing energy in the future carbonless world economy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for fluid catalytic cracking of a feedstock comprising a light tight oil and at least one conventional feedstock in order to produce an effluent, in which the feedstock has a content of light tight oil so that the density of the feedstock is between 0.84 and 0.91.

Abstract: A de-asphalting system for solvent de-asphalting including a desasphalter and a controller. The deasphalter defines a contacting zone and a separation zone. The contact zone contacts a feed, including asphaltenes, and a solvent to form a mixture, where the contacting of the feed and the solvent causes at least a portion of the asphaltenes to precipitate out of the mixture. The contacting is disposed at an operating temperature. The separation zone separates the mixture into a de-asphalted oil-comprising material fraction (“S+PDAO”) and a asphaltene-rich material fraction. The asphaltene-rich material fraction includes the precipitated asphaltenes. The controller controls at least one operating parameter of the deasphalter based on at least on a refractive index of the S+PDAO phase.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for the production of an ISO8217 compliant Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil from ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil involving a core process under reactive conditions in a Reaction System composed of one or more reaction vessels, wherein one or more of the reaction vessels contains one or more catalysts in the form of a structured catalyst bed and is operated under reactive distillation conditions. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has a sulfur level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 mass % to 1.0 mass. A process plant for conducting the process for conducting the process is disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting abnormal temperature conditions within a fixed bed reactor. In a fixed bed reactor, a hydrocarbon (or hydrocarbon-like) feedstock can be exposed to one or more types of catalyst particles at elevated temperatures and/or pressures. In addition to the one or more types of catalyst particles, a plurality of temperature-sensor structures can be included in a catalyst bed and/or a coating including one or more temperature-sensor structures can be provided on an interior wall or other interior surface in the reactor. The temperature-sensor structures can have a threshold temperature at which the temperature-sensor structure changes to allow introduction and/or release of a detectable substance.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an integrated device for millisecond-level gas phase catalytic cracking reaction and separation, comprising: a horizontal inertial cyclone separator, a horizontal inertial cyclone separator feed tube, a pyrolysis vapour inlet, a regenerated catalyst inlet, a horizontal inertial cyclone separator central tube, a cracked vapour outlet, a catalyst outlet tube, a spent catalyst silo, a first loop-seal, a riser regenerator, a settling tank, a gas-solid separator, and a second loop-seal.

Abstract: A large-scale fluidized bed biogasifier provided for gasifying biosolids. The biogasifier includes a reactor vessel with a pipe distributor and at least two fuel feed inlets for feeding biosolids into the reactor vessel at a desired fuel feed rate of more than 40 tons per day with an average of about 100 tons per day during steady-state operation of the biogasifier. A fluidized bed in the base of the reactor vessel has a cross-sectional area that is proportional to at least the targeted fuel feed rate such that the superficial velocity of gas is in the range of 0.1 m/s (0.33 ft/s) to 3 m/s (9.84 ft/s). In operation, biosolids are heated inside the fluidized bed reactor to a temperature range between 900° F. (482.2° C.) and 1600° F. (871.1° C.).

Abstract: A gasification co-generation process of coal powder in a Y-type entrained flow bed, comprising: spraying coal water slurry or coal powder, gasification agent and water vapor into a gasification furnace through a top nozzle and a plurality of side nozzles for performing combustion and gasification with a residence time of 10 s or more; chilling the resulting slag with water, and subjecting the chilled slag to a dry method slagging to obtain gasification slag used as cement clinker; discharging the produced crude syngas carrying fine ash from the Y-type entrained flow bed to perform ash-slag separation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of coal chemical industry, and particularly discloses an integrated coal gasification combined power generation process with zero carbon emission, the process comprising: pressurizing air for performing air separation to obtain liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen, wherein the liquid oxygen is used for gasification and power generation, the liquid nitrogen is applied as the coolant for the gasification and power generation, the liquid nitrogen and a part of liquid oxygen stored during the valley period with low electricity load are provided for use during the peak period with high electricity load; the pulverized coal delivered under pressure and high-pressure oxygen enter a coal gasification furnace for gasification, so as to generate high-temperature fuel gas, which subjects to heat exchange and purification, and then the high-pressure fuel gas enters into a combustion gas turbine along with oxygen and recyclable CO2 for burning and driving an air compresso

Abstract: Friction modifier and compositions containing the friction modifier as a fuel additive are provided. Methods for improving fuel efficiency using these compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A method for recovering hydrocarbons with two multistage columns includes receiving a carbon dioxide recycle stream. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated in a first multistage column to produce a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a light hydrocarbon stream. The light hydrocarbon stream is separated in a second multistage column to produce a liquefied petroleum stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The first multistage column and the second multistage column are the only two multistage columns used in the method.

Abstract: A method of preparing agglomerates of ultra-fine coal particles includes mixing a film forming agglomeration aid (FFAA) with a quantity of ultra-fine coal particles to form ultra-fine coal particles coated with the FFAA. The FFAA has a lower surface energy relative to a surface of the ultra-fine coal particles. The FFAA is mixed with the ultra-fine coal particles in an amount less than 3% by weight of the ultra-fine coal particles on a dry basis. Agglomerates of the ultra-fine coal particles coated with the film forming agglomeration aid are formed using vibration, pelleting, and/or briquetting. The agglomerates have a size of at least 2 mm. The ultra-fine coal particles have a particle size less than 100 ?m. The agglomerate has a tumbler test friability less than 3%. The drop shatter friability is also less than 3%.

Abstract: Prepared is a film including at least one surface having a friction property having A of not less than 0.01 and B of not greater than 0.6, A and B being values obtained from friction testing, wherein the friction testing includes measuring relative dynamic friction coefficients ? of the at least one surface at various moving speeds v (mm/s) of a contact probe, creating a plot of log(v), log(v) being a common logarithm of the moving speed, on a horizontal axis and ? on a vertical axis and performing linear fitting to obtain a straight line, and A is a slope of the straight line and B is an intercept of the straight line. The tactile film includes a tactile layer, which is formed of a cured product of a curable composition including a curable resin and is disposed on the outermost layer; and the surface of the tactile layer may have a friction property having a slope A of 0.01 or higher and an intercept B of 0.6 or lower.

Abstract: A method for improving wear protection, while maintaining or improving deposit control and cleanliness, in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and one or more lubricating oil additives including at least one borated detergent, as a minor component. The at least one borated detergent comprises a borated alkaline earth metal sulfonate. The borated alkaline earth metal sulfonate is present in an amount sufficient to provide a total boron concentration of about 300 parts per million or greater in the formulated oil. Wear protection is improved, and deposit control and cleanliness are maintained or improved, as compared to wear protection, deposit control and cleanliness achieved using a lubricating oil containing a borated additive other than the at least one borated alkaline earth metal sulfonate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lubricating oil composition particularly excellent in viscosity characteristics at a low temperature. The present invention provides: a lubricating oil composition including a polymer (A) and a base oil (B), wherein the polymer (A) satisfies the following requirement (A-1), and the content ratio of the polymer (A) and the base oil (B) is such that the ratio of a resin (A) is within the range of from 0.1 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the polymer (A) and the base oil (B). (A-1) The polymer (A) is a polymer containing a structural unit derived from an ?-olefin having 20 or less carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of lubricating a compression-ignition internal combustion engine with a maximum laden mass over 2,700 kg comprising supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, a 300 TBN or higher alkaline earth metal sulphonate detergent having a metal ratio of 10 to 40, 0.1 wt % to 4 wt % of a borated polyisobutylene succinimide dispersant, wherein the polyisobutylene from which the borated polyisobutylene succinimide is derived has a number average molecular weight of 550 to 1150, and 0.1 wt % to 6 wt % of a polyisobutylene succinimide, wherein the polyisobutylene from which polyisobutylene succinimide is derived has a number average molecular weight of 1550 to 2500, 0 wt % to 0.2 wt % of a phenolic based detergent, wherein the total amount of soap delivered by the alkaline earth metal sulphonates (typically calcium sulphonate) is 0.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is described. The novel lubricant composition has superior thermal stability, and can reduce the need to replenish the lubricant. The lubricant composition includes at least a soap component, a thickener component, an oil component, and a spherical polyolefin component (optionally Microthene). The spherical polyolefin component includes polyolefin microparticles.

Abstract: The use as fragrance ingredient of 4-methylene-2-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)-tetrahydropyran.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for plant extraction are disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an extraction module, a separating module and a reservoir. The method essentially includes plant material preparing, decarboxylating, active components extracting and separating. By using liquid tetrafluoroethane as the solvent in the apparatus of the present invention, the active components of the plant material are efficiently extracted under low pressure extraction and high pressure extraction conditions.

Abstract: A solid cleansing product including at least a first surfactant and a second surfactant present in a combined surfactant weight amount; at least a first buffering agent and a second buffering agent a present in a combined buffering agent weight amount; and magnesium sulfate; where the combined buffering agent weight amount is greater than the combined surfactant weight amount.

Abstract: Cleaning solution for cleaning and/or wetting metal surfaces, comprising at least one acid, a first surfactant, which is an alkyl-poly(ethyleneglycol-co-propyleneglycol)-ether having a cloud point of ?25° C., a second surfactant, which is selected from the group consisting of i) an alkyl-poly(ethyleneglycol-co-propyleneglycol)-ether having a cloud point of ?30° C., ii) an alkyl-polyethyleneglycol-ether having a cloud point of ?45° C. wherein the cloud points are determined according to European Standard EN 1890:2006, item 8.2 of German Version, with the modification that 10 wt % H2SO4 is used as solvent and that the concentration of the surfactant is 1000 mg/L.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning surfaces and/or for detecting organic substances in a solution or on a surface, comprising a) at least one salt of the permanganic acid, ferric acid and/or chromic acid, b) at least one organic phosphonate and c) at least one persulphate, wherein the at least one organic phosphonate has a general formula (I) wherein R1 is an organic moiety, X1 is OH or OM1 and X2 is OH or OM2, wherein M1 and M2 represent an alkali metal ion or ammonium ion, wherein the organic moiety R1 is a mono-substituted or multiple-substituted or unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl moiety, C3-C10 cycloalkyl moiety or C6-C14 aryl moiety, wherein the organic moiety may be attached to 1 to 3 further phosphonate groups of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Detergent compositions and more specifically, to low pH detergent compositions comprising natural feedstock components. Methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the detergent properties of enzymes of an enzyme-containing detergent composition, comprising the step of adding to said composition an amphoteric polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of an amylase and/or a protease for removing and/or reducing soil on a surface, a method for removing and/or reducing soil on a surface and a warewashing composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to proteases having an amino acid sequence with at least about 70% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence given in SEQ ID NO:2, over the entire length thereof, and comprising an amino acid substitution at at least one of the positions P9, Q62, D101, N130, G166, N187, 5216, N238 or Q271, based in each case on the numbering according to SEQ ID NO:2. The present disclosure also relates to the production and use thereof. Such proteases exhibit very good stability, in particular storage stability, while at the same time having a good cleaning performance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to rheology modified, low foaming aqueous antimicrobial compositions. The compositions are phase stable under acidic conditions, and do not need to be rinsed from the surface to which they are applied. The present disclosure further relates to methods of use thereof.