Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for purifying and/or removing multiply charged cations and suspended solids from water. In particular the process relates to an additive composition that has the appropriate surfactant characteristics for effectively removing multiply charged cations and suspended solids from an aqueous or oil/aqueous mixed phase via foam fractionation. According to the invention, a hydrophobically modified polymer that acts as an associative thickener is used in the presence of a source of alkalinity or anionic reactant as well as surfactant in appropriate ratios to facilitate multiply charged cation and suspended solids removal for water purification in any of a number of commercial, environmental and industrial applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wax composition comprising linear hydrocarbons, branched hydrocarbons and oxidized hydrocarbons, wherein the composition is characterized by a congealing point from 68° C. to 110° C., an acid number in the range of 3 to 30 mg KOH/g, a saponification number of 20 to 90 mg KOH/g and a needle penetration at 25° C. of below 15 1/10 mm. The invention further relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising the wax composition and a method of manufacture of both the wax composition and the dispersion. The wax composition can be used to fully or partially substitute Carnauba wax or Candelilla wax.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a tetraaryl ammonium salt, a tetraaryl ammonium salt covalently bound to a polymer and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The disclosed compositions are useful e.g., for an anion exchange membrane, or an anion conducting polymer, and may further be used in electrochemical devices such as alkaline fuel cells, and alkaline redox-flow batteries.

Abstract: A nonwoven sheet, having a first outwardly facing surface and a second outwardly facing surface. Wax is disposed in a wax pattern on the first surface; and oil is disposed in an oil pattern on the second surface. The oil pattern is not coincident the wax pattern so that wax blocks the oil from permeating through to the first surface. The first surface may be textured with peaks and valleys, having wax disposed on the peaks. This arrangement keeps the oil from contacting the target surface and leaving residue, while allowing the oil to collect and retain debris. The sheet may be executed as a dry sheet for cleaning surfaces such as floors or as a duster.

Abstract: Provided among other things is a cleaning composition comprising: a carrier fluid; and Minute Fibrils suspended in the carrier fluid, wherein the composition is protein cleaning effective.

Abstract: A insulated electric wire having an insulating layer containing a fluororesin, the insulated electric wire having a high flexibility with the heat resistance of the fluororesin maintained. The insulated electric wire is obtained by covering a conductor with an insulating layer containing a copolymer of a monomer expressed by a Formula (1) and a monomer expressed by a Formula (2). It is preferable that a copolymerization ratio of the monomer expressed by Formula (2) in the copolymer is at least 10 mass %. Note that Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group including one or more ether bonds in its structure.

Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.

Abstract: The present invention is the aqueous floor polishing composition which contains the polyoxyalkylene diester compound represented by the following general formula (1) and does not contain the phosphorus-containing plasticizer. R1 and R2 represent each independently alkyl groups having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, m represents an integer from 2 to 4, n represents a number from 2 to 40. The aqueous floor polishing composition of the present invention does not contain the phosphorus-containing plasticizer. Therefore, it does not affect the environment negatively, in spite of having excellent leveling properties, lustering properties and heel mark resistance properties.

Abstract: Pressurizing or propellant compositions and products made using the compositions are provided herein. The propellant compositions include ethane as a propellant. The ethane may be the only propellant in the composition or may be mixed with other propellants. The ethane may be the only hydrocarbon or the only saturated hydrocarbon propellant used in the compositions. Sprayable products including the propellants described herein are also provided. Finally methods of removing a contaminate from an article using the sprayable products described herein are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous floor coating composition, comprising water, at least one polymer film forming agent, and a plasticizing agent, wherein at least a portion of the plasticizing agent is a synergistic combination of tributoxyethyl phosphate and a benzoate ester blend. Such compositions have reduced phosphorus content, yet retain the leveling and gloss of tributoxyethyl phosphate plasticizers and also exhibit improved soil resistance.

Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for polishing a wet surface. The invention is a water based composition for polishing wet surfaces and a method of applying the water based composition to polish wet surfaces. The method does not include a dry to haze or buffing step in order to achieve a lasting high gloss shine on the polished surface.

Abstract: This invention provides film-forming compositions, including but not limited to polishes, coatings, adhesives and inks, comprising a at least one acrylic or vinyl acetate polymer or copolymer as a film-forming ingredient and, as the plasticizer, a blend in specified proportions of a) the benzoate of a 6-carbon monohydric alcohol, b) diethylene glycol dibenzoate and c) diethylene glycol monobenzoate.

Abstract: A cart system and method are provided, the cart capable of being converted to a table using only components of the cart, the cart including a base, four sides coupled to the base, and at least two wheels coupled to the base. In use, the cart is capable of being converted into a table and at least one seat, utilizing only components of the cart. Additionally, at least one of the wheels is utilized, at least in part, for the at least one seat.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a batch process of producing semi-conductive polymer nanodispersions in which a composition comprising a liquid and a polymer is at least partially dissolved in the liquid, resulting in dissolved polymer molecules in the composition, wherein the dissolution occurs in a dissolution vessel. The solubility of the dissolved polymer molecules in the composition is then increased to increase the concentration of dissolved polymer in the composition to a range from about 0.1% to about 30% based on a total weight of the polymer and the liquid, wherein increasing the solubility of the dissolved polymer in the composition occurs in a dissolution vessel. The dissolved polymer in the composition is then diluted with a diluent, wherein the dissolution of the dissolved polymer in the composition occurs by addition of the composition to the diluent in a precipitation vessel.

Abstract: A slurry for use in a chemical mechanical planarization process for a wafer comprises a chemical portion and a mechanical portion. The chemical portion comprises a surfactant that forms a layer over a metallic layer of the wafer to decreasing dishing to less than an average of 843 ? reduce the static etch rate of the metallic layer. The mechanical portion comprises an abrasive agent to assist in the planarization of the metallic layer of the wafer. In another embodiment, a slurry for polishing a copper layer formed over a first layer is disclosed. The slurry comprises an abrasive agent; and a surfactant comprising at least one non-ionic surfactant to reduce the static etch rate of the copper layer. The shelf life of the slurry exceeds 90 days.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface comprising the steps of providing a coating composition comprising particles of a polyolefin wax or of a mixture of polyolefin waxes suspended in a liquid phase; applying said coating composition to the surface; evaporating said liquid phase from the applied coating composition; and subjecting said dried, applied coating composition to a heating treatment to coalesce said wax particles.

Abstract: A water in oil emulsion wax composition composed of natural and synthetic waxes, surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 0.20 micrometer or less containing no magnesium oxide and being agglomerate free together with a aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent producing a wax having cleaning properties and an enhanced high gloss surface from a single application.

Abstract: Finishing composition substantially free of non-volatile silicone materials and comprises a mixture of abrasive particles and an emulsion, which comprises water, a volatile siloxane, and a lubricant.

Abstract: A wax composition for application to a wet surfaces utilizing a polymeric emulsion with a cross-linked copolymer of acrylic acid and C10-30 alkyl acrylate whereby upon application to the surface to be waxed the hydrophilic portion of the polymer instantly collapses releasing the oil phase and providing immediate coverage of the application surface forming a film upon drying, and buffing the waxed surface with an absorbent material leaves a protective coating of wax of the surface which does not easily re-emulsify or wash off when further exposed to water.

Abstract: To provide a floor coating composition and floor coating composition additive. It is possible to improve the leveling performance, mopping performance, and other properties of a floor coating composition over those obtained with a conventional tributoxyethyl phosphate leveling agent by adding to a floor coating composition 1) a (C7-C10) aliphatic monocarboxylic acid monoester of a diol, or 2) a (C7-C10) aliphatic monocarboxylic acid monoester or diester of a triol.

Abstract: A polish composition for metallic surfaces containing a polish and abrasive alumina nanoparticles in a water in oil emulsion composition composed of surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 200 nanometers or less having a median particle diameter of 0.24 microns together with an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent producing a polish having cleaning properties and an enhanced high glossed surface from a single application.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising (a) at least one aqueous polymer dispersion, (b) at least one ester in the amount of 0.005 to 50 parts by weight of said ester, based on 100 weight parts of solids of all polymers in said aqueous composition, wherein said ester is selected from the group consisting of (i) a monoester of a C7-C10 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid with a dihydric alcohol, (ii) a monoester of a C7-C10 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid with a trihydric alcohol, (iii) a diester of a C7-C10 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid with a trihydric alcohol, and (iv) a mixture of two or more of said (i), (ii), and (iii), and (c) at least one surfactant, in the amount of 1.2 to 10 parts by weight of said surfactant, based on 100 weight parts of solids of all polymers in said aqueous composition.

Abstract: A composition and associated methods for chemical mechanical planarization (or other polishing) are described. The composition may comprise an abrasive and a dispersed hybrid organic/inorganic particle. The composition may further comprise an alkyne compound. Two different methods for chemical mechanical planarization are disclosed. In one method (Method A), the CMP slurry composition employed in the method comprises comprise an abrasive and a dispersed hybrid organic/inorganic particle. In another method (Method B), the CMP slurry composition employed in the method comprises comprise an abrasive and an alkyne compound. The composition may further comprise an oxidizing agent in which case the composition is particularly useful in conjunction with the associated methods (A and B) for metal CMP applications (e.g., tungsten CMP).

Abstract: An abrasive composition is provided based on the following: an abrasive, preferably feldspar ??7-59% a clay, preferably smectite clay ??3-7% water ??37-64% an organic solvent, such as kerosene ??3-20%, and additionally, preferably contains calcium carbonate ??20-30%, and a surfactant 0.01-1%. The composition may have particles of up to 100 ?m, and preferably average particle size diameter of 30-45 ?m.

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: A composition and associated method for chemical mechanical planarization (or other polishing) are described which afford high tantalum to copper selectivity in copper CMP and which are tunable (in relation to polishing performance). The composition comprises an abrasive and an N-acyl-N-hydrocarbonoxyalkyl aspartic acid compound and/or a tolyltriazole derivative.

Abstract: A multi-component kit and method is provided to pretreat, resurface, and restore a plastic material, and in particular, the plastic lens covers over the headlights and taillights of an automobile. The multi-component kit includes a pretreatment formulation, a resurfacing formulation, and a restoration formulation. Each formulation is structured for application to the plastic lens covers by hand, thereby eliminating the need for specialized equipment or training. The method includes application of each formulation to the plastic lens covers using clean, lint free applicators. The pretreatment formulation is applied to clean the plastic lens covers and to prepare them for application of the resurfacing formulation, which repairs scratches and removes discoloration. The restoration formulation is applied to restore a high gloss shine to the plastic lens covers as well as to protect the plastic lens covers from the elements such as dust, dirt, and/or ultra-violet radiation.

Abstract: A polish composition includes a siloxane polymer of the formula wherein each group A independently represents an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms, M represents an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms and Q represents an alkyl group, wherein a proportion of the groups Q have more than 20 carbon atoms and the remainder have up to 6 carbon atoms, and wherein “x” is an integer selected to give a molecular weight of the polymer III in the range 3,000–30,000. In prior polish compositions the radical “Q” have been of shorter chain lengths. We have found that a longer chain length promotes reduced smearing.

Abstract: A finish for application over an article of furniture includes an emulsion that if formed by blending together an oil-based furniture type of wax with a water based automotive type of wax. The furniture wax is limited to less than one-third the total volume. This results in a furniture finish that resists smudging, smearing, and dust collection and is also easy to apply and durable. A deep luster similar to that obtained by the use of a quality furniture wax is obtained without the disadvantages thereof.

Abstract: Iodine or iodophor stain resistance is imparted to a surface by applying a hardenable coating composition containing an effective amount of a reducing agent having a redox potential sufficient to decolorize an iodine or iodophor stain. The reducing agent reacts with triiodide anion in the stain to change the stain coloration from a yellowish hue (e.g., yellow-white, yellow or brown) towards a lighter hue (e.g., pale yellow, white or transparent). This decolorization reaction takes place over a period of minutes, hours or days, and preferably can eventually cause the stain to disappear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silane oligomer for immobilizing a physiological material that is prepared by copolymerizing an aminosilane compound with a cyclic siloxane oligomeric compound. The present invention can preserve the immobilization layer by applying a silane oligomer. Further, the immobilization layer has a three-dimensional structure and thus has superior thermal stability and reagent resistance.

Abstract: A composition and associated methods for chemical mechanical planarization (or other polishing) are described. The composition may comprise an abrasive and a dispersed hybrid organic/inorganic particle. The composition may further comprise an alkyne compound. Two different methods for chemical mechanical planarization are disclosed. In one method (Method A), the CMP slurry composition employed in the method comprises comprise an abrasive and a dispersed hybrid organic/inorganic particle. In another method (Method B), the CMP slurry composition employed in the method comprises comprise an abrasive and an alkyne compound. The composition may further comprise an oxidizing agent in which case the composition is particularly useful in conjunction with the associated methods (A and B) for metal CMP applications (e.g., tungsten CMP).

Abstract: Pressurized mixtures of propellant gasses and liquid surface or air treating materials are disclosed. The liquid materials are in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one polar surfactant. Water is also provided.

Abstract: A wax or polish also known as a surface protectant where ones primary reason for applying it is to impart a long lasting and specific scent or fragrance to a surface, such as that of an automobile, or any other surface of choice. As a secondary consideration the product will also offer surface protection from the elements.

Abstract: A finishing composition for a variety of surfaces, including, without limitation, paints, metals, plastics and fiberglass, comprises water, wax, soap, scent, hair conditioner, mineral spirits and abrasives.

Abstract: An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and/or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or completely cooling the heated wax/oil mixture. Special-purpose additives may be added, such as salts, abrasives, suspending aids, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, fragrances, etc. However, no solvent other than the oil is necessary, a decided improvement over existing technology.

Abstract: A self-shining aerosol-type shoe polish composition consisting essentially of 0.5 to 25% by volume of a silicone compound, optionally 3 to 25% by volume of a drying retardant and/or 0.1 to 1% by volume of an anti-static agent component, and the remainder of liquefied gas as a solvent as well as a propellant gas, exhibits excellent drying properties and self-shining effect when sprayed on the surface of shoes.

Abstract: Furniture polishes, and methods for their use, are disclosed. The polishes are liquids in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil such as a mineral oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one more polar surfactant. Water is also provided. The polish is preferably essentially free alcohols.

Abstract: An ultrahigh molecular weight polymer, such as ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene, is used as an additive to enhance the coating properties of a solvent. The polyisobutylene has a molecular weight of at least 2.5-3.0 million daltons, preferably greater than about 6 daltons, and is provided in a preferred concentration of 0.05 to 0.3%. The solvent can be a medicinal grade mineral oil. Other suitable solvents include hydrocarbon oil and low viscosity, synthetic compositions. In all cases, the coating properties of the solvent are greatly enhanced by the addition of ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene. In another aspect of the invention, ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene is used as an additive to enhance the viscoelasticity of a mineral oil based sunscreen formulation. In still another aspect of the invention, the fibers of a fabric material are coated with an ultrahigh molecular weight polymer to greatly strengthen the fabric.

Abstract: Furniture polishes, and methods for their use, are disclosed. The polishes are liquids in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil such as a mineral oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one more polar surfactant. Water is also provided. The polish is preferably essentially free alcohols.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a liquid polish for metals, glass, plastics and their derivatives: the novel liquid polish reduces application and buffing time significantly compared to prior art polishes using animal fat, glycerides, oils, wetting agents or tallow and uses unique compounds for increasing contact between the abrasive oxides within said liquid polish and surface contaminants of polished materials.

Abstract: A polish composition includes a siloxane polymer of the formula 1

Abstract: A furniture polish comprising a mineral oil, a silicone polish, and a bittering agent may be prepared. Such a composition may be made suitable for dispensing as a spray or mist by means of a non-pressurized spray apparatus by the addition thereto of a shear-thinning thixotropic thickener.

Abstract: A spray wax concentrate adapted to be applied in a highly diluted state in an aqueous spray to a surface, such as a vehicle surface, in the hot sun comprising about 2 to 10 wt. % of a fine polishing powder, of about 10 to about 40 wt. % of mineral spirits, of about 0.5 to about 3 wt. % of a dimethyl silicone fluid polymer, from about 0.5 to about 1.75 wt. % of an alkanolamide surface-active agent; from about 1 to about 1.75 wt. % of a higher alkyl amino functional group substituted dimethyl silicone polymer wax, and the balance, water, to obtain a total of 100 wt. %. The spray wax concentrate is preferably applied as pressurized, turbulent aqueous spray containing about 1 part by volume of the spray wax concentrate and about 40 to about 100 parts by volume of water.

Abstract: A furniture polish comprising a mineral oil, a silicone polish, and a bittering agent may be prepared. Such a composition may be made suitable for dispensing as a spray or mist by means of a non-pressurized spray apparatus by the addition thereto of a shear-thinning thixotropic thickener.

Abstract: An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and./or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or completely cooling the heated wax/oil mixture. Special-purpose additives may be added, such as salts, abrasives, suspending aids, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, fragrances, etc. However, no solvent other than the oil is necessary, a decided improvement over existing technology.

Abstract: The object is to provide a water/oil repellent composition which can simultaneously perform a water/oil treatment and a polishing treatment to leather products such as leather shoes, etc., by using one water/oil repellent composition, and can also exert excellent water/oil repellent effect and excellent polishing effect. It is constituted so that microcapsules, in which a polishing agent is encapsulated, are dispersed in a water/oil repellent agent.

Abstract: A metal cleaner-polish in the form of a substantially homogeneous liquid slurry containing aliphatic hydrocarbons, finely divided abrasive, and isopropanol as a stabilizer/solvent.

Abstract: Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point of about 60° to about 90° C.; wherein wt:wt ratio of said acrylic resin and wax is about 1:3 to about 1:8 and the wt:wt ratio of said resin and wax to said solvent is about 1:1 to about 1:9. The formulations function as surface polishes that can be used on any hard surface including wood, metal, stone, and other non-porous surfaces.

Abstract: A vehicle cleaning solution is provided including a predetermined amount of mineral spirits and a predetermined amount of jeweler's rouge mixed with the mineral spirits for cleaning various vehicular components.