Abstract: A novel nail polish composition having a low viscosity, i.e. not greater than about 200 cps comprising from about 3.0% to about 24.0% a shade paste, suitable film former and thinner and a pen-like means for applying said nail polish having a substantially non-bristle nib.

Abstract: A composition for polishing a layer of non-electrolysis nickel plating, an alumite layer or an aluminum substrate in a memory hard disc the composition comprising water, a polishing agent of aluminum oxide, and a polishing accelerator of one of nickel nitrate and aluminum nitrate, or two compounds, nickel nitrate and aluminum nitrate, or two compounds, nickel sulfate and aluminum nitrate.

Abstract: A composition containing ethanolamine, a silicate and a protective colloid is useful to restore broken, crazed, or alligatored finishes without removing the intact finish beneath.

Abstract: A composition for polishing a plastic product, a layer of non-electrolysis nickel plating, an alumite layer or an aluminum product comprises water, a polishing agent of aluminum oxide and a polishing accelerator of nickel sulfate, and is neutral or weak acid.

Abstract: A substantially nonabrasive, liquid car cleaner composition which cleans car surfaces without an external source of water to wash or rinse. The product is a composition of up to 30% polymeric solids, up to 95% liquid carrier and a suspension aid. It is good for cleaning painted, metal and vinyl surfaces. It does not leave unsightly residue embedded in the texture of vinyl surfaces. A container/applicator kit comprising a bristled fibrous pad and container is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is generally accomplished by providing a cloth which is coated or impregnated in a discontinuous manner with a polish composition. The polish composition comprises a silicone oil, a detergent and soap or wax. In a particularly preferred form, the cloth comprises a polypropylene meltblown material that has been treated with a surfactant, and the wax is a combination of saponified and non-saponified waxes. The polishing wipe further may have added thereto antistatic agents, UV absorbers and mineral oil.

Abstract: A method of reproducing a composition of an electrolytic polishing solution for a niobium material, characterized in that, when the composition of the electrolytic polishing solution for the niobium material which is composed of HF, H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 and water is lowered in the concentration of HF, the composition is replenished with fluorosulfuric acid and water in an amount equimolar therewith or so in order to recover the concentration of HF while the content of water is maintained substantially at a constant level.

Abstract: A tarnish remover/metal polish formulation comprising water, an acid, and metal iodide, such as potassium iodide, is described. The components of the formulation chemically react with the tarnish or stain on a metal surface, removing the tarnish or stain while leaving the metal unaffected. The tarnish remover/metal polish can be applied as a dip-rinse or as a polish. The composition is easily applied and easily removed.

Abstract: Cerium based glass polishing compositions, well adapted for the polishing, e.g., of optical glass, are comprised of (i) at least one crystalline phase of CeO.sub.2 type, and (ii) a crystalline phase which comprises a rare earth pyrosilicate having the formula Ln.sub.2-x Ce.sub.x Si.sub.2 O.sub.7, wherein Ln is at least one lanthanide or yttrium and x is a number ranging from zero to less than 2.

Abstract: Aminofunctional emulsions and aminofunctional silicone polishes are provided which exhibit improved adhesion and resistance to removal by detergent washing when applied to solid surfaces.

Abstract: Multi-phase paste and liquid polish compositions having improved gloss life and water resistance durability are obtained by providing an oil external emulsion phase containing aminofunctional polysiloxane, and a water external emulsion phase containing dimethyl polysiloxane. The oil external emulsion phase and the water external emulsion phase are packaged in the same container or in separate containers in a manner as to keep each phase separate from the other phase until the polish compositions are applied to a surface to be polished. The method of preparing and packaging the multi-phase polish compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for a hard-water build-up remover that comprises an abrasive, an acid, a surfactant, a suspending material and water; and a method for producing said composition that comprises pouring hot water into a mixing tank and slowly adding the suspending material; allowing the water and suspending material to mix for one hour, then adding the acid, the abrasive and the surfactant into the mixing tank.

Abstract: New acrylofunctional silicones and a method for their synthesis are disclosed. The acrylofunctional silicones are the product of reacting aminoalkyl or diaminoalkyl silicones with isocyanatoacrylates. The acrylofunctional silicones are useful coating materials, and can be cured by ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-abrasive metal polish or cleaning agent for objects, particularly household objects and ornaments, having surfaces of copper, silver, or chromium or of any alloy which is comprised of these metals either separately or together. The polish is characterized in that it comprises an aqueous solution containing 1-3% by weight nitric acid and 5-10% by weight thiourea or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers are polished with an abrasive slurry which is prepared by dispersing montmorillonite clay in deionized water. The pH of the slurry is adjusted to 9.5 to 12.5 by adding alkali such as NaOH and KOH.

Abstract: Grinding, lapping, and polishing compounds containing an abrasive material, a thickener, and a water-soluble alkylene oxide polymer. In addition to good applications-related characteristics, said compounds have the advantage of permitting the workpieces to be cleaned with water.

Abstract: A buffing and burnishing composition for cleaning, polishing and for reconditioning plastic and plastic coated floor surfaces, and other floor surfaces to which floor finishes including "self-polishing" preparations have been applied. The composition includes a water soluble, low volatility, linear polymer of ethylene and propylene oxide as a combination low-volatility, lubricant and plasticizer, a glycol ether as a cooperating solvent, cleaner and coupling and stabilizing agent, and a surfactant as a wetting agent and cleaner, and water. The composition is characterized by the absence of wax and ingredients which give rise to wax-like residues, by the capability of effectively solubilizing and removing any clouding wax and wax-like deposits present, by a reduced evaporation rate, and an enhanced stability in the presence of heat generated during floor surface buffing and polishing procedures.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising an aqueous emulsion of (1) a mixture of silicone fluids consisting of (a) an aminofunctional silicone fluid and (b) an organopolysiloxane fluid, (2) nonionic emulsifying agents and (3) an ultraviolet radiation absorbing agent.

Abstract: Metal polishing compositions comprising a boronated felspathoid and a suitable liquid, semi-solid or solid carrier. The boronated felspathoid has a crystal structure similar to the mineral nosean.

Abstract: A deodorant product comprises a deodorant composition and a polishing agent, chosen from waxes, film-forming polymers or mixtures thereof, the deodorant composition having a deodorant value of from 0.50 to 3.5 as measured by the Deodorant Value Test.

Abstract: Semi-conductors can be polished with greater efficiency using as a polishing agent a blend of colloidal silica or silica gel, a water-soluble amine and a water-soluble quaternary ammonium salt or base.

Abstract: A polishing agent composition containing a polyorganosiloxane preparation comprising:(A) from 4 to 40% by weight of a benzene soluble polyorganosiloxane resin comprising:(1) 70 to 100 mole percent (R.sup.1).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, and(2) 0 to 30 mole percent (R.sup.2).sub.2 SiO units and having Si bonded OR.sup.3 groups;(B) from 55 to 95% by weight of a liquid linear or branched polyorganosiloxane terminated by (HO)(R.sup.4).sub.2 SiO.sub.1/2 units or (R.sup.4).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, and whose units other than the terminal units comprise 90 to 100 mole percent (R.sup.5).sub.2 SiO units and 0 to 10 mole percent(R.sup.5).sub.a SiO.sub.

Abstract: A water borne wood stain resistant to pigment settling prior to use. A preferred formulation contains the following components in approximate parts by weight:______________________________________ Component Amount ______________________________________ Film forming resin 5-8 Pigment 5-15 Water thickener 0.5-2 Water 89.

Abstract: A chemical attack polish and polishing procedure for use on metal surfaces such as nickel base alloys and stainless steels. The chemical attack polish comprises Fe(NO.sub.3).sub.3, concentrated CH.sub.3 COOH, concentrated H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 and H.sub.2 O. The polishing procedure includes saturating a polishing cloth with the chemical attack polish and submicron abrasive particles and buffing the metal surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dental material containing calcium hydroxide in a controlled condition.The material is formulated in a particular way allowing it to be used successfully in a variety of therapies. The various mixtures and methods of using the calcium hydroxide materials are herein disclosed. In addition, mixtures of the calcium hydroxide material for specific therapies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A metal finishing composition particularly useful for burnishing of metallic components while subjecting said metallic components to the action of a solid finishing media, said composition comprising an acidic burnishing media and, as a rust and discoloration inhibitor component thereof, a mixture of the compounds 6-[methyl(phenylsulfonyl)amino] hexanoic acid and 2,2', 2"-nitrilotris(ethanol), is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition useful as a shoe polish comprises an acrylic resin, a plasticizer, deionized water, and preferably a trace amount of an alcoholic cosolvent. In its preferred form, the composition does not require wax, and may be applied directly on articles having a wax coating.

Abstract: A polishing method suitable for use in working a surface of a magnetic material such as materials of magnetic head into a mirror-finished surface. The work is placed in a treating liquid cell such that its surface to be worked is opposed by the surface of a lap. The treating liquid contains fine polishing grains of magnesium oxide as the polishing agent, by an amount less than 4 wt %, and may contain 10 to 30 wt % of glycerol for increasing the viscosity. As a relative movement occurs between the work and the lap, the treating liquid forms a state of a dynamic-pressure bearing between the opposing surfaces of the work and lap, so that the surface of the work is polished into mirror surface by the action of the magnesium oxide without contacting the lap directly.

Abstract: An emulsion cleaner-polish for treating of furniture surfaces having excellent gloss and cleaning properties is described. The emulsion contains a film-former such as a silicone, wax, resin, non-drying oil, and mixtures thereof; a low level of a hydrocarbon solvent, water, a surfactant, and, as an essential component, an alpha-olefin having from 10 to about 18 carbon atoms. The alpha-olefin when present in fairly low levels strongly attacks oil-borne stains without substantial detriment to the gloss characteristics of the film. Additionally, the alpha-olefin contributes to the leveling characteristics of the cleaner-polish when applied to a substrate.

Abstract: Oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsion hard surface coating compositions containing a solvent within a specified solubility parameter, silicone fluids, an acrylic polymer soluble in the solvent, surfactants, water and optionally waxes and abrasives. The compositions have excellent detergent resistance, have good gloss and buff properties.

Abstract: A water based self-polishing sealing composition as a protective coating for floors, metal parts and the like, utilizes a film forming polymeric coating agent and a hydrocarbon solvent having a solubility parameter from about 7.8 to 9.8 emulsified with a compatible surfactant.

Abstract: Coal and other particulate can be transported on a conveyor belt exposed to winter weather conditions with reduced slippage of the particulate on the belt surface by periodically treating the belt surface with from about 0.001 to about 0.005 gallons per square foot of belt surface (0.04-0.4 liters/sq. meter) of a composition containing a small amount of a dimethyl polysiloxane with the balance consisting substantially of water soluble components comprising (A) a water soluble polyhydroxy compound or monoalkyl ether thereof, and (B) a water soluble organic nonvolatile compound having at least one hydrophilic group, (A) being different from (B).

Abstract: Detergent resistant compositions made by blending (I) a hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane, (II) an amino-polysilane, and (III) an optionally partially hydrolyzed organotrialkoxysilane can be employed in such end-use applications as car polishes and vinyl protectants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the polishing of silver-plated, in particular electro-plated silver. The feature of the invention is the provision of a formulation which in the dry, solid state has a high storage life and is free of any toxic components and therefore usable in the home in hotels and in like establishments. The formulation comprises in powdered form at least one silver generating component such as a silver salt or silver oxide and at least one reducing component for the salt or oxide. When water is added to this dry powdered composition to form a paste as needed, and the paste is used on a plated base metal or alloy for cleaning and/or restoration purposes, silver is both deposited and polished by the use of the composition. Different qualities of finish may be obtained depending upon whether the solid formulation also comprises in powdered form either one of the conventional relatively harsh abrasives such as rouge or a very mild agent such as one of the conventional fillers, e.g.

Abstract: A composition for polishing silicon and germanium comprises a synthetic amorphous silica polishing agent and a suspending agent selected from the group consisting of water-soluble carboxypolymethylene gums and xanthum gums. The composition may be used for polishing in the form of an aqueous alkaline slurry.

Abstract: Aluminium polishing solutions containing phosphoric, nitric and sulphuric acids provide etched finishes if the proportion of sulphuric acid is increased. The invention inhibits such etching by addition to the bath of an aromatic ring compound in which at least 2 hetero atoms are conjugated with the ring such as benztriazole.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion containing (1) a mixture of silicone compounds consisting of (a) an aminofunctional silicone fluid and (b) a cyclic siloxane, (2) an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, (3) sufficient carboxylic acid to neutralize the aminofunctional group and (4) cationic emulsifying agents, if desired. These aqueous emulsions are storage stable and are suitable for dispensing in automatic car washes to impart a detergent resistant protective coating on hard surfaces.

Abstract: An improved detergent resistant vinyl coating composition containing an aqueous emulsion of (1) a mixture of silicone fluids consisting of (a) an aminofunctional silicone fluid and (b) an organopolysiloxane fluid and (2) a mixture of surface-active agents. The resultant composition has good shelf stability and when applied to vinyl surfaces, produces a high gloss coating which is resistant to detergents and environmental elements.

Abstract: A permanent precision liquid polishing suspension, and a method for making same, comprising fine abrasive polishing powders held in a suspension medium comprising an aqueous glycerine based composition thickened by a carboxy polymethylene polymer.

Abstract: A wood finishing composition comprising about three parts by volume of an alcoholic solution of white shellac, about two parts by volume of a solution of an oil modified polyurethane resin and about one part by volume of a drying oil. The wood finishing composition produces finishes on wood comparable to prior art compositions, for example french polish, that require considerable skill and time in application.

Abstract: A food base preservative for material surfaces such as finished furniture surfaces, painted surfaces, glass surfaces, vinyl plastic surfaces, and the like. The preservative solution is made from okra, water and a food preservative agent, and it is used by impregnating soft cloths, such as towels, with the solution and shining material surfaces with the impregnated cloths.

Abstract: The high gloss of vinyl composition floor coverings having a no-wax coating is maintained by using a cleaner consisting essentially of an aqueous emulsion polymerized alkali-soluble terpolymer having an average molecular weight of about 23,000, the terpolymer being an addition polymer based on about 51% by weight methyl methacrylate, 31% by weight butyl acrylate, and 18% by weight acrylic acid; a mixture of 50% by weight of the reaction product of 1 mole of coconut oil to 2 moles diethanolamine and 50% by weight of the reaction product of 1 mole dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid to 1 mole diethanolamine; an organic solvent; an aqueous ammonia solution; and water. Before being used as a cleaner the cleaner is preferably diluted to between about 0.5 to 0.10 percent solids.

Abstract: A mechanochemical method of polishing a gadolinium gallium garnet single crystal characterized by the use of a composition made of a polishing agent selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, zirconium oxide and chromium oxide suspended in an alkaline silicate solution selected from a group consisting of sodium silicate solution and potassium silicate solution.

Abstract: A composition for polishing synthetic resin comprises a calcined alumina polishing agent and water. The polishing agent is prepared by burning boehmite, crushing it into particles and separating particles having a predetermined particle distribution. Also disclosed is a synthetic resin polishing composition further containing as a polishing accelerator an aluminum compound selected from among aluminum nitrate, polyaluminum chloride, aluminum bromide, aluminum sulfate, aluminum iodide, aluminum chloride and aluminum phosphate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Improvement of polish formulations containing a wax and/or an abrasive and optionally at least one member selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, detergent resistant additives, colorants, odorants, and other ingredients normally used in making polishes is disclosed by incorporating in the polish (a) a cyclodimethylsiloxane fluid, (b) a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer, and (c) water. Further advantages may also be achieved by the incorporation of an organic water-in-oil surfactant having an HLB value of 2-10 and/or certain silicone-glycol copolymers in the polish.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic 1,3-dioxanes based on the skeleton of 1,1-dimethyloctalin or 1,1-dimethyldecalin and their use as perfume components is disclosed.

Abstract: A shoe cream polish composition which contains in addition to waxes, oils and the like, a finely divided pyrogenic, hydrophobic silicic acid.

Abstract: Liquid scouring compositions possessing enhanced cleaning properties and reduced abrasion characteristics containing as the essential cleaning agent the abrasive calcium metasilicate, stably suspended in an aqueous vehicle.

Abstract: Semi-conductors can be polished with greater efficiency by using as a polishing agent a blend of colloidal silica or silica gel and a water-soluble amine.

Abstract: Aluminium polishing solutions containing phosphoric, nitric and sulphuric acids provide etched finishes if the proportion of sulphuric acid is increased. The invention inhibits such etching by addition to the bath of an aromatic ring compound, in which at least 2 hetero atoms are conjugated with the ring such as benztriazole. .Iadd.