Abstract: This invention relates to the manufacturing of a special "lump abrasive grains", which is to be used as polishing agent and in buffing compound. Basically, the production is composed of gypsum (CASO.sub.4.1/2H.sub.2 O), acting as a base carrier, and a certain kind of abrasive grains (e.g. emery, garnet or alumina), which is adopted in proper quantity and in regular size according to the polishing effect or purpose desired. Then by mixing with binder (e.g. water glass, methyl cellulose, glue, PVA, PVAC) and solidifying with water, new abrasive grains are aggregated in lump. As with its special nature, this new product will thereafter be easily processed into any extent of hardness, any particle size and shape as required.The main characteristics of this invention is illustrated as: during the instant of grinding, the lump grains are split into small lumps; and then ground into evenly fine grains so as to be able to extend the contact time and enforce grinding.

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: The invention relates to a polishing material of the type containing powdered cerium oxide suspended in water.According to the invention, this polishing material also contains, in combination, a substance for use as a thickener and a substance for reducing the surface tension.The polishing material is particularly useful for polishing ophthalmic lenses made from organic materials.

Abstract: An alkaline cleaning and conditioning composition for ceramic surfaces is provided in the form of an abrasive powder mixture including a surfactant, and a silicone oil absorbed in a water soluble absorbent powder.