Abstract: An aqueous hair conditioner composition comprising: a) a cationic conditioning surfactant, b) discrete, dispersed droplets comprising a water-insoluble conditioning oil and c) a block copolymer with a mean molecular weight of 1000 unified atomic mass units or more, comprising polyethyleneoxide and polypropyleneoxide blocks selected from the group consisting of (i) poloxamers according to formula (I), wherein the mean value of (y) is from 18 to 60 and the mean value (x) is from 7 to 140 such that the mean value of the ratio (x/y) is from 0.4 to 3.0 and (ii) poloxamines according to formula (II), wherein the mean value of (a) is 2 or more and the mean value of (b) is 2 or more.

Abstract: A cleaning solution is provided for cleaning metal-containing microelectronic substrates, particularly for post etch, via formation and post CMP cleaning. The cleaning solution consists of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, an organic amine, and water. A preferred cleaning solution consists of tetramethylammonium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, and water. The pH of cleaning solution is greater than 10.

Abstract: The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to emulsify and create concentrate. Step #2 Using a 32 ounce empty plastic spray mist bottle, put 0.0625=2 ounces of contract from step #1. In plastic spray mist bottle, add 0.4375=14 ounces of tap water to plastic bottle, replace spray mist cap and shake. Suitable to Cross clean, the human body, plants leaves, natural and man-made finished products, fine ash particle controller, controls ash from becoming air borne. In addition the composition of matter cleaning solution will use minimal amounts of water in the cleaning and particle control process.

Abstract: A glass cleaning composition is disclosed for removing soils and dirt from glass surfaces without leaving a visible streak. The cleaning composition contains an ethylene glycol ether, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, and water. Optionally the composition can also include a co-solvent, a pH adjusting agent, a dye, a fragrance, and other ingredients that enhances the performance and elegance of the composition. The composition make use of a synergetic effect of combining the ethylene glycol ether, N-alkyl pyrrolidone and surfactant to improve the soil removal performance of the composition while remaining substantially streak-free.

Abstract: A system for cleaning acid rain and mineral deposits from glass and/or painted surfaces includes powdered kaolin clay. The glass is preferably cleaned with this system, then a system for more effectively delivering Fibershield 218 and like protectants to glass is used to add a protectant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alkaline developer for irradiated radiation sensitive compositions, which developer is based on water and at least one inorganic salt having an alkaline reaction, wherein the developer has a pH of at least 11 and comprises at least three structurally different surfactants of formulae (A), (B) and (C), characterised in that the surfactant of formula (A) has one anionic group, the surfactant of formula (B) has two anionic groups, the surfactant of formula (C) is non-ionic and has at least one non-ionic hydrophilic group, and the concentration of each of the surfactants of formulae (A), (B) and (C) in the developer is at least 0.05 weight-% based on the total weight of the developer. The developer leads to less depositions and has a superior stability when used.

Abstract: A system for cleaning acid rain marks from automobile glass includes powdered kaolin clay in a spray can. The automobile glass is preferably cleaned with this system, then a system for more effectively delivering Fibershield 218 and like protectants to glass is used to add a protectant to the windshield.

Abstract: A fragrant compound or fragrant composition stable for a long period of time in an acidic hard article surface cleaning liquid adjusted so as to be acidic, particularly to pH 2.0 to 3.0 with an organic acid. One or more of fragrant compounds selected from the group consisting of 2,6-dimethyl-2-heptanol, 3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl methyl ketone, o-tert-butylcyclohexanol, ?-amylcinnamic aldehyde, ?-damascone, ?-octalactone, ?-nonalactone, ?-decalactone, anethole, ethyl benzoate, ethyl 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate, 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-crotonylcyclohexane, 6-acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetrahydronaphthalene, isoamyl phenylethyl ether, methyl octin carbonate, 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4(5H)-indanone, tricyclodecenyl acetate, undecyl aldehyde, fenchyl acetate, dihydrojasmone, cedryl methyl ether, p-cresol, hexyl aldehyde, and rosephenone are stable.

Abstract: An automotive headlight restorer and cleaner which removes oxidation and yellow haziness and restores optical clarity. The method of manufacture consists of several solutions. Solution A, which is an industrial degreasing compound, diluted to 1:20. Solution B1 is a mixture of 53%–56% mineral spirits, 1%–3% butanol, and gloss spar varnish and/or acrylic urethane. Solution B1 is used on lenses with heavy oxidation and severe damage. It will improve them greatly, but not restore them to like new clarity. Solutions B2 and C are for lenses with less severe oxidation and damage (the majority of lenses fit in this category.) Solution B2 is a fine cut cleaner (a professional quality rubbing compound of low abrasive content with diminishing abrasiveness). Solution C is a combination wax, polish, sealer. This solution protects against future damage to the lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed are aerosol emulsion cleaning sprays formulated for clarity and low residual tackiness. One form contains a mixture of diphenyloxide disulfonate hydrotrope and diphenyloxide disulfonate surfactant. Another form contains ethoxylated acetylenic glycol surfactants, preferably a mix of such surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for cleaning hard surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to cleaning compositions which can be used in automotive applications for removing organic soils that accumulate on automotive surfaces without causing surface paint damage. Such cleaning compositions of the present invention are environmentally safe and contain no or low amounts of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: The water-repellent composition, in particular for a windscreen washer liquid, comprises a compound of organopolysiloxane type as hydrophobic active agent and a solvent. According to the invention, the composition is used in combination with a solubilizing mixture comprising: at least one ether alcohol, as third solvent, one nonionic silicone surfactant and one cationic surfactant.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide washing liquid for semiconductor substrate capable of removing grinding grains of silica, alumina or the like in a polishing agent and polishing trashes of copper, and capable of leaving little organic substance due to an additive used for preventing corrosion of copper on the surface of a copper wiring after washing, while corrosion of copper is suppressed, and a method of producing a semiconductor device using this washing liquid. The object is achieved by washing liquid for a semiconductor substrate having a copper wiring, comprising a basic compound and at least one selected from the group consisting of sugar alcohols and saccharides.

Abstract: A low residue antimicrobial solution containing about 0.2 percent by weight of an acid selected from the group consisting of organocarboxylic acids; and about 2 percent of a volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, phenylethanol, and sparingly soluble glycol ether solvents is disclosed. Preferred compositions may also contain about 0.1 percent anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactants and about 5 percent co-solvent selected from the group consisting of completely water soluble monoprotic aliphatic alcohols and glycol ethers. The solution may be also employed as a low-residue cleaner for soiled hard surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition containing a zwitterionic surfactant, a glycol ether cosurfactant, a hydrophilizing polymer and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface detergent composition containing a soil entrainment system. The composition can be used with conventional implements known in the art, including sponges, cloths and/or sponge, string, and/or strip mops and floor cloths such as those sold at retail and specialty stores. In a most preferred embodiment, the solution is used with a cleaning pad comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being removable. The process of using the detergent composition with such a cleaning pad, and the provision of a kit containing both detergent composition and cleaning pad are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.

Abstract: Deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising a succinate salt and at least one freezing point depressant selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, monomethyl or monoethyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have enhanced ice-melting capacity compared to the ice-melting capacity of the succinate salt or the alcohol alone, particularly at temperatures below about −10° C. The compositions are particularly useful as a windshield deicer/washer. Particular embodiments of the compositions are environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising a succinate salt and at least one freezing point depressant selected from the group consisting of monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, monomethyl or monoethyl ethers of polyhydric alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have enhanced ice-melting capacity compared to the ice-melting capacity of the succinate salt or the alcohol alone, particularly at temperatures below about −10° C. The compositions are particularly useful as a windshield deicer/washer. Particular embodiments of the compositions are environmentally friendly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of removing a Cu-contamination from a wafer surface having a Cu-based metal region, comprising the step of: carrying out a cleaning process by use of a cleaning solution free of HF and capable of oxidation to the wafer surface for not only removing the Cu-contamination from the wafer surface but also oxidizing the wafer surface to cause the wafer surface to have a hydrophilicity.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.

Abstract: The water-repellent composition, in particular for a windscreen washer liquid, comprises a compound of organopolysiloxane type as hydrophobic active agent and a solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid multiphase, essentially CFC-free detergents with at least two continuous phases. The detergents have at least one aqueous phase (I) and a non-aqueous liquid phase (II) that is immiscible with phase (I), and can be temporarily transformed into an emulsion by shaking. They also contain an anionic and/or non-ionic surfactant and are suitable for use in a method for cleaning hard surfaces, especially glass. According to said method, the inventive detergent is shaken to produce the temporary emulsion and applied to the surface to be cleaned in quantities of 1.5 to 10 g per m{circumflex over ( )}2, preferably by spraying. The surface is then cleaned, optionally by wiping with a soft, absorbent object.

Abstract: A method for treating the surface of a substrate with a surface treatment composition, wherein the surface treatment composition comprises a liquid medium containing a complexing agent as a metal deposition preventive, the complexing agent comprising at least one member selected from Group A complexing agents and at least one member selected from Group B complexing agents as defined hereinafter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent composition having excellent surface lubricity and filming/streaking characteristics. Said composition comprises less than about 1%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant to provide lubricity, preferably straight chain alkyl sulfate wherein at least about 30%, preferably wherein more than about 50%, of said surfactant, by weight, has a C12 or C14 chain length or mixtures thereof; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; an optional substantive material that increases the hydrophilicity of the glass; and preferred low level of alkaline buffering agent to provide composition stability on storage and alkalinity, without diminishing the lubricity.

Abstract: A composition, that imparts or enhances hydrophilic properties to a surface on which the composition is applied, comprises i) an associative polymeric thickening agent; and ii) a compound represented by the chemical structure: wherein Z=H, CH3, or C2H5; Y=H, CH3, or C2H5; M=1 to 30; N=0 to 30; R1=H, CH3, C2H5, a branched or unbranched C8-22 alkane or alkene substituent, or nothing; R2=H, CH3, C2H5, a branched or unbranched C8-22 alkane or alkene substituent, O, or nothing; X=N, O, S, P, Si, PO3, or SO3; and Y=R2 when N=0.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising: (a) an effective amount of at least one organic solvent with a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25° C., and mixtures of such solvents; (b) an effective amount of a mixture of anionic surfactants; (c) an effective amount of a buffering system which comprises a nitrogenous buffer which will result in a pH of greater than 6.5; and (d) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl or glass cleaning composition containing a surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.

Abstract: A cleaning compound additive for adding to water or windshield wiper fluid to aid removal of insect splatters from a windshield. The cleaning compound additive includes the combination of effective amounts of anhydrous ammonia, alkoxylated linear alcohols sold under the trade name SURFONIC, dry particulate sodium bicarbonate, dry particulate polyvinyl pyrrolidone, dry particulate orange dye, and dry particulate citrus orange scent.

Abstract: Naphthalene sulfonic acid/formaldehyde condensates may be used (i) in a liquid multiphase cleaning composition with at least two continuous phases which contains at least one aqueous phase I and a non-aqueous liquid phase II immiscible with this aqueous phase and which can be temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, (ii) in a composition for cleaning hard surfaces to reduce the rain effect and/or the film effect, (iii) in a process for reducing the rain effect and/or the film effect on a hard surface treated with a liquid cleaning composition, the surface being treated with a liquid cleaning composition in concentrated or diluted form containing at least one naphthalene sulfonic acid/formaldehyde condensate and (iv) in a process for cleaning hard surfaces, more particularly glass, in which a cleaning composition according to (i) is temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking, applied to the surface to be cleaned, preferably by spraying, in quantities of 1.

Abstract: A hard surface cleaner comprises: an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound comprising a C10-25 ; alkyl or alkenyl radical and a polyalkoxy chain having from 2 to 20 ethoxy groups and from 0 to 2 propoxy groups; a glycol ether and/or a C1-22 alcohol; and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising ammonium hydroxide in an amount of about 1 to about 30% by weight calculated as NH3 and a surface active agent represented by the formula XF2C(CFY)nSO3A wherein X=F, OH or SO3A; Y=F, H, OH or may be omitted thereby creating a double bond; n=1-12; A=NH4+, H+, Na+, K+, Li+, R+ or organic amine cation and R is 1-4 straight chain alkyl group; and wherein the fluoroalkyl group is a linear group; and wherein the surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5 ppm to about 2000 ppm is useful for cleaning photomasks and especially chromium photomasks.

Abstract: A dishwashing composition with polymers having a positive charge and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and gloss appearance, even in the absence of NaCl additives and conventional rinse aid compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions comprising detergent surfactant and, optionally, detergent builder and a hydrotrope in an amount sufficient to prevent filming and/or streaking after a surface is cleaned with the compostions.

Abstract: An all purpose household cleansing solution is disclosed. An aqueous solution comprising 6 parts of water to 1 part each of liquid rubbing alcohol and liquid ammonia is combined with two tablespoons of lemon scented liquid dish detergent to form an improved, safe all-purpose cleanser which replaces numerous other household cleansers. The all purpose household cleansing solution is adaptable for application from a spray bottle or may be diluted in a gallon of water depending on the strength required of the cleaning job.

Abstract: An abrasive composition for polishing glass, containing a basic salt of magnesium. Also disclosed is a method for polishing glass with the abrasive composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition having high detergency without damaging styrene-based resin. The liquid detergent composition comprising (a) 0.1 to 50% by weight of a mixture of at least two different compounds from each other in view of their strutural isomers and/or their number of carbon atoms, selected from glyceryl-ether compounds having the formula (I): R—OCH2CH(OH)CH2OH (I) wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 11 carbon atoms; (b) 0.01 to 30% by weight of a surfactant; (c) 0.01 to 30% by weight of a builder or an alkali agent; and (d) the balance of water.

Abstract: A method for treating the surface of a substrate with a surface treatment composition, wherein the surface treatment composition comprises a liquid medium containing a complexing agent as a metal deposition preventive, the complexing agent comprising at least one member selected from Group A complexing agents and at least one member selected from Group B complexing agents defined hereinafter.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a sulphonated polystyrene. Preferred compositions additionally comprise an aminophosphonate chelating agent.

Abstract: A slurry in accordance with the invention comprises CeO2 polishing particles and sodium polyacrylate in an aqueous solution. This slurry is used to polish a glass or glass ceramic substrate. I have discovered that adding sodium polyacrylate to a CeO2 slurry improves the polishing rate without causing a major negative impact on the slurry stability or redispersibility. In addition, the addition of the sodium polyacrylate does not cause a great deal of foaming. This polishing process can be used to prepare substrates for the manufacture of magnetic disks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass cleaning composition comprising: from about 0.001% to about 3% of a blooming perfume composition comprising at least about 50% of blooming perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of: ingredients having a boiling point of less than about 260° C. and a ClogP of at least about 3, and wherein said perfume composition comprises at least 5 different blooming perfume ingredients; from about 0.001% to about 2% of detergent surfactant system selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric detergent surfactants including zwitterionic surfactants; and mixtures thereof; from about 0.5% to about 30% of hydrophobic solvent; and the balance being an aqueous solvent system comprising water and, optionally, non-aqueous polar solvent with only minimal cleaning action selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, glycol ethers having a hydrogen bonding parameter of greater than 7.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:botanical oil constituent;at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant;a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent;optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent;optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art.

Abstract: Magnetic powder and substrate material are separately recovered from finely chopped wastes of magnetic recording media consisting of a polymeric substrate and a magnetic layer present thereon in which finely divided magnetic powder is dispersed in crosslinked or uncrosslinked polymeric binder by treating the finely chopped wastes of magnetic recording media in a solution consisting of the potassium salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, or a biodegradable cleaning agent comprising phosphates, surfactants and a complexing agent, and one or more organic solvents or water while being subjected to mechanical action, and separately removing the magnetic powder from the substrate material by washing or sedimentation or in a magnetic separator.

Abstract: A multipurpose scale removal compound having a nonyl phenol ethoxylate with 10 moles of ethylene oxide at 0.85% of a total weight of the compound, hydrofluoric acid at 0.85% of the total weight of the compound, and softened water at 98.3% of the total weight of the compound. This multipurpose scale removal compound is formed by filling a reactor with 160 liters of softened water, adding 20 kilograms of hydrofluoric acid to the water in the first reactor, agitating the hydrofluoric acid and water in the first reactor, adding 20 kilograms of nonyl phenol ethoxylate with 10 moles of ethylene oxide to the first reactor, agitating the nonyl phenol ethoxylate, the ethylene oxide and the agitated hydrofluoric acid and water in the first reactor so as to obtain a uniform solution, adding 182.9 liters of softened water and 17.1 kilograms of the uniform solution to a second reactor, and agitating the softened water and uniform solution in the second reactor so as to obtain a uniform mixture.

Abstract: A method of using a cleansing composition for cleansing a quantitatively aspirating sampling probe in an automated hematological analyzer is disclosed. The cleansing composition employed in the method is formulated to cleanse instantaneously on contact, and practically eliminates carry-over of hematological sample material, assaying reagents or of the cleansing composition itself. The cleansing composition is an acidic aqueous solution of pH 5.0 or less, including (1) a substance having a primary amino group; and (2) one or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl phenyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester and polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester. Assay-material contaminated surfaces of the sampling probe are contacted with a cleansing amount of the cleansing composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous hard surface cleaner composition containing a synergistic combination of a surface tension reducing agent, a superwetting agent and an organic coupling/degreasing agent that targets each of the interfaces present when the cleaner is in contact with soil deposit on a hard surface to provide effective cleaning properties with a low concentration of active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning solution for cleaning substrates, to which a metallic wiring has been applied, being capable of easily removing the metallic impurities of the substrate surface without corroding the metal, not putting a strain on the environment, and not causing a shelf life problem.The cleaning solution comprising at least one member selected from a group consisting of oxalic acid, ammonium oxalate and polyaminocarboxylic acids, but contains no hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: A cleansing composition and method of use are disclosed for cleansing a quantitatively aspirating sampling probe in an automated hematological analyzer. The cleansing composition is formulated to cleanse instantaneously on contact, and practically eliminates carry-over of hematological sample material, assaying reagents or of the cleansing composition itself. The cleansing composition is an acidic aqueous solution of pH 5.0 or less, including (1) a substance having a primary amino group; and (2) one or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl phenyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl ester and polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester.

Abstract: A composition for rinsing a memory hard disc, which comprises water and an additive selected from the group consisting of an oxo-acid, an oxo-acid salt and a chloride.