Abstract: Stripping action of an alkaline paint stripper is improved when ammonia is partially or completely replaced with ammonium bicarbonate or chemical equivalent thereof which decomposes into ammonia and carbon dioxide. A benzyl alcohol solvent system containing at least ammonium bicarbonate is preferably a water-in-oil emulsion emulsified with oleic hydroxyethyl imidazoline and thickened with hydroxypropyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. A mixture of ammonium carbamate and ammonium bicarbonate identified as ammonium carbonate is the preferred activator for this alkaline paint stripper. Improved stripping can also be provided by reacting ammonium bicarbonate and ammonia in situ within the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light and heat reactive paint or polymer stripping compositions preferably employing biodegradable components such as conjugated terpenes and related polyenes in combination with an alcohol such as a phenyl substituted benzyl alcohol for use in removing polymeric materials from substrates, in particular, cured paint from hard and/or flexible surfaces. The compositions avoid the use of methylene chloride, phenol, corrosives and caustics, methanol, toluol or acetone. Compositions according to the present invention preferably have flash points above about 49.degree. C. (about 120.degree. F.) and a pH which is preferably neutral.Methods of stripping polymeric coatings from surfaces and methods of making these compositions are also described.

Abstract: The invention teaches an aqueous stripping composition that is essentially free of any hydroxylamine compounds. The composition consists essentially of an aqueous mixture of monoethanolamine and preferably includes an inhibitor. The composition is particularly useful for cleaning substrates containing organic residues.

Abstract: Solvent assisted alkaline paint stripping can be speeded by using mixtures of (i) glycol and/or oligoglycol monoethers with (ii) unetherified glycols and oligoglycols and/or alkanolamines.

Abstract: A cleaning agent composition is disclosed which is excellent in removing ability of the soldering flux, wax and machine oil, easy in waste water disposal, and free from the global environmental concern, allowing safe operation. The composition comprises: A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol monoalkyl ether having a C.sub.4-6 alkyl group and dipropylene glycol monoalkyl ether having a C.sub.3-6 alkyl group, B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol, and C) water.

Abstract: Stripping action of an alkaline paint stripper is improved when ammonia is partially or completely replaced with ammonium bicarbonate or chemical equivalent thereof which decomposes into ammonia and carbon dioxide. A benzyl alcohol solvent system containing at least ammonium bicarbonate is preferably a water-in-oil emulsion emulsified with oleic hydroxyethyl imidazoline and thickened with hydroxypropyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. A mixture of ammonium carbamate and ammonium bicarbonate identified as ammonium carbonate is the preferred activator for this alkaline paint stripper. Improved stripping can also be provided by reacting ammonium bicarbonate and ammonia in situ within the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: A non-corrosive photoresist composition containing:(a) 20-70% by weight of an organic polar solvent having a dipole moment of more than 3.5;(b) 70-20% by weight of selected amine compounds;(c) 0.1-10% by weight of (2-benzothiozolylthio)succinic acid.

Abstract: Aqueous paint stripper formulations containing a solvent system comprised of an ester such as benzyl formate and methods for using the same to strip paint.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing paint deposits includes, by weight, 20-80% of a solution of 2-30% of an alkali metal hydroxide dissolved in a glycol ether together with 80-20% of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of ketones, alcohols, esters, aromatic solvents, and combinations thereof. The composition is essentially free of water and may further include thickening agents, surfactants, defoamers and colors.