Abstract: A surface treatment composition containing a complexing agent as a metal deposition preventive in a liquid medium, in which the complexing agent is an ethylenediaminephenol derivative of the following general formula (1) or its salt: wherein X1 and X2 are hydroxyl groups; Y1 to Y8 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a carboxyl group, a phosphonic acid group, a sulfonic acid group, a carbonyl group, a nitro group, a nitroso group, an amino group, an imino group, a nitrilo group, a nitrile group, a thiocyanate group, a hydroxyamino group, a hydroxyimino group, or an alkyl or alkoxy group which may have a substituent, provided that at least one of Y1 to Y8 is not a hydrogen atom; Z1 to Z4 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl group or a sulfonic acid group; and R1 to R4 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group which may have a substituent.

Abstract: A cleaning oil which is effective in removing dirt and soot from sooty surfaces such as artillery and gun barrels without causing corrosion and toxicity. The oil is produced by frying raw animal bones with used cooking oil until the bones become brown, and the oil becomes thick. The bone is then discarded, and the residual oil filtered and deodorised.

Abstract: Cleaning and surface treatment compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of leather, vinyl, plastic, rubber and other similar surfaces as well as providing a surface coating thereupon. The cleaning compositions include reduced amounts of emulsified silicone oils in an aqueous formulation. The compositions are readily dispensible from conventional dispensing devices, and provide simultaneous cleaning to a treated surface, as well as imparting a glossy surface coating.

Abstract: A hydroxylamine-gallic compound composition comprises a hydroxylamine compound, at least one alcohol amine compound which is miscible with the hydroxylamine compound and a gallic compound. A process for removing photoresist or other polymeric material or a residue from a substrate, such as an integrated circuit semiconductor wafer including titanium metallurgy, in accordance with this invention comprises contacting the substrate with a hydroxylamine compound, an alcohol amine compound which is miscible with the hydroxylamine compound and a gallic compound for a time and at a temperature sufficient to remove the photoresist, other polymeric material or residue from the substrate. Use of a gallic compound in place of catechol in the composition and process reduces attack on titanium metallurgy by, e.g., about three times.

Abstract: An acidic aqueous liquid composition for deburring/degreasing/cleaning metal, in particular aluminum, parts by mass finishing has as its active ingredients: (A) a nonionic surfactant containing halogen atoms, (B) nitrogen based surfactants such as n-alkyl pyrrolidone, builders such as silicates and boric acid, hydrotropes, corrosion inhibitors, and sequestering agents.

Abstract: A cleaning composition that can be dissolved in water to form a cleaning solution for cleaning metal articles, comprises 10% (m/m) iodine, 65% (m/m) tartaric acid, 5% (m/m) sodium lauryl sulphate and 20% (m/m) citric acid. The cleaning solution can be applied to the surface of a metal article for cleaning it. The invention extends to the cleaning solution which includes 20 grams of the chemical composition dissolved in one litre of water.

Abstract: Biocompatible aqueous biocompatible cleaning and deodorizing compositions comprise (i) a biocompatible high osmotic pressure material, (ii) a Polycarboxylic acid salt, (iii) a polyhydric alcohol, (iv) a nonionic surfactant, and (v) an odor elimination agent, in water. The compositions are particularly suitable for cleaning and deodorizing medical devices which are designed for receiving and/or holding human waste. Preferably, the compositions are free of non-biocompatible or toxic components and have a relatively neutral pH, whereby the compositions are not harmful to human skin upon contact.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent composition that is environmentally safe and has a palatable odor. The solvent composition can be used in numerous applications such as cleaning metal and non-metal surfaces and as a thinning agent. The solvent composition of the invention includes acetone, methyl propyl ketone, isopropyl alcohol, and n-butyl acetate; includes less than 3% methyl isobutyl ketone; and is substantially free of other undesirable chemicals such as methylene chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methyl ethyl ketone, and toluene. The present invention also includes a method of cleaning a metal or non-metal surface and thinning a composition using the solvent composition of the invention.

Abstract: Fully diluted hard surface cleaners are disclosed which are particularly effective on cleaning soap scum. The cleaners contain at least 0.45 eq/kg of a dissolved anion which reacts with calcium ion to form an insoluble salt. The cleaners also contain a particular amine oxide, or a different surfactant in conjunction with a solvent. Preferred embodiments include a bleach, which provide for a cleaner which is effective on soap scum and mold and mildew.

Abstract: A cleaning solution is provided for cleaning copper-containing microelectronic substrates, particularly for post-CMP or Via formation cleaning. The cleaning solution comprises a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, an organic amine, a corrosion inhibitor, and water. A preferred cleaning solution comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide, monoethanolamine, gallic acid, and water. The pH of the cleaning solution is greater than 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous preparation for the pickling and activation of aluminum-steel composites prior to electroless dip tinning. Specifically, the invention provides pickling/activation solutions for the pretreatment of aluminum-steel composites prior to dip tinning which comprise sulfuric acid, hexafluorosilicic acid, at least one wetting agent, at least one transition metal cation and nitrate and/or nitrite ions.

Abstract: Non-corrosive cleaning compositions that are aqueous based and useful for removing photoresist, plasma etch and CMP residues from a substrate. One preferred cleaning composition comprises: (i) a hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt compound; (ii) at least one fluorine-containing compound; and (iii) water. Another cleaning composition comprises: (i) a compound selected from the group consisting of: an amine, a quatenary ammonium hydroxide, and ammonium hydroxide; (ii) at least one fluorine-containing compound; and (iii) water.

Abstract: An alkaline aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning a substrate contaminated with industrial-type soil contaminants contains (i) an aqueous portion and (ii) an active-ingredient portion composed of (A) an alkalinity-providing agent and (B) a surfactant mixture containing (a) an active concentration of an ethoxylated C12-14 alkanol surfactant having an HLB value at 25° C. of from 8 to 12 and (b) an active concentration of at least one aminocarboxylic acid surfactant of the general formula R—N(H)—R′, wherein R is a straight or branched chain aliphatic organic group having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms, and R′ is a straight or branched chain carboxylic acid having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms. At an active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) of about 2.5:1, the surfactants have a synergistic effect on the cleaning composition's ability to remove certain types of industrial-soil contaminants.

Abstract: A solvent that is biodegradable, provides effective solvency for a broad range of tasks and is generally benign to human health is disclosed. This solvent is a mixture of a lactate ester and an edible oil ester having a closed cup flash point in excess of 60° C., and can include other non-halogenated solvents and surfactants.

Abstract: A cleaning agent concentrate is presented having (a) at least one glycol ether corresponding to the formula: R—O—(CH2—CH(CH3)O)n—H where R is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, and n is a number of from 1 to 5; and (b) at least one cationic surfactant, where the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 8:1 and 100:1, and where the cleaning agent concentrate comprises less than 0.1 percent by weight of fatty alcohol alkoxylates, amphoteric surfactants, or mixtures thereof. When diluted to 0.5 to 5% by weight with water, a cleaning agent is formed that is low-foaming. The cleaning agent is especially useful for cleaning and passivating metal surfaces using a spray application.

Abstract: A hydroxylamine-gallic compound composition comprises a hydroxylamine compound, at least one alcohol amine compound which is miscible with the hydroxylamine compound and a gallic compound. A process for removing photoresist or other polymeric material or a residue from a substrate, such as an integrated circuit semiconductor wafer including titanium metallurgy, in accordance with this invention comprises contacting the substrate with a hydroxylamine compound, an alcohol amine compound which is miscible with the hydroxylamine compound and a gallic compound for a time and at a temperature sufficient to remove the photoresist, other polymeric material or residue from the substrate. Use of a gallic compound in place of catechol in the composition and process reduces attack on titanium metallurgy by, e.g., about three times.

Abstract: A solvent mixture comprising an alcohol, an aromatic hydrocarbon or an organic compound containing carboxyl but not hydroxyl moieties, and optionally and preferably a non-aromatic hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon is particularly effective in removing incompletely cured residues of a variety of sealing compounds from the surfaces of automobile bodies, without damaging intermediate or final finish coatings for the automobile bodies. The solvent mixture may advantageously be absorbed in a wiping cloth for convenient use.

Abstract: An aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant composition which blooms when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: a terpene based solvent; germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties; organic solvent constituent; a binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; one or more nonionic surfactants; optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agent, 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 and useful in similar compositions; and, the balance being water. The liquid disinfectant compositions feature good blooming characteristics, particularly good long term blooming retention. Process for the use of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating the copper surfaces (e.g. circuits) of an electronic card from copper salts which can be formed after the soldering of the electronic components onto the substrate employing a water free solution which comprises an alcohol and at least one neutral ammonium salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: Aqueous acidic solutions of hydrogen peroxide used for metal surface treatments suffer from an increased decomposition rate of the hydrogen peroxide, caused by the dissolved metals such as iron, copper or titanium. A method is provided wherein stabilization can be achieved by employing a combination of a) a hydroxybenzoic acid, preferably p-hydroxybenzoic acid; b) a hydrotropic sulphonic acid, preferably p-toluene sulphonic acid; and c) a hydrophobic alkaryl sulphonic acid, preferably dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid.

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.

Abstract: A method for removing thermal grease from an electronic card having plated via holes and including electronic components thereon, the method including the steps of providing a substantially water free solution having an alcohol and at least one compound of a neutral ammonium salt of an organic acid and immersing the electronic card in the solution for a predetermined period of time remove the thermal grease from the electronic card.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning solid surfaces, under cold conditions, in non-aqueous medium consists essentially of a mixture of alkanes or cycloalkanes and at least one organic compound comprising at least one ketone function, the composition having a flashpoint above or equal to 40.degree. C. and below 55.degree. C., measured according to ASTM standard D56-70.

Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system, one or more amine oxides, one or more nonionic alkylpolyglycosides, water and optionally further conventional additives including pH buffers, dyes, fragrances and the like.

Abstract: Describes a stabilized trans-1,2-dichloroethylene composition having a low concentration of aliphatic aldehyde hydrazone, optionally in combination with an epoxide. The aliphatic aldehyde hydrazone was found to be more efficient than commercially used hydroquinone monomethylether (HQMME) in preventing the isomeric transformation of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene to cis-1,2-dichloroethylene during storage. Also described is a process for cleaning the surface of an article with the stabilized 1,2-dichloroethylene composition.

Abstract: A viscous firearm gel cleaner that includes an organic cleaning agent such as terpene, terpene derivatives, terpenoids, terpenoid derivatives, turpentine and/or turpentine derivatives. The organic solvent includes substantially no petroleum distillates. The cleaner includes non-ionic and ionic surfactants to enhance the usability and effectiveness of the cleaner. The cleaner can also include an amine cleaning agent, a scent agent, a rust and/or corrosion inhibitor, a thickener, and/or a biocide. The cleaner removes grease, oil, carbon, plastic wad fouling and metal residues that can foul firearms. The cleaner is a water soluble, non-flammable, biodegradable cleaner. The cleaner is especially useful for cleaning outdoor sporting equipment such as firearms.

Abstract: A cleaning gas which is employed to remove an unnecessary deposited material formed in a thin film forming apparatus by thermal decomposition of pentaethoxytantalum or tetraethoxysilane without damaging a reactor, tools, parts and piping of a silicon oxide film-forming apparatus or a tantalum oxide film-forming apparatus. The cleaning gas comprises HF gas and at least one of an oxygen-containing gas, a fluorine gas, a chlorine fluoride gas, a bromine fluoride gas and an iodine fluoride gas.

Abstract: The cleaner of the present invention contains, as an active ingredient, a polyphosphoric-acid-urea condensate or phosphoric-acid-urea polymer which is a reaction product from orthophosphoric acid and urea and is used for cleaning a metal surface and/or a glass surface in at least one process of a semiconductor device production process and a liquid crystal device production process. According to the present invention, an etching residue and impurities on metal (including semimetal) and glass surfaces can be cleaned off with high environmental and working safety and effectively without causing the problem of metal corrosion.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition containing a complexing agent as a metal deposition preventive in a liquid medium, in which the complexing agent is an ethylenediaminephenol derivative of the following general formula (1) or its salt: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are hydroxyl groups; Y.sub.1 to Y.sub.8 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a carboxyl group, a phosphonic acid group, a sulfonic acid group, a carbonyl group, a nitro group, a nitroso group, an amino group, an imino group, a nitrilo group, a nitrile group, a thiocyanate group, a hydroxyamino group, a hydroxyimino group, or an alkyl or alkoxy group which may have a substituent, provided that at least one of Y.sub.1 to Y.sub.8 is not a hydrogen atom; Z.sub.1 to Z.sub.4 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl group or a sulfonic acid group; and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are respectively independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group which may have a substituent.

Abstract: An etching residue remover for cleaning etching residue from a substrate, derived from a mixture of at least hydroxylamine, an alkanolamine which is miscible with said hydroxylamine, water, and, optionally, a chelating agent, wherein the hydroxylamine and the alkanolamine are present in amounts sufficient to clean etching residue from the substrate.

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: An aqueous metal cleaning composition is provided which comprises an alkalinity providing agent such as alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts and a low foaming surfactant. The aqueous cleaning solution has specific foam height and foam collapse characteristics, and provides for substantially complete phase separation of a contaminant phase from the aqueous cleaning composition such that there is substantially no aqueous phase drag out into the contaminant phase; and the contaminant phase can be removed easily, and the aqueous cleaning solution can be recovered and reused.

Abstract: A water free solution for decontaminating copper surfaces (e.g. circuits of an electronic card) from copper salts which includes an alcohol and at least one neutral ammonium salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising a blend of two nonionic surfactants selected from, alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, fatty alcohol having oxyethylate moieties, polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, and alkyl phenol alkoxylate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning, degreasing, stripping, solvating and/or removing residues and contaminants such as oils, grease, dirt, flux, inks, coatings, photoresists, resins and polymers from manufactured articles and hard surfaces such as, but not limited to metals, plastics, textiles, electronic devices, silicon wafers, mechanical devices or manufacturing equipment. The compositions contain at least one 4 carbon cyclic ether solvent mixtures with at least one 3-alkoxy 3-methyl butanol, as well as other optional alkaline materials as well as other optional solvents and additives. The compositions can be contacted with a surface to be cleaned in a number of ways and under a number of conditions depending on the manufacturing or processing variables present.

Abstract: Aqueous acidic solutions of hydrogen peroxide used for metal surface treatments suffer from an increased decomposition rate of the hydrogen peroxide, caused by the dissolution of metals such as iron, copper, or titanium. Stabilization can be achieved by employing a combination of a) hydroxybenzoic acid, preferably p-hydroxybenzoic acid; b) a hydrotropic sulphonic acid, preferably p-toluene sulphonic acid; and c) a hydrophobic alkaryl sulphonic acid, preferably dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid.

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: An alkaline, aqueous metal-cleaning composition capable of effectively removing industrial-type soil contaminants from a metal surface at temperatures as low as ambient temperature and in the absence of substantial agitation contains (A) an active-ingredient portion containing (1) an alkalinity-providing component, and (2) a surfactant mixture containing: (a) at least one first non-ionic, ethoxylated linear primary alcohol surfactant having a hydrophobic carbon chain length of from 9 to 11 carbon atoms and being ethoxylated with (i) an average of 2.5 moles of ethylene oxide or (ii) an average of 5.0 moles of ethylene oxide; and (b) at least one second non-ionic, ethoxylated linear primary alcohol surfactant having a hydrophobic carbon chain length of from 9 to 11 carbon atoms and being ethoxylated with an average of 6.0 moles of ethylene oxide; and (B) an aqueous portion.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel class of compounds, known as alkali metal salts of hydroxyalkyl sulfonates of aminoalkyl alkanol amines and/or aminoalkyl alkanol ethers, the methods of making such compounds, the alkali-stable solutions containing such compounds, and the use of said solutions as strong detergent compositions. Those alkali-stable solutions are temperature-stable, exhibit superior wetting characteristics, and can be made into low or high foam formulations useful for hard surface cleaning, oven and grill cleaning, metal cleaning, bottle washing, steam cleaning and wax stripping formulations.

Abstract: A composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing at least one nucleophilic amine compound having oxidation and reduction potentials, at least one organic solvent, water and, optionally, a chelating agent is described. The chelating agent is preferred to be included since it provides added stability and activity to the cleaning composition so that the composition has long term effectiveness. If a chelating agent is not present, the composition, while providing for adequate stripping and cleaning upon initial use of the composition following mixing, has only short term stability. In this latter instance, the nucleophilic amine compound and organic solvent components of the composition preferably are maintained separate from each other until it is desired to use the composition. Thereafter, the components are combined. Following use of the composition, the non-used portion of the composition can be disposed of or be reactivated by the addition of a chelating agent.

Abstract: An ultra heavy duty industrial cleaner, degreaser, dispersant and emulsifier formulation is described. The formulation comprises at least one propylene glycol alkyl ether, at least one 1-alkyl-2-pyrrolidinone, at least one polyoxyethylene aliphatic ether, at least one polyoxyethylene aliphatic ether, at least one trialkanolanine, d-limonine, at least one alkylaryl sulfouate, and at least one aliphatic alkanol.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil which contains a mixture of a disinfecting agent, a booster agent for the disinfecting agent, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble cosurfactant, and water.

Abstract: A non-chrome process for the pretreatment of substrate surfaces to simultaneously clean them and improve their bonding strength for organic coatings such as adhesives, protective primers, sealants, paints, composites and similar materials conventionally bonded to such substrates, including non-chromated or chromated curable organic resin protective coatings applied directly to bare aluminum substrates. The invention involves the use of novel wipe solvent compositions containing a major volume of an environmentally-safe volatile organic solvent which has a low composite vapor pressure or is otherwise exempt from federal, state or local regulations, and a minor volume of a polyfunctional coupling agent, preferably of the silane type.

Abstract: A solvent that is biodegradable, provides effective solvency for a broad range of tasks and is generally benign to human health is disclosed. This solvent is a mixture of a lactate ester and an edible oil ester that has a flash point greater that 93.degree. C., and can include other non-halogenated solvents and surfactants.

Abstract: By using a nonionic surfactant as the primary emulsifier having an hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) greater than about 13, at a concentration sufficient to provide about 0.5-3 molecules per 100 square .ANG. of surface area of silicone particles; and a nonionic cosurfactant having an HLB less than about 11, at a concentration sufficient to provide 5-15 molecules of emulsifier per 100 square .ANG. of surface area of silicone particles; aqueous emulsions containing low molecular weight silicones can be prepared which possess improved particle size stability. In particular, the low molecular weight silicones have a molecular weight less than about 1,000, and a viscosity of not greater than about 5 mm.sup.2 /sec. These emulsions can be used in applications relating to laundry pre-spotting, automotive bug and tar removal, and hard surface cleaning.

Abstract: An improved acidic cleaning composition comprising a low acetate xanthan gum as a rheological control agent exhibits greater, longer lasting stability and shelf-life than acidic cleaning compositions with xanthan gum have exhibited in the past.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which is especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil which contains at least one nonionic surfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, a bactericide and water.

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: Compositions and methods for cleaning metal and non-metal surfaces utilizing a nonionic surfactant and an enzyme are disclosed. A composition comprised of at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one enzyme and having a pH of between 6 and 9.5 is specifically disclosed. A method for cleaning a surface using this composition, and a method for cleaning a surface using a first composition comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and a second composition comprising at least one enzyme are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning solution including a brominated hydrocarbon and an ester. The cleaning solution is especially useful for cleaning high-voltage power cables prior to splicing.