Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to cleaning methods and solvent cleaning compositions including at least one hydrofluoro-olefin or hydrochlorofluoro-olefin solvent for use in connection with cleaning of metal parts, and in certain preferred embodiments cleaning metal parts to be used in an aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metal cleaner polisher and anti-tarnish solution which comprises the following ingredients per 32 fluid ounces: 5.00 to 10.00 percent mineral spirits by volume; 1.50 to 4.50 percent ethanol by volume; 0.50 to 1.50 percent ammonia by volume; 0.50 to 1.50 percent thiourea by volume; 0.25 to 1.00 percent sulfamic acid by volume; less than 0.20 percent disodium cocoampho-diproprionate by volume; and deionized water. Optionally, the following ingredients may be added individually, in any combination or all together: thickening/suspension agents; abrasive additives; and a modifying/stabilizing agent; and optionally varying amounts of fragrance and colorizing agents.

Abstract: The present invention is a substantially nonabrasive, liquid car cleaner composition which cleans car surfaces without an external source of water to wash or rinse. The liquid cleaner is a composition of up to toxaphene 15%, sodium lauryl sulfate 10%, paraffin 10%, isopropyl alcohol 15%, and water 50%.

Abstract: A polish composition for metallic surfaces containing a polish and abrasive alumina nanoparticles in a water in oil emulsion composition composed of surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 200 nanometers or less having a median particle diameter of 0.24 microns together with an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent producing a polish having cleaning properties and an enhanced high glossed surface from a single application.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved, liquid aqueous hard surface cleaner containing a fluoropolymer having a molecular weight of no less than 5,000, further containing preferably a nonionic surfactant, optionally, a quaternary ammonium compound, a chelating agent/buffer and water to provide enhanced cleaning of hard surfaces, especially vitreous surfaces, in which the thus cleaned surface is rendered soil and stain repellent.

Abstract: Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, glycolic acid, and mixtures thereof; at least one anionic surfactant; at least one thickener; at least one scrubbing agent; one or more optional constituents; and the balance water; wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 6.0 or less.

Abstract: A laundry detergent product produced by a spray-on process and method of laundering clothes is disclosed which relates to the inclusion of one or more wrinkle reducing ingredients in the laundry detergent product. The spray-on process produces a freely flowable powder or granular laundry products that incorporate effective amounts of hydrophilic wrinkle reducing ingredients. The benefits are delivered to the laundered item during the cleaning step and, therefore, reduces the need for further wrinkle reducing steps when the items are taken from the dryer or after hang drying.

Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, triethanol amine, water, a perfume and a fatty acid.

Abstract: A contaminated surface polishing-washing detergent composition comprises a polishing media and a dispersion medium wherein at least a part of the polishing media is made of a fine powder of an RB ceramic and/or CRB ceramic. The composition is effective in polishing-washing the surfaces of a precision-worked base material, and after the polishing-washing, the particles of metal oxides and the particles of removed burrs and the cutting metal chips are simply separated from the composition by use of the difference in specific gravity to re-use it by recycling.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing suitable for polishing of copper, which has a high polishing speed and a low erosion rate with overpolishing. The aqueous dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing of the invention contains a compound having a heterocycle, a surfactant and an oxidizing agent, wherein the compound having a heterocycle and the surfactant are in a weight ratio of 1:10 to 1:0.03. The aqueous dispersion may also contain abrasive particle. The compound having a heterocycle is preferably quinaldic acid, benzotriazole or the like. The surfactant is preferably a sulfonic acid salt such as potassium dodecylbenzenesulfonate or ammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, and the oxidizing agent is preferably ammonium persulfate, hydrogen peroxide or the like. The abrasive particle used may be inorganic particle such as colloidal silica, an organic particle such as polymer particle, or an organic/inorganic composite particle comprising a combination thereof.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for removing copper complex residues from the surface of polishing pads and wafer substrates includes an amine pH-adjusting agent, which can be a unidentate or bidentate amine compound or a quartnary ammonium hydroxide compound or an amine including an alcohol group. The cleaning solution also includes an amino acid complexing agent and an inhibitor. In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning solution has a basic pH.

Abstract: Multi-component compositions comprising as a first component a fluorinated compound, as a second component a fluorinated aromatic compound and a third component comprising an alkane are disclosed. These compositions can be formulated to provide single phase systems which serve as effective solvents for fluorinated oils as well as petroleum oils. The compositions can serve as solvent cleaners or can be combined directly with oils to provide a delivery system for the oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising (a) dichloropentafluoropropane, (b) trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and (c) methanol, wherein the proportions of (a), (b) and (c) in the total amount of (a), (b) and (c) are from 57 to 75 wt %, from 20 to 35 wt % and from 5 to 8 wt %, respectively.

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 system and method to clean and disinfect hard surfaces such as plaster, drywall, concrete, linoleum, counter tops, wood, metal, tile and the like is disclosed. The system and method use electrolyzed acidic water produced by an electrolysis process using a standard electrolyte solution of water and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte includes sodium chloride (NaCl) at a concentration between about 1% and 50%. In a preferred embodiment about a 20% concentration of sodium chloride is used. The electrolyzed acidic water produced by this method is effective in cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces.

Abstract: A powdered abrasive cleanser that exhibits superior soil removal properties and surface safety is provided. The cleanser includes a surfactant, an optional source of active chlorine, a borax pentahydrate compound that is preferably sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, and optionally an alkaline detergent builder and/or calcium carbonate.

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: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a saturated aliphatic alcohol in the compositions.

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.

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: Use of solvents capable of removing oily substances without solubilizing them, consisting of hydrofluoropolyethers having the general formulaHF.sub.2 CO(CF.sub.2 O).sub.n (CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.m CF.sub.2 Hwherein n and m are integers comprised between 0 and 20, excluding when m and n are contemporaneously 0, and having boiling point from 30.degree. to 200.degree. C. and having a molar ratio 0/C comprised between 0.5-1.

Abstract: Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a small amount of an acetylenic compound in the compositions.

Abstract: A cleaning compound formed of a mixture of hydrated sodium borate and sodium chloride. If desired, an aroma such as lemon may be added to provide a pleasant scent during the use of the product. The cleaning compound is sprinkled over moist or damp residual food material in a pot or on another surface to be cleaned. The user rubs the cleaning compound around the pot forming small balls. The small balls are a combination of the residual food material and the cleaning compound, which is then disposed of by garbage disposal, ordinary drain, trash can, etc.

Abstract: A cleaning and dusting composition, particularly useful as a treatment for dusting implements such as a cloth or feather duster, comprised of a high quality natural wax in an alcohol solution. In the preferred embodiment, a near-saturated solution of lanolin in denatured ethyl alcohol is employed to provide a rapidly drying, non-smear, low residue, and safe dusting treatment composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cleaning liquid for producing a semiconductor device which comprises (A) fluorine-containing compound; (B) water-soluble or water-miscible organic solvent; and (C) inorganic acid and/or organic acid, optionally, further comprises (D) quaternary ammonium salt or (D') a specific organic carboxylic acid ammonium salt and/or an organic carboxylic acid amine salt; as well as a process for producing a semiconductor device by forming a resist pattern on a substrate equipped on the surface with an insulating film layer or a metallic electroconductive layer, forming a via hole or electric wiring by dry etching, removing the resist pattern by ashing treatment with oxygen plasma; and effecting an cleaning treatment with the above cleaning liquid. The above cleaning liquid and production process can readily remove the deposit polymer formed in the case of dry etching without impairing metallic film and insulating film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nonflammable mixed solvent composition comprising a completely fluorinated organic compound and a partially fluorinated organic compound as essential components, wherein the completely fluorinated organic compound is contained in an amount of at least 5% by weight.

Abstract: In order to replace compositions based on CFC or on HCFC in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or virtually azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, methylene chloride and optionally methanol.

Abstract: A scouring pad is disclosed for cleaning and polishing delicate surfaces. The pad includes a three dimensional lofty nonwoven web made out of a plurality of polyester fibers and a cleansing composition which is present in the voids within the web in dry form. The cleansing composition is, preferably, a surfactant blend containing suitable amounts of stearic monoethanolamide, coconut monoethanolamide, dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, sodium xylene sulfonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and water or suitable substitutes of the above. The cleansing composition may be a fatty acid based soap also.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A protective composition for automotive painted surfaces is provided, comprising emulsified silicone, an evaporation modifier and an agent which increases wetting speed, dispersed in water.

Abstract: Novel surfactants and drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions containing such surfactants which utilize such surfactants. The surfactants are fluorine containing quaternary ammonium salts, and the drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions contain at least one halocarbon component and at least one of the fluorine containing surfactants. These compositions have the ability to remove water or aqueous films from the surfaces of a broad range of substrates and impart soil repellency to fabrics.

Abstract: A 1-bromopropane composition is disclosed, which stays stable even under the condition that it is repeatedly used at high temperatures over an extended period of time as in vapor degreasing. The stabilized 1-bromopropane composition comprises 100 parts by weight of 1-bromopropane, from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of nitromethane, and from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of 1,2-butylene oxide or trimethoxymethane.

Abstract: Describes nonflammable organic solvent compositions comprising 1,2-dichloroethylene and a halocarbon different than 1,2-dichloroethylene. The 1,2-dichloroethylene consists essentially of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and mixtures thereof; preferably a major amount of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene; and in particular at least 99% by weight of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, based on the total weight of 1,2-dichloroethylene. The halocarbon is selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol, perfluoro-tert-butyl alcohol, 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane, 1-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A stable, oil-in-water macroemulsion cleaner is provided which has low toxicity, rapid evaporation rate and leaves low residue after use. The cleaner comprises perchloroethylene, water, ethanol and/or ethyl acetate, and non-ionic surfactant. The macroemulsion cleaner can be used to remove greasy and oily soils from soiled surfaces, and is non-flammable as an aerosol spray with appropriate propellant formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the present invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depleting potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the present invention, oil, grease, rosin flux and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: Superior high water containing oil continuous microemulsions and emulsions for cleaning contain defined amounts of water, one or more ionic surfactants, and one or more organic solvents so that the compositions have a low conductivity and low viscosity.

Abstract: A primer activator composition useful in cleaning and activating metallic surfaces in preparation for use with an anaerobic adhesive. The composition contains a non-combustible, non-ozone depleting, liquid polyfluoroalkane having at least one carbon-hydrogen bond, preferably a C.sub.4-10 dihydro- or trihydro-polyfluoroalkane; an alkanol which is capable of forming an azeotropic mixture with the polyfluoroalkane, preferably a C.sub.1-6 alkanol, such as n-butanol; a transition metal compound, preferably a copper compound; and optionally, an amine co-activator.

Abstract: A stabilized, environmentally-safe solvent mixture and method for using the mixture are provided. The solvent mixture has an ozone depletion factor of less than 0.08. The mixture includes about 80-96.8%, by volume, chlorobromomethane and about 3.2-20.0%, by volume, of a mixture of stabilizers. The mixture of stabilizers includes nitromethane, 1,2-butylene oxide, and 1,3-dioxolane. The mixture of stabilizer inhibits the decomposition of chlorobromomethane. The solvent mixture is particularly effective for cleaning articles having hydrocarbon-soluble contaminants, especially in a vapor degreaser.

Abstract: A combination of stabilizers and bromochloromethane are used as a cleaning composition in which the bromochloromethane is stabilized against decomposition and the release of bromine into the atmosphere.

Abstract: An azeotropic composition includes a perfluorinated cycloaminoether and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on stabilized methylene chloride composed essentially of at least one 1,2-epoxyalkane and of at least one acetal, and no nitroalkane.The composition according to the invention can be used for degreasing, cleaning and/or drying metal components.

Abstract: A stabilized solvent composition which is comprised of: a solvent portion which includes at least 90 wt % n-propyl bromide; and a 1,4-dioxane-free stabilizer system which includes 2,2-dialkoxypropane in which each alkoxy group independently contains up to 3 carbon atoms. The solvent composition is useful as a degreaser and cleaner in both cold and vapor cleaning systems.

Abstract: A pourable, homogenous, abrasive aqueous detergent composition, suitable for cleaning hard surfaces contains detergent active compound which is preferably a mixture of anionic and nonionic detergent active compounds, and a water-soluble salt in an amount sufficient to provide undissolved particles which act as an abrasive. The composition has an apparent viscosity which is sufficient to maintain the particles of salt in suspension during storage while ensuring that the composition remains pourable.

Abstract: The compounds CF.sub.3 CHFCHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CHFCH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CHFCHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CHFCH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CHFCHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CHFCHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CHFCH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CH.sub.2 CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CHFCH.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, and CF.sub.3 CF.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CHFCF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Novel azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohols or mixtures thereof are useful in solvent cleaning.

Abstract: An azeotropic composition consisting of 89.2 wt % of 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexane and 10.8 wt % of methanol and an azeotropic composition consisting of 91.1 wt % of 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexane and 8.9 wt % of ethanol.The present invention provides alternative azeotropic solvent compositions which have excellent properties of conventional 1,1,2-trichloro-l,2,2-trifluoroethane and do not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer.

Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of dichloropentafluoropropane and a hydrocarbon containing six carbon atoms which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-Propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the present invention is non-flammable, noncorrosive and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depleting potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the present invention, oil, grease, rosin flux and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.