Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: Exfoliating compositions, such as soaps, scrubs, and muds, for conditioning skin. The compositions include a carrier and particles that are insoluble in the carrier. The carrier may include one of more of a surfactant and an emollient, among other ingredients. The particles preferably include calcium carbonate, one or more phyllosilicates, and a quartz group tectosilicate, preferably have a calcium carbonate equivalent of less than 90%, and preferably embody a schistose texture. The exfoliating compositions with such particles have unexpected moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwashing composition comprising abrasive particles and a suspending aid selected from the group consisting of crystalline wax structurants, micro-fibril-cellulose, amido-gellants, di-benzylidene polyol acetal derivatives, and mixtures thereof, and the process and use thereof.

Abstract: An adhesion bond strength enhancer for cementitious adhesive mortar is disclosed. The adhesion enhancer improves bond strength between the mortar and relatively hydrophobic plastic material, such as extruded polystyrene boards and expanded polystyrene boards of the type generally employed in Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (“EIFS”). Preparation of non-caking, free-flowing, solid dialkyl sulfosuccinate compositions for use as the adhesion enhancer is also disclosed. The adhesion enhancer is attractive for large-scale application in mineral mortar dry-mixes or other solid construction materials. The invention can be used to improve the strength of an adhesive bond between a) gypsum based plaster or stucco and concrete or bricks, b) tile adhesives and concrete, and c) mineral mortars on polystyrene boards, among others.

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 relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles comprise a divinyl benzene cross-linked styrene polymer, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles are non-spherical and have a mean particles size D(v,0.9) of at least about 10 ?m and wherein said liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprises from about 0% to about 30% by weight of the composition of an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.

Abstract: The invention is a method and composition for polishing a wet surface. The invention is a water based composition for polishing wet surfaces and a method of applying the water based composition to polish wet surfaces. The method does not include a dry to haze or buffing step in order to achieve a lasting high gloss shine on the polished surface.

Abstract: A cleaner/polish composition for application to a hard surface, followed by wiping, to provide a clean, shiny surface is disclosed. The composition contains a functionalized dimethicone, nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, a silicone fluid, an oxidized wax, an alkamidoalkyl dialkylamine, and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cleanser including a balance of components for providing consumers with an enhanced exfoliation experience that smoothes skin immediately and sustains the smooth feeling for an extended period of time. Additionally, the cleanser provides a simultaneous cleansing and warming effect to the consumer's skin. Particularly, in one embodiment, the cleanser includes a combination of a water soluble carrier, a warming agent, a water soluble silicone surfactant, and an exfoliant.

Abstract: A three-phase liquid polishing and cleaning composition of the invention is suitable for polishing and cleaning a painted exterior surface, and includes an organic phase, an aqueous phase, and a particulate phase. The organic phase comprises a petroleum-based liquid and the aqueous phase comprises water. The particulate phase comprises at least one particulate polishing grade abrasive having a mean particle size of not more than about 2.5 microns, which is selected from the group consisting of an abrasive that is harder than the painted surface to be polished and cleaned, and an abrasive that is softer than the painted surface to be polished and cleaned. The composition comprises at least one surfactant (e.g., an anionic surfactant, an emulsifying agent, and a foaming agent) to emulsify the organic and aqueous phases upon mixing (e.g., shaking) the composition, and to suspend the particulate phase in the emulsified organic and aqueous phases.

Abstract: A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based polymer, wherein the acrylic-based polymer is a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked polyacrylate powder which has been crosslinked with a polyalkenyl polyether or is an acrylic polymer containing acid groups and which dissolves and swells immediately when neutralized with an alkali salt (b) from about 0.5 to about 5.0% of a silicone blend composed of: (i) from about 70 to about 95% of a first polydiorganosiloxane fluid having a viscosity of from about 0.65 to about 60,000 centistokes at 25° C., and (ii) from about 5 to about 30% of a polydiorganosiloxane fluid mixture having a viscosity of from about 500 to about 2000 centistokes at 25° C.

Abstract: A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based polymer, wherein the acrylic-based polymer is a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked polyacrylate powder which has been crosslinked with a polyalkenyl polyether or is an acrylic polymer containing acid groups and which dissolves and swells immediately when neutralized with an alkali salt (b) from about 0.5 to about 5.0% of a silicone blend composed of: (i) from about 70 to about 95% of a first polydiorganosiloxane fluid having a viscosity of from about 0.65 to about 60,000 centistokes at 25° C., and (ii) from about 5 to about 30% of a polydiorganosiloxane fluid mixture having a viscosity of from about 500 to about 2000 centistokes at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates which are present as two or more classes of particulate materials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates. The composition contains a thiclcener which comprises both gellan gum and Xanthan gum.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.

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: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.

Abstract: A slurry and related method for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of a metal film includes a solution containing at one halide ion and at least one halogen species which react with the metal film to form a surface layer on the film. The surface layer formed can be a metal halide layer. The surface layer can be removed by abrasive particles embedded in the polishing pad, or a thin inorganic layer coated on the polishing pad.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.

Abstract: This invention provides for, inter alia, a cleaning and polishing oil-in-water emulsion which comprises: A. about 0.1 to about 25% of at least one silicone oil with a viscosity ranging between about 20 and about 100,000 mPas.; B. about 0.5 to about 25% of at least one bisquaternary organomodified silicone of the formula: [Z—M—(R?R?)SiO—[(R?R?)SiO]n—Si(R?R?)—M—Z]2+2X? ??(I) ?whereby Z is a quaternary nitrogen radical, R? and R? are independently from each other an alkyl or an aryl radical, M is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having at least 4 carbon atoms which optionally contain at least one hydroxyl group and which may be interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or groups of the type —C(O)—, —C(O)O— or —C(O)N—, n is a number between 1 and 200, X? is a inorganic or organic anion, C. about 0.1 to about 15.0% of at least one nonionic or amphoteric surfactant which has an alkyl chain length between 6 and 14 carbon atoms; D.

Abstract: A disposable wipe impregnated with furniture polish or another surface treating liquid such as a hard surface cleaner or insect repellant is disclosed. The liquid is in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured as an oil-in-water complex. The dispersion has an oil portion having a polysiloxane and/or a hydrocarbon oil. There is also surfactant such as one nonionic surfactant and one polar surfactant. Water is also provided. The biliquid structure stabilizes the dispersion even with very low levels of surfactant, while the thickener retards migration of the impregnated liquid in response to gravity.

Abstract: Slurry compositions comprising an oxidizing agent, optionally a copper corrosion inhibitor, abrasive particles; surface active agent, a service of chloride and a source of sulfate ions.

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 non-toxic cleaning agent with biocidal and dirt-removing properties, which is used together with a solvent, contains at least one surface-active agent and phosphorus-containing bioactive glass particles. The glass particles preferably release at least 300 &mgr;g of alkali metal ions per gram, have an average size of less than 400 &mgr;m and contain SiO2, CaO, Na2O, CaF2, B2O3, K2O and/or MgO, as well as P2O5. These cleaning agents are particularly well suited for cleaning surfaces and textile materials, for use in dishwashing detergents and particularly in medical and food-serving establishments.

Abstract: Emulsifiable ethylene polymers comprising copolymers of from 90 to 95% by weight of ethylene, from 4 to 10% by weight of one or more C3-C12 alkenecarboxylic acids, and from 0 to 1.2% by weight of one or more tertiary esters of the corresponding C3-C12 alkenecarboxylic acids, where the wax has a cinematic melt viscosity of from 800 to 3000 mm2/s, measured at 120° C.; and a process for preparing the novel emulsifiable ethylene polymers, emulsions comprising the novel ethylene polymers, a process for preparing the emulsions from the novel ethylene polymers, and also floor cleaners, car cleaners, leather cleaners and stone cleaners, and coatings for surfaces made from wood, metal, paper, glass or from plastics, comprising aqueous emulsions of the novel emulsifable waxes.

Abstract: New abrasive cleaner products that utilize different types of glass cullet, such as container, ceramic, or plate glass, for scouring applications is provided. Preferably, the invention utilizes recycled container-glass cullet and also includes a sugar-based surfactant, a filler, and a preservative in combination with cullet to provide effective abrasive cleaner compositions.

Abstract: A detergent capable of eliminating oils and fats by absorbing same thereinto, wherein a detergent comprising a surface active agent, solid detergent, liquid detergent, glycerin, or water combined with ash powders of rice hulls or carbide powders of rice hulls or a combination of the two, in a dispersed state therein. The powders become dispersed evenly on the surface of the material to be cleaned without harming the surfaces being cleaned, such as the human skin, and provides even absorption and removal of oils and fats while providing even and definite cleaning effect.

Abstract: An abrasive metal and fiberglass cleaner and polish article comprises a substrate presenting an abrasive surface and being capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid, and a metal and fiberglass cleanser absorbed in the substrate, the cleanser being an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a solvent, a surfactant, an oxidation removing agent, an emulsifier, and a carrier, whereby cleansing action is achieved by the emulsion, and abrasive cleansing action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels are packaged into a re-sealable, flexible, vinyl pouch, removed one at a time, as necessary, to accomplish the complete cleaning task.

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: 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 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 substrate, on which a base metal layer and a magnetic recording metal layer are to be deposited, is cleaned by contacting it with an aqueous solution of at least one compound selected from a carboxylic acid or L-ascorbic acid having a pH of 5.0 or less.

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: Compositions useful for polishing wafers to be used in microelectronic devices comprise silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, sodium hydroxide, and water. Cleaning compositions for removing electron wax from wafers to be used in microelectronic devices comprise from about 2 to about 6 percent by weight of ammonium hydroxide, from about 10 to about 22 percent by weight of hydrogen peroxide, and water.

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 present invention relates to a system for delivering liquid bleach activators to solid or granular peroxygen bleach containing compositions. The preferred delivery system is liquid activators complexed with a cyclodextrin, preferably beta-cyclodextrin. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the liquid bleach activator/cyclodextrin complexes described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, wood particles, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cosurfactant and water.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a solid surface which is particularly effective for a surface having a complicated structure including slots and holes comprises immersing the solid surface in a cleaning slurry comprising a cleaning liquid and abrasive particles which are soluble in the cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid comprising a saturated solution so as to greatly reduce the dissolution of the abrasive particles in the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: An improved compound for use as a spray wax and drying aid in automatic vehicle-washing devices. The invention includes an olefin constituent having the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having between 4 to 28 carbon atoms and a first emulsifier having a cationic constituent. Certain preferred embodiments include a second emulsifier and a coupling agent.

Abstract: A degreasing cleaner composition, which can efficiently remove oil from an oil-deposited material to be cleaned containing:(A) 40 to 95% by weight based on total composition weight of at least one alcoholic compound selected from the group consisting of (a) a water-soluble polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups, (b) a water-soluble monoalkyl ether compound in which one hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl groups of the (a) polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms is substituted by an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, (c) a water-soluble monoacyl ether compound in which one hydroxyl group of the (a) polyol having 4 to 10 carbon atoms is substituted by an acyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and (d) 4-methyl-4-hydroxy-2-pentanone, and(B) 5 to 60% by weight based on total composition weight of water.

Abstract: A pourable, aqueous cleaning composition containing:(a) at least 50% by weight of sodium bicarbonate having a mean particle size of about 200.+-.100 .mu.m;(b) from about 2 to 30% by weight of a surfactant mixture selected from alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, narrow-range alkyl polyglycol ethers and soap; and(c) the remainder, water.

Abstract: An axial air gap motor comprising a planar armature, a bracket having a permanent magnet opposed to the armature through an axial air gap, the bracket being formed with a bearing holding portion of cantilever support construction, and oil return members disposed on opposite sides of a sleeve bearing which is supported by the bearing holding portion.