Abstract: Compositions and methods for removing and/or reducing incidental soils from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of incidental soils, either with or without a subsequent wash process or other entire fabric care process are provided. The compositions and methods are safe for use on a wide range of fabric articles, even in the home.

Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C., (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.1 to less than 3 or greater than 16% by weight of the composition, and (d) the composition does not contain an inorganic magnesium salt.

Abstract: CFC replacement solvent compositions, methods of using the same and methods of making the same. These compositions meet or exceed the solvency, flammability, and compatibility requirements for CFC's while providing similar or improved environmental and toxicological properties. These solvent compositions have application including, but not limited to, oxygen handling, refrigeration or heat pumps, electronics, implantable prosthetic devices, and optical equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; at least one inorganic chloride salt; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water.

Abstract: A super hydrophobic self cleaning coating composition that can be applied by conventional methods such as by spraying the composition onto a surface creating a wet and dry dirt repellent coating on the surface. The super hydrophobic self cleaning coatings are used on exterior automotive and boat surfaces, and in many other applications, to produce a self cleaning surface, reduce adherence of dirt and contaminants to a treated surface, and reduce drag in some applications providing an energy savings. The coating utilizes a blend of organic and/or inorganic polymers with hydrophobic nanoparticles of fumed silica and/or titania in a volatile solvent which evaporates at ambient temperature. The coating solves the problem of poor resistance to UV light, opaque appearance, and/or some abrasion resistance not found in previous coatings of similar nature. A preferred coating has good resistance to UV light and some resistance to abrasion.

Abstract: The preferably optically clear, transparent or translucent micromulsion contains from 20 to 60 percent by weight water; from 3 to 20 percent by weight of an oil phase, which contains hydrophobic oil that is liquid at 25° C. and optionally dissolved lipophilic materials, and from 20 to 60 percent by weight of an emulsifier mixture. The emulsifier mixture contains at least one first emulsifier, which is an ethoxylated castor oil and/or an ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil, and at least one second emulsifier with an NRU50 value greater than 110 ?g/ml. The microemulsion is usable as a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical preparation, especially as an agent for hair treatment.

Abstract: Describes compositions of 1,2-dichloroethylene, particularly trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, stabilized with effective stabilizing amounts of a combination of (a) C3 to C12 alkylene oxide, e.g., butylene oxide, (b) alcohol chosen from aliphatic and cycloaliphatic alcohols having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, e.g., isopropanol, and (c) a material chosen from (i) C1 to C5 alkoxyphenol, e.g., 4-methoxyphenol, (ii) free radical stabilizer having at least one 2,2,6,6-tetra(lower alkyl)-1-piperidinyloxy-yl group, and (iii) mixtures of (i) and (ii). Also describes use of such compositions for vapor degreasing of soiled articles, e.g., metal parts and soldered circuit boards.

Abstract: A remover composition comprises a primary solvent and at least one of a secondary solvent portion and an additive portion. The primary solvent portion has a Kb value of substantially between 25 and 40. The percentage by weight of primary solvent portion is within a primary solvent range of less than approximately 99% of the remover composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to liquid washing and cleaning agents containing a secondary alkane sulphonate, soap and a non-ionic surfactant as a surfactant and homo and/or copolymers of diallyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride or reaction products of cyanamides comprising aldehydes and ammonium salts or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorhydrine, or polyamines with cyanamides and amido sulphuric acid as colour fixing agents.

Abstract: A surface of a melt polymerization reactor system having residual reaction components of a melt polymerization reaction thereon can be cleaned by introducing a cleaning agent having a phenolic compound to the polymerization reactor system and into contact with the surface of the melt polymerization reactor system having the residual reaction components of a melt polymerization reaction thereon. The residual reaction components of the melt polymerization reaction include polycarbonate oligomers or polymers or their degradation products. Further, the cleaning agent is maintained in contact with the surface for a period of time and at a temperature sufficient to substantially remove the residual reaction components from the surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solvent from rubber tires includes a heated enclosure 66 through the heated a flow line with a temperature gradient of at least 150 F.°, and a rotary drum 74 in fluid communication with the flow line and condenser units 94, 98 to receive vapors output hydrocarbons. The solvent contains a high percent by weight of both limonene and naphthalene.

Abstract: Polysilazane is treated with a single or mixed solvent comprising one or more members selected from the group consisting of xylene, anisole, decalin, cyclohexane, cyclohexene, methylcyclohexane, ethylcyclohexane, limonene, hexane, octane, nonane, decane, a C8-C11 alkane mixture, a C8-C11 aromatic hydrocarbon mixture, an aliphatic/alicyclic hydrocarbon mixture containing 5 to 25% by weight of C8 or more aromatic hydrocarbons, and dibutyl ether, wherein the number of 0.5 micron or more fine particles contained in 1 ml of the solvent is 50 or less. As the treatment of polysilazane, there are illustrated, for example, edge-rinsing and back rinsing of a polysilazane film formed by spin coating polysilazane on a semiconductor substrate. The water content of the solvent is preferably 100 ppm or less.

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: Uncured solvent-based paint may be flushed from a paint delivery installation using a substantially non-aqueous composition containing one or more organic solvents and a polymer having acid and/or amine functional groups.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a nitrogen-containing amino or ammonium functionalized polysiloxane and a nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, optical brighteners, suds suppressors and combinations thereof. The functionalized polysiloxane component of the silicone blend has a relatively low, i.e., less than 30 mol %, content of reactive/curable groups, a nitrogen content which ranges from 0.05% to 0.30% by weight and a viscosity which ranges from 0.00002 m2/s to 0.2 m2/s. The nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane material ranges in viscosity from 0.01 m2/sec to 2.0 m2/sec.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a nitrogen-containing amino or ammonium functionalized polysiloxane and a nitrogen-free non-functionalized polysiloxane; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, optical brighteners, suds suppressors and combinations thereof. The functionalized polysiloxane component of the silicone blend has a relatively low, i.e., less than 30 mol %, content of reactive/curable groups, a nitrogen content which ranges from 0.05% to 0.50% by weight and a viscosity which ranges from 0.00002 m2/s to 0.2 m2/s. The nitrogen-free, non-functionalized polysiloxane material ranges in viscosity from 0.01 m2/sec to 2.0 m2/sec.

Abstract: The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions for treating non-keratinous substrates under domestic wash conditions, such composition comprise (A) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; (B) a silicone blend comprising a non-functionalized silicone and a functionalized silicone; and (C) at least one additional non-silicone laundry adjunct selected from the group consisting of detergent builders, detersive enzymes, dye transfer inhibiting agents, and combinations thereof. The claimed compositions are further essentially free of any coacervate phase-forming polymer and essentially free of any cationic deposition aid.

Abstract: A fabric cleaning system, especially a system for use in the consumer's home, utilizing down the drain detergent composition for a non-aqueous, lipophilic fluid based washing process and automatic laundry machines useful for this process.

Abstract: A pentafluorobutane composition includes, with respect to 100 parts by weight of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane: 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one of nitromethane and nitroethane; and 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one of 1,3-dioxolane, trimethoxymethane, trimethoxyethane, and 1,2-butylene oxide.

Abstract: Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, obtained from the combination of by-products with mineral origin, whose formulation shall vary to meet different characteristics, becoming an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, ideal for different applications, the basic formula comprising: tetrachloroethylene, Mineral oil, methyl cellulose carboxy and 5 to 7% dipropylene glycol.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, have been applied.

Abstract: A method of laundering a fabric load is disclosed including the steps of processing a fabric load in an aqueous-based working fluid, substantially replacing the aqueous-based working fluid with a non-aqueous working fluid of the type which extracts some of the aqueous-based working fluid from the fabric load.

Abstract: A skin composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a) At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emolliency to skin, b) At least one emulsifying agent capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c) A water soluble, at least substantially insoluble in the composition skin exfoliative and/or skin polishing material in sufficient quantities to remove dead cells from the skin during application of the composition and, d) At least one wax in sufficient quantity to at least enhance the physical stabilization of the composition.

Abstract: The use to e of tetrafluoropropenes, particularly (HFO-1234) in a variety of applications, including refrigeration equipment, is disclosed. These materials are generally useful as refrigerants for heating and cooling, as blowing agents, as aerosol propellants, as solvent composition, and as fire extinguishing and suppressing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to decrease the flammability of normally flammable alcohols and solvents. The additive is Alpha Terpineol, which will increase the flash point of flammable alcohols or solvents, by blending the Terpineol into the flammable solvent or alcohol. Solvents such as acetone, methanol, ethylacetate, ethanol and xylene, to name a few, increases flash points by 50° C. to 60° C., by addition of 12-14% terpineol. The said solvent can then be blended with other organic solvents to produce performance solvents, such as paint strippers with flash points greater than 140° F. and meet Federal and state Volatile Organic Compound regulations.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for cleaning contaminated articles based on the provision of a zeotropic composition comprising (a) at least one flammable solvent having a boiling point at a first pressure; (b) at least one first nonflammable solvent having a boiling point at said first pressure which is less than about said first pressure boiling point of said flammable solvent; and (c) at least one second nonflammable solvent having a boiling point at said first pressure which is greater than about the first pressure boiling point of said flammable solvent.

Abstract: A stain removing composition having a mixture of N-methyl pyrrolidinone and at least one solvent from the group consisting of 3-pentanol, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol n-propyl ether, and diethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Preferably, the stain removing composition comprises, in percent by weight about 70-90%, N-methyl pyrrolidinone and about 10-30%, in percent by weight, at least one of the solvents from the group described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa) and carbon tetrachloride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a synthetic resin foam which comprises reacting at least one polyol with at least one polyisocyanate compound in the presence of an organic blowing agent, wherein the organic blowing agent is a blowing agent for synthetic resin foams which is characterized by being a mixture comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and at least one halogen-containing compound and optionally containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of glycol compounds and amide compounds. Also provided are: a premix comprising the blowing agent and a polyol mixture; and a process for producing a synthetic resin foam from these.

Abstract: For the removal of graffiti 10 a method and removal agent are provided, said agent being comprised of solvents and surface-active agents and present in the form of a gel-like compound, applied to the background surface 3 to be cleaned. This gel-like compound 12 adheres to the background surface, which is moistened slightly beforehand, and makes it possible, after being rubbed in, to dissolve the graffiti 10 and remove it from the background surface 3, so that, once it has been removed, the originally soiled surface is again neutral.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid, more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid utilized in a fabric treating process, even more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid such that contaminants such as water, surfactants, water, body/food oils, fatty acids, and dyes can be removed from the lipophilic fluid. In other words, the present invention relates to the “cleaning up” of or purification of a lipophilic fluid such that it can be re-used in a lipophilic fluid system.

Abstract: Disclosed are heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The heat transfer fluid comprise from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), preferably HFC having one to two carbon atoms, and even more preferably difluoromethane (HFC-32). The preferred fluids of the present invention have a vapor pressure of at least about 100 psia at 40° F. and are also preferably not azeotropic.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system and a consumable detergent composition comprising the same.

Abstract: A solvent blend effective to remove grease and oil includes a hydro treated light petroleum distillate in combination with a glycol ether and an ester solvent. Each of the components has a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C. and accordingly contained no volatile organic compounds. These effectively remove grease and oil and can be emulsified into water to form an aqueous cleaning composition.

Abstract: A chemical stripping solvent composition is provided for removing cured polymeric isoprene and bisbenzocyclobutene (BCB) substances from an inorganic substrate. The stripping composition comprises about 20 to about 30 weight percent anisole, about 20 to about 30 weight percent mesitylene, about 35 to about 55 weight percent of an alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, and may contain methane sulfonic acid (MSA) at 3 to about 10 weight percent, added to remove BCB in the full-cured state. Also provided is a method for stripping cured polymeric organic substances by contacting the polymeric organic substance with the stripping solvent composition at a given temperature and for a period of time sufficient to essentially dissolve and remove cured polymeric substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.

Abstract: A flushing composition comprising 50% to 95% by weight n-butanol, 0.1% to 3% by weight of a primary amine alkoxylate, and one or more secondary solvents. The flushing composition can also include 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of an aminated organic fatty acid compound formed from the addition of an organic fatty acid. The flushing compositions can be used to remove coatings that adhere to spray coating equipment.

Abstract: A person's skin is protected from percutaneous absorption of lipophilic or semi-polar contaminant chemicals by applying to the skin, before the skin is wetted with water, a plural-constituent solvent system having an average molecular weight greater than or equal to 350 and including at least one solvent in which the contaminant chemicals are soluble. The solvent system may be applied to the skin before exposure to serve as a barrier, or may be applied to the skin or other surface after exposure to serve as a cleanser. The solvent system may include one or more emulsifiers and/or reactive chemical deactivation agents, and/or organic pH modifiers, and/or UV blockers, and/or insect repellents. Oil-based and glycol-based solvent systems are disclosed, each having at least two solvents which may have different solubility ranges. The solvent system includes no water, emollients or detergents and all constituents are skin-safe.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising: (a) a hydrocarbon component; and (b) an ester component; wherein the composition has: (i) less than 13% vol. of aromatic compounds relative to the total volume of the composition; (ii) a distillation range situated within the range 135–260° C.; and (iii) a Kauri butanol value of 34 or more.

Abstract: A detergent for removing deposits on a mold for use in molding a thermoplastic resin, comprising limonene and ethanol is disclosed. Provided, is a detergent for removing mold deposits, said detergent being capable of easily removing deposits (the so-called mold deposits) and anticorrosive agents, releasing agents, lubricants and the like from the surface of a mold in the process of molding the thermoplastic resin. Furthermore, the detergent is preferable from the viewpoint of the work environment, and said detergent can be apply to a wide range of thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to resist and etching residue removing compositions containing at least one nucleophilic amine compound possessing reduction and oxidation potentials, a two-carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound, and optionally water and/or one or more corrosion inhibitors. The compositions may be substantially free of hydroxylamine, polar organic solvents, water, corrosion inhibitors, or a combination thereof. The compositions are useful in processes for removing resists and etching residue from metal or metal alloy substrates or substrate layers used in micro-circuitry fabrication.

Abstract: The invention can provide a detergent composition for dry cleaning which comprises a nonionic surfactant as the component (a), a cyclic polysiloxane as the component (b) and a polyether modified silicone having a HLB value of at most 6 as the component (c), wherein the content of the component (a) is 5 to 70% by weight based on the total weight of the components (a), (b) and (c), the content of the total of the components (b) and (c) is 30 to 95% by weight based on the same, and the ratio by weight of the component (b) to the component (c) {b/c} is 1/10 to 20/1 and a detergent liquid for dry cleaning using the above detergent composition.

Abstract: The liquid detergent composition is provided with a high detergency and ensuring a good dispersion stability of builder particles and comprises a liquid dispersion containing (a) 30 mass % or more of a specific inorganic builder particle and (b) a block or graft polymer having a carboxyl group (i) and a polymer chain (ii), having, as its structural unit, an alkyleneoxy group, the composition having a viscosity (25° C.) of 3000 mPa·s or less and a volumetric separation rate (25° C., allowed to stand for 30 days) of 5% or less.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

Abstract: At least one kind of solvent selected from among nitromethane, nitroethane, d-limonene and 3-methoxybutyl acetate is mixed to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane to such an extent as not imparting any flammability. Also, propylene glycol based solvent(s) is mixed to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane to such an extent as not imparting any flammability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid, more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid utilized in a fabric treating process, even more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid such that contaminants such as water, surfactants, water, body/food oils, fatty acids, and dyes can be removed from the lipophilic fluid. In other words, the present invention relates to the “cleaning up” of or purification of a lipophilic fluid such that it can be re-used in a lipophilic fluid system.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising C2F5CF(OCH3)CF(CF3)2 (1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-pentane) and an organic solvent, and uses thereof, are described.

Abstract: Articles, solutions, and methods for enhancing the grasping of and cleaning athletic equipment grips, in particular a golf club grip. These articles, solutions, and methods preferably comprise a water miscible solvent, a cleaning agent, and water to removes dirt, perspiration, water, and dried skin oils that have accumulated on the grip during the normal course of participating in athletic activity, while cleaning, drying, and restoring the natural tackiness of the grip.

Abstract: To replace compositions based on CFCs or CFHCs in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and, optionally, methanol.