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 invention relates to compositions and methods for cleaning typically organic beverage and food soils. The cleaning composition is formulated to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from hard surfaces. The formulations of the invention are directed to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from beverage manufacturing locations such as soils arising in the manufacture of malt beverages, fruit juices, dairy products, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of tripolyphosphate and pyrophosphate scales in aqueous systems involving adding to said aqueous system at least one copolymer comprising the following monomers in polymerized form:(I) 50-80% by weight of one or more weak acids; (II) 2-50% by weight of one or more strong acids;(III) 0-30% by weight of one or more monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 dicarboxylic acids; and(IV) 0-30% by weight of one or more monomethylenically unsaturated monomers polymerisable with (I), (II) and (III);wherein the total of monomers (I), (II), (III), and (IV) equals 100% by weight of copolymer.The invention is particularly suited to the inhibition of tripolyphosphate and pyrophosphate scales which occur as a result of using low phosphate (STPP) containing detergent formulations.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for delicate surfaces, such as marble or lacquered surfaces, comprises from 5% to 85% surfactant, 0.1% to 20% of an organic polycarboxylate builder, and an effective amount of positive divalent ions to saturate the builder. The highest LogKa of the organic polycarboxylate builder, measured at 25.degree. C./0.1M ionic strength, is between 3 and 8; the sum of the LogKCa+LogKMg, measured at 25.degree. C./0.1M ionic strength, is higher than 4; and LogKCa=LogKMg.+-.2 units, measured at 25.degree. C./0.1M ionic strength. A method of cleaning a delicate surface, such as marble or lacquered surfaces, comprises contacting the surface with an effective amount of the present composition to clean the surface, and optionally rinsing the composition from the surface.

Abstract: Non-corrosive cleaning compositions that are useful for removing photoresist and/or plasma etch residues from a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises: (i) a hydroxy-(lower alkyl)-hydrazine, (ii) water, and (iii) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic acid, a water-miscible organic solvent and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition including an aprotic polar solvent such as DMSO, a non-protic water-soluble ether, a water-soluble thickener selected from acrylic acid polymers and an aliphatic amine having 6-20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising an alkaline metal hydroxide, an alkaline metal salt of L-aspartic-N,N-diacetic acid, optionally a scale inhibitor and/or an alkaline metal salt of gluconic acid. This detergent composition is used for removing soils, stains and other contaminants adhering to or deposited on the surfaces of glass, plastics, metals, etc., specifically the hard surfaces of, for example, containers for foodstuffs such as drinks and process foods, container boxes, piping of food production equipment, tanks, sterilizing plates, plate heat exchangers, filling machines and the like, by such means as soaking the parts to be cleaned in a cleaning solution, circulating a cleaning solution in the facilities to be cleaned, or spraying a cleaning solution over the surfaces to be cleaned. This detergent composition has excellent cleaning performance and excellent biodegradability.

Abstract: A new tint stain remover for removing tint stains from bottles, bowls, and brushes used daily in the hairdressing trade. The inventive process includes a quantity of salt, a quantity of color additive, a quantity of fragrance, a quantity of citrus, forming a powder out of the salt, color additive, fragrance, and citrus, measuring out one teaspoon of the powder and placing within a tinted bowl and adding water to the tinted bowl.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel aqueous bleaching agents containing--relative to the agents--between 1.0 and 10.0 wt % alkali hypochlorite, between 0.5 and 1.5 wt % alkali hydroxide, between 0.5 and 2.0 wt % silicates, between 0.01 and 1.0 wt % phosphonic acids and/or phosphonates, and between 0.01 and 1.0 wt % polyacrylic acid compounds as well as optionally other conventional additives and auxiliary materials. The agents can be formulated without turbidity and reliably protect the textiles treated therewith against encrustation and yellowing, even in the presence of water hardness and heavy metal ions.

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 oil-free, water-based sweeping compound containing sawdust, sand, and water has enhanced performance when an effective amount of a super-absorbent polymer, especially a cellulose/acrylate polymer, is incorporated. The resultant product is comparatively inexpensive, smells pleasant, maintains a desirable moist texture, and resists untimely moisture evaporation.

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: A cleaning composition is provided with effective cleaning performance and viscosity, said composition comprising a polycarboxylate polymer and a surfactant system containing a short chain surfactant and a long chain surfactant. The present invention further encompasses the use of a polycarboxylate polymer in a liquid cleaning composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogel dispersions/particles capable of trapping water insoluble beneficial agent, yet capable of disintegrating smoothly to impart desirable in use characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses detergent compositions comprising polymeric polycarboxylates and polyamine soil release agents. The composition has improved soil dispersancy properties, especially for polar soils.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile and olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled metal surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, and beer kettles, ceramic surfaces such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters, and plastic surfaces. The cleaning composition is noncaustic and includes a peroxygen compound, a chelate, and a metasilicate and/or sesquisilicate. A preferred cleaning composition further includes a surfactant and hydrated builder.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an organic or silicone-grafted hair styling polymer; and from about 40% to about 94.9% by weight of water; wherein the Hair Feel Index (HFI) is at least about 0.65 and the Curl Retention Value (CRV) is at least about 70. The composition provides improved styling performance and improved hair feel from a shampoo composition.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous, laundry detergent composition which has a pH in the range of about 7.0 to about 12.2 and comprises at least one active surfactant; an at least partially neutralized polymer of an .alpha.,.beta.-monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid containing no more than nine carbon atoms which is either (1) a homopolymer of such an unsaturated carboxylic acid, (2) a copolymer of monomers consisting of at least two of such unsaturated carboxylic acids, or (3) a copolymer of monomers consisting of at least 50 mol % of at least one of such unsaturated carboxylic acids with at least one non-carboxylic acid .alpha.,.beta.-monoethylenically unsaturated comonomer containing no more than nine carbon atoms, said polymer having a number average molecular weight of up to about 10,000 and being present in an amount equivalent to at least about 0.025 wt. % of the corresponding unneutralized polymer; and about 30 to about 95 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: An amide-group-containing polyacetal, having acetal structure unit (1) of general formula (1) below in its molecule. This amide-group-containing polyacetal is usable as a detergent builder for detergent compositions. ##STR1## A production process of an amide-group-containing polyacetal, comprising the step of carrying out an ester-amide exchange reaction between an ester-group-containing polyacetal having acetal structure unit (3) of general formula (3) below in its molecule and an amine.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising aminodicarboxylic acid-N,N-dialkanoic acid or its salt (component A) and a synthetic surface active agent having microbial degradability (component B).In particular, in the case where an alkali salt of polyoxyalkylene alkylether acetic acid or alkyl polyglycoside is used as the surface active agent (component B), the detergent compositions exhibit excellent washing effect without forming metallic soap even in washing water with high hardness, and also show high solubility even under the condition of low water temperature, and have excellent microbial degradability. Thus, the detergent compositions are particularly suitable for washing fabrics. Further, in the case where synthetic anionic and/or nonionic surface active agent is used as the surface active agent (component B), influence of corrosion to light metals is small.

Abstract: A thickened nail polish remover includes a solvent/water blend containing a major amount of organic solvent and a minor amount of water. The nail polish remover also includes a water-wetted thickener that, when dry, is readily dispersible in water but not readily dispersible in the solvent/water blend. The nail polish remover further includes a long chain amine neutralizing agent. The thickened nail polish remover has a viscosity of from 3,000 centipoise to 90,000 centipoise at 21.degree. C. In one embodiment, the thickened nail polish remover is formulated to be easily rinsable from the nails with water, by selecting a long chain amine neutralizing agent so that the neutralized thickener is compatible both with the solvent/water blend and with the water used to rinse the nails. In the method of preparing the thickened nail polish remover, the thickener is prewetted with the water of the solvent/water blend to form a dispersion of the thickener in the water.

Abstract: A stable fluid polymer suspension is composed of at least one water soluble polysaccharide polymer in an aqueous carrier fluid in which the polysaccharide polymer does not significantly swell or dissolve where the polysaccharide polymer in the aqueous carrier fluid has the measured properties of:i) rendering the polymer(s) insoluble, resulting in a cloudy dispersion,ii) limiting the swelling of insolubilized polymer(s), leading to a polymer sediment volume of a 1 weight percent polymer dispersion to less than 1%, andiii) preventing phase separation for at least one week.This invention also Includes a method of preparing the stable fluid polymer suspension having the above mentioned measured properties. The stable aqueous fluid suspension of this invention is a clear, odorless, and stable formulation and is used in cosmetics, personal care, and household products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to perfumed compositions comprising polymer and nonionic surfactant and is explained with particular reference to insect-repellent compositions which are a preferred embodiment of the invention. The invention provides an aqueous cleaning composition comprising: a nonionic surfactant, a carboxylate polymer, and, a perfume. Preferably the compositions of the invention are aqueous cleaning composition of pH 3.5-5.5 comprising:a) 1-10% wt of an ethoxylated alcohol,b) 0.1-4% wt of a carboxylate polymer,c) 0.2-4% wt of a perfume component selected from the group comprising limonene, carvone, cineole, linalool, Gum Camphor, citronellal, alpha and beta terpenol, fencholic acid, borneol, iso borneol, bornyl acetate, iso bornyl acetate and mixtures thereof, and,d) 82-99% water,wherein the weight ratio of (a):(c) does not exceed 10:1.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, antimicrobial, no-rinse hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C.sub.1-6 alkanol, C.sub.3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof;(c) an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium surfactant;(d) an effective amount of a builder; and(e) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: A cleaning agent composition which contains as major components an aminodicarboxylic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt, (particularly aspartic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt or glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt) and a glycolic acid salt and of which a cleaning liquid has pH 8.5 or higher. Preferably, the composition further contains anionic surfactant and/or nonionic surfactant or an alkali metal hydroxide.The cleaning agent composition of the present invention has excellent cleaning effect and biodegradability and can be used advantageously as domestic, medical, and industrial cleaning agents.

Abstract: A low volatile organic component stable, aqueous cleaning/degreasing composition in the form of a macroemulsion is formulated by combining (a) a nonionic surfactant having certain specified characteristics; (b) an oligomeric or mono/polyfunctional hydrophobe having certain specified characteristics; and (c) water, the nonionic surfactant and hydrophobe being present in a weight ratio of between approximately 10:1 and 1:3 and the composition having a minimum composite score of 60% removal in the soilant marking removal test. Such compositions not only contain no or low amounts of volatile organic compounds but are environmentally safe and non-toxic and exhibit excellent cleaner/degreaser activity exceeding that exhibited by either the nonionic surfactant or hydrophobe component alone at equivalent or equal concentration.

Abstract: Glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives and their alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts are used as complexing agents for alkaline earth metal and heavy metal ions with the exception of .alpha.-alanine-N,N-diacetic acid as textile detergent builders in powder detergent formulations and as calcium sequestrants in oral hygiene products.

Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following:(a) either a nonionic or amphoteric surfactant with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount;(b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., present in a solubilizing--or dispersion--effective amount;(c) Ammonium ethylenediamine--tetraacetate (ammonium EDTA) as a chelating agent, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner, and(d) the remainder, water.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed based on maleic acid for removing lime scale. The compositions contain nonionic surfactant which improves the performance of the maleic acid in the presence of soap scum. The compositions are more effective than corresponding compositions containing saturated dicarboxylic acids, or other acids that have been previously been suggested for the same purpose.

Abstract: Liquid dishwashing detergent compositions are prepared that exhibit increased viscosity, better dissolution rate and surprisingly improved cleaning performance in hard water, comprising from about 1% to about 90% of an anionic surfactant and from about 1% to about 30% of a solvent hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated glycerides, alkoxylated glycerines, esters of alkoxylated glycerines, alkoxylated fatty acids, esters of glycerin, polyglycerol esters and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for cleaning typically organic beverage and food soils. The cleaning composition is formulated to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from hard surfaces. The formulations of the invention are directed to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from beverage manufacturing locations such as soils arising in the manufacture of malt beverages, fruit juices, dairy products, etc.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition containing dihydrogen phosphate salt, surfactant(s), and a dual coordinate bonding agent for iron cleans soiled metal surfaces without damaging any plastic parts that come into contact with the composition, supporting the growth of bacteria that cause unpleasant odors, or obscuring the transparency of any transparent window that it contacts. The composition is particularly useful for cleaning unpainted aluminum sided rail transport cars that have polycarbonate housings insulating electrical contact points that provide motive electric power to the cars; many conventional aqueous alkaline and acid cleaners promote stress cracking of polycarbonate plastics.

Abstract: A solid textile detergent formulation, comprising(A) 1-60% by weight of inorganic builders based on crystalline or amorphous aluminosilicates, crystalline or amorphous silicates, carbonates and/or phosphates,(B) 0.1-25% by weight of one or more glycine-N,N'-diacetic acid derivatives I ##STR1## where R is an organic radical and M is hydrogen or a cation, as organic cobuilders,(C) 1-40% by weight of anionic surfactants and(D) 0.5-30% by weight of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: Cleansing and moisturizing personal cleansing compositions which contain from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; from about 3% to about 40% of an insoluble, nonionic oil or wax or mixture thereof; from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a fatty acid having an average chain length of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms; from about 1.5% to about 10% by weight of citric acid or water soluble citrate salt or mixture thereof; and water are disclosed.

Abstract: Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide excellent gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise a surfactant, a carboxylate-containing polymer, and a divalent counterion in a molar ratio of carboxylate-containing monomeric units in said polymer to said divalent counterion of from about 12:1 to 1:32.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition is described which contains an effective amount of a defined water soluble cationic or amphoteric polymer and a phosphate or nonphosphate builder. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25.degree. C. A method of using the polymers to prevent fading or corrosion of dishware is also described.

Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions for removing limescale on hard surfaces comprise maleic acid, an acid which has a first pKa not exceeding 5, and an acid-stable thickener. Compositions comprising maleic acid and alkyl- or aryl-sulphonic acids in combination with thickeners such as xanthan gums are used for removing limescale, for example in large appliances such as automatic dish washers and laundry apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising (a) alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, (b) polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, and (c) a fatty alcohol having an oxyethylate moiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to amphiphilic compounds of the general formula (I) with at least two hydrophilic and at least two hydrophobic groups based on di, oligo or polyolethers. The amphiphilic compounds of this invention are highly surface active and are suitable as emulsifiers, demulsifiers, detergents, dispersants and hydrotropes for industrial and domestic purposes, e.g. in the fields of metalworking, ore separation, surface treatment, washing and cleaning, cosmetics, medicine and food processing and preparation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous post-strip rinsing composition, comprising (1) water; (2) at least one water-soluble organic acid; and (3) at least one water-soluble surface-active agent, the rinse solution having a pH in the range from about 2.0 to about 5.0. The present invention is also directed to a method of using the above composition to remove residues from a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A substantially homogeneous sprayable cleaning gel composition which is substantially free of suspended encapsulated particles exhibits extended dwell time when sprayed on to a surface as compared to a low viscosity spray cleaner. The extended dwell time and anti-static properties of the sprayable cleaning gel composition give rise to several benefits and advantages. The sprayable cleaning gel composition housed in a spray applicator is usable to clean surfaces at any angle. A preferred method of cleaning surfaces is also described.

Abstract: Textiles are washed with a liquid washing agent, softened water, and salts of at least one polycarboxylic acid. The polycarboxylic acids are present in part as sodium salt and in part as calcium or magnesium salt.

Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following:(a) either an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount;(b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., present in a solubilizing--or dispersion--effective amount;(c) Tetrapotassium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate (potassium EDTA) as a chelating agent, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner; and(d) the remainder, water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation of stable, aqueous, concentrated built liquid detergents containing a hydrophilic copolymer and biodegradable chelant.

Abstract: Acidic and basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free cleaning composition, comprising polyoxyalkylene block copolymers and fatty alcohols having oxyethylate moieties.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disinfecting compositions of pH 2-7 comprising:a) 1-30 wt. % on product of an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant;b) less than 50 wt. % of total surfactant of anionic surfactant;c) 0.005-5 wt. % on product of a water-soluble, anionic polymer having an average molecular weight of less than 1,000,000, wherein, the ratio of polymer: nonionic is 0.1:1 or less; andd) 0.1-15 wt. % on product of an antimicrobial agent selected from the group comprising:i) benzoic acid derivatives, dicarboxylic acids, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanols and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A detergent builder is composed of a maleic acid copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight in a range of from 5,000 to 100,000, wherein a molar ratio of a maleic acid (salt) monomer to total monomers used in a process is in a range of from 0.1 to 0.9. The detergent builder is obtained by a copolymerization reaction of the monomers using a hydrogen peroxide and a persulfate as a polymerization initiator. As such detergent builder has high calcium ion stability constant and desirable property against iron particle deposition, it is suitably used as a detergent composition. The detergent builder may be prepared by granulation with agitation of powders containing the maleic acid copolymer as water-soluble polycarboxylic acid (salt) using a surface active agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free cleaning composition, comprising a polyoxyalkylene block copolymer triblend.