Abstract: Alkaline earth and transition metal scaling such as calcium and magnesium scaling can be controlled or removed in pipes, vessels, heat exchanges, evaporators, and filters, and in the oil field applications such as, for example, for drilling, production, and recovery operations with the addition of an effective amount of 2-hydroxyethyl iminodiacetic acid (HEIDA) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at least about 700 g/l up to a bulk density of about 1100 g/l comprising: (a) providing a low density, particulate detergent or component stock comprising an organic surfactant, a water-soluble inorganic salt and, optionally, other materials, the stock having a bulk density of no more than about 600 g/l; (b) subjecting the low density, particulate stock to high-shear agglomeration whereby the particulate stock is subjected to high-shear forces in intimate contact with a liquid consisting essentially of water in an amount and for a time sufficient (1) to fluidize, wet with water, and mechanically mill the stock to a smaller particle size and (2) to partially agglomerate the wetted, milled stock; (c) subjecting the partially agglomerated stock to rotating agglomeration for a time sufficient to produce, when dried, a further agglomerated, granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at

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

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a plurality of semiconductor substrates using the same aqueous SC-1 solution which solution removes and/or inhibits contamination of the semiconductor surfaces by metallic ions present in the solution or on the substrate surface comprising a basic solution containing hydrogen peroxide and an oxidation-resistant chelating additive such as CDTA in an amount effective to provide the desired treatment results. The SC-1 solution may be the conventional 5:1:1 (water:NH.sub.4 OH:H.sub.2 O.sub.2) solution or a dilute solution such as a 5:x:1 to 200:x:1 solution wherein x is 0.025 to 2.

Abstract: A disinfectant hand wash includes triclosan and a reduced amount of surfactants in order to reduce skin irritation while maintaining improved activity against Gram negative and Gram positive organisms, including Serratia marcescens. The hand wash includes an effective amount of triclosan, preferrably 0.2-3.0% and a non-aqueous solvent. A mixture of hexylene glycol and isopropanol provide improved efficacy in killing skin-born microbes. The hand wash further includes 2-20% surfactant, preferrably at less than 10%. The hand wash further includes a chelating agent, a thickener, a buffering agent, and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition containing an N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glutamic acid salt as an organic builder and being more excellent in detergency than otherwise. The detergent composition comprises (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) a salt of a polymer comprising carboxylic acid units and having a specific molecular weight, (c) an N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)glutamic acid salt represented by the following formula (I), and (d) a crystalline aluminosilicate at specific proportions: ##STR1## wherein M is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, an ammonium or a basic amino group, provided that a plurality of M's may be the same as or different from each other.

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: Modified polyamines comprise polyalkyleneoxy or carboxylate-like or carboxylate-derived substituents or mixtures thereof, said polyamines are useful in laundry detergent compositions, presoak compositions or conditioning compositions for the control of dye fabric color loss or fading or for the prevention of graying or yellowing of white fabric. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing the fading of colored fabric or the build up of yellow or gray color on white fabric.

Abstract: A furniture cleaning and polishing composition that provides protection against water. The composition contains an admixture of A) about 0.01 to 4% by weight of a water repelling halofluoro polymer; B) up to 15% mineral oil; C) about 3 to 25% hydrocarbon solvent; D) about 0.1 to 5% silicone oil; about 0.01 to 5% surfactant, and the remainder water.

Abstract: Improved results are obtained in the no-rub cleaning of hard surfaces when the cleaner used in the process is an aqueous solution of (A) about 40-50% by weight of a nonionic surfactant mixture of an alcohol ethoxylate and a C.sub.8-16 alkyldimethylamine oxide in a weight ratio of about 5-15/1 and (B) correspondingly, about 60-50% by weight of one or more nitrogenous builders.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous laundry detergent composition having improved cleaning properties and comprising a nonionic surfactant; about 0.25 to about 20 wt. % of an N--C.sub.8 --C.sub.20 alkyl and/or N-unsaturated C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbyl amine of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 monocarboxylic acid or salt thereof as an amphoteric surfactant; an alkaline substance in an amount sufficient to cause the wash liquor containing said detergent composition to have a pH of about 8 to about 11 determined ten minutes after the initiation of washing under standard conditions; and about 30 to about 95 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing kinetically inert high oxidation state metal coordination complex stains, lime scale, soap scum, soil, grease, and biofilm deposits from ceramic surfaces, such as porcelain and glass, and other hard surfaces. The composition includes an acid component; a reducing component; a surfactant system component; and a complexing system component. In one aspect, the cleaning composition includes sulfamic acid, in an amount between about 20 and about 80 weight percent of the composition; isoascorbic acid, in an amount between about 0.1 and about 20 weight percent of the composition, for reducing kinetically inert high oxidation state metal coordination complex stains; a non-interfering surfactant system; and a complexing system comprising ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and citric acid, the ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid comprising between about 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rinsing showers clean and for providing a pleasant sheen to shower surfaces without scrubbing or wiping by applying an aqueous composition which includes a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB less than 13, a chelating agent, and optionally, an alcohol.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing kinetically inert high oxidation state metal coordination complex stains, lime scale, soap scum, soil, grease, and biofilm deposits from ceramic surfaces, such as porcelain and glass, and other hard surfaces. The composition includes an acid component; a reducing component; a surfactant system component; and a complexing system component. In one aspect, the cleaning composition includes sulfamic acid, in an amount between about 20 and about 80 weight percent of the composition; isoascorbic acid, in an amount between about 0.1 and about 20 weight percent of the composition, for reducing kinetically inert high oxidation state metal coordination complex stains; a non-interfering surfactant system; and a complexing system comprising ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and citric acid, the ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid comprising between about 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to bar compositions comprising an alkali metal salt of hydrophobically modified ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.

Abstract: A novel complex containing an ampholytic and/or semi-polar surfactant as well as a higher fatty acid, and if necessary, a clay mineral, and an emulsified composition containing this complex.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a sulfonate surfactants, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkali metal salt of an alkyl succinamate, and water.

Abstract: Compositions including one or more enzymes and as the compatible chelating surfactant, salts of N-acyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid ("ED3A"). Salts of N-acyl ED3A do not readily denature various enzymes, and thus are highly compatible with such enzymes, and enhance their detergent effectiveness to an unexpected degree.

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: Novel nonionic gemini surfactants are extremely effective emulsifiers for oil-in-water emulsions that provide improved detergency at even low concentration levels. The surfactants are characterized by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is independently H or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.22 alkyl, R.sub.2 is H or C.sub.1 to C.sub.22 alkyl and R.sub.3 is D.sub.1 --R.sub.4 --D.sub.1 or R.sub.4 --D.sub.1 --R.sub.4 wherein R.sub.4 is independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group, --C(O)--, --R.sub.5 ?O(EO).sub.a (PO).sub.b !--, --O--R.sub.5 --O--, or aryl, e.g. phenyl, and D.sub.1 is independently --O--, --S--, --S--S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --C(O)--, a polyether group ?--O(EO).sub.a (PO).sub.b --!, an amide group ?--C(O)N(R.sub.6)--!, an amino group ?--N(R.sub.6)--!, --O--R.sub.5 --O--, or aryl. (EO).sub.a (PO).sub.b is a polyether group and Z is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making bar compositions comprising salts of hydrophobically modified ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.

Abstract: A stain remover composition and method of use which selectively reduces food and beverage dyes in carpet stains without causing fading or discoloration of carpet dyes present in carpet fibers. The stain remover composition comprises generally between approximately 0.1 weight percent and approximately 2 weight percent of alkali metal silicate, between approximately 4 weight percent and approximately 12 weight percent of water soluble alcohol, between approximately 1 weight percent and approximately 5 weight percent of sequestering agent, between approximately 0.1 weight percent and approximately 2 weight percent of surfactant, between approximately 4 weight percent and approximately 12 weight percent of sodium bisulfite or other mild reducing agent, and the remainder water. The stain remover composition is generally prepared and stored as two separate solutions, with one solution containing the reducing agent and the other solution containing the remaining ingredients.

Abstract: A free-flowing detergent powder is prepared by spray drying and comprises from 10% to 90%, by weight, of a complex of a chelating agent and a metal ion selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium, zinc, aluminum and mixtures thereof, and from 10% to 90%, by weight, of a polymer comprising anionic functional groups. The detergent powder comprises less than 20%, by weight, on an anhydrous basis, of inorganic components other than the metal ion.

Abstract: An apparatus for surface cleaning is provided in which a first liquid, which includes an oxidizing agent, and a second liquid, which includes a builder or a chelating agent, are initially maintained separately. The apparatus is constructed to facilitate delivery of these two liquids such that they are combined to form an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated. Either or both of the first and second liquids include a pH-adjusting agent, which is present in an amount such that when the liquids are so delivered, the resulting admixture is maintained at a pH sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability of the oxidizing agent. The present invention also provides a composition produced by a process of maintaining the two above-mentioned liquids separately and forming an admixture thereof during delivery to a surface to be treated.

Abstract: A cleaning composition contains (a) a detersive surfactant and (b) a poly(amino acid) compound or a precursor thereof, the said component (b) being protected from contact with a level of alkalinity as would cause degradation thereof. The component (b) may be stabilized by, for example, coating it with an organic acid compound or with a film-forming polymer; by agglomerating it with a controlled level of alkaline or alkaline-reacting compound (e.g. sodium carbonate); by spray-granulating it in admixture with a nonionic surfactant; by encapsulating it with a silicone-based resin; or by incorporating it in a composition that is non-alkaline. The storage stability of the compositions is thereby improved.

Abstract: A detergent composition for hard surfaces includes (a) 0.1-30 wt. % of a cationic surfactant represented by the general formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a methyl group or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, and X is a halogen atom or a residue of an alkylsulfuric acid; (b) 0.1-20 wt. % of a sequestering agent; and (c) 0.1-20 wt. % of a water-soluble solvent. The composition has a pH of 3-12. Since the detergent composition is excellent in the ability to decompose and solubilize metallic soap scum, the dirt on a bathtub and the like in a bathroom can be quickly and easily cleansed off.

Abstract: A furniture cleaning and polishing composition that provides protection against water. The composition contains an admixture of A) about 0.01 to 4% by weight of a water repelling fluorinated polymer; B) up to 15% mineral oil; C) about 3 to 25% hydrocarbon solvent; D) about 0.1 to 5% silicone oil; about 0.01 to 5% surfactant, and the remainder water.

Abstract: Modified polyamines comprise polyalkyleneoxy or carboxylate-like or carboxylate-derived substituents or mixtures thereof, said polyamines are useful in laundry detergent compositions, presoak compositions or conditioning compositions for the control of dye fabric color loss or fading or for the prevention of graying or yellowing of white fabric. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing the fading of colored fabric or the build up yellow or gray color on white fabric.

Abstract: Solutions comprising at least one polyamino disuccinic acid and one or more polyamino monosuccinic acids are useful in gas conditioning (preferably as the iron chelate). The copper chelates are also useful in electroless copper plating. Another aspect of the invention includes the use of the aminosuccinic acid mixtures in laundry detergent compositions.

Abstract: A detergent block of compressed granular material is provided, said block having a weight of 0.2-10 kg, being substantially free of phoshate builder material, and comprising a granulated builder material, an alkaline agent and a compressing aid. A process is also provided for preparing a block of compressed granular material being substantially free of a phosphate builder and having a weight of 0.2 to 10 kg, said process involving the steps of(i) granulating a non-phosphate builder material, with 0.1-10% by weight based on the weight of the builder of a co-ingredient selected from polycarboxylic polymer solutions, alkali metal silicate solutions, and mixtures thereof;and(ii) compressing a particulate mixture of said granulated builder material and other components of the block, including a compressing aid, in a mould under a pressure of 3-30 kN/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing composition, packaged in a foamer container, said composition comprising:(A) from 5 to 50% by weight of an anionic carboxylate surfactant; and(B) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a salt.The aqueous liquid cleansing composition of the present invention shows an extremely low viscosity increase at a low temperature and can be easily pushed out from the foamer container even at a low temperature thus giving uniform foam. It is particularly suitable for a skin cleanser.

Abstract: A free-flowing granular detergent component or composition having a bulk density of at least 650 g/l comprises (i) at least 35% by weight of anionic surfactant; (ii) 0.5% to 10% by weight of a chelating agent; (iii) 0.5% to 30% by weight of a polymer or co-polymer wherein the weight ratio of chelating agent to polymer/copolymer is from 1:100 to 1:1. Additionally, processes for making the granular detergent component or composition comprise adding aqueous solutions of a chelating agent and a polymer or copolymer to a high active surfactant paste.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at least about 700 g/l up to a bulk density of about 1100 g/l comprising: (a) providing a low density, particulate detergent or component stock comprising an organic surfactant, a water-soluble inorganic salt and, optionally, other materials, the stock having a bulk density of no more than about 600 g/l; (b) subjecting the low density, particulate stock to high-shear agglomeration whereby the particulate stock is subjected to high-shear forces in intimate contact with a liquid consisting essentially of water in an amount and for a time sufficient (1) to fluidize, wet with water, and mechanically mill the stock to a smaller particle size and (2) to partially agglomerate the wetted, milled stock; (c) subjecting the partially agglomerated stock to rotating agglomeration for a time sufficient to produce, when dried, a further agglomerated, granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at

Abstract: A granular laundry composition is disclosed which comprises a source of available-oxygen, a stabilizer like chelant together with an alkali metal salt of silicate. Such compositions allow to produced wash solutions wherein the bleaching activity is retained upon longer periods of time. Optionally said compositions may further comprise a soil suspender and be formulated so as to allow to keep the pH of the wash solution below 9.5 and thereby boost the cleaning performance on particulate soil (clay).

Abstract: Described are a tris(3-aminopropyl)amine derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represents a C.sub.1-24 alkyl or alkenyl group which may have --OH, A represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene or alkenylene group which may have --OH, --COOH or --SO.sub.3 H, Y.sup.1 represents --COOH, --SO.sub.3 H or --OSO.sub.3 H , Y.sup.2 represents --OH, --OSO.sub.3 H or --OCO--A--COOH and n stands for 0 or 1, or a salt or quaternized product thereof; and a detergent composition containing the same. The compound according to the present invention has low skin or hair irritation, has excellent foaming power and imparts favorable touch feeling to the skin or the like.

Abstract: 1. In accordance with the invention there is an aqueous composition comprisinga. about 5-10 wt % of ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl and/or alkenyl having an average of from about 8 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive;n is 1, 2 or 3;o, p and q are the same or different and are 1, 2 or 3;X is an alkali metal or amine cation;b. about 1 to 8 wt % ofR.sup.1 --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.m --OSO.sub.3.sup.- Y.sup.+wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl and/or alkenyl of about 8 to 18 carbon atoms, inclusive;m is 0 or 1-10,y is an alkali metal or amine cation;c. about 0.5 to 5 wt % of a soap;d. about 1 to 5 wt % of an acylated hydrolyzed protein saltwherein the acyl group is alkyl and/or alkenyl carboxy acyl having an average number of carbon atoms of about 8 to 20 carbon atoms, inclusive; ande. about 0.1-5 wt % of an acyl glutamate salt wherein the acyl group is alkyl and/or alkenyl carboxy acyl having an average number of carbon atoms of from about 8 to 20 carbon atoms, inclusive.

Abstract: Flowable granular carpet cleaning compositions which do not contain borax or boric acid salts and which are readily shaken or strewn onto a carpet needing cleaning is disclosed. The compositions comprise as essential constituents: comminuted cellulose, zeolite, a inorganic salt system comprising of an (a) alkali metal carbonate, (b) an alkali metal bicarbonate, and an (c) alkali metal sesquicarbonate wherein the ratios of (a):(b):(c) is 1:0.5-2.5:0.5-2.5, one or more organic solvents, an organic or inorganic acid, anionic surfactant, and, water.

Abstract: An amine oxide having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the R.sub.1 groups are independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy groups and R.sub.2 is a branched chain C.sub.11 -C.sub.16 alkyl group; a detersive composition containing such amine oxide with amphoteric surfactants and/or alkalizing agent; and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## useful as fabric softening compounds which exhibit enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: A method for forming solid cleaning agents starts with hydrated forms of salts that generally have considerably lower melting points in their hydrated forms. The hydrated salt cleaning agents are heated to form a melted cleaning suspension. Additional ingredients can be mixed into the melted cleaning suspension. These additional ingredients can be selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, alkaline builders, multivalent metal sequestering agents, active enzymes, soil suspending agents, defoamers, oxygenated solvents, fragrances, optical brighteners and colorants. An alternative method involves the formation of a mixture of powder or granular cleaning composition components. These components include at least 15 percent by weight of a moderate melting point cleaning additive. A receptacle with the cleaning components is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the moderate melting point cleaning additive.

Abstract: A solid, block detergent containing an alkali metal salt of nitrilotriacetic acid, an acid, alkali metal containing hydroxides and silicates, and alkali metal containing carbonates and sulfates is taught. A process for producing the block detergent is also taught.

Abstract: Mixtures of(I)polymers of monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids having a molecular weight of from 200 to 5,000 and(II)(1) copolymers having a molecular weight of from 10,000 to 150,000 and comprising(a) from 10 to 70% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 -dicarboxylic acids or the salts thereof and(b) from 30 to 90% by weight of monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -monocarboxylic acids and/or the salts thereof,(2) graft polymers having a molecular weight of from 5,000 to 150,000, which are obtainable by free radical graft polymerization of(A) monoethylenically unsaturated C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids or the anhydrides and/or the salts thereof in the presence of(B) mono-, oligo- or polysaccharides and the derivatives thereof in a weight ratio (A) : (B) of (95 to 20) : (5 to 80), and/or(3) polyaminocarboxylic acids and/or polymers containing aminocarboxylic acid groupscontain the components (I) and (II) in a weight ratio of from 10 : 0.5 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine dishwashing composition containingfrom 1% to 80% of a detergent builder component other than carbonatefrom 0% to 9%, preferably 0% to 5%, most preferred 0% of alkali-metal carbonate or bicarbonate saltan oxygen-releasing bleaching agent such that the level of available oxygen measured according to the method herein is from 0.3 to 1.7, preferably 0.5 to 1.2,from 0.05% to 2.5%, preferably 0.1% to 0.6% of a paraffin oil, the rate of release of oxygen being preferably also controlled; the present invention also encompasses a process for making such compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous, acidic bleach laundry detergent compositions with selected chelants which remain substantially undissolved in the acidic product formulation are described. The chelants are chemically stable within the product even upon extended storage and provide improved in-use chelating as well as product performance.

Abstract: Carpeting, upholstery, drapery and other textile fibers are cleaned by applying to the fibers, at ambient pressures, an aqueous, chemically carbonated detergent cleaning composition prepared by admixing a carbonate salt solution, and an acid solution, such that the acid reacts with the carbonate salt to produce carbon dioxide coincident with application to a textile to be cleaned. Citric acid and sodium carbonate are the preferred acid and carbonate salt. The compositions are preferably prepared and applied at an elevated temperature in the range of between about 140.degree. and 200.degree. F.

Abstract: Copolymers which are obtainable by free radical copolymerization of a mixture of(a) from 20 to 95% by weight of 1-vinylpyrrolidone, a 1-vinylimidazole or a mixture of 1-vinylpyrrolidone and/or 1-vinylimidazoles which may contain up to 20% by weight of other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and(b) from 5 to 80% by weight of water-insoluble polymers which contain at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond and/or one mercapto group in the molecule, processes for the preparation of the copolymers by copolymerization of the compounds of groups (a) and (b) in the abovementioned amounts in water, an alcohol, an ester or a ketone in the presence of free radical initiators, and the use of the copolymers thus obtainable and of copolymers of from 20 to 95% by weight of 1-vinylpyrrolidone or a mixture of 1-vinylpyrrolidone with up to 20% by weight of other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers andfrom 10 to 80% by weight of styrene as additives for detergents for inhibiting the dye transfer during the wash

Abstract: Environmentally improved, storage-stable detergent compositions, having good efficacy in terms of both primary and secondary detergency, contain a surfactant and an in situ, wash water-hydrolyzable polyimide biopolymer, such polyimide biopolymer having a COO.sup.- charge density ranging from 0 to 5.times.10.sup.-4 mol/g thereof and the at least partially biodegradable polypeptide detergent builder hydrolysate thereof having a COO.sup.- charge density of at least 10.sup.-3 mol/g thereof.

Abstract: In order to prepare fluid, storage-stable ampholytic surface-active agents, (a) 1-hydroxyethyl-2-alkyl-2-imidazolines having formula (1), in which R.sup.1 stands for an alkyl residue with 5 to 21 carbon atoms, are quaternated or carboxymethylated with halogenated carboxylic acid salts at a pH range from 7.5 to 9, and at the same time hydrolyzed with aqueous bases, then (b) the pH value of the reaction final products is set between 5 and 7.

Abstract: A non-corrosive photoresist composition containing:(a) 20-70% by weight of an organic polar solvent having a dipole moment of more than 3.5;(b) 70-20% by weight of selected amine compounds;(c) an effective amount of a chelating reagent comprising a mono- or poly-valent acid type of ligand covalently attached to a polymeric or oligomeric backbone; and(d) optionally 0-10% by weight of selected amino acid having a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: A non-corrosive photoresist composition containing:(a) 20-70% by weight of an organic polar solvent having a dipole moment of more than 3.5;(b) 70-20% by weight of selected amine compounds;(c) 0.1-10% by weight of (2-benzothiozolylthio)succinic acid.