Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition and a method for cleaning instruments and the like. More particularly, it is concerned with compositions for removal of body fluid from surgical instruments and other surfaces such as operating tables and instrument trays.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is provided according to the invention. The cleaning composition includes a product of mixing an acid component, a source of phosphoric acid component, and an oxidant component. The molar ratio of oxidant component to phosphoric acid component is preferably between about 2:1 and about 1:2, and the molar ratio of oxidant component to acid component is preferably between about 1:3 and about 1:5. A method of cleaning an aluminum surface is provided. The method includes a step of applying the cleaning composition to an aluminum surface, and rinsing the cleaning composition from the aluminum surface.

Abstract: Compositions, optionally heat-activated, methods, two-step methods, and kits for caring for, treating or durable conditioning of at least one keratinous fiber comprising at least one compound comprising at least two quaternary ammonium groups; and at least one sugar chosen from C3 to C5 monosaccharides; and heating the at least one keratinous fiber.

Abstract: Fabric softener compounds having the formula: [RC(O)]nN+(R1)mX− wherein each R in a compound is a C6-C22 hydrocarbyl group, preferably having an IV from about 70 to about 140 based upon the IV of the equivalent fatty acid, n is a number from 1 to three on the weight average in any mixture of compounds, each R1 in a compound is a C1-3 alkyl or hydroxy alkyl group, the total of n and the number of R1 groups that are hydroxyethyl groups equaling 3, n+m=4 and X is a softener compatible anion, preferably methyl sulfate, the compound, or mixtures of such compounds, having (a) either a Hunter “L” transmission of at least about 85, typically from about 85 to about 95, preferably from about 90 to about 95, more preferably above about 95, if possible, (b) only non-detectable levels, at the conditions of use, of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of: isopropyl acetate, which should be, less than about 5, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less

Abstract: The present invention provides a bleach cleaner composition which exhibits excellent bleach cleaning power to the fungi on resin parts and yet ensures excellent storage stability of a hypochlorite at a high temperature. The bleach cleaner composition is a liquid bleach cleaner composition containing (a) an alkali metal salt of hypochlorous acid, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant having a C8-10 long chain alkyl, (c) at least one selected from cumenesulfonic acid, xylenesulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, and alkali metal salts thereof, (d) an alkali metal hydroxide and and water. It may further comprise (e) an amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which utilize certain oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers, or copolymers are disclosed. These oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers, or copolymer materials serve as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.

Abstract: A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener or a fabric conditioner, said compacted granular composition being characterized by having a spherical shape and having no discrete outer layer surrounding said fabric softener or conditioner, which outer layer is comprised of an alkaline material such that the pH of the wash water is increased upon the dissolution of said outer layer in said wash water.

Abstract: A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2 CO2—, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.

Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition contains a combination of anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants which includes a highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant which is a C8-C16 alcohol ethoxylated with an average of from 20 to 50 ethylene oxide groups. The cationic surfactant may advantageously be an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. The composition exhibits improved oily soil detergency.

Abstract: The present invention solves the problem of soil and dirt becoming entrained in cellulosic material loosened and removed from fabric during washing wherein said dirt and soil is entrapped by the cellulosic material and re-deposited onto the fabric surface. The compositions of the present invention comprise: a) from about 0.01% by weight, of a zwitterionic polyamine which comprises a polyamine backbone, said backbone comprising two or more amino units wherein at least one of said amino units is quaternized and wherein at least one amino unit is substituted by one or more moieties capable of having an anionic charge wherein further the number of amino unit substitutions which comprise said anionic moiety is less than or equal to the number of quaternized backbone amino units; b) from about 0.00005% by weight, of a xyloglucanase enzyme; c) from about 0.

Abstract: A low residue antimicrobial solution containing about 0.2 percent by weight of an acid selected from the group consisting of organocarboxylic acids; and about 2 percent of a volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, phenylethanol, and sparingly soluble glycol ether solvents is disclosed. Preferred compositions may also contain about 0.1 percent anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactants and about 5 percent co-solvent selected from the group consisting of completely water soluble monoprotic aliphatic alcohols and glycol ethers. The solution may be also employed as a low-residue cleaner for soiled hard surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bleach cleaner composition which exhibits excellent bleach cleaning power to the fungi on resin parts and yet ensures excellent storage stability of a hypochlorite at a high temperature. The bleach cleaner composition is a liquid bleach cleaner composition containing (a) an alkali metal salt of hypochlorous acid, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant having a C8-10 long chain alkyl, (c) at least one selected from cumenesulfonic acid, xylenesulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, and alkali metal salts thereof, (d) an alkali metal hydroxide and and water. It may further comprise (e) an amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid pine oil cleaning composition containing: A) water; B) about 5-20% by weight of pine oil; C) about 2-10% by weight of an organic solubilizer distinct from said pine oil; D) about 0.1-5% by weight of an alkalinity agent; E) about 0.1-15% by weight of an anionic surfactant; F) about 0.01 to about 2% by weight by weight of a cationic surfactant comprising a quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula wherein R9 and R10 are independently a hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; R11 is a C8-C18 alkyl group; and R12 is a C1-3 alkyl group or an ethoxylate group represented by the formula —(CH2CH2O)yH, wherein y is a number from 1 to 3; and X− is a halide ion or a methosulfate, and G) about 0.1 to 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant comprising an alcohol alkoxylate. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning a hard surface comprising contacting the hard surface in need of cleaning with the aforementioned pine oil cleaning composition.

Abstract: Esters derived from alkanolamines, dicarboxylic acids and fatty alcohols and the cationic surfactants obtainable therefrom. Novel alkanolamine esters based on the esterification reaction of alkanolarnines, optionally alkoxylated, dicarboxylic acids and fatty alcohols, optionally alkoxylated, as well as the cationic surfactants and esterquats obtainable therefrom, are described. The cationic surfactants and esterquats thus obtained exhibit a high degree of efficacy in softening and conditioning natural and synthetic fibres such as textiles, paper and hair, and are therefore usable in treatments for softening and conditioning the said fibres. Novel aqueous fabric-softening compositions which contain the cationic surfactants and esterquats mentioned, optionally in combination with other active softening substances, are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the system for disinfecting hard surfaces, or a method for disinfecting hard surfaces using the system, with controlled release of the biocide when contacted with an aqueous medium of a hard surface whereon the aqueous medium has been deposited and dried.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed comprising a compound of the structural formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to low foaming and/or defoaming cleaning formulations which, comprises a synergistic combination of one or more hydrotropic alkoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds and at least one nonionic surfactant based on branched alcohols. The nonionic surfactant may be selected from structures having 3 to 12 moles of ethoxylation, but preferably have an average of 3-6 moles of ethoxylation with either narrow or broad range distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microemulsion compositions which can be utilized as coatings to improve the drying rate, protection, and shine of various surfaces, specifically metallic vehicle surfaces. Polyisobutylene copolymers and derivatives thereof are utilized as a hydrophobe.

Abstract: This application discloses a composition for and a method of using the composition to disperse hydrocarbon based components into a liquid carrier. The composition is comprised of a lower alkyl ester of a fixed oil, such as a modified vegetable oil, in combination with at least one other compound which enhances the ability of the ester to form an aqueous emulsion which can separate and which can alter the wetting character of the ester. The method comprises contacting a material comprised of hydrocarbon based components with an effective amount of composition for a time and a temperature sufficient to disperse the material into a liquid carrier.

Abstract: A cleaning agent for use in the manufacture of a semiconductor device comprising an aqueous solution containing a quarternary ammonium salt and a fluoro compound, or an aqueous solution containing a quarternary ammonium salt and a fluoro compound, as well as an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of amides, lactones, nitriles, alcohols and esters. In the semiconductor device manufacturing process, after forming a mask with a photoresist, a wiring structure is formed by dry etching of a conductive layer, wherein a protecting deposition film has been formed on side walls of the conductive layer. Use of the cleaning agent enables the protecting deposition film to be removed in a highly reliable manner with the surface of the conductive layer being decontaminated and cleaned such that no corrosion of the conductive layer occurs.

Abstract: A composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the following structural formula (1A): and the protonated and quaternized derivatives thereof of the following structural formula (1B): wherein R1 is a C2 to C22 hydrocarbyl group or is an ether group of the formula R—O—(R3)v—C3H6—, where v is 0 to 10 and R is a C1 to C22 hydrocarbyl group; R2 is hydrogen or a C1 to C22 hydrocarbyl group, or is  and (R3)yH, where y is 1 to 100; each R3 is independently selected from a group consisting of an ethylene oxide group (C2H4O), a propylene oxide group (C3H6O), a butylene oxide group (C4H8O) and mixtures thereof; each R4 is a C3 to C2, hydrocarbyl group; R5 is hydrogen or a C1 to C8 hydrocarbyl group; and x is 1 to 100; and A− is an anion.

Abstract: An abrasive cleaning composition comprises abrasive particles, preferable of a soluble abrasive, cationic or non ionic surfactants and a quaternary ammonium antibacterial agent.

Abstract: A dilutable, non-rinse hard surface cleaner is provided that includes (i) either (a) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and a quaternary ammonium surfactant or (b) a combination of a specific nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, (ii) a water soluble glycol ether, (iii) a builder, (iv) d-limonene, and (v) water. The composition may also include pH modifying agents, buffers, fragrances, thickeners, dyes, pigments, so long as they do not detract from the advantageous performance aspects achieved by the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thickened fabric conditioners, which fabric conditioners contain a particular polymeric thickener, which is obtained by polymerizing from 5 to 100 mole percent of a cationic vinyl addition monomer, from 0 to 95 mole percent of acrylamide, and from 70 to 300 ppm of a difunctional vinyl addition monomer cross-linking agent. As compared to such compositions comprising a similar product but obtained from a polymerization reaction using between 5 and 45 ppm cross-linking agent considerable advantages are obtained. Especially, the delivery of fragrance present in the softening composition is more efficiently carried over to the fabrics to be treated.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel detergent and conditioning hair care compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer and a mixture of at least one amine silicone and of at least one grafted silicone polymer comprising one polysiloxane portion and one portion constituted by one non-silicone-modified organic chain, one of the two portions constituting the primary polymer chain, the other being grafted on the primary chain. These compositions have improved hairstyling effect. The invention is useful for hair washing, care and styling.

Abstract: A resist stripper which comprises a peroxide and a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: A concentrate and a ready-to-use or diluted formulation for an aqueous vehicle cleaner can remove a wide range of different types of traffic film using either low pressure application, hand pressure application, water jet spray apparatus, clean-in-place systems or other manual or mechanical washing systems.

Abstract: A composition for adding to an aqueous rinse which is applied to a ferrous metal surface after treatment of the ferrous metal surface with an aqueous acid solution is disclosed. The composition includes a base. The base is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the aqueous rinse to a value greater than 7.0 after the composition is added to the aqueous rinse. The composition also includes a salt of gluconic acid. The composition further includes a polyquaternium compound. An associated method for inhibiting stain formation on a ferrous metal surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid pine oil cleaning composition containing: A) water; B) about 5-20% by weight of pine oil; C) about 2-10% by weight of an organic solubilizer distinct from said pine oil; D) about 0.1-5% by weight of an alkalinity agent; E) about 0.1-15% by weight of an anionic surfactant; F) about 0.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium compound in which the alkyl chain length is C8 to C14.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions which provide enhance hydrophilic soil cleaning benefits, said compositions comprising: a) from about 0.01% by weight, of a zwitterionic hexamethylene diamine; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a surfactant system comprising one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, zwitterionic, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients. The preferred embodiment of the present includes laundry detergent compositions in the form of a water soluble or dispersible tablet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for cleaning or sanitization of hard surfaces, which process comprises the step of providing a composition containing a cationic surfactant, a fluorosurfactant, a film forming, organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound, along with optional components, and applying such a composition to a hard surface in need of cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial detergent composition containing, as an antimicrobial agent, a bis-quaternary ammonium compound of the general formula wherein the two R1 may be the same or different and each represents an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms; the two R2 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; R3 represents an alkylene group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenylene group of 3 to 18 carbon atoms or a phenylene or xylylene group which may optionally be substituted by an alkyl group of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkoxycarbonyl group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms; Y1 represents —NHCO—, —CONH—, —NHCS—, —COO—, —COS—, —O— or —S—; Y2 represents —CONH&md

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition includes an effective amount of at least one furanone, together with other disinfectants, such as, for example, an effective amount of at least one organosilane with quaternary ammonium functionality, and/or an effective amount of at least one quaternary ammonium compound. Additionally, biguanides and disinfectant amines also may be advantageously combined with furanones in an antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: Fibers are treated with fiber treating solutions comprising an animal protein hydrolysate, chitosan lactate and one or more kinds of quaternary ammonium salts. The fiber treating solutions provide a smooth, soft and supple feel due to a moisture-retaining property and physiological skin protecting effects. Underwear products has physiological skin protecting effects obtained by treating with these fiber treating solutions.

Abstract: Detergent mixtures comprising (a) an oligomeric esterquat which is the product of the process which comprises reacting a mixture of a mono-carboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid with an alkanolamine to form an alkanolamine oligoester and reacting the alkanolamine oligoester with an alkylating agent and (b) the product of the process which comprises reacting an alkylene oxide and a fatty acid amidoamine, wherein the weight ratio of components (a) to (b) is from about 10:90 to about 90:10; and wherein the oligomeric esterquat has at least two cationic centers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic sugar surfactants with improved biodegradability that can be used as hydrotropes for surfactants, especially for nonionic alkylene oxide adducts in alkaline solutions, and as cleaners for hard surfaces. The cationic sugar surfactants contain at least one hydrocarbon group with 6-24 carbon atoms and at least one quaternary ammonium group where at least one substituent is an alkyleneoxy containing group which is connected to a saccharide residue by a glycosidic bond. They are obtained from ethoxylated quaternary ammounium compounds and reducing saccharides or alkyl glycosides.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.

Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, especially when an antibacterial liquid hand soap, has a proper balance of ingredients for providing a high cleansing ability, high foam, good conditioning and a pleasant emollient effect on the skin. The method of reducing amount of bacteria on part of a person's body, such as a hand, includes contacting the hand with the composition and, thereafter, rinsing the hand with water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of cleaning toilet basins and urinals. Cleaning components are applied to the interior surfaces of these basins other than through the flush water, without scrubbing. They are allowed to be in contact with the surface of the basin for at least one-half hour before normal use of the toilet/urinal. Preferred methods for applying the cleaning compositions are with a spray bottle or an aerosol can, with application occurring on a daily, overnight basis.

Abstract: A high-viscosity, low-solids rinse cycle fabric softener formulation including a homogeneous blend of (a) 50-90% by weight of at least one imidazolinium quaternary ammonium compound; and (b) 10-50% by weight of at least one amido amine quaternary ammonium compound, wherein said at least one imidazolinium quaternary ammonium compound and said at least one amido amine quaternary ammonium compound do not contain any unsaturated alkyl groups, dispersed in water. A method of preparing the high-viscosity, low-solids rinse cycle fabric softener formulation is also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a new cleaning agent composition having excellent cleaning power for the surface contamination of a semiconductor wafer or various precisely worked instruments made of glass or ceramic, which is used in the manufacture of wafer; a method for cleaning a wafer; a semiconductor wafer having a surface cleaned by a cleaning method; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer. A semiconductor wafer is cleaned using a cleaning agent composition including a specific fluorine-containing anionic surfactant, a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and/or an alkanolamine.

Abstract: A low viscosity aqueous cleaning composition provides increasing viscosity upon dilution which provides a high viscosity diluted cleaning composition having solvents compatible with the rod micelle thickener and the cleaning system that clings for an extended period of time in a thickened form containing cleaning system ingredients that can penetrate and remove hard baked-on soils on vertical surfaces in cleaning units. The composition contains active cleaning ingredients (acid, alkaline and enzyme) that, in combination with thickening systems, provide the useful properties. The thickened materials can be applied on cold or hot surfaces and can successfully penetrate, soften and remove baked-on food soil on a variety of surfaces including oven walls, doors and grills, baking dishes, utensils, etc.

Abstract: A cosmetic conditioning and detergent composition for keratinous substances, especially hair, and a process for washing the keratinous substances using the composition, wherein the composition comprises, in an aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surfactant derived from a carboxylic acid, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant does not include a sulphate or sulphonate function; (B) at least one silicone which does not include an amide function, and (C) at least one cationic polymer which contains quaternary ammonium groups in the polymeric main chain.

Abstract: A softener composition which comprises a component (A) containing an amine represented by the following formula (I), a salt thereof or a mixture of the same and a component (B) containing a compound represented by the following formula (II-2) as the essential component and optionally containing at least one of the compounds represented by the formulae (II-1) and (II-3), wherein the ratio of the component (A) to the component (B), namely (A)/(B), by weight is from 2/8 to 8/2: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-3 alkyl group, —(CmH2mO)p—H, —CnH2n—X—R3 or —CqH2q—Y—R3; m, n and q are the same or different and each of m, n and q represents an integer of 1 to 6; p represents a number selected from 1 to 10; R3 represents a linear or branched C5-22 alkyl or alkenyl group; X represents —OCO— or —COO—; and Y represents —NHCO—, —CONH—, —O&

Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.

Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition containing cationic detergent surfactant also contains from 0.05 to 5 wt % of iminodisuccinate (IDS) or hydroxyiminodisuccinate (HIDS). The composition provides improved moil and stain removal in conjunction with reduced dye fading of coloured fabrics.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting, sanitizing/disinfecting, wood preserving and hard surface cleaning formulation comprising: a quaternary ammonium halide; and a sequestrant in a sufficient amount to sequester the halide ion without eliminating the quaternary ammonium ion's sanitizing/disinfecting capability, wood preserving characteristics, and hard surface cleaning ability.