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| 7309684 | Oil-in-water emulsified remover comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant 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, ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7208457 | Heavy metal-remediating paint stripper An improved paint stripper is provided and comprises at least one paint-stripping agent modified with at least one heavy metal remediation agent. Optionally, one or more viscosity-modification agents, dispersants, or other additive is also included. The invention al... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7179775 | Coating removal compositions An aqueous coating removal composition containing: a) an alkoxylated aromatic alcohol, b) an amine; and c) an inorganic base is provided. The coating removal compositions are useful in cleaning coatings such as paint from substrate surfaces and may be formulated to ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176174 | Water-in-oil emulsion A water-in-oil emulsion composition is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a solvent, (B) water, and (C) a surfactant. This composition is suitable for removing non-aqueous coatings such as paints and the like as well as waxes and greases from substrates. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7151080 | Composition for stripping coatings from substrates A composition for stripping and cleaning organic coatings from substrates, comprising a solution of high-boiling alcohols, preferably polyglycols, a surfactant, preferably a nonylphenol ethoxylate, and an alkali metal hydroxide, said composition being essentially fr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7008910 | Rust inhibitor An aqueous non-toxic biorational or environmentally safe composition to reduce or inhibit corrosion, rust and scale on metal surfaces comprising effective amounts of sorbic acid, salts of sorbic acid and/or derivatives thereof and a variety of hydrocarbons, esters, ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984614 | Composition and method for removing deposits A composition for removing paraffin, wax, or asphaltine deposits from the surface of a crude oil transmission system, such as a downhole tubular, a pipeline, or a surface tank, includes an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution containing from 18% to 25% by weight sodium... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6689226 | Decontaminating organic gel and use thereof for decontaminating surfaces The decontamination gel consists of one solution including: a) a thickening agent; b) an active agent of decontamination; in which the thickening agent (a), is an agent exclusively organic, chosen among water-soluble organic polymers. This gel is usable for radioac... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685765 | Water based protectant containing UV absorbers A water-based protective composition for automotive surfaces and the like is disclosed, comprising UV absorbers and light stabilizers. A method of using a water-based protective composition as well as methods of applying said compositions are also disclos... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6673763 | Particles for liquid compositions The invention relates to a liquid composition comprising dispersed herein solid particles comprising a solid wax matrix, wherein an active is distributed. The invention also relates to particles in the liquid composition and the processes and uses of the ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6669763 | Water based protectant containing a reaction product of two ionic surfactants A composition for application to a surface and a method of making the same, said composition comprising at least one wax; at least one reaction product derived from a first surfactant and a second surfactant; and between 40% and 99.8% water by weight. The... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6548558 | Contaminant dispersants useful in recycling of treated containers Methods for controlling wax and other contaminants by improving the dispersion of these materials through the addition of contaminant dispersants to the process of recycling paper and paperboard are disclosed. A preferred contaminant dispersant comprises:... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6403546 | Floor cleaner and gloss enhancer A composition for cleaning and enhancing the gloss of floors wherein a plasticizer can both clean and enhance gloss of a floor coating. In a preferred embodiment the plasticizer is tributoxyethyl phosphate.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6358899 | Cleaning compositions and use thereof containing ammonium hydroxide and fluorosurfactant An aqueous composition comprising ammonium hydroxide in an amount of about 1 to about 30% by weight calculated as NH3 and a surface active agent represented by the formula XF2 C(CFY)n SO3 A wherein X=F, OH or SO... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6348107 | Compositions and method for removing paint from a substrate A paint stripper for use by immersion of a painted substrate in a bath of the composition or application in place has two phases, one aqueous and the other of partially water soluble organic solvent. The aqueous phase is saturated with organic solvent. Th... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6303552 | Aerosol paint stripper compositions The present invention is directed to an aerosol composition comprising (A) a paint stripper composition comprising (i) from about 20 to about 50% by weight of an aromatic alcohol, such as benzyl alcohol, (ii) from about 5 to about 50% by weight of an acce... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6248793 | Contaminant dispersants useful in recycling of treated containers Methods for controlling wax and other contaminants by improving the dispersion of these materials through the addition of contaminant dispersants to the process of recycling paper and paperboard are disclosed. A preferred contaminant dispersant comprises:... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6174847 | Composition for stripping paints varnishes or lacquers This composition for stripping paints, lacquers or primers is characterized in that it consists of or comprises: (A) 5 to 90 parts by weight of water; (B) 2 to 47.5 parts by weight of benzyl alcohol; (C) 2 to 47.5 parts by weight of dimethyl sulphoxide or N-me... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6165957 | Water-based alcohol hydroxycarboxylic peroxide compositions, preparation, and uses thereof A method of preparing an environmentally safe composition free of chlorinated solvents which is non-flammable, fully biodegradable, and low odor and the use of such composition for the removal of various coatings from metal substrates. The composition com... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5977042 | Concentrated stripper composition and method The present invention is directed to a composition for stripping coatings from a surface, the composition including: a. A solvent mixture composed of a phenyl substituted alkyl alcohol and an alkyl or aryl glycol ether or an alkyl or aromatic alcohol; b. A cou... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5976270 | Composition and method for treatment of lead-containing surface coatings and soil A method is provided to render non-hazardous surface soil which is contaminated with lead compounds. The soil is treated by applying an aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide, ammonium hydroxide, nitric acid and acetic acid and allowing said com... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5911838 | Lead paint removal Oil-based paint containing lead compounds, acrylic-based or other latex paint or a combination of paints in which acrylic-based or other latex paint covers an oil-based paint is removed from a substrate on which the paint is deposited by application of an... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5854188 | Water in oil emulsions containing pyrrole Improvements in the rate of stripping of alkaline water-in-oil emulsions by incorporating in the organic phase thereof an effective amount of pyrrole.... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5851972 | Water in oil emulsions containing anisole Improvements in the rate of stripping of benzyl alcohol containing water-in-oil emulsions by incorporating in the organic phase thereof an effective amount of anisole.... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5830836 | Compositions and methods for coating removal Compositions and methods for removal of polymeric coatings from nonporous surfaces are provided. The method comprises the mixing of two stock solutions, a peroxide/acid solution and an alkaline solution, and immediate application to the surface to be stri... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5821209 | Water in oil emulsions containing a terpene, benzyl alcohol, and wax Improvements in the retardation of water evaporation from benzyl alcohol containing water-in-oil emulsions by incorporating in the organic phase thereof an effective amount of a terpene.... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5780409 | Water-in-oil emulsion having aqueous phase evaporation retarded with wax IR 3323D Natural or synthetic wax dissolved in the continuous organic phase of an water-in-oil emulsion retards evaporation of water from a dispersed aqueous phase. An in situ prepared equilibrium mixture of benzyl alcohol, formic acid and benzyl formate emulsifie... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5744438 | Ammonium bicarbonate/ammonium carbamate activated benzyl alcohol paint stripper Stripping action of an alkaline paint stripper is improved when ammonia is partially or completely replaced with ammonium bicarbonate or chemical equivalent thereof which decomposes into ammonia and carbon dioxide. A benzyl alcohol solvent system containi... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5728666 | Water-based alcohol hydroxycarboxylic peroxide compositions and their preparation A method for preparing an environmentally safe composition free of chlorinated solvents which is non-flammable, fully biodegradable, and low odor and the use of such composition for the removal of various coatings from metal substrates. The composition co... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5726140 | Water-in-oil emulsion having aqueous phase evaporation retarded with wax Natural or synthetic wax dissolved in the continuous organic phase of an water-in-oil emulsion retards evaporation of water from a dispersed aqueous phase. An in situ prepared equilibrium mixture of benzyl alcohol, formic acid and benzyl formate emulsifie... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5696072 | Pseudoplastic, shear thinned paint stripper A paint-stripper composition is described which comprises a mixture of (A) from about 5% to about 90% by weight of at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, alkyl-substituted benzyl alcohols, furfuryl alcohol, alkyl-sub... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5597787 | Lead paint removal Oil based paint containing lead compounds is removed from a substrate on which it is deposited by application of an aqueous solution thereto. The solution comprises a solvent that does not dissolve the paint and is compatible with water; a film former for... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5591702 | Stripping compositions with mixtures or organic solvents and uses thereof Solvent assisted alkaline paint stripping can be speeded by using mixtures of (i) glycol and/or oligoglycol monoethers with (ii) unetherified glycols and oligoglycols and/or alkanolamines.... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5464556 | Composition for the paint spray treatment using secondary alcohol esters in water A composition for treating oversprayed paints that contains an effective amount of alcohol esters and alcohol ester derivatives in water. The carbonyl compound is capable of dissolving paint while remaining non-reactive with water. The alcohol ester emplo... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5454985 | Paint stripping composition The paint stripping composition comprises by weight: 30 to 65% benzyl alcohol and 20 to 60% water together with a coupling agent which operates to solubilize the benzyl alcohol in the water.... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5411678 | Paint stripper A paint-stripper composition is described which comprises (A) at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, alkyl-substituted benzyl alcohols, furfuryl alcohol, alkyl-substituted furfuryl alcohols and acetylenic alcohols co... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5391234 | Cleaning or stripping composition and method A composition and method for stripping protective coatings from surfaces, particularly metal surfaces such as aluminum, without blemishing the metal surface comprises a silicate-containing, alkaline component and a product of chemical interaction in solut... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5387363 | Water in oil emulsions Retardation of the rate of evaporation of water in oil emulsions by incorporating in the organic phase thereof an effective amount of paraffin wax.... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5372650 | Method for treatment of waste sand A process system is disclosed for the treatment of a waste sand material containing metal contaminants. The waste sand material is the product of sandblasting techniques used to remove paint. The metal contaminants generally include lead, copper, chromium... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5288335 | Paint stripper and varnish remover compositions, methods for making these compositions and methods for removing paint and other polymeric coatings from flexible and inflexible surfaces The present invention relates to non-toxic, non-flammable, safe compositions employing primarily biodegradable components for use in removing and stripping paint, varnishes and stains from hard and/or flexible surfaces. The compositions avoid the use of m... | 02/22/1994 |
