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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7517845 | Compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and use of these compositions Compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and more than 5% by weight of at least one non-flammable fluoro compound, and use thereof. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7371714 | Chemical agent decontamination composition comprising a perfluorinated alkyl bromide A composition and methods of use for the decontamination of chemical agents, including chemical warfare agents. The decontamination composition is nontoxic, nonflammable and non-corrosive and includes an effective amount of a perfluorinated alkyl bromide or reactive... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7312186 | Cleaning solution for semiconductor substrate A cleaning solution for semiconductor substrates comprising a nonionic surface active agent of the formula (1) and/or the formula (2), a chelating agent and a chelating accelerator: CH3—(CH2)l—O—(CmH2m... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7276471 | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane, methanol and dichloroethylene Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane, methanol, and dichloroethylene, and uses thereof, including use in aerosols, refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, and blowing agent compositions. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 6936579 | Hard surface cleaning compositions and method of removing stains Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH, providing good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise about 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; about 0.1-1... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6806247 | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoroethane, pentafluoropropane, methylbutane and water This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, he... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6776853 | Cleaning method and method for manufacturing liquid crystal device In a cleaning apparatus 500, as a pre-cleaning step, cleaning is performed in a first and a second backup cleaning bath 602 and 603 using a hydrocarbon-based cleaning liquid composed of a normal paraffin, such as normal nonane or normal decane, ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6770614 | Cleaner for electronic parts and method for using the same Precision cleaning compositions for electronic and electrical components comprise at least one halogenated, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon other than cis-1,2-dichloroethylene; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon having the formula C | 08/03/2004 |
| 6686326 | Azeotrope-like compositions or pentafluorobutane Disclosed are azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, water and a hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of n-pentane, isopentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane, and isohexane., said compositions are environmentally desirable ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6660701 | Stabilized solvent system for cleaning and drying This invention relates to improved stabilizing compositions for n-propyl bromide. More particularly, the cleaning composition includes about 0.1 to 5% Butylene oxide, about 0.1 to 5.0% t-butanol, about 0.1 to 5% acetonitrile, about 0.1 to 5% nitromethane;... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6478880 | Multi-component solvent systems for fluorinated compounds and cleaners and delivery systems based thereon Multi-component compositions comprising as a first component a fluorinated compound, as a second component a fluorinated aromatic compound and a third component comprising an alkane are disclosed. These compositions can be formulated to provide single pha... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6451755 | Stable aqueous silane solutions for cleaning hard surfaces A method of improving the storage stability and broadening the pH stability of an aqueous solution containing a water soluble organosilane is disclosed. The method comprises including within the solution an amount of a saccharide surface active agent sele... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6417153 | Azeotrope-like compositions and their use The invention provides azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of Rf CF(OC2 H5)CF(CF3)2, where Rf is a straight chain perfluoroalkyl group having 3 carbon atoms, and an organic s... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6403540 | Chemical composition for cleaning an automotive air conditioning system and method for operating and cleaning A composition for cleaning and lubricating automotive air conditioners contains a polyol ester lubricant, an antiwear and extreme pressure additive, and a solvent mixture of tetrafluoroethane and 2,3-dihydroperfluoropentane. An automotive air conditioning... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6402857 | Solvent mixture for use in a vapor degreaser and method of cleaning an article in a vapor degreaser utilizing said solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6395699 | Method of removing grease, oil or flux from an article A solvent composition comprising (a) dichloropentafluoropropane, (b) trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and (c) methanol, wherein the proportions of (a), (b) and (c) in the total amount of (a), (b) and (c) are from 57 to 75 wt %, from 20 to 35 wt % and from 5 to ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6365565 | Compositions of 1-bromopropane and an organic solvent The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane and at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, tetrahydrofiran, nitromethane, eth... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6350395 | Stabilizer composition A stabilizer composition comprising a) an N-alkyl morpholine and b) a straight-chain or cyclic aliphatic amine containing no hetroatoms other than N with a boiling point of at least 150° C. The stabilizer composition is useful for stabilizing a halogenat... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6303668 | Azeotropic or pseudo-azeotropic composition and use of these compositions 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane forms azeotropic or pseudoazeotropic compositions with alkanes possessing 5 or 6 carbon atoms. These compositions can be used in particular as blowing agents in polymeric cellular foams.... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6204237 | Glycol-based cleaning solvent A nonflammable glycol-based cleaning solvent which is not classified as, a hazardous material is provided. Isopropyl bromide (IPB) and/or n-propyl bromide (NPB), both of which being nonflammable solvents, is mixed to a main component comprised of propylen... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6176942 | Solvent mixture for use in a vapor degreaser and method of cleaning an article in a vapor degreaser utilizing said solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6165284 | Method for inhibiting tarnish formation during the cleaning of silver surfaces with ether stabilized, N-propyl bromide-based solvent systems Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a saturated aliphatic alcohol in the compositions.... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6133221 | Fluorinated hydrobromocarbon solvent cleaning process and composition A cleaning process suitable for both mild and aggressive applications employs non-flammable, non-corrosive and environmentally friendly, fluorinated hydrobromocarbon solvent based cleaning compositions.... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6103684 | Compositions of 1-bromopropane and an organic solvent The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane and at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, tetrahydrofuran, nitromethane, eth... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6100229 | Compositions of 1,1,1,3,3,-pentafluoropropane and chlorinated ethylenes The invention relates to novel compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and chlorinated ethylenes and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions based on these compounds which are useful as solvents in aerosol, refrigeration flushing, oxygen sys... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6087319 | Stable aqueous silane solutions for cleaning hard surfaces A stable aqueous solution for a hard-surface cleaning detergent comprising a saccharide selected from an alkylsaccharide and an alkenyl-saccharide and an organosilane, wherein said organosilane has at least one hydrolyzable group.... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6020298 | Solvent cleaning agents including additives of the formula Rf -CFX-L containing perfluoroalkylenic units Use of solvents capable of removing oily substances without solubilizing them, consisting of hydrofluoropolyethers having the general formula HF2 CO(CF2 O)n (CF2 CF2 O)m CF2 H wherein n an... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6010997 | Compositions of 1-bromopropane, nitromethane or acetonitrile and an alcohol The invention relates to novel compositions of 1-bromopropane, nitromethane or acetonitrile and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethanol, 2-propanol and 2-methyl-2-propanol and more particularly to azeotrope-like compositions bas... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5990071 | Method for inhibiting tarnish formation when cleaning silver with ether stabilized, N-propyl bromide-based solvent systems Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a small amount of an acetylenic compound in the compositions.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5989456 | Solvent composition A solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and (perfluorobutyl) methyl ether, wherein the ratios of the dichloropentafluoropropane and the (perfluorobutyl) methyl ether in the solvent composition are from 10 to 50 wt % and from 50 to 90 w... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5965511 | Cleaning or drying compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane In order to replace compositions based on CFC or on HCFC in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or virtually azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5938859 | Molecular level cleaning of contaminants from parts utilizing an environmentally safe solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5935921 | Liquid descaling composition The present invention relates to a liquid descaling composition containing a phosphoric acid, a phosphonic acid, a cationic surfactant, an amine oxide and water.... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5868799 | Surfactants and drying and drycleaning compositions which utilize said surfactants Novel surfactants and drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions containing such surfactants which utilize such surfactants. The surfactants are fluorine containing quaternary ammonium salts, and the drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compo... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858953 | Stabilized 1-bromopropane composition A 1-bromopropane composition is disclosed, which stays stable even under the condition that it is repeatedly used at high temperatures over an extended period of time as in vapor degreasing. The stabilized 1-bromopropane composition comprises 100 parts by... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851977 | Nonflammable organic solvent compositions Describes nonflammable organic solvent compositions comprising 1,2-dichloroethylene and a halocarbon different than 1,2-dichloroethylene. The 1,2-dichloroethylene consists essentially of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and mixtures th... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5827809 | Low-residue macroemulsion cleaner with perchloroethylene A stable, oil-in-water macroemulsion cleaner is provided which has low toxicity, rapid evaporation rate and leaves low residue after use. The cleaner comprises perchloroethylene, water, ethanol and/or ethyl acetate, and non-ionic surfactant. The macroemul... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5824162 | Molecular level cleaning of contaminates from parts utilizing an environmentally safe solvent The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5811383 | High water content, low viscosity, oil continuous microemulsions and emulsions, and their use in cleaning applications Superior high water containing oil continuous microemulsions and emulsions for cleaning contain defined amounts of water, one or more ionic surfactants, and one or more organic solvents so that the compositions have a low conductivity and low viscosity.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5801136 | Stabilized solvents and method for cleaning metallic, electrical and plastic substrates utilizing environmentally safe solvent materials A stabilized, environmentally-safe solvent mixture and method for using the mixture are provided. The solvent mixture has an ozone depletion factor of less than 0.08. The mixture includes about 80-96.8%, by volume, chlorobromomethane and about 3.2-20.0%, ... | 09/01/1998 |
