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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7135443 | Surfactant composition The present invention relates to a surfactant composition containing a composition containing a diol derivative (I) and a surfactant: wherein R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 22 carbons, R | 11/14/2006 |
| 7115547 | Additive for enhanced treatment of oil well contaminants The present invention relates to a chemical additive for use with treatment fluids suitable for removing contaminants from oil and gas wells. In one preferred embodiment, the additive includes: a first surface-active agent having an HLB in a range of about 5 to abou... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7098181 | Liquid detergent composition The invention provides a liquid detergent composition which is safe, has an excellent detergency and contains a hydrophobic organic solvent stable despite of a large water content. The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising (a) a spec... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097669 | Colorant compositions Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094742 | Hard surface cleaning compositions containing a sultaine and a mixture of organic acids A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid pr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091168 | Liquid detergents An aqueous laundry detergent composition containing a hydroxy mixed ether. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087570 | Detergent tablets Detergent tablets comprising surfactant granules obtained by granulation and compaction of a nonionic surfactant, selected from the group consisting of hydroxy mixed ethers, in the presence of a disintegrant, are described. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087565 | Methylene chloride-free and optionally methanol-free paint stripper and/or gasket remover compositions The present invention is directed to methylene chloride-free, and optionally methanol-free, paint stripper and gasket remover formulations as alternatives to methylene chloride-based paint strippers and gasket removers. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084101 | Aqueous based solvent free cleaner compositions containing two nonionic surfactants The present invention relates to an aqueous based, solvent free degreaser composition, comprising a blend of two nonionic surfactants selected from, alcohol alkoxylate with a fatty alcohol moiety, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, fatty alcohol having oxyethylate moieties,... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073518 | Cleaning solution and cleaning method for mask used in vacuum vapor deposition step in production of low molecular weight organic EL device A cleaning solution for a mask used in a vacuum vapor deposition step in the production of a low molecular weight organic EL device is provided, the cleaning solution including one type or two or more types of aprotic polar solvent. There is also provided a cleaning... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074746 | Nail polish remover A nail polish remover and methods of removing nail polish are provided, where the nail polish remover includes a least one heterocyclic solvent having a carbonyl group. A thickening agent may be included. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074749 | Oxoalcohol-based detergent The invention describes detergents and cleaners comprising an effective proportion of one or more surfactants of the formula I in which a is one of the numbers 11, 12, or 13, R1 | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071155 | Non-polymer thickening agent and cleaning composition A non-polymer thickening medium, and the inclusion of such a non-polymer thickening medium in a cleaning composition. In some embodiments, the non-polymer thickening medium includes a sparingly water soluble surfactant, and an organic solvent including an OH group, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071364 | Branched primary alcohol compositions and derivatives thereof A detergent composition having cold water solubility and exhibiting high calcium tolerance can be produced from biodegradable branched ether derivative compositions derived from a branched ether primary alcohol represented by the formula: | 07/04/2006 |
| 7053037 | Phase-separating solvent composition A pseudo-stable phase-splitting solvent composition that forms a single liquid phase when subjected to mild agitation and retains that single phase while the composition is applied to a surface, but which forms two or more laminar liquid phases promptly after being ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037884 | Alkaline cleaners based on alcohol ethoxy carboxylates An alkaline cleaner composition comprising an alkyl or alkylaryl ethoxy carboxylate, a strong chelating agent and a source of alkalinity, its manufacture and use in removing greasy soil from hard surface areas is described. The compositions are especially effective ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033979 | Composition for engine cleaning A composition and method for cleaning gas turbine engines to remove fuel or lubricant residues. The composition can include a mixture of hydrofluorocarbon and hydrofluoroether. The method can include the step of directing a pressurized stream of the cleaning composi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022662 | Compositions containing hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers The invention relates to surfactant mixtures of hydroxy mixed ethers and polymers, optionally together with typical ingredients of dishwashing detergents and cleaners and optionally other nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and to the use of such surfactant... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018969 | Thickeners for methyl ester microemulsions A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018964 | Detergent composition The cleaning composition of this invention comprises, as effective components, a compound (A) represented by the formula (1) and a nonionic surfactant (B): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight-... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7015182 | Detergent composition for cleaning precision parts A detergent composition for cleaning a precision part, comprising an organic solvent, 5 to 30% by weight of a glyceryl ether having an alkyl group or alkenyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and 5% by weight or more of water. The detergent composition can be used ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7012049 | Multiphase aqueous cleansing composition The present invention relates to a multiphase aqueous cleansing composition for cleansing human skin and hair, which when agitated forms a single application phase, and when left standing, the composition rapidly returns to an appearance having at least two visibly ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7012059 | Fabric detergent compositions A liquid detergent formulation comprising: a) an effective amount of a nonionic/cationic surfactant system, and, b) not more than 10% wt of a lubricant oil. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008911 | Non-surfactant solubilizing agent Compositions of the invention include: (a) a solvent at least partially immiscible in water; and (b) a solubilizing agent having a formula: where R is (C1–C7)alkyl, substituted (C1–C... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002045 | Ortho ester-based surfactant, its preparation and use The present invention relates to a new ortho ester-based surfactant, where the hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts are connected by ortho ester linkages to the molecule. The ortho ester has the formula where R is hydrogen... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998369 | Antimicrobial composition A method for antimicrobial treatment comprising applying to microbes a composition containing a diluting solvent (e.g., water), an antimicrobially-active solvent having a density different from the density of the diluting solvent, and an optional cosolvent, surfacta... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995128 | Mixed surfactant cleaning compositions with reduced streaking The invention provides an improved, reduced streaking/filming dilute cleaning formulation which is to be used in a no-rinse cleaning application, preferably either by a dosing dispenser or in a combined cleaning tool which contains a cleaning head, a handle, a reser... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995130 | Blooming natural oil cleaning compositions The present invention relates to blooming type cleaning compositions comprising natural oil. More particularly, the present invention relates environmentally acceptable, blooming natural oil cleaning compositions which achieve product stability and clarity with esse... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989360 | Textile fiber degreasing agents, their production and their use Aqueous textile fiber degreasing agents (WE) essentially consisting of (A) at least one amine oxide of the average formula as defined in claim 1, | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984616 | Water-based purge composition A purge solution for removing water-based dehydrated paint residues from a paint delivery system includes 2–15 total weight percent of a purge concentrate diluted with solvent. The concentrate includes 20–99.5 total weight percent of a C4 alcohol or a... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6982244 | Methyl ester-based microemulsions for cleaning hard surfaces A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969698 | Aerosol cleaner Disclosed are aerosol emulsion cleaning sprays formulated for clarity and low residual tackiness. One form contains a mixture of diphenyloxide disulfonate hydrotrope and diphenyloxide disulfonate surfactant. Another form contains ethoxylated acetylenic glycol surfac... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964941 | Cleaning composition and device for electronic equipment A chemical cleaning composition for cleaning electronic equipment and electric or electronic appliances, a device for the application of such composition, and a method of cleaning such equipment are disclosed. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6958312 | Composition and method for removing copper-compatible resist A composition for removing a copper-compatible resist includes about 10% to about 30% by weight of an amine compound, about 10% to about 80% by weight of a glycolether compound, and about 10% to about 80% by weight of a polar solvent. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6956014 | Thickener A thickener which is superior in handling characteristics and blending stability and has a high thickening action is provided, comprising a fatty acid alkanolamide represented by the general formula (1) and a surfactant composition comprising the thickener and at le... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6949495 | Cleaning solution for removing residue A solution for washing away residue, comprising an aqueous solution of a water-soluble high molecular compound in which is dissolved at least one kind of dissolving agent selected from an amine and a fluoride. The washing solution is capable of effectively washing a... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946037 | Silicone remover The invention relates to the use of a surface-active agent and to the use of cleaning agents obtained by dilution of said surface-active agent for removing silicone-containing deposits from surfaces. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6946430 | Surfactant composition To provide a surfactant composition with an excellent foamability and thickening performance and further an excellent storage stability, it comprises the following components (a) and (b): (a) at least one anionic surfactant selected from (1) sulfonate-type an... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943143 | Detergent composition A detergent composition in the form of a substantially anhydrous liquid, gel or paste and which comprises a premix of an amine oxide surfactant and a solvent therefor selected from C3 to C10 alkylene and polyalkylene diols and mixtures thereof.... | 09/13/2005 |
| 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 |
