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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6358912 | Liquid hard surface cleaning compositions Liquid hard-surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide outstanding cleaning performance to the hard-surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise a polyalkoxylene glycol diester according to formula (I) wherein the substituents R | 03/19/2002 |
| 6350727 | Non-streaking no-wipe cleaning compositions with improved cleaning capability An aqueous no-scrub, no-wipe cleaning composition containing at least one partial salt of EDTA and a water-soluble amine; at least one alkyl polyglycoside surfactant; at least one alkyl ether carboxylate surfactant; and up to 0.5% by weight of an ethoxyla... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6348443 | Solvent composition A solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane, perfluorobutyl methyl ether and an alcohol.... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6346509 | Higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound composition, method for production thereof, and detergent and emulsifier using the composition A higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound composition represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## [wherein R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group provided that the total number of carbon atoms of R1 and R2... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6344433 | Long-acting disinfectant and its preparation method This invention is with regard to a kind of Long-acting disinfectant. Its ingredients are composed of 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-Hydroxy diphenyl ether, amino emulsified-silica resin, 1,2 propanediol, fatty alcohol polyethenoxy ether and distilled water. First, t... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6337311 | All purpose liquid cleaning compositions An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, a liquid crystal suppression additive and water.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6331518 | Compact cleaner containing surfactants A water-containing solid detergent having a delayed, controllable and variable hardening time after addition of all the components produced by providing a) aqueous 42 to 55% lye, in a quantity of 21 to 70% by weight, b) mixing with the aqueous lye a compound s... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6326348 | Detergent compositions containing selected mid-chain branched surfactants Detergent composition comprising a mid-chain branched surfactant and also containing a bleaching agent, aluminosilicate, silicate, and/or detersive enzyme.... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6326345 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid.... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6310263 | Heavy oil remover A heavy oil remover comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6310022 | Chemical cleaning solution for gas turbine blades The invention is directed to a chemical cleaning composition containing a hydroxylated wetting agent, a chelating agent, an emulsifier, optionally a crown ether, and optionally a non-aromatic solvent. The cleaning composition is 100% biodegradable, water-... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6310021 | Cleaning compositions containing enzymes and polycarboxylic ethers or thioethers A range of novel biodegradable aqueous acid cleaning systems for removing limescale from surfaces, especially stainless steel and porcelain surfaces, wherein said system comprises a biodegradable aqueous acid system, said system having a pH of less than 7... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306809 | Chemical linker compositions A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric al... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6306804 | Bilge Cleaning Product A solid phase bilge water cleaning composition which is biodegradable and environmentally safe is disclosed. The composition includes a polysorbitan monostearate wax such as polyoxyethylenesorbitan monostearate and a mixture of nonionic alkyl detergent wi... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6294513 | Detergent-making process using a high active surfactant paste containing mid-chain branched surfactants A process for making detergent agglomerates in which a high active surfactant paste containing mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactant and a detergent builder are agglomerated together is disclosed. The process entails maintaining the high active surf... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6281189 | Soyate containing compositions A composition is disclosed that comprises at least one soybean oil derived compound and at least one member chosen from the group of drying agent(s), co-solvents and additives. The composition can comprise methyl soyate and d-Limonene.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6277808 | Composition for treating stains on laundry items and method of treatment A cleaning composition which is an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed. The composition includes (i) a non-aqueous hydrophobic solvent; (ii) a first anionic or nonionic surfactant having an alkyl chain, the length of the alkyl chain being C... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6274541 | 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... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6271191 | Hard surface cleaner containing anionic surfactant There is provided a hard surface cleaning composition comprising: (a) a water soluble organic solvent; (b) an anionic surfactant which comprises the reaction product of maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, or a mixture thereof and at least one selected po... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6268330 | Clear microemulsion acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, a hydroxy aliphatic acid and water.... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6265373 | Composition comprising a mixture of alkoxylated mono-, di- and triglycerides and glycerine The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of alkoxylated mono-, di-, and triglycerides and glycerine of the following formula ##STR1## R' representing H or CH3, and each of m, n, and l independently representing a... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6262006 | De-oiling composition of perfluoropolyethers and hydrofluoropolyethreal surfactants Compositions utilized to remove traces of organic solvents and/or oils from the surfaces of components comprising: i) perfluoropolyethers; ii) fluorinated additive having a structure selected from the following: T--ORf (CFY)--L (I) L--CF2 OR | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261381 | Composition and process for cleaning inks from various substrates including printing plates A composition and process for cleaning inks and organic residues from various substrates utilizing dimethyl piperidone and other safe solvents is revealed. The composition and process are particularly useful in cleaning printing plates and printing appara... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6255269 | Hydroxy aliphatic acidic microemulsion liquid cleaning compositions A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, a hydroxy aliphatic acid and water.... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6251849 | Cleaning agent for hard surfaces based on cationic polymer soil-release compounds Cationic polymers comprising at least 40 mole percent monomer units of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is 2 to 4, R1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R2, R3 and R4 independently are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6251844 | Hydroxy aliphatic acidic microemulsion liquid cleaning compositions A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, a zwitterionic surfactant, a hydroxy... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6245728 | Low odor, hard surface cleaner with enhanced soil removal An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following: (a) either an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with, optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6235702 | Aqueous nacreous lustre concentrate A concentrated aqueous pearlescent composition containing: (a) from 1 to 99.9% by weight of an ester formed by reacting a hydroxy-functionalized carboxylic acid with a fatty alcohol containing from 6 to 22 carbon atoms; (b) from 0.1 to 90% by weight of an... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6235701 | Stabilized carbon dioxide fluid composition and use thereof A stable fluid comprising compressed fluid carbon dioxide, an inert gas and a fluorochemical stabilizer is disclosed. The fluid composition is useful in cleaning of metals, glass, ceramics, natural and synthetic polymers, and fabrics and in the extraction... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6235693 | Lactam compositions for cleaning organic and plasma etched residues for semiconductor devices A composition for the cleaning of residues from substrates from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water, from about 20 percent by wei... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6232283 | Liquid detergent composition The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition having high detergency without damaging styrene-based resin. The liquid detergent composition comprising (a) 0.1 to 50% by weight of a mixture of at least two different compounds from each other in ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6228832 | Microemulsion cleaning compositions An improvement is described in microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and are mild to the skin, containing an anionic detergent, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant and water, wherein the compo... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6228831 | Aqueous nacreous lustre concentrates A pearlescent concentrate containing: (a) from 1 to 99.9% by weight of a fatty compound selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol, a fatty ketone, a fatty ether, a fatty carbonate, and mixtures thereof, wherein the fatty compound contains at l... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6228830 | Heavy oil remover A heavy oil remover comprises d-limonene, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a carboxylated anionic detergent, an ethoxylated tallow amine, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and w... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6221823 | Germicidal, acidic hard surface cleaning compositions Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; 0.1-10% by wei... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6214781 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions comprising an organosilane A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, at least one sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine ox... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6211127 | Photoresist stripping composition A photoresist stripping composition suitable for both of the single wafer treatment method using an air knife process and a dipping photoresist stripping method. The composition comprises 5-15 weight % of alkanolamine, 35-55 weight % of sulfoxide or sulfo... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6197741 | Chemical linker compositions A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric al... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6197734 | High wax content heavy oil remover A high wax content heavy oil remover comprises dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, branched alcohol ethoxylate, d-limonene, and white oil.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6197732 | Chemical linker compositions A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric al... | 03/06/2001 |
