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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7427586 | Degreasing agent A degreasing agent includes a mixture of trisodium phosphate, sodium silicate, sodium carbonate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate, sodium hydrosulphite and octyl-phenol-polyoxyethylene ether. The degreasing agent may maintain degreasing effect for longer period of ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7393818 | Cleaning and decontamination formula for surfaces contaminated with prion-infected material A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equiva... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387991 | Microemulsions containing alkoxylated amine carboxylates The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts the... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375067 | Liquid detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant, amine oxide, and alkyl glyceryl ether The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition including (a) an anionic surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) an amine oxide surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (c) 2-ethylhex... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7341986 | Cleaning concentrate consisting of extra virgin olive oil and isopropyl alcohol The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7323436 | Adduct having an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble group IIA complexes An adduct that has an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”) and at least one additive. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7217685 | Cleaning and decontamination formula for surfaces contaminated with prion-infected material A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equiva... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7051742 | Cleaning solutions including nucleophilic amine compound having reduction and oxidation potentials A composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing at least one nucleophilic amine compound having oxidation and reduction potentials, at least one organic solvent, water and, optionally, a chelating agent is described. The chelating a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7012051 | Inhibition of titanium corrosion A composition for removing resist, polymeric material and/or etching residue from a substrate comprising titanium or an alloy thereof, the composition comprising hydroxylamine or a derivative thereof and at least one compound having the general formula (I) wherein: ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6998374 | Composition and method for cleaning gelatin encapsulated products comprising a non-volatile silicone/volatile silicone mixture A composition and method is provided capable of removing contaminants from the surface of a gelatin capsule, such as a paint ball, to allow the gelatin capsules to be used for their intended use. The composition comprising, by weight, about 70 to 99.9 percent of a w... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6982242 | Aqueous detergent composition and method of use An aqueous detergent composition is provided containing phosphoric acid or salt thereof, an organic phosphate surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and water. The aqueous detergent composition may be employed to improved the adhesion of a coating to a substrate. Also p... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6930080 | Wipes impregnated with biliquid foam treating liquids A disposable wipe impregnated with furniture polish or another surface treating liquid such as a hard surface cleaner or insect repellant is disclosed. The liquid is in the form of a dispersion which is a biliquid foam with a thickener, where the foam is structured ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6906022 | Granular detergent compositions having homogenous particles and process for producing same A detergent composition which has improved solubility or dissolution in laundering solutions, especially in solutions kept at cold temperatures (i.e., less than about 30° C.), is provided. The granular detergent composition is aesthetically pleasing to consumers an... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6767874 | Cleaning compositions for removing organic deposits in hard to reach surfaces A cleaning composition for removing organic deposits from hard to reach surfaces. In its basic embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises: a) a water miscible solvent; b) an inorganic salt in crystal form; and c) water. The inorganic salt in crystal form compris... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6699825 | Acidic hard-surface antimicrobial cleaner 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,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6617298 | Degreasing compositions A composition for the removal of grease and oil spots from concrete, asphalt surfaces, etc., comprises a degreaser and a diatomaceous earth. The degreaser comprises a number of ingredients of respective percentage ranges to emulsify the grease or oil whic... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6564812 | Alkanolamine semiconductor process residue removal composition and process A two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound composition comprises the two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound, gallic acid or catechol, and optionally, an aqueous hydroxylamine solution. The balance of the composition is made up of water, prefer... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6525011 | Methods and acidizing compositions for reducing metal surface corrosion and sulfide precipitation Methods and acidizing compositions for reducing the corrosion of the metal surfaces of tubular goods and the like and reducing the precipitation of metal sulfide from the acidizing compositions are provided. The methods basically comprise the steps of com... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6475296 | Degreasing composition and methods using same The present invention relates to a degreasing composition, to a liquid, to a gel and to a degreasing foam which comprise said composition. The composition according to the invention comprises a base, a polyethoxylated fatty alcohol, saturated or unsaturated, a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6432899 | Composition and process for cleaning and deoxidizing aluminum Cleaning and deoxidizing aluminum surfaces can be accomplished simultaneously by contacting the surfaces with an aqueous liquid composition that contains as its cleaning active ingredients (i) alcohols and/or ether alcohols, (ii) alkaline builders, and (i... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6399551 | Alkanolamine semiconductor process residue removal process A two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound composition comprises the two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound, gallic acid or catechol, and optionally, an aqueous hydroxylamine solution. The balance of the composition is made up of water, prefer... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6391837 | Cleaning composition and method comprising a ternary solvent blend An improved composition and method for cleaning shower stall floors and bathtub floors. Applicant's composition is formed by combining a first solvent having a dielectric constant of at least about 15.0, a second solvent having a dielectric constant of le... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6387867 | Liquid detergent composition containing mixtures of glycerol ether compounds The present invention provides a liquid detergent being excellent in detergency for persistent sebum smears such as smears in or on collars and cuffs and for denatured-oil smears in kitchens, etc., and further having a good smell as a detergent. That is, ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6303554 | Plastic surface cleaning using a KOH/alcohol solution A method for pretreating a plastic surface in a coating process. The plastic surface is immersed in a solution containing iso-propanol, or another light alcohol, and potassium hydroxide (KOH). The method and the solution according to the present invention... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6284056 | Smoker's pipe cleaner and method of use A composition useful for removal of organic deposits from a ceramic, glass, plastic, or metal substrate, and a method of use thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the invention pertains to a composition for cleaning an organically fouled smoking apparatus s... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6277800 | All purpose household cleaner comprising rubbing alcohol and ammonia An all purpose household cleansing solution is disclosed. An aqueous solution comprising 6 parts of water to 1 part each of liquid rubbing alcohol and liquid ammonia is combined with two tablespoons of lemon scented liquid dish detergent to form an improv... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6273995 | Paper bulking promoter, highly bulky pulp sheet, and process for producing the pulp sheet A paper bulking promoter containing a compound represented by the following formula (1) with which a highly bulky sheet can be obtained without impairing paper strength: RO(EO)m (PO)n H (1) wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6251808 | Metal and fiberglass cleaning and polishing article An abrasive metal and fiberglass cleaner and polish article comprises a substrate presenting an abrasive surface and being capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid, and a metal and fiberglass cleanser absorbed in the substrate, the cleanser being an oil... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6187737 | Low-foam detergent comprising a cationic surfactant and a glycol ether A cleaning agent concentrate is presented having (a) at least one glycol ether corresponding to the formula: R--O--(CH2 --CH(CH3)O)n --H where R is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, and n is a number ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6096700 | Environmental wipe solvent compositions and processes A non-chrome process for the pretreatment of substrate surfaces to simultaneously clean them and improve their bonding strength for organic coatings such as adhesives, protective primers, sealants, paints, composites and similar materials conventionally b... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6083896 | Aqueous cleaning solution and method for cleaning aluminum-based metals The present invention provides an aqueous cleaning solution for aluminum-based metals which comprises an inorganic acid in an amount to provide a pH value of 2 or less, an oxidized form metal ion and a surfactant represented by the following formula (I) R... | 07/04/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5998358 | Antimicrobial acid cleaner for use on organic or food soil The invention relates to compositions and methods for cleaning typically organic beverage and food soils. The cleaning composition is formulated to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from hard surfaces. The formulations of the invention are direc... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5998348 | Concentrate for a dihydrogen phosphate-based metal cleaning composition that does not damage plastic An aqueous liquid composition containing dihydrogen phosphate salt, surfactant(s), and a dual coordinate bonding agent for iron cleans soiled metal surfaces without damaging any plastic parts that come into contact with the composition, supporting the gro... | 12/07/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5763379 | Drying-aid composition An improved compound for use as a spray wax and drying aid in automatic vehicle-washing devices. The invention includes an olefin constituent having the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is an alkyl group having between 4 to ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5712236 | Alkali metal cleaner with zinc phosphate anti-corrosion system A metal cleaning composition useful in an aqueous solution comprises an alkali metal salt and a corrosion inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor is provided in the form of zinc phosphate compounds such as zinc orthophosphate.... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5695679 | Detergent compositions containing an organic silver coating agent to minimize silver training in ADW washing methods There is provided a bleaching composition containing (a) an oxygen-releasing bleaching agent as a source of available oxygen and (b) a non-paraffin oil organic silver coating agent. In one aspect the rate of release of available oxygen is carefully contro... | 12/09/1997 |
