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| 8044014 | Liquid and stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion with a vegetable oil or mineral oil base A water-in-oil (w/o) or oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion consists of an oily phase that includes one or more oils of vegetable and/or mineral origin, and/or synthesis oils, at least one non-ionic and/or anionic emulsifying surfactant, and an aqueous phase that includes w... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7547672 | Composition for cleaning and degreasing, system for using the composition, and methods of forming and using the composition A composition for cleaning and degreasing substrates, methods of forming and using the composition, and a system and method for recycling the composition are provided. The composition includes a 2-ethylhexyl ester and may also include co-solvents, diluents, surfacta... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7375069 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7358218 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7223723 | Cleaning compositions Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are described. A representative cleaning composition includes about 0.2% to about 25% of a surfactant and one or more of the following components: about 5% to about 99% of a builder, bout 5% to about 95% of a hydrotro... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7033422 | Release agents, related anti-freezing/deicing compositions, and related methods Three novel types of release agents comprising waste products of several useful product-making processes well known in the art are disclosed. The first type of release agent is comprised of desugared sugar beet molasses, which is a waste product in the process of re... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6946434 | Bituminous substrate removal composition A non-toxic, non-hazardous, environmentally safe composition provides an effective, fast acting cleaning solution for removal of tar, oils, asphalt and other bituminous materials from industrial equipment surfaces. The composition is a mixture of a carrier monocycli... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6861398 | Thixotropic dispersions of polysuccinimide and their use The present invention relates to stable thixotropic polysuccinimide (PSI) dispersions, known as slurries, and to their use as additives for improving the flow properties of concrete, in oil wells, in acidic gel cleaners, and in drainage systems of tunnel constructio... | 03/01/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6660698 | Methods for extinguishing petroleum-based fires, suppressing petroleum-released vapors and cleaning petroleum-contaminated surfaces Compositions and methods for emulsifying a petroleum product that has been spilled upon a portion of the earth's surface or that is burning are based upon use of a nonionic, primary surfactant composition comprising a first ethoxylated sorbitol oleate and... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6653273 | Wetting agents for concrete cleaning and adhesives The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising: (a) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of detergents, corrosion inhibitors, organic and aqueous carriers, and combinations thereof, (b) a wetting/cleaning agent sele... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6635609 | Surface maintenance composition The present invention is directed to a surface cleaning and maintenance composition including a non-ionic surfactant, a quaternary ammonium surfactant and water. Optionally, neutralizer and fragrance can be included in the composition. The inventive compo... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6635608 | Interior textured coating remover composition The invention relates to plaster type interior textured coating remover composition in the form of an aqueous solution containing at least one alkoxy ether solvent, an alcohol containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one nitrogen containing compound,... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6440909 | Cleaning article used in the absence of a water source A cleaning article used in the absence of a water source, comprises an abrasive substrate and a liquid impregnating it. The substrate is a non-woven abrasive material such as a sheet of plastic fibers and the impregnation liquid is an aqueous solution of ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6379471 | Method of cleaning tile grout A cleaning tool for cleaning the walls of a swimming pool or other concrete structures. Two different sized aggregate or abrasives are combined with a binder to provide an improved cleaning device. The binder and the aggregates are matched so as to wear a... | 04/30/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6235698 | Heavy oil remover A heavy oil remover comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a volatility stabilizer, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6211133 | Bituminous substance removal composition A non-toxic, non-hazardous, environmentally safe composition provides an effective, fast acting cleaning solution for removal of tar, oils, asphalt and other bituminous materials from industrial equipment surfaces. The composition is a mixture of a carrie... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6180588 | Device for removing stains from swimming pool walls and concrete and the method of making the same A cleaning tool for cleaning the walls of a swimming pool or other concrete structures. Two different sized aggregate or abrasives are combined with a binder to provide an improved cleaning device. The binder and the aggregates are matched so as to wear a... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6126757 | Method of releasing asphalt from equipment using surfactant solutions A method of preventing asphalt and tar from sticking to paving equipment comprises diluting a concentrate with about four to about 50 parts water to one part concentrate and spraying, rolling or brushing the diluted concentrate on the equipment, coating t... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6093689 | Asphalt and heavy oil degreaser An asphalt and heavy oil degreaser comprises a cyclic hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, and an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6090769 | Asphalt and heavy oil degreaser An asphalt and heavy oil degreaser comprises a cyclic hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a volatility stabilizer, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, and an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan.... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6057276 | Graffiti remover which comprises an active solvent, a secondary solvent, an emollient and a particulate filler and method for its use This invention provides graffiti removers for removing permanent ink stains from painted surfaces. This graffiti removers include an active solvent for dissolving the stains, which are organic in nature, an optional secondary solvent for concentrated atta... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5961730 | Method of asphalt removal from surfaces An asphalt release agent for preventing hot road asphalt, especially polymer-modified asphalt, from sticking to surfaces of delivery truck beds is provided. The release agent includes a water-based mixture of polycycloaliphatic amines and polyalkylene gly... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5929005 | Graffiti remover which comprises an active solvent, a secondary solvent, an emollient and a particulate filler and method for its use This invention provides graffiti removers for removing permanent ink stains from painted surfaces. The graffiti removers include an active solvent for dissolving the stains, which are organic in nature, an optional secondary solvent for concentrated attac... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5888279 | Asphalt release agent for truck beds An asphalt release agent for preventing hot road asphalt, especially polymer-modified asphalt, from sticking to surfaces of delivery truck beds is provided. The release agent includes a water-based mixture of polycycloaliphatic amines and polyalkylene gly... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5780407 | Solvent soaps and methods employing same Compositions comprising (a) a surfactant and (b) a diluent oil are employed in oil-based drilling fluids and processes for cleaning oil-contaminated substrates (e.g., oil-contaminated animals, drill cuttings) as well as in processes for cementing well cas... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5723423 | Solvent soaps and methods employing same Compositions comprising (a) a surfactant and (b) a diluent oil are employed in oil-based drilling fluids and processes for cleaning oil-contaminated substrates (e.g., oil-contaminated animals, drill cuttings) as well as in processes for cementing well cas... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5549839 | Industrial solvent based on a processed citrus oil for cleaning up petroleum waste products An industrial solvent that is non-toxic, biodegradable, and completely safe for human and animal contact, based primarily on a d-limonene composition made up of 95 percent pure d-limonene in approximately 73 to 74 percent volume, a surfactant such as etho... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5478389 | Pollution remedial composition and its preparation Pollution remedial compositions are disclosed which comprise a soluble silicate, a surfactant, a polyol, and water.... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5171475 | Soil-removal microemulsion compositions Disclosed are emulsions made by simple agitation of about 99.9-20% water and about 0.1-80% progenitor solutions, the latter containing at least one surfactant, at least one solvent, and at least one emulsifier, the solvent being of selected polarity and a... | 12/15/1992 |
| 4734138 | Method of removing coating and restoring wood Methods are disclosed for the removal of paints, stains, varnishes, resins, grease, wood pitch, urea and phenolic resins, creosote, fungi, algae, moss, pulp mill black liquor, and resin glue. Also disclosed are methods of restoring old, weather-beaten or ... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4652393 | Coating remover and wood restorative compositions and methods of using same Compositions and methods of using the same are disclosed, the compositions being effective for the removal of paints, stains, varnishes, resins, grease, wood pitch, urea and phenolic resins, creosote, and also as a wood restorative. The compositions consi... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4606840 | Aqueous composition for the dispersion of hydrophobic substances, particularly applicable to the cleaning of objects soiled by paint or the like Aqueous composition for the dispersion of hydrophobic substances, constituted by a microemulsion of one or more hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols and/or glycol ethers or esters in the presence of a surfactant compound, in water, characterized in that the... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4386004 | Composition for treating masonry materials A composition for treating masonry materials comprises a mixture of water, a light-duty liquid detergent composition, methyl salicylate, calcium chloride and muriatic acid. The composition is diluted with water for use as a cleaning solution. Also, the co... | 05/31/1983 |
| 4279664 | Azeotrope-like compositions of trichlorotrifluoroethane, acetone and n-hexane Azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, acetone and n-hexane have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents to remove polymeric binders containing inks, such as carbon black which are used in copy ma... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4279665 | Azeotrope-like compositions of trichlorotrifluoroethane, acetone and cyclopentane Azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, acetone and cyclopentane have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents to remove polymeric binders containing inks, such as carbon black which are used in cop... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4276185 | Methods and compositions for removing deposits containing iron sulfide from surfaces comprising basic aqueous solutions of particular chelating agents Methods and compositions for removing deposits containing iron sulfide from surfaces with minimal hydrogen sulfide evolution. A composition comprised of a basic aqueous solution of a chelating agent selected from the group consisting of citric acid, oxali... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4162172 | Method of removing dental cement from surfaces Carboxylate and zinc oxyphosphate types of dental cement are removed from dental products by applying a solution containing an organic acid having a COOH radical to the dental product. A preferred organic acid is citric acid.... | 07/24/1979 |
