Ecolab USA Inc.

Clinton Hunt, Jr

Terrence Phillip Everson

Ralf Krack

Victor Fuk-Pong Man

Michael Chen

Steven Eugene Lentsch

Yvonne Marie Killeen

Nathan Daniel Peitersen

Erin Jane Dahlquist

Kim R Solomon

Katherine M Sanville

Lylien Tan

Barry R Taylor

Scott L Burnett

Bruce W White

Paul J Prew

Sara Trevino Garza

Owen Kinsky

Kimberly D'Aloia

Deborah Ihns

Eric Joseph Ditzel

Marne Colleen Rasinen

Mark Andrew Malwitz

Duc Nguyen

Mallory Jo Tevis

Tsvetelina Baryakova

Benjamin Conway

Tanya Paola Tristan Garza

Kim R Smith

Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof for cleaning fryers and other hard surfaces soiled by grease, shortening, oils and other soils commonly encountered in the food service industry are disclosed. Cleaning compositions and methods of use which beneficially remove soils from vertical and/or inverted surfaces, reduce the cleaning time required for removing such difficult to remove and baked on soils, reduce exposure to hot surfaces by allowing cleaning at or near room temperature, reduce exposure to caustic chemicals, and/or eliminate the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for use of the cleaning compositions are disclosed.

Cleaning compositions and methods for removing baked on grease from fryers and other hot surfaces

According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.

Solvent application in bottle wash using amidine based formulas

Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases.

Stable liquid manual dishwashing compositions containing enzymes

Cleaning compositions and methods for removing chewing gum, its components and other sticky soils from surfaces, especially production facilities, are disclosed. Cleaning composition solutions that do not require a rinse step are disclosed and suitable for treatment of surfaces having indirect food contact. In an aspect, the cleaning compositions and methods employ a scraping-spraying-wiping procedure.

Methods and cleaning solutions for removing chewing gum and other sticky food substances

According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of amide solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures, including below 35&#xb0; C., and lower pH conditions, including from 5 to 10, from 6 to 9, and from 6 to 8, in comparison to conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Label removal solution for low temperature and low alkaline conditions

The invention involves liquid cleaning compositions that are cocamide DEA free. According to the invention, nonionic surfactants can be used as rheology modifiers in combination with various coupling agents to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for traditional liquid cleaning compositions that rely on cocamide DEA thickening agents.

Use of nonionics as rheology modifiers in liquid cleaning solutions

According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of synthetic glues or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of organic solvents and/or amine solvents in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions that conventional caustic-based adhesive removal compositions.

Label removal solution for returnable beverage bottles

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Lakeville, MN, United States of America

Clinton Hunt, Jr