Ecolab USA Inc.

Henkel Ecolab Gmbh Co. Ohg

Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien

Ecolab Inc.

Ralf Krack

Clinton Hunt, Jr

Alfred Laufenberg

Michael Schmidt

Matthias Schmitz

Stephan Dörries

Dietmar Rossner

Terrence Phillip Everson

Paul Frazer Schacht

Kim R Solomon

Duc Nguyen

Kim R Smith

Victor Fuk-Pong Man

Richard K Staub

Charles Allen Hodge

Robert D P Hei

Peter J Fernholz

Thomas Merz

Claudia Caussin De Schneck

Bernhard Meyer

Eric Victor Schmidt

Joseph P Curran

Amy B McBroom

Srinivas Somayajula

Anja Patten

Karl Helminger

Christine Schnepf

Hartmut Forster

Thomas Altmann

Robert Najman

Jeffrey Weilage

Joerg Brockhaus

A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Cleaning composition

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

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

The invention refers to a fouling detection setup (I) and method for determining the amount of fouling () of surfaces () of fluid () treating devices () and/or internal functional components () of such devices, which are exposed to said fluid and are subjected to fouling. Fouling detection setups and methods are useful for monitoring the amount of fouling of surfaces, e.g. heat-transfer surfaces and also for monitoring the cleaning procedure of such fluid treating devices and/or internal functional components of such devices. According to the invention the detection setup (I) comprises at least one first sensor (), with means () for measuring the optical transparency T and/or electrical conductive conductivity Q of said fluid (). The Sensor includes at least one sensitive area () that is located nearby and/or within said surfaces () and wherein said area is at least temporarily exposed to said fluid ().

Fouling detection setup and method to detect fouling

The present invention relates to the field of membrane separation processes and clean in place compositions for cleaning such membranes. The cleaning compositions can remove proteins, fats, and other food, beverage, and brewery based soils and offer an environmentally friendly alternative surfactant system to NPE. According to the invention, surfactants and polymers useful for this process are unpredictable and specific surfactants, polymers, and combinations of the same are disclosed for use alone, as part of a cleaning composition. Methods of use of the same are also included.

Surfactant blends for cleaning filtration membranes

A method for treating a separation facility is provided according to the invention. The separation facility includes a plurality of membranes for providing separation of a feed product. The method includes steps of providing liquid flow through a plurality of membranes; treating the plurality of membranes with a multiple phase treatment composition comprising a gaseous phase and a liquid phase at a volumetric ratio of the gaseous phase to the liquid phase of at least about 5:1; and providing a liquid flow through the plurality of membranes.

Methods for treating membranes and separation facilities and membrane treatment composition

The invention relates to a method for improving the performance of filtration devices by adding P- and/or N-containing compounds to the medium to be filtered.

Method for preventing the formation of biological films

A method of washing textiles in an institutional washing machine wherein soil-containing wastewater is regenerated through a nanofiltration membrane and recycled to the washing process.

Method for washing clothes

An aqueous alkaline composition for cleaning equipment used in the food industry wherein the composition contains potassium hydroxide or a mixture of potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide and wherein the potassium hydroxide is present in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the weight of hydroxide present in the composition. A process for regenerating the cleaning solution is also disclosed.

Cleaning agent for food-industry facilities, its use and method of cleaning such facilities using the agent

Process for cleaning factory equipment with integrated prerinse

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Ralf Krack