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Techniques and materials for calibrating optical sensors
A calibration material may be used to calibrate an optical sensor to help ensure that the optical sensor produces accurate measurements. In some examples, the calibration material may be used to calibrate both turbidity measurements made by an optical sensor and fluorometric measurements made by the same optical sensor. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Chemical additives to improve oil separation in stillage process operations
The invention provides methods and compositions for recovering oil from stillage. The method comprises the addition of a surfactant and a microparticle comprising hydrophilic silica to a grain to ethanol stillage. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Low risk chlorine dioxide onsite generation system
The present disclosure generally relates to producing chloride dioxide. A chlorine dioxide reactor, methods for producing chlorine dioxide, and treating aqueous systems are disclosed. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Optimized dosing procedure for a washing machine
The present invention relates to a method of controlling a dispenser for dosing a product in a washing machine leading to an optimized dosing result, a dispenser controller programmed with an algorithm to execute the method of the present invention as well as the use of said dispenser for controlling dosing of a product in a washing machine.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
The invention meets the needs above by providing a surfactant system, mixture or blend that can be used as a part of a soaking composition. The surfactant system is capable of forming emulsions with, and thus removing, oily and greasy stains. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and methods of use
Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a ph between about 10 and 13.5.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Solid rinsing, cleaning and/or sanitizing compositions for various applications are provided. In particular, solid compositions include a complex of urea and an acid having desireable storage stability previously unavailable in solid urea/acid compositions. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Reduced inhalation hazard sanitizers and disinfectants via high molecular weight polymers
The invention provides antimicrobial compositions having reduced inhalation risks by combining ammonium compounds and polymers in combination with optional acid components, surfactants and/or additional functional ingredients. The antimicrobial compositions which have a reduced risk of inhalation. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants
Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are peg-8 to peg-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular peg-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Detergent composition that performs both a cleaning and rinsing function
. . Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Solid concentrated fabric softener composition
A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed which includes a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound which is stabilized to form a solid with a mixture of a water soluble organic salt and a medium to long chain carboxylic acid. This stabilizing combination has been shown to effectively form a solid quaternary ammonium based fabric softening composition with up to as much as 70% by weight of quaternary ammonium compound. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Alcohol hand sanitizer with improved dermal compatibility and feel
Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
System employing ion exchange resin regenerated by acid
Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method and system for operating a cip pre-flush step using fluorometric measurements of soil content
A clean-in-place process may begin with a pre-rinse step in which soil (e.g., contaminants, residual product) is flushed from industrial equipment prior to circulating a cleaning agent through the equipment. To determine when the equipment has been suitably flushed, pre-rinse fluid exiting the industrial equipment and containing soil may be fluorometrically analyzed. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Stain removal through novel oxidizer and chelant combination
The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising alkali metal carbonate, a chelant selected from the group consisting of mgda, alkali metal tripolyphosphate, glda, and mixtures thereof, alkali metal percarbonate, and a peroxidation catalyst, wherein the molar ratio of chelant to alkali metal percarbonate is in the range of 1.8 to 3.4. The detergent composition is particularly suited for the removal of tea and coffee stains.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning compositions employing extended chain anionic surfactants
The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactant blends and cleaning compositions employing the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes an extended anionic surfactant with novel linker surfactants including one or more of an alkyl glycerol ether, an ethoxylated alkyl glycerol ether, an alcohol ethoxylate and/or a gemini surfactant. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning and rinse aid compositions and emulsions or microemulsions employing optimized extended chain nonionic surfactants
The invention discloses synergistic combinations of extended chain surfactants which can form microemulsions without the need for a linker/co-surfactant. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, with an internal po linker having a chain length of about 5 to 8, may be capped, or include a guerbet alcohol hydrophobe. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning compositions employing extended chain anionic surfactants
The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactant blends and cleaning compositions employing the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes an extended anionic surfactant with novel co-surfactants including one or more of an alkyl glycerol ether, an ethoxylated alkyl glycerol ether, an alcohol ethoxylate and/or a gemini surfactant. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method for detecting and controlling the amount of cationic species in a water stream
A method for detecting and controlling the amount of cationic species in a water stream in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure is carried out by adding a solution containing a pre-determined quantity of a fluorescent tracer to the sample of water stream to obtain a solution comprising a complex. The fluorescence emission spectra of the solution is measured for detecting the presence or absence of the cationic species based on the attenuation and shift of the emission peak in the range of 640 nm to 655 nm.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Water temperature as a means of controlling kinetics of onsite generated peracids
Methods and systems for temperature-controlled, on-site generation of peracids, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. In particular, methods for using an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system overcome the limitations of temperature on the kinetics of the peracid generation and/or peracid decomposition inside an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
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 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° 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.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of an encapsulated chlorine bleach particle to reduce gas evolution during dispensing
The present disclosure relates to use of an encapsulated chlorine bleach to reduce gas evolution when reacted with sodium bromide during dispensing. The compositions include a coated chlorine combined with the sodium bromide which beneficially suppresses the chemical reaction, and therefore gas release, while providing a single, solid, all-in-one composition. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Brown stock wash control
Methods of and systems for controlling dosing of drainage aid and optionally defoamer to brown stock of a brown stock washing process are provided. Certain embodiments of the invention provide independent control of drainage aid and/or defoamer to brown stock, which tends to provide improved efficiency in dosing each of the drainage aid and the defoamer.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Controlled release solid scale inhibitors
. . Compositions and methods of preparation and use for controlled release solid scale inhibitors used in hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas wells. The controlled release scale inhibitors comprise amorphous glass which is a reaction product of a phosphorus-containing compound, a calcium-containing compound, a magnesium-containing compound and base. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Creping adhesives containing functionalized crosslinked resins
Creping adhesives can include one or more crosslinked resins having the chemical formula (o), (p), or (q), where rx can be a crosslinking moiety, each ry can independently be a substituted or unsubstituted organic diyl moiety, and each a− can independently be an anion. The creping adhesive can have a cylinder probe adhesion of about 100 gram-force to about 300 gram-force. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Colorimetric detection and quantitative estimation of peracids using a redox sensitive leuco dye
A composition, method and kit for quantifying the concentration of one peracid or the total concentration of two or more peracids in a water source are disclosed. In particular, an oxidation sensitive or peroxycarboxylic acid selective leuco dye is used to react only with one or more peroxycarboxylic acids in a water source but not with peroxide usually co-existing in the water source. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Squeeze treatment for in situ scavenging of hydrogen sulfide
A method of performing a squeeze treatment comprises pumping a treatment fluid under pressure through a wellbore into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid includes a hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound that adsorbs onto the subterranean formation in a region around the wellbore. Production fluids are then allowed to flow from the subterranean formation into the wellbore, wherein the production fluids contact the adsorbed hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound as the production fluids flow through the region around the wellbore, and wherein the production fluids contain hydrogen sulfide that reacts with the hydrogen sulfide scavenging compound to reduce an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the production fluids before the production fluids flow into the wellbore.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Controlled dissolution solid product dispenser
A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Peroxyformic acid compositions for membrane filtration cleaning in energy services
Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of mineral buildup on the membranes. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Top-pressure recovery turbine deposition control
Disclosed are methods useful in applications relating to blast furnace processes. The methods of the present invention provide enhanced deposition inhibition of particulate matter in top-pressure recovery turbines. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Hydrogen sulfide scavengers for polymer treated asphalt
Scavenging compounds and compositions useful in reducing sulfide emissions from polymer treated asphalt, such as polyphosphoric acid, are disclosed. The scavengers include hexamethyl-enetetramine, water-free triazine, and water-free 1,3,5-triazine derivatives of formula i. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Quaternary cationic polymers
A cationic polymer salt composition is provided that includes a reaction product derived from reaction of a polyamine or a polyalkyleneimine and a substituted alkyl trialkyl quaternary ammonium salt. Also provided are surfactant compositions. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Alternative additives to enhance slurry dewatering
The invention provides methods and compositions for improving dewatering of mineral slurry. The method comprises adding an r-succinic compound (such as octadecenyl succinic acid, hexadecenyl succinic acid, and/or dodecenyl succinic acid) to the slurry. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Functionalized silicones for froth flotation
Improved sparge compositions for froth flotation separation, methods of using them, and uses thereof are described. The compositions are suitably used in the froth flotation of particulate material containing ultrafine particles, and are well suited to the froth flotation separation of finely comminuted poor (low-grade) ores. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Antifouling compositions for petroleum process streams
Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including a combination of one or more dispersant polymers and one or more inhibitors, the one or more dispersant polymers including the polymerized residues of one or more α-olefins and maleic anhydride, further wherein the maleic anhydride residues are reacted with a primary amine; and the one or more inhibitors including a functionalized p-phenylene diamine. Concentrates of the antifouling compositions in solvents are stable and pourable at temperatures of 0° c. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Polymeric dispersants for petroleum process streams
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for reducing fouling by natural and synthetic foulants that tend to precipitate during petroleum collecting, processing, transporting, and storing. The method includes applying one or more antifouling polymers to a petroleum product to form a treated petroleum product, wherein fouling by the treated petroleum product is reduced and a stable dispersion is formed over a wide range of processing conditions. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Thiol-formyl hemiacetal corrosion inhibitors
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion at a surface in the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Polyaluminum salts and their uses in preparation of high-purity colloidal aluminum-silica composite particles and zeolites
Disclosed are novel aqueous aluminum complex compositions and methods of making and using them. The novel compositions comprise very low halide content, even when made from aluminum chlorohydrate. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Packaging concept for solid products
A device for packaging and dispensing a chemical product is provided. The device may include a first portion connected to a second portion. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Composition for remediating iron sulfide in oilfield production systems
A composition for inhibiting corrosion and/or removing hydrocarbonaceous deposits in oil and gas applications is provided. The composition comprises an iron sulfide dissolver, an organic solvent, and a corrosion inhibitor.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Material supply system with valve assembly
A material supply assembly includes a valve assembly having an outer valve member and an inner valve member rotatable relative to the outer valve member. A plurality of discharge seals may be provide between the outer valve member and the inner valve member, with one of the discharge seals extending around openings of the outer valve member or openings of the inner valve member. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Enhancing release of bulk solids from a surface
Methods of enhancing release of bulk solids from a surface are provided. The methods comprise wetting the surface with a substance comprising water, a fatty acid, an emulsifier, and a carrier oil. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Colloidal compositions and methods of preparing same
Colloidal compositions and methods of preparing same are provided. The colloidal compositions include a silicate and a metal dispersed therein. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Material supply system with valve assembly
A material supply assembly includes a valve assembly having an outer valve member and an inner valve member rotatable relative to the outer valve member. A base assembly includes an base structure and an actuator. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method and apparatus for dispensing solid product
A dispensing system includes a dispenser, a logic device, a nozzle, a diluent source, and a solid product. The logic device controls spray on and spray off cycles to pulse diluent supplied to the nozzle. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of sugars in a stabilization matrix and solid compositions
The use of sugars in a stabilization matrix and solid detergent compositions is disclosed along with methods of making and using the solid detergent compositions.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Lubricant for conveying containers
The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides for control of bacteria tolerant to stabilized-oxidant treatment
The disclosure provides treatment strategies that prevent or control the growth of organisms that degrade oxidant stabilizers in oxidant-stabilized biocides. This allows stabilized halogen programs to perform at their intended level and prevents the need for increased halogen usage in an attempt to maintain control of these microbial populations and reduce the halogen-demand created by their enzyme byproducts.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods of using a soil release polymer
The invention provides methods of cleaning including the use of a soil release polymer. In some embodiments, the soil release polymer can be included in a neutral to low alkalinity prewash or main wash that is substantially free of hydroxide-based alkalinity. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Non-aqueous cleaner for vegetable oil soils
The invention discloses cleaning compositions which employ a synergistic combination of a ester solvent, preferably a fatty acid methyl ester in combination with one or more linear alkyl amines. The alkyl amines act as to remove and suspend organic oils which have been burnt or adhered to a surface with heat and may even be used alone as a soil removal agent. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning compositions and methods of use
A composition comprises from 0.1 to 30 wt-% of one or more amino acids, 0.1 to 30 wt-% of one or more surfactants, and optionally one or more hydrotropes. The amino acids may be selected from arginine (“arg”), lysine (“lys”), histidine (“his”), glycine (“gly”), or combinations thereof. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Conveyor lubricants including emulsions and methods employing them
The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Lubrication of transfer plates using an oil or oil in water emulsions
This disclosure relates to transfer plate lubricant compositions and methods of transporting open containers across stationary transfer plates.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Mass based low product indicator
A dispenser dispenses a consumable product from a container. The container is supported within a housing by a container holder. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods and compositions for clarifying produced waters for boiler feed waters
Disclosed are methods and compositions for coagulating and clarifying produced waters for use as boiler feed waters, for example for the generation of steam. The methods and compositions are especially useful for treatment of produced waters from steam-injection methods of tertiary oil recovery such as steam-assisted gravitational drainage. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Device to separate water and solids of spray water in a continuous caster, and method to monitor and control corrosion background
A system and methods are disclosed for treating cooling fluid in a continuous metal casting process having a spray chamber. In some embodiments, the system includes a first compartment with an intermittently operable outlet (e.g., valve) with an open state and a closed state, for removing particulate matter, and a second compartment that receives particle-free fluid from the first compartment. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning trolley
A cleaning trolley includes a base plate supported by rolling members; at least four upright hollow profiles for fixing cross walls arranged on the base plate, wherein each cross wall consists of two separate wall elements removably arranged back-to-back to each other and fixed by said upright hollow profiles; and an upper frame for securing the at least four upright hollow profiles. Further, the cleaning trolley may include a primary section and a secondary section, each section having a base plate supported by rolling members, wherein the primary section and the secondary section are removably connected by a connection mechanism, which connection mechanism contains a pedal pivotably attached to the bottom side of the base plate of the secondary section, and its actuation releases claws which in connection position are engaged with the primary section.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions
The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, can be readily made, and/or can exhibit reduced odor.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Systems and methods for manifold valves
A fluid dispenser system is disclosed that can have a plurality of dispensers, each having a valve. Each valve can be connectable in series with another valve. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Enzyme-containing detergent and presoak composition and methods of using
A cleaning composition is provided including an alkalinity source, builder, surfactant, water, a reducing agent and amylase in the ratio of from about 1:1 to about 1:3 wherein the total amount of amylase in the composition is equal to or less than about 1.0 weight percent; and wherein the composition is substantially free of polyols, alkanolamine, phosphates, and boric acid. A method of presoaking soiled substrates is further provided. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Additives for improving hydrocarbon recovery
Processes for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations are disclosed. The hydrocarbon can be contacted with water or steam and one or more additives, and subsequently recovered. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Surfactant assisted oil recovery using alcohol ether sulfonates and cationic surfactants
A composition comprising an alcohol ether sulfonate and a quaternary ammonium salt is provided for use in methods of increasing recovery of crude oil from a subterranean hydrocarbon-containing formation.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Continuous on-line adjustable disinfectant/sanitizer/bleach generator
Methods and systems for on-site, continuous generation of peracid chemistry, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions, are disclosed. In particular, an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system is designed for on-site generation of peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions from sugar esters. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods and systems for analyzing a liquid medium
Methods and systems for colorimetrically analyzing a liquid medium by analyzing chemical test strip images are provided. The liquid medium can be industrial water in an industrial water system. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods for forming peroxyformic acid and uses thereof
The present invention relates generally to methods for forming peroxyformic acid, comprising contacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide. The methods for forming peroxyformic acid can include adding formic acid with a relatively lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide, or adding formic acid to a peroxycarboxylic acid composition or forming composition to react with hydrogen peroxide in the compositions. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Preparation of new stable hydrogen sulfide scavengers useful in both water as well as oil medium applications
The disclosure provides compositions and methods that are useful in removing, lowering, or otherwise controlling hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans. The compositions and methods can be used in any industry where hydrogen sulfide poses problems, such as when dealing with crude oil based, natural gas based, and/or coal based products. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Wetting agents for aseptic filling
The present invention is directed to wetting agent compositions and methods for making and using the wetting agent compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Interaction between quaternary compounds and anionic surfactants - foam enhancement and stabilization and preferred foaming antimicrobial compositions
The present disclosure describes antimicrobial, sanitizing and other applications employing a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and an anionic surfactant. The present disclosure is also related to non-antimicrobial applications employing a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and an anionic and/or nonionic surfactant. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Paraffin suppressant compositions and methods
Disclosed herein are paraffin suppressant compositions, and methods of making and using them. The compositions comprise a paraffin inhibitor, a hydrocarbon-soluble hydrotrope equivalent, and optionally one or more additional paraffin dispersants. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Paraffin inhibitors, and paraffin suppressant compositions and methods
Disclosed are paraffin inhibitors, paraffin suppressant compositions, and methods of making and using them. The paraffin inhibitors comprise polymers of a maleic moiety polymerized with at least two olefins having hydrocarbon chains of a different length from each other. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Modification of iron-based media for water treatment
Methods of modification of zero-valent iron (zvi) to improve its performance in removing contaminants from a discharge stream. In some aspects, the methods include contacting zvi-impregnated disks with solutions containing metal cations such as ni2+, cu2+, fe2+, or pd2+. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of fluorescent polymers in marking compositions for the diagnostic determination of cleaning performance
The present invention generally relates to fluorescent marking compositions and their use to determine whether a surface has been cleaned. More particularly, the marking compositions comprise fluorescent polymers.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Fatty alcohols and esters for crude oil treatment
Compounds are provided that can be used in methods for reducing paraffin or wax deposition in crude oil during processing, storage, or transportation. More specifically, the method comprises contacting the crude oil with a composition in an amount effective to reduce paraffin or was deposition.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method and apparatus for predicting depletion of deionization tanks and optimizing delivery schedules
Systems for analyzing and monitoring deionization tank system performance in a fluid flow system and generating delivery schedules for servicing deionization tanks can include a conductivity sensor and a fluid flow meter. Data regarding the amount and conductivity of fluid flowing through the deionization tank system can be used to predict a remaining capacity of the deionization tank system. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Deposit monitor
Fluid flow systems can include one or more resistance temperature detectors (rtds) in contact with the fluid flowing through the system. One or more rtds can be operated in a heating mode and a measurement mode. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Moderately alkaline cleaning compositions for proteinaceous and fatty soil removal at low temperatures
The present invention comprises chlorinated and non-chlorinated alkaline cleaning compositions for removal of proteinaceous and fatty soils at low temperature, i.e. Less than 120° f., with little or no deleterious affect on cleaning performance. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Refillable dispensing systems and components
A closed-loop refillable dispensing system may include one or more reusable or refillable product packages configured to dock with an automated filling station. The automated filling station automatically mixes concentrated chemical product with a diluent and dispenses the resulting chemical product solution. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Detergent compositions containing a stabilized enzyme by phosphonates
Detergent compositions that contain an enzyme, alkaline source, and phosphonate or amine phosphonate salt are described here. A use solution of the detergent compositions containing disclosed phosphonates can retain its enzyme activity for an extended period of time. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Solid detergent compositions and methods of adjusting the dispense rate of solid detergents using solid anionic surfactants
A method of adjusting dispense rate of a solid detergent block of a detergent composition is described here. A solid detergent block is produced from this method may have a predetermined dispense rate or a comparable dispense rate as a solid detergent block produced by extruding method. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Treatment of animal carcasses
Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a c2-c4 peroxycarboxylic acid and a c8-c12 peroxycarboxylic acid. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Sulfonated modifiers for froth flotation
Improved sparge compositions for reverse froth flotation separation and uses thereof, and methods of reverse froth flotation are described. The sparge compositions comprise sulfonated polymeric modifiers which can act as dispersants and depressants, and the compositions are suitably used in the reverse froth flotation of particulate material containing ultrafine particles. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Sulfonated modifiers for froth flotation
Improved sparge compositions for reverse froth flotation separation and uses thereof, and methods of reverse froth flotation are described. The sparge compositions comprise sulfonated polymeric modifiers which can act as dispersants and depressants, and the compositions are suitably used in the reverse froth flotation of particulate material containing ultrafine particles. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Conductivity sensor with void correction
Systems and methods can be used for correcting for the presence of voids in a fluid when measuring the conductivity thereof. The conductivity of a fluid can be measured using a conductivity sensor. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Sustainable laundry sour compositions with iron control
Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Synergistic protein soil removal through novel chelator combination
The invention relates to a concentrated detergent composition comprising surfactant, alkali metal carbonate, methylglycinediacetic acid, glutamic acid n,n-diacetic acid, and alkali metal tripolyphosphate. The composition is particularly suited to remove protein soil in warewashing applications.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Retractable nozzle for dosing or dispensing high viscosity materials
A retractable nozzle assembly is configured for dosing or dispensing highly viscous materials. The retractable nozzle assembly may be fitted to a delivery device containing a highly viscous chemical product to be dispensed. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Interaction between antimicrobial quaternary compounds and anionic surfactants
The invention provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic surfactants or acids. The invention further provides activated or inactivated compositions combining quaternary ammonium compounds and anionic chelants or polymers. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Antiviral compositions and methods for inactivating non-enveloped viruses using alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acids
The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alkyl 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and an effective amount of a sulfonated surfactant. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
System and method for treating items with insecticide
A system and method for treating items suspected of insect infestation is described. The items are placed in a treatment space inside a treatment container together with a composition comprising one or more volatile components with insecticidal activity. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method and compositions for oxygen delignification of chemical pulp
The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for improving the oxygen delignification process. The methods may include adding low doses of a borohydride stabilized in an alkaline solution to brownstock pulp. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Rinse aid composition comprising a terpolmer of maleic, vinyl acetate and ethyl acrylate
Rinse aid compositions, methods of use, and methods of making said composition are disclosed. The rinse aid compositions can be solid or liquid. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Antifouling and hydrogen sulfide scavenging compositions
Disclosed herein are scavenging and antifouling compositions useful in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compositions as scavengers and antifoulants, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Corrosion inhibiting polymer compositions, mixtures, and methods of using the same
Disclosed herein are polymer compositions useful for inhibiting corrosion of metal surfaces in industrial process water recirculating systems. The polymer compositions include interpolymers of about 90 mol % to about 97 mol % of a first monomer, about 0.01 mol % to about 5 mol % of a second monomer that is chemically different from the first monomer, and about 0.01 mol % to about 5 mol % of a third monomer that is chemically different from the first and second monomers; and optionally a fourth monomer that is chemically different from the first, second, and third monomers. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Azole derivatives for corrosion mitigation
Anticorrosion compounds and compositions can be used in methods for preventing metal corrosion. More specifically, the method comprises contacting an anticorrosion composition to an aqueous system in contact with a metal. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Battery condition detection in hand hygiene product dispensers
Systems and methods for detection and analysis of battery condition information may be used with respect to, for example, battery powered hand hygiene product dispensers. The battery condition information may be used to identify potential low battery conditions, the type of dispenser, the type or form of product dispensed, and/or to detect occurrence of a battery replacement event in a hand hygiene product dispenser. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Control of industrial water treatment via digital imaging
A method of analyzing a substrate contacting a fluid present in an industrial system is provided. The method comprises creating a series of digital images of the substrate while contacting the fluid present in the industrial system. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of amino carboxylate for enhancing metal protection in alkaline detergents
The invention includes ware detergent compositions which prevent buildup of precipitates and also surprisingly provides significant metal protection of items exposed to alkaline detergent composition. According to the invention alkaline ware detergents may include an effective amount of amino carboxylate. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods and cleaning solutions for removing chewing gum and other sticky food substances
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. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Warewashing composition containing alkanol amine phosphonate and methods of use
Alkaline ware wash detergents containing an alkali metal alkalinity source and alkanol amine phosphonate scale inhibitors and methods of employing the same for superior cleaning efficacy and hard water scale control are disclosed. Alkanol amine phosphonates beneficially reduce scale build-up, including calcium carbonate scale build-up from alkaline detergents used with hard water sources. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Capacitive de-ionization mineral reduction system and method
A fluid treatment system is provided, comprising a capacitive deionization (capdi) system for removing dissolved solids from a fluid. A controller is arranged in a closed feedback loop with the capdi system to verify whether measured conductivity of the fluid corresponds to a set point conductivity value, and if the measured conductivity of the fluid does not correspond to the set point conductivity value, adjust the operation of the capdi system to match the set point conductivity value. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Control of industrial water treatment via digital imaging
Systems for and methods of monitoring and analyzing deposit in an industrial water system are provided. The methods comprise heating a substrate while the substrate contacts industrial water in the industrial water system to form deposit on the substrate. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Apparatus for, system for and methods of maintaining sensor accuracy
Methods of maintaining accuracy in the measurement of one or more parameters of industrial water in industrial water systems are provided. The methods include the use of physical and/or chemical procedures to prevent and/or remove deposition from one or more surfaces utilized in measurement of the one or more parameters. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Apparatus, method and system for standardizing hand care
An apparatus, method and system for providing and dispensing various hand care alternatives from a common point of dispension, such as a faucet, for standardizing the hand care, washing, sanitizing, and drying process is disclosed. Included is a liquid flow path having an inlet in fluid communication with a liquid source and an outlet in fluid communication with a user reception point. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Compositions and methods for delayed crosslinking in hydraulic fracturing fluids
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delaying crosslinking of aqueous crosslinkable polymers such as polysaccharides in injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing and related applications. The compositions and methods provide delayed crosslinking at high temperatures and pressures, such as those encountered by hydraulic fracturing compositions injected into subterranean environments. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Use of an inorganic salt or acid in reducing the hardness and/or alkalinity of a water system
The present invention provides a use of an inorganic salt or acid capable of producing free phosphate or fluoride ion in reducing the hardness and/or alkalinity of a water system containing residual antiscalant. In the lab test, it is found that the addition of a suitable amount of sodium phosphate or sodium fluoride may induce alkalinity reduction as well as hardness reduction. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method for improving overflow clarity in production of coal
A transitional treatment composition and methods of treating coal refuse are provided. The transitional treatment composition comprises an anionic acrylate-acrylamide copolymer having from about 30 mole percent to about 50 mole percent (meth)acrylate, from about 50 mole percent to about 70 mole percent (meth)acrylamide, and a reduced specific viscosity of from about 18 dl/g to about 30 dl/g. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Aluminum safe degreasing and pre-soak technology for bakery and deli wares and use thereof
Aluminum safe degreaser and pre-soak compositions, methods of making, and uses thereof are disclosed. In particular, a solid degreaser composition is described which provides soft metal protection against corrosion, avoids silicate staining, and maintains efficacy for removal of heavy baked-on carbon, shortening, caramelized, and greasy soils from bakery and deli wares.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Liquid out-of-product alarm system and method
An out-of-product alarm process includes initiating an out-of-product check by sending a signal to a controller from an optical sensor assembly connected to a fluid delivery medium for delivering a product to a fluid dispensing site, performing an out-of-product check, running an alarm cycle with the controller after receipt of an out-of-product signal, and executing a corrective action. Performing the out-of-product check includes directing light into the fluid delivery medium, generating a detector output based on detected light within the fluid delivery medium, determining an out-of-product state within the fluid delivery medium based on a comparison of the detector output to an out-of-product threshold, starting an out-of-product timer, when the out-of-product state is determined, and determining an out-of-product event when the out-of-product timer reaches a threshold out-of-product time period.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Acidic viscoelastic surfactant based cleaning compositions
Acidic viscoelastic cleaning compositions are disclosed which use non polymer thickening agents. According to the invention, cleaning compositions have been developed using viscoelastic surfactants in acidic cleaning formulations. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Detergent composition comprising a polymer that performs both a cleaning and rinsing function
Industrial 2-in-1 cleaning compositions providing both detergency and rinseability in a single cleaning composition comprising a polymer are disclosed. Alkali metal carbonate-based cleaning compositions and methods of both making and using the same provide user-friendly, solid, detergent compositions without the need for using a separate rinse aid composition. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Tetrazole based corrosion inhibitors
Disclosed are corrosion inhibitor compounds and compositions useful for preventing or inhibiting corrosion of surfaces found in cooling water applications. In some embodiments, the surfaces may include mild steel, aluminum, brass, copper, galvanized steel, a copper alloy, admirality brass, or any combination thereof. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Methods and systems for identifying product
A method and system for identifying product is disclosed. A product identifier having product identifying information for one of a plurality of consumable products is provided. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Urea sulfate and sodium chloride blend for regeneration of cation exchange resins
Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Non-streaking durable composition for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces
The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a cmc greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Cleaning compositions for use with calcite-based stone
. . A composition for cleaning hard surfaces includes from 3 to 20 wt-% dicarboxylic acid; from 3 to 25 wt-% surfactant; from 0 to 20 wt-% solvent; and water, and has a ph from 9 to 12.5. A ready-to-use solution of the composition includes from 0.1 to 5 wt-% dicarboxylic acid; from 0.1 to 5 wt-% surfactant; from 0 to 5 wt-% solvent; and water, and has a ph from 9 to 12.5. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Long lasting cleaning foam
The invention relates to an aqueous foaming cleaning composition for removing soil at low temperatures from a surface to be cleaned, characterized in, that the aqueous foaming cleaning composition comprises: a linear and/or branched c12-alkyl dimethylamine oxide or c12-alkyl diethylamine oxide or c12-alkyl methylethylamine oxide; a linear and/or branched c14-alkyl dimethylamine oxide or c14-alkyl diethylamine oxide or c14-alkyl methylethylamine oxide; at least one anion tenside of: a dodecyl (oxyethylen)w sulfat, wherein w represents an average addition mole number ranging from about 1 to about 10, and/or at least one polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether carboxylic acid or salt thereof represented by formula (i): ro-(ao)n-1-a′-coomm (i) wherein, r represents a linear and/or branched alkyl group having about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; ao represents an alkylene oxy group having about 2 to about 4 carbon atoms; n represents an average addition mole number ranging from about 1 to about 20; a′ represents an alkylene group having about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms; m represents h or a cation; and m represents the number equal to a valence number of m; —a source of alkalinity; and —water.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Method for removing metals and amines from crude oil
A method of removing metals and amines from crude oil comprising adding an effective metal removing amount of one or more hydroxycarboxylic acids selected from lactic acid and malic acid and salts thereof to said crude oil; adding wash water to said crude oil; mixing said crude oil, acid and wash water to form an emulsion; and resolving said emulsion into an aqueous phase and crude oil having a reduced metals content.. . ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Low chloride paint detackifier
The present disclosure provides a low chloride paint detackifier composition. Also disclosed are methods of making the paint detackifier composition and methods of using the paint detackifier composition. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
Treatment of industrial water systems
A method for controlling treatment of an industrial water system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing an apparatus for controlling delivery of at least one treatment chemical, the apparatus comprising at least one sensor and an electronic input/output device carrying out a protocol; measuring a parameter of the industrial water system using the at least one sensor; relaying the measured parameter to the electronic device; adjusting the protocol based on the measured parameter; delivering a concentrated treatment chemical into a stream of the industrial water system according to the adjusted protocol, the concentrated treatment chemical comprising an active ingredient, the active ingredient traced as necessary, the active ingredient having a concentration; repeating the measuring, the adjusting, and the delivering; and optionally repeating the steps for n-number of parameters, n-number of active ingredients, and/or n-number of concentrated treatment chemicals.. ... Ecolab Usa Inc
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