Abstract:
Described herein is a method of making a fermented fruit solution. The fermented fruit solution is prepared starting from a per-fermented fruit solution which comprises fruit based on pinapple, sugar and water.
Abstract:
A method of facilitating the removal of bitumen-containing mud from a substrate includes coating the substrate with a composition comprising nanoparticles and water, such that the bitumen-containing mud that adheres to the coated substrate may be more easily removed from the substrate than from an uncoated substrate. In one embodiment, the composition assists an aqueous terpene-based detergent to more effectively clean bitumen-containing mud from the painted steel undercarriages of trucks used in oil sands operations.
Abstract:
A composition of matter includes water, at least one acid, at least one surfactant, at least one fluoride salt, and ammonium nitrate. A method of decontaminating a surface includes exposing a surface to such a composition and removing the composition from the surface. Other compositions of matter include water, a fatty alcohol ether sulfate, nitrilotriacetic acid, at least one of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, ammonium nitrate, and gelatin.
Abstract:
A solution for treating contact lens is provided. The solution includes about 0.01-1.0 parts by weight (pbw) of a polymer having phosphorylcholine groups, about 0.01-1 pbw of an inorganic salt, and about 100 pbw of water. The polymer has a number-average molecular weight of about 4,000 to about 1,000,000 daltons and has a structure of formula (I):
wherein, in formula (I), m is a positive integer, n is zero or a positive integer, and R is C 2 -C 12 alkyl group or C 2 -C 12 hydroxyalkyl group. When n is a positive integer, m/n is greater than 1.
Abstract:
A sanitizing composition capable of destroying pathogens present at a locus and/or of removing biofilm present at a locus (for example MRSA or Legionella) aqueous solution: at least one surfactant, preferably non-ionic; at least one antimicrobial agent, preferably a biguanide and/or quaternary ammonium compound; at least one acid, preferably organic; and chlorine dioxide. The sanitizing composition is formed by making two precursor compositions, one containing the chlorine dioxide stabilised in an alkaline medium, and the other containing acid. These precursor compositions are mixed to form a concentrate composition. A dwell time is allowed. Once the dwell time has elapsed the concentrate composition is diluted with water, and the resulting sanitizing composition can be used.
Abstract:
Described herein are natural cleaning compositions comprising fermented fruit solutions, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The fermented fruit solutions can contain fruit, sugar and water. Further described herein are methods of making fermented fruit solutions for use with cleaning compositions. The fermented fruit solutions described herein can be used in cleaning compositions including laundry detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, floor cleaners, bathroom cleaners, dishwashing products, kitchen cleaners, liquid soap, multi-purpose cleaners and the like.