Method of removing organic materials from substrates

Details Method of removing organic materials from substrates Method of removing organic materials from substrates

2004-02-24

2011-11-29

Markoff, Alexander (Department: 1711)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using sequentially applied treating agents

C134S001300, C134S034000, C134S038000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066819

ABSTRACT:
Water-free, gaseous sulfur trioxide is used as an agent to remove various organic coatings, films, layers and residues from the surface of a substrate when used in conjunction with certain other physical and chemical treatments applied at the appropriate time during the process.

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