Cleaning compositions for solid surfaces – auxiliary compositions – Cleaning compositions or processes of preparing – Specific organic component
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-03
2001-08-28
DelCotto, Gregory (Department: 1751)
Cleaning compositions for solid surfaces, auxiliary compositions
Cleaning compositions or processes of preparing
Specific organic component
C510S130000, C510S159000, C510S160000, C510S421000, C510S422000, C510S423000, C510S424000, C510S434000, C510S506000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06281189
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The instant invention relates to improved compositions and cleaners containing soybean oil derived compounds.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Soybean oil derived compounds such as methyl soyate have been considered for use as a solvent cleaner. Methyl soyate is desired since it is non-toxic and environmentally acceptable. Methyl soyate, however, has a relatively high flash point, e.g., 650 F. (and a boiling point of 216 C.), and has a tendency to leave a residual oily film. There is a need in this art for a methyl soyate containing cleaner/solvent that has improved rinsing, drying and cleaning characteristics, and antibacterial or antimicrobial characteristics.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The instant invention solves problems associated with conventional practice by combining at least one soybean oil derived compound with at least one member selected from the group consisting of drying agent(s), co-solvents, additives, mixtures thereof, among others.
The inventive composition can replace toxic chlorinated solvents, glycol ether, MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), xylene, chlorofluorocarbons, among other conventional and environmentally undesirable cleaners/solvents. The inventive composition can be employed as a general purpose cleaner, parts cleaner, engine degreaser (automotive, aircraft, and aerospace industries), electronics cleaning, Cosmoline® remover, tar and asphalt removal, graffiti remover, sewage treatment applications, hand cleaner, floor cleaner, printing press cleaner, carpet stain removal, metal cleaner, vinyl cleaner (e.g., commercial and residential vinyl siding), additive to an aerosol compound, heat transfer medium, among other uses. The inventive composition can also be employed as an insect repellant, e.g., as a fly repellant for cattle, sheep, goats, and horses; and deployed as a carrier for other insecticides.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The instant invention relates to a cleaner/solvent composition and method or making the composition. The composition comprises at least one soybean oil derived compound, e.g., methyl soyate, and at least one drying agent, e.g., about 0.5 wt. % to at least about 20 wt. % of at least one drying agent. The composition can also include at least one co-solvent for the soybean oil derived compound and/or the drying agent, e.g., about 1 to about 30 wt % of one or more co-solvents. The composition can also include at least one additive to enhance emulsification, wetting, stability, color, viscosity, among other chemical or physical properties, e.g., greater than about 0 to about 25 wt. % of additives.
The soybean oil derived compound can comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of methyl soyate, lecithin, soy oil alkanolamides, hydrogenated soy oil derivatives, among other compounds based upon chemically or physically modified soybean oil. Depending upon the end-use of the composition, the amount of soybean oil derived compound normally ranges from about 5 to 75 wt. % of the composition.
The drying agent can comprise an effective amount at least one member selected from the group of d-Limonene, and if permitted by local regulations hydrocarbons such as dimethoxymethane, acetone, methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol mixtures thereof, among others. By “effective amount” it is meant that the drying agent functions as an antioxidant, antimicrobial agent, odorant, or penetrating agent for the soybean oil derived compound. When the drying agent comprises d-Limonene, depending upon the grade the d-Limonene normally comprises about 70 to at least 95 wt. % d-Limonene and the remainder at least one member selected from the group selected from terpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds such as octanol, nonanal, decanal, linalool, mixtures thereof, among others.
The co-solvent can comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of water, soybean oil, hydrocarbon glycols, mixtures thereof, among others. The co-solvent can also comprise at least one propellant that is used for pressurized dispensing of the composition.
The additives are employed for tailoring the composition to achieve a defined characteristic. Examples of additives comprise at least one member selected from the group of corrosion inhibitor(s) such as ammonium silicate, alkali metal silicates, e.g., calcium/sodium silicate, potassium silicate, among other commercially available corrosion inhibitors; surfactants; colorants; emulsifiers, viscosity control agents; antimicrobial compounds; pH modifiers, among other compounds conventionally used in cleaners/solvents. In some cases, the additive may perform more than function, for example, depending upon the amount water can function as an emulsifier as well as a co-solvent.
In one aspect of the invention, the additive comprises an effective amount of at least one pH modifier. The pH can be increased or rendered basic by adding an effective amount of at least one silicate, hydroxide, among other compounds. The pH can be decreased or rendered acidic by adding an effective amount of at least one acid, benzoic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, oleic acid, among other compounds. In one specific aspect, aqueous phosphoric acid, e.g., about 1-20% phosphoric acid, is employed as an additive to obtain a cleaner.
In another aspect of the invention, the inventive composition is combined with an additive comprising at least one commercially available shampoo and employed for washing pets, domesticated animals such as horses. The inventive composition enhances the cleaning and insect repellant properties of the shampoo.
In another aspect of the invention, the inventive composition is combined with an additive that comprises at least one emulsifier. The inventive composition is combined with an amount of an emulsifier effective to form an emulsion. The emulsion need not be stable for long periods of time so long as the emulsion can be re-created by shaking. While any suitable emulsifier can be employed, a desirable emulsion can be obtained by using water, e.g., about 25 to about 75 wt. % water or deionized water.
In a further aspect of the invention, the inventive composition is combined with an additive comprising at least one sulfated and sulfonated anionic surfactants, polyethylene glycol; sodium, barium and calcium petroleum sulfates, ester containing compounds (e.g., Emerest 2302 supplied by Witco), N-methyl pyrolidone, diapropylene glycol n-butyl ether, stearates including calcium stearates, phenol ethoxylates, nonylphenyl ethylen oxide condensates, alkanolamides including detergents, alcohols and ethoxylates, triethanolamine, ethoxylated glycerides, butyl cellulose, among others.
While the inventive composition can include any compounds that are miscible with the inventive composition or will become dispersed by agitation, the composition is normally substantially free of the undesirable cleaners/solvents listed in the Summary of the Invention. By “substantially free”, it is meant that the inventive composition contains less than about 10 wt. % of such compounds.
The inventive composition can be prepared by combining the ingredients in any suitable manner. An example of a suitable method comprises combining the ingredients in a commercially available mixer such as those supplied by Premier Mill.
While the inventive composition can be applied by any of the aforementioned methods, particularly desirable results have been obtained by spraying the composition from a hand actuated spray bottle. The inventive composition can also be dispensed in a stream or in an aerosol. For example, the inventive composition can be packaged in a an aerosol container and dispensed by a propellant such as at least one member selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons including alcohol, butane, propane; fluorocarbons such as difluoroethane (HFC-152), tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a); carbon dioxide; mixtures thereof, among other commercially available propellants.
The inventive composition can be employed for cleaning or removing a wide range of materials. The inventive composition can
Dalton William M.
Heimann Robert L.
McGowan Nancy M.
Taylor Donald W.
Boyer Michael K.
Delcotto Gregory
Elisha Technologies Co LLC
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