Methods and compositions for cleaning and decontamination
First Claim
1. A composition comprising:
- (a) about 1% to about 90%/weight of a surfactant consisting essentially of sulfated ethoxylate alcohol or nonyl-phenol ethoxylate;
(b) about 0.1% to about 90%/weight of a solvent consisting essentially of a terpene;
(c) about 1% to about 80%/weight of a viscosity builder/emulsifier selected from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, plant gum, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, alginates, pectin, gelatin, polyacrylamide, and polyacrylic acid liquid;
(d) about 0.1% to about 90%/wt of a colored pigment; and
(e) about 20% to about 95%/wt of a compound that is a liquid at room temperature selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, a glycol ester, and n-methyl pyrrolidine,wherein the composition retains the original pigment color upon application to a surface.
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Abstract
Improved compositions containing a visible coloring agent, such as a pigment or dye, together with a polymer or hydroxylated aliphate alcohol, and an active ingredient defined as a surfactant, a therapeutic agent or biocide, are disclosed. The detectable agent is readily visible under normal white light, and provides a technique for monitoring disturbed and undisturbed areas on a surface. Such is useful in the described methods for cleaning and/or decontaminating a surface, such as in the decontamination of equipment and clothing used during hazardous spill response. The compositions are adherent to a variety of different materials, including Teflon®. This makes the preparations particularly useful in the cleaning and decontamination of non-flat and curved surfaces, such as on protective garments. The compositions in particular embodiments include a visually detectable coloring agent (such as a colored pigment), a surfactant (such as ethoxylate alcohol), an emulsifier (such as carboxymethyl cellulose), an extender (such as PEG), and a solvent (such as d-limonene). These compositions may also include water or other suitable diluent.
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16 Claims
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1. A composition comprising:
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(a) about 1% to about 90%/weight of a surfactant consisting essentially of sulfated ethoxylate alcohol or nonyl-phenol ethoxylate; (b) about 0.1% to about 90%/weight of a solvent consisting essentially of a terpene; (c) about 1% to about 80%/weight of a viscosity builder/emulsifier selected from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, plant gum, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, alginates, pectin, gelatin, polyacrylamide, and polyacrylic acid liquid; (d) about 0.1% to about 90%/wt of a colored pigment; and (e) about 20% to about 95%/wt of a compound that is a liquid at room temperature selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, a glycol ester, and n-methyl pyrrolidine, wherein the composition retains the original pigment color upon application to a surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A composition comprising:
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(a) about 18% to about 22%/w sulfated ethoxylate alcohol; (b) about 12% to about 18%/w limonene; (c) about 10% to about 15%/w carboxymethylcellulose; (d) about 10% to about 15%/w organic colored pigment; and (e) about 40% to about 50%/w liquid polyethylene glycol.
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6. A composition comprising:
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(a) about 1.2% to about 1.7%/w sulfated ethoxylate alcohol; (b) about 1.0% to about 1.4%/w limonene; (c) about 1.0% to about 1.4%/w carboxymethylcellulose; (d) about 1.0% to about 1.4%/w organic colored pigment; and (e) about 4.1% to about 5.8%/w liquid polyethylene glycol.
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7. A composition comprising;
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(a) about 42% to about 48%/wt liquid polyethylene glycol; (b) about 28% to about 32%/wt sulfated ethoxylate alcohol; (c) about 10% to about 15%/wt pigment; (d) about 10% to about 15%/wt limonene; and (e) about 10% to about 15%/wt carboxymethylcellulose. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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8. A composition comprising;
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(a) about 1% to about 5%/wt sulfated ethoxylate alcohol; (b) about 1% to about 2%/wt limonene; (c) about 1% to about 5%/wt colored pigment; (d) about 2.0% to about 10%/wt carboxymethyl cellulose; and (e) about 78% to about 95%/wt water. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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