Tackifying treatment for floor mats

The present invention includes a method of reducing slippage between a mat having a flexible polymer back surface and a substrate surface contiguous to the back surface, the method comprising applying a liquid comprising an aqueous solution of poly(vinyl acetate) to the back surface and contacting the back surface with the liquid thereon to the substrate surface while the aqueous solution is still wet. The method is especially effective where the mat comprises a flexible polymeric back surface comprising a flexible polymer selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, natural elastomers and synthetic elastomers. The contacting may be performed before the aqueous solution is completely dried. The aqueous solution may be applied directly to the back surface by spraying said aqueous solution onto said surface. The aqueous solution may be applied directly to the substrate surface. The aqueous solution may, for example, comprise from 1 to 90% by weight of the solution ...

Hydrophobic and Particulate Soil Removal Composition

The invention relates to a hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition and method for removal of hydrophobic and particulate soil from an article. Stubborn hydrophobic greasy or oily soils, including associated organic particulate soils, such as finely divided elemental carbon, are frequently encountered on hard surfaces including vehicle parts. The composition is selected to provide enhanced soil removal, preferably in vehicle cleaning applications. 1. A hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition comprising:(a) a chelant;(b) an alkaline agent; [{'br': None, 'sub': 1', '2', '4', 'm, 'R—(OCH)—OH'}, {'sub': '1', 'wherein Rcontains about 6 to about 26 carbon atoms and m is an average value of 1 to 20;'}], '(c) an effective treating amount of an alkyl ethoxylate mixture containing two or more ethoxylate groups and having the formula [{'br': None, 'sub': 3', '2', '4, 'R—CO—R'}, {'sub': 3', '4, 'wherein Ris an alkyl group having about 6 to about 24 carbon atoms and Ris an alkyl group having about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, wherein the composition is free of hydrocarbons; and'}], '(d) an effective treating amount of a coco-based fatty acid ester component having the formula(e) a surfactant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition may be diluted to a usable product claim 1 , wherein the usable product comprises between full strength to about 1 part concentrated composition to 80 parts water.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises between about 0.05 wt. % to about 20 wt. % chelant.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the chelant comprises of at least one of an iron oxide sequestrant and/or a metal oxide sequestrant claim 3 , such as aluminum claim 3 , calcium claim 3 , zinc claim 3 , and/or magnesium.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises between about 0.05 wt. % to about 15 wt. % alkaline agent.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the alkaline agent comprises of sodium hydroxide ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND USING A CLEANING COMPOSITION FOR HANDLING WATER HARDNESS

A method for providing a ready to use cleaning composition is provided. The method includes diluting a concentrate with water of dilution. The concentrate includes an anionic surfactant, an alkanolamine and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a maleic anhydride/olefin co-polymer and an EO-PO co-polymer. The EO-PO co-polymer having the formula: (EO)x(PO)y(EO)x (PO)y(EO)x(PO)y (PO)y(EO)x(PO)y(EO)x(PO)y EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group, x is between about 10 to about 130 and y is between about 15 to about 70.

Configurable application of a tire dressing

A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.

Method for removal of a hydrophobic and particulate soil composition

The invention relates to a hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition and method for removal of hydrophobic and particulate soil from an article. Stubborn hydrophobic greasy or oily soils, including associated organic particulate soils, such as finely divided elemental carbon, are frequently encountered on hard surfaces including vehicle parts. The composition is selected to provide enhanced soil removal, preferably in vehicle cleaning applications.

Cleaning composition for handling water hardness and methods for manufacturing and using

A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The weight ratio of the dispersant to the total amount of the sheeting agent and the humectant can be at least about 1:75 and less than about 75:1. Methods for providing and using a ready to use cleaning composition are provided.

CONFIGURABLE APPLICATION OF A TIRE DRESSING

A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.

Methods for manufacturing and using a cleaning composition for handling water hardness

A method for providing a ready to use cleaning composition is provided. The method includes diluting a concentrate with water of dilution. The concentrate includes an anionic surfactant, an alkanolamine and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a maleic anhydride/olefin co-polymer and an EO-PO co-polymer. The EO-PO co-polymer having the formula: (EO)x(PO)y(EO)x (PO)y(EO)x(PO)y (PO)y(EO)x(PO)y(EO)x(PO)y EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group, x is between about 10 to about 130 and y is between about 15 to about 70.

Method for Removal of a Hydrophobic and Particulate Soil Composition

The invention relates to a hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition and method for removal of hydrophobic and particulate soil from an article. Stubborn hydrophobic greasy or oily soils, including associated organic particulate soils, such as finely divided elemental carbon, are frequently encountered on hard surfaces including vehicle parts. The composition is selected to provide enhanced soil removal, preferably in vehicle cleaning applications.

Hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition

The invention relates to a hydrophobic and particulate soil removal composition and method for removal of hydrophobic and particulate soil from an article. Stubborn hydrophobic greasy or oily soils, including associated organic particulate soils, such as finely divided elemental carbon, are frequently encountered on hard surfaces including vehicle parts. The composition is selected to provide enhanced soil removal, preferably in vehicle cleaning applications.

Configurable application of a tire dressing

A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.

Purification composition and pH-driven method for wastewater separation using an amphoteric composition

Configurable application of a tire dressing

A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.

ADHESIVE TREATMENT FOR FLOOR MATS

La présente invention concerne un procédé pour réduire le glissement entre un tapis ayant une surface d'envers de polymère flexible et une seconde surface contiguë à la surface d'envers, le procédé consistant à appliquer un liquide contenant une solution aqueuse d'acétate de polyvinyle sur la surface d'envers et à mettre en contact la surface d'envers revêtue dudit liquide et la seconde surface tandis que la solution aqueuse est encore mouillée. Le procédé est particulièrement efficace lorsque le tapis comporte une surface d'envers polymère flexible contenant un polymère flexible sélectionné dans le groupe composé de caoutchouc naturel, de caoutchouc synthétique, d'élastomères naturels et d'élastomères synthétiques. La mise en contact peut être réalisée avant que la solution aqueuse ne soit totalement sèche. La solution aqueuse peut être appliquée directement sur la surface d'envers ou directement sur la surface d'envers par vaporisation de ladite solution aqueuse sur ladite surface. La solution aqueuse peut être appliquée directement sur la seconde surface, éventuellement également par vaporisation. La solution aqueuse peut par exemple contenir 1 à 90 % en poids de la solution d'acétate de polyvinyle ou 1 à 99 % en poids de la solution d'acétate de polyvinyle. The present invention relates to a method for reducing slippage between a carpet having a flexible polymer backing surface and a second surface contiguous to the back surface, the method comprising applying a liquid containing an aqueous solution of polyvinyl acetate. on the reverse surface and to bring into contact the reverse surface coated with said liquid and the second surface while the aqueous solution is still wet. The method is particularly effective when the carpet has a flexible polymer backing surface containing a flexible polymer selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, natural elastomers and synthetic elastomers. The ...

A packaged cleaning composition concentrate and a method and system for forming a cleaning composition

A packaged cleaning composition concentrate includes a container for holding a cleaning composition concentrate, and a cleaning composition concentrate. The cleaning composition concentrate has a solids content of at lesat about 1 wt.% based on the weight of the cleaning composition concentrate. The cleaning composition concentrate includes a surfactant component, a dispersant component, and at least one of a sheeting agent or a humectant. A method for forming a use composition is provided.

Composicion y metodo impulsado por el ph mejorado para separacion de aguas residuales utilizando un carboxilato anfoterico y una composicion desestabilizante cationica.

Se puede obtener una separacion mejorada de las suciedades orgánicas hidrofobicas emulsificadas a partir de los efluyentes acuosas, utilizando un material tensoactivo de carboxilato anfotérico en combinacion con un desestabilizante cationico o con materiales floculantes. Este tratamiento, en combinacion con ajuste del pH ácido, provoca la rápida separacion de las suciedades orgánicas hidrofobicas de la corriente acuosa. La corriente acuosa tratada es compatible con el medio ambiente. Los detergentes de lavandería mejorados que comprenden un tensoactivo de carboxilato anfotérico orgánico y tensoactivos no ionicos seleccionados, proporcionan tanto limpieza para los artículos que contienen fibra y tela ensuciados con cantidades sustanciales de suciedad hidrofobica. El pH de un efluyente generado en estos proceso de limpieza, se puede ajustar hasta un pH ácido, y se trata con un material cationico, provocando una descomposicion que permite una separacion rápida y sustancialmente completa de las suciedades orgánicas hidrofobicas del efluyente. Las concentraciones residuales de suciedad orgánica en el agua del efluyente pueden ser menores de 250 ppm, y pueden ser tan bajas como de 100 ppm.

Reinigungszusammensetzung und ph-geregeltes verfahren zur abwassertrennung mittels einem amphoteren carboxylat und einer kationischen destabilisierenden zusammensetzung

Cleaning composition for handling water hardness and methods for manufacturing and using

A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The weight ratio of the dispersant to the total amount of the sheeting agent and the humectant is at least about 1:75 and less than about 75:1. Methods for providing and using a ready to use cleaning composition are provided.

Trattamento adesivante di stuoie per pavimenti

Cleaning composition for handling water hardness and methods for manufacturing and using

A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The weight ratio of the dispersant to the total amount of the sheeting agent and the humectant is at least about 1:75 and less than about 75:1. Methods for providing and using a ready to use cleaning composition are provided.

Reducing slippage between mat and other surface