High alkaline solvent-based degreaser and cleaner with diutan gum as a primary thickening system
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsHilina Emiru, Kerrie E. Walters, Madeline G. Faubion
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Abstract
Cleaning and degreasing compositions containing a diutan gum thickener are provided for removing burnt on, polymerized, carbonized food soils with minimum manual effort. The compositions are ready to use compositions and beneficially remain on a treated surface for sufficient time to permit soil penetration without drying out. The compositions can be easily removed with minimal manual effort, such as use of low pressure water applied to the treated surface, and beneficially do not leave residues. Methods for cleaning and degreasing a surface with the compositions are also provided. Thickening systems employing the diutan gum and laponite clays are also provided.
Claims18
A cleaning and degreasing composition comprising:
- a diutan gum;
- optionally a silicate clay;
- at least about 16 wt. % of at least one hydroxide alkalinity source;
- a surfactant cleaning agent;
- and
- at least one solvent;
- wherein the composition is a ready-to-use composition having a pH>7 and a yield point of about 10-150 dynes/cm2.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.