Water-Based Cleaner for Removing Adhesives, Goo Substances, and Pine Sap

Abstract

A water-based cleaner for removing adhesives and goo substances. The cleaner contains water, particles of a multi-valent metal fatty acid soap such as magnesium stearate or calcium stearate, and a surfactant that facilitates wetting of the soap particles. The soap has a low solubility in water, such as less than 100 mg/liter. Some of the soap particles may have an elongated shape with aspect ratios of 10 or more. The cleaner may also contain an abrasive material such as soda lime glass powder, limestone powder, or biodegradable polymer powder. To remove adhesive from a surface\, the cleaner is rubbed against a surface, for example with a scrubber. The present cleaner causes adhesive to detach from the surface, reattachment of the adhesive is prevented. The detached adhesive is then rinsed away with water.

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