Showing papers by "Ecolab published in 1993"

Air freshener device and cartridge with battery

Abstract: An air freshener device (200) has a cartridge (100). The cartridge (100) has a housing (101) having a tray (102). A first fragrance (105) is in a first cavity (103) and a second fragrance (106) is in a second cavity (104). A fragrance diffuser (130) is operatively connected to the tray (102) and positioned over the compartments of the tray. A removable cover is operatively connected to the tray to seal the open tops of the cavities. A battery cover (116) has a first side operatively connected to the housing and a second side connected to the housing after a battery is enclosed in the cover.

Process for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous transport streams

Abstract: The invention is a process for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams by applying peracetic acid to the aqueous stream. Generally, the process of the invention is applicable to aqueous streams used in any number of applications such as the application of streams for the transport of fruits or vegetables into the processing environment and through the various steps of processing.

Inhibiting polymerization of vinyl aromatic monomers

Abstract: The polymerization of a vinyl aromatic compound, such as styrene, during distillation or purification is very effectively inhibited by the presence of at least one stable nitroxyl compound together with at least one aromatic nitro compound.

Dispensing apparatus having a removable variable proportioning and metering device

Abstract: A system for diluting and dispensing concentrated liquid products is disclosed. The system includes a dispensing device (10, 150) containing a removable proportioning means such as an aspirator assembly (40, 154). A concentrate pickup tube (114) attaches to the dispensing device and is in fluid communication with the aspirator assembly. The dispensing device can utilize a rigid outlet tube (20, 159) which is removably attached to nozzle tip (18, 158) for dispensing to large containers. Also disclosed is a method for diluting and dispensing chemical solutions using the dispensing device of the invention.

Shaped solid bleach with encapsulate source of bleach

Abstract: Aqueous bleach solutions can be made by directing a spray of water onto a bulk or shaped solid (brick, tablet, block, etc) comprising a continuous solid phase of an encapsulated source of an active halogen bleach or a solid comprising a source of an oxidizing active halogen bleach and an encapsulated oxidizing halogen bleach source Such shaped solids can be used to dispense uniform quantities of an aqueous bleach concentrate to bleaching locus such as a washing machine The tablets can be made from the encapsulated bleach or from a powder mixture of a particulate, granulated or powdered unencapsulated source of active oxidizing bleach and an encapsulated source of active oxidizing bleach by forming the powder mixture into a desired shape The presence of the encapsulate in the solid with the powder reduces the tendency of the solid to absorb water which can be wicked through the solid to pass water through the solid into adjacent solids Substantial proportions of absorbed water can cause the tablets to crack, crumble and to periodically dispense uneven, substantially large and undesirable concentrations of active bleach into a wash or bleach cycle

Flying insect trap using reflected and radiated light

Abstract: An insect trap using attractant light, comprising a source of light and a housing can be mounted on a vertical surface or placed near a ceiling surface. The housing and the source of light cooperate to form an upwardly facing opening for the facilitated entry of flying insect pests and for the reflection of light onto the vertical surface. Insects that enter the trap are immobilized on a surface within the trap. Cooperation between direct radiant light, reflected light and an upwardly facing entrance for insects substantially increase capture rates.

Drain treatment product and method of use

Abstract: A drain sanitizing article (9) for reducing microbiological activity in drain runoff areas having a housing (10), the housing having an inner wall (16) defining an inner opening (18) in the housing, an outer wall (12), and a bottom wall (14) defining a central cavity (15) in the housing (10), a tear strip (20) for destructibly removing the housing outer wall and a portion of the bottom wall (14), a handle (30) spanning the inner opening (18) of the housing (10) and joined to the inner wall (16) of said housing (10); and a chemical sanitizing agent (40).

Stable antimicrobial dialdehyde composition and methods of use

Abstract: A stable, solid or semi-solid, antimicrobial composition is provided comprising a dialdehyde antimicrobial agent such as glutaraldehyde, and a carbohydrate such as a sugar or a polyol such as a sugar alcohol. The composition can be employed to preserve, sanitize, disinfect, or sterilize a contaminated surface or area. The composition can also be combined with an absorbing agent to produce a moisture absorbent antimicrobial composition which can be used to absorb and disinfect biological spills such as body fluid spills.

Stabilized detersive-system containing water soluble film article

Abstract: The stability of polyvinyl films used to contain detersive systems may be enhanced by the use of a barrier coating composition to separate the film degrading components, i.e., acids, bases, and halogens, from these films. The barrier coatings may either encapsulate the individual film degrading components, or they may coat the entire detersive system.

Erodible sanitizing caulk

Abstract: The invention is an erodible antimicrobial caulk composition having a sanitizer and a hardener which controls the consistency and the dissolution rate of the composition once subjected to an aqueous flow. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the erodible caulk composition. These caulks are useful in institutional food preparation and food serving environments including restaurants, hospitals, day care facilities, nursing homes, and the like as well as institutional food harvesting and processing environments including food and beverage processing plants, dairy farms and dairy plant operations, red meat, poultry and fish preparation and processing environments, and the like, including post process food transport and distribution channel environments such as trucks and grocery or foodstuff retailers.

Apparatus for dispensing moisture-sensitive unit dose packages

Abstract: A unit dose package dispenser (1) including a drawer (13) and ramp (7) such that unit dose packages are urged through an aperture ( 10) and into the drawer ( 13). The ramp ( 7) is elevated from the bottom region (6) of the container (1) so as to isolate the contents of the container from moisture. A cover (14) formed integrally with the container front wall (4) tends to protect the contents of the drawer (13) from moisture in the surrounding environment.

Method of using a thermo-chromatic detergent level indicator

Abstract: Disclosed is an indicator (15, 35) for determining the level of contents in an opaque, plastic container (10). The container (11) is filled with a solid chemical (11), such as a detergent. A spray of warm or hot water (19) impinges upon the eroding surface (16) of the solid chemical (11) to produce a chemical solution. The container (10) is provided with a thermo-chromatic strip (15, 35) for detecting the level of solid chemical (11) within the plastic capsule (10). A method of dispensing a solid chemical (11) and a dispensing container (10) are also disclosed.

Lubricant for chain conveyor belts and its use

Abstract: Chain conveyor lubricants, especially for the food industry, which form clear solutions in water and which contain in combination a) at least one compound corresponding to formula (I): in which R 1 is a saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched alkyl group containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, which may optionally be substituted by an —OH, —NH 2 , —NH—, —CO—, halogen or a carboxyl group, R 2 is a carboxyl group containing 2 to 7 carbon atoms, M is hydrogen, alkali metal, ammonium, an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 6; b) at least one organic carboxylic acid selected from monobasic or polybasic, saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids containing 2 to 22 carbon atoms; and, optionally, c) at least one of water, additives, and auxiliaries.

Concentrated lubricant and aqueous lubricant solution based on fatty amines, process for producing them and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrated lubricant based on fatty amines and possibly conventional diluents or auxiliary agents or additives, which contains at least one polyamine derivative of a fatty amine and/or a salt of such an amine, the proportion of said polyamine derivatives of fatty amines amounting to 1 to 100 wt% of the entire formulation. The invention also relates to a process for producing said concentrated lubricant and its use as a chain lubricant in the foodstuffs industry, especially in automatic chain and belt lubricating installations. In addition, an aqueous lubricant solution based on fatty amines containing at least one linear polyamine derivative of a fatty amine and the use of the lubricant solution as a chain lubricant in the foodstuffs industry is disclosed.

Neutrale selbstglanzemulsion zur pflege von fussböden (iii)

Abstract: Es handelt sich um eine Emulsion, die in unverdunntem Zustand einen pH-Wert zwischen 5 und 9 aufweist und die neben einem naturlichen oder synthetischen Wachs einen Monoalkyldiethylenglykolether mit 1 bis 4 C-Atomen im Alkylteil enthalt. Sie wird vor allem im unverdunnten Zustand angewandt.

Process and apparatus for mechanical dishwashing

Abstract: In a process for mechanical dishwashing in commercial dishwashing machines (23), in which a cleaning agent (2, 19) and a further active compound reinforcing the action of the cleaning agent are added to the rinsing or washing solution of the dishwashing machine (23), a solution is to be created in which in mechanical dishwashing in commercial dishwashing machines the formation of a starch deposit on the dishes is prevented in a sustained manner. This is achieved by the cleaning agent added (2, 19) being a low-alkaline cleaner, in particular based on phosphate or NTA, and as a further active compound a cleaning booster (5) containing an enzyme, preferably a carbohydrate-degrading enzyme, in particular containing amylase being added. In this case, furthermore, the possibility is provided of compensating for the degradation or decomposition of the enzyme during idle phases (11) of the dishwashing machine operation by maintenance doses (17, 18) or single batch doses prior to a renewed active washing phase being entered.

Apparatus for dispensing solid rinse aids

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing solid rinse aids is disclosed. The dissolved solid rinse aid is dispensed from a dispenser (100) to a solution tank or reservoir (40) which uses the heat of a high temperature warewash machine (10) to prevent bacterial or microbial growth and degradation of rinse aid solutions held within the reservoir (40). The dispenser (100) is a solid rinse aid dissolving unit that is preferably a gravity feed device dispensing solutions to the solution tank (40) located within the warewash machine (10). The dispenser (100) is fed with hot tap water or final rinse water to dissolve the solid rinse aid.

Neutral cleaning agents (i).

Abstract: The water-based agents proposed have a pH between 5 and 9 in the undiluted state and contain, in addition to surfactants and waxes or polymers as film-forming materials, an alcohol selected from the group comprising benzyl alcohol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenoxyethanol and mixtures thereof. The agents are intended for use above all in the diluted state for the cleaning and maintenance of floors.

Wet-cleaning trolley

Abstract: In the case of a mobile frame (wet-cleaning trolley) having at least one bucket (1, 2) mounted on a mobile underframe (3, 4, 5), the underframe comprises detachable components in the manner of a modular system (building block system) which are suitable for conversion of the frame in particular for enlarging or reducing the wet-cleaning trolley in order to receive a further bucket (2).

Neutrales wischpflegemittel (ii)

Abstract: Die Mittel auf wasriger Basis weisen in unverdunntem Zustand einen pH-Wert zwischen 5 und 9 auf und enthalten neben Tensiden und Wachsen oder Polymeren als filmbildende Materialien einen Alkohol aus der Gruppe Benzylalkohol, 2-Phenylethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol und deren Mischungen. Sie werden vor allem in verdunnter Form zur Reinigung und Pflege von Fusboden eingesetzt.

Device for the separate receiving and collection of various materials, in particular valuable materials.

Abstract: Folding machine for physical exercises. The machine is planned to make numerous types of exercise and includes a column (1) in collaboration with a stringer (5) hinged thereto allows the position that stably to facilitate the realization of exercises, understanding the machine unos linked branches a few resistant means whose branches are associated with a bar superior (12), a yoke (15) pasante through one piece rocker (14), which is susceptible fraction manually user overcoming resistance element resistant, and further comprising a handle (18) linked to the branches, which passed by different sheaves linked to that chafer (23) which is formed by a tight rubber in lieu of classics weights incorporating machines gymnastic of this type . Column (1) further includes a seat in an earlier this articulada bar (10) which passes by the branch (17) finished off at the handle lower end (18). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Process for production of acidic aqueous solutions of melamine-aldehyde polymer having low levels of free aldehyde

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing acidic aqueous solutions of melamine-aldehyde type polymers, and particularly melamine-formaldehyde polymer, which have significantly reduced levels of free aldehyde. The process involves the addition of hydrogen peroxide and/or iron in the form of ferric ion to the acidification stage of the production of melamine-formaldehyde polymers. When the process is conducted at elevated temperatures, in the range of 150-180° F., iron is not required to cause destruction of the free formaldehyde. At lower temperatures the presence of iron may be required to achieve satisfactory rates of reaction. The process reduces levels of free formaldehyde to less than 0.1% by weight, such that the polymer solution may be used in a variety of applications with reduced environmental risk.

Vorrichtung zur getrennten Aufnahme und Sammlung von verschiedenen Stoffen, insbesondere von Wertstoffen

Abstract: A device which facilitates the separate receiving and collection of various materials, in particular valuable materials, is meant to embody a way of improving the separated collection and disposal of such materials, and should in particular offer an appropriate and user-friendly solution with variable capacity. This is achieved by means of a housing (2) with apertures (10) for receiving the materials, and an opening (9) for a collection unit (3) with collection receptacles (19, 20), the unit being moveable in relation to the housing (2). The collection unit (3) can slide into the housing (2) in such a way that the receptacles (19, 20) are situated underneath the corresponding openings (10).

Method and device for the metered addition of active ingredients to a rinsing machine

Abstract: In a rinsing machine, the concentration of an active ingredient is kept constant by regular addition of active ingredient during operation. In the case of an interruption in operation, there is no addition of active ingredient so that the concentration (C) of the active ingredient reduces during the time of interruption time (t1) according to an e function. After the interruption has ended, a surge dosing (SD) follows, during which the active ingredient concentration (C) is raised to the initial value (C0) again. During the interruption time (t1), a counter is counted up non-linearly temporally, the counting function being complementary to the temporal course of the concentration (C). When the interruption has ended, the counter state of the counter is counted down linearly in order to bring about the surge dosing (SD).

Mobile cleaning trolley

Abstract: Described is a trolley suitable for the commercial cleaning and disinfection of floors and other surfaces. Its understructure consists of a continuous or open-worked plate (12) made entirely of plastic or a frame (3) made entirely of plastic, on which castors (4) are directly mounted. The edge of the plate (12) or frame (3) has a profile section extending round it. This decreases the susceptibility of the lower regions of the trolley to corrosion without affecting its servicability.

Neutral cleaning agents (ii)

Abstract: The water-based agents proposed have a pH between 5 and 9 in the undiluted state and contain, in addition to surfactants and waxes or polymers as film-forming materials, an alcohol diethylene glycol ether with 1 to 4 C-atoms in the alkyl group. The agents are intended for use above all in the diluted state for the cleaning and maintenance of floors.