A composition for semiconductor processing according to the disclosure contains (A) a compound represented by the following general formula (1), (B) a compound represented by the following general formula (2), (C) a compound having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an amino group and a salt thereof (excluding a compound having a carboxyl group and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound) and (D) a liquid medium, and, when the content of the (A) component is indicated by M.sub.A [mass %] and the content of the (B) component is indicated by M.sub.B [mass %], M.sub.A/M.sub.B is 1.0?10.sup.2 to 1.0?10.sup.6.

RO(CH.sub.2).sub.2O(CH.sub.2).sub.2OH(1)

ROH(2)

(In the formula (1) and the formula (2), R's represent the same hydrocarbon group.)

A cleaning composition, a cleaning apparatus, and a method of fabricating a semiconductor device, the cleaning composition including a surfactant; deionized water; and an organic compound, wherein the surfactant is included in the cleaning composition in a concentration of about 0.28M to about 0.39 M or a mole fraction of about 0.01 to about 0.017, and wherein the organic compound is included in the cleaning composition in a concentration of about 7.1 M to about 7.5 M or a mole fraction of about 0.27 to about 0.035.

The present invention provides a transparent solid detergent containing (A) N-acyl acidic amino acid salt, (B) acylglycine salt and (C) polyvalent alcohol, at a proportion of (A) 4.5-5000 parts by weight and (C) 2.5-2400 parts by weight, per 1 part by weight of (B), which suppresses coloration by heating during production, is superior in preservation stability at low temperature and high temperature, is low irritant, and shows good sense of use.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one surfactant, at least one surfactant system, at least one soap, or any mixtures thereof; and (b) a polypeptide having lipase activity selected from the group consisting of: (I) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; (II) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under low stringency conditions with (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or (ii) the full-length complement of (i); (III) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 80% sequence identity to the matore polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; (IV) a variant of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion at one or more positions; and (V) a fragment of the polypeptide of (I), (II), (III), or (IV); wherein said composition is a cleaning and/or treatment composition. The invention furthermore relates to methods of producing and using the composition.

In one embodiment, a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition is provided which includes a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate, such as sodium laureth ether sulfate (SLES), water, an ionic liquid, and an alcohol. The ionic liquid and the alcohol form a synergistic blend, enabling a significant reduction of the viscosity of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition. Also provided is an embodiment of a method for modifying the rheology of polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate by use of an ionic liquid and alcohol blend. Finally provided is an embodiment of a detergent composition which is prepared by use of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition described herein, in addition to other commonly known ingredients.

In one embodiment, a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition is provided which includes a polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate, such as sodium laureth ether sulfate (SLES), water, a mono-alcohol, and a polyol. The two alcohols form a synergistic blend, enabling a significant reduction of the viscosity of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition. Also provided is an embodiment of a method for modifying the rheology of polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate by use of a mono-alcohol and a polyol simultaneously. Finally provided is an embodiment of a detergent composition which is prepared by use of the polyethoxylated alcohol sulfate composition described herein, in addition to other commonly known ingredients.

A surfactant composition includes greater than 75 wt. % N-acyl aminoalkane sulfonate of formula (I). The surfactant composition is substantially free of solvent and NaCl. A process for preparation of a mixture comprising a N-acyl aminoalkane sulfonate surfactant includes combining (a) an aminoalkane sulfonic acid of formula (II) or (b) an anhydrous alkali salt of an aminoalkane sulfonic acid of formula (II), a waterless base, and a fatty alkyl ester of formula (III) to form the mixture including N-acyl aminoalkane sulfonate of formula (I). The process further includes increasing the temperature of the mixture to 190? C. or less, preferably 170? C. or less, more preferably 160? C. or less to form a reaction mixture; and continuously removing alkyl alcohol from the reaction mixture.

Aqueous cleansing compositions and methods for the same are disclosed herein. The aqueous cleansing compositions may include an aqueous base and a surfactant system. The surfactant system may include a plurality of surfactants dispersed in the aqueous base. The plurality of surfactants may include one or more anionic surfactants, one or more amphoteric surfactants, one or more nonionic surfactants, or a combination thereof. The aqueous cleansing composition may have a viscosity of from about 500 cP to about 1300 cP.

Bioactive coatings that include a base and a protein associated with the base for actively promoting the removal of organic stains are provided. In aspects, bioactive coatings that are stabilized against inactivation by weathering are provided including a base associated with a chemically modified enzyme, and, optionally a first polyoxyethylene present in the base and independent of the enzyme. The coatings are optionally overlayered onto a substrate to form an active coating facilitating the removal of organic stains or organic material from food, insects, or the environment.

A water based adhesive removal composition which is effective and non-residual on magnesium and alloys comprises an alkali, a main solvent, a volatilization inhibitor, a cosolvent, a corrosion inhibitor, a penetrant, a thickening agent, a surface active agent, and water. The water based adhesive removal composition is water-based formula, the water-based formula is not easy to volatilize and is not flammable. When being used to remove adhesive attached on the magnesium alloy component, there is no risk of magnesium ignition.