INDUSTRIAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT CLEANING OF ESTER-BASED SOILS AND MATERIALS UTILIZING ACYL TRANSFER REACTIONS

摘要

A non-caustic cleaning composition and methods and uses thereof are described. The non-caustic cleaning composition can include an amine source that removes ester-based soils and materials via an acyl transfer reaction. Non-limiting examples of amines that can be used are monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, triethylamine, and mixtures thereof. The composition may be an emulsion composition comprising an alkaline builder, a phase transfer catalyst, and a chelant.