| abstract |
A liquid composition includes as a major component thereof a detergent mixture of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, non-ionic detergent and lauric superamide. Depending upon the particular use of the composition, it also includes effective amounts of other components. In use for fighting Class D (burning metal) fires, the composition includes vitamin B-6, sodium chloride, and bicarbonate of soda and the amount of water is minimized so that it is only enough to properly mix the other components together before they are added to the detergent mixture. When used for fighting Class A and B fires, or for extinguishing (or preventing) burning coal fires, the composition includes vitamin B-6, bicarbonate, and water. When used as an oil dispersant, the liquid composition includes vitamin B-6, bicarbonate, water, and lemon or lime juice. Other formulations are provided when used as an industrial or household cleaner, or deodorizer. The four components making up the detergent mixture are varied in composition too, depending on the designed use. |