Method and compositions for removal of undesirable organic matter

摘要

Method for removing undesirable organic matter from a surface which comprises applying to the undesirable organic matter an amount of (1) imidazole, pyrazole or an alkyl or aryl substituted imidazole or pyrazole, and (2) a phenyl glycol ether for a time sufficient to loosen the organic matter from the surface, and removing the loosened organic matter from the surface. Compositions containing the imidazole, pyrazole, substituted imidazole or substituted pyrazole and phenyl glycol ethers as the active ingredients are also within the scope of the invention.