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Aqueous based residue removers comprising fluoride

US7682458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2005
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D7/3281
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method comprising same for selectively removing residues such as, for example, ashed photoresist and/or processing residues are disclosed herein. In one aspect, there is provided a composition for removing residue wherein the composition has a pH ranging from about 2 to about 9 comprising: a buffer solution comprising an organic acid and a conjugate base of the organic acid in a molar ratio of acid to base ranging from 10:1 to 1:10; a fluoride, and water, provided that the composition is substantially free of an added organic solvent. In another aspect, the composition may further comprise a corrosion inhibitor.

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