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Trial Number 7

Trial Purpose:

To evaluate different cleaning parameters for resin cleaning

Date Run:

07/10/2008

Experiment Procedure:

The top six products from the previous trials were selected based on successful removal of the resin were used at full strength in 300 ml glass beakers. Solutions were used at room temperature. Twenty-four preweighed aluminum coupons were coated with the Mereco ECN 809 Base Black resin using a swab. Coupons were weighed a second time to determine the amount of soil added. Three coupons were immersed into each product and cleaned for 60 minutes using no agitation. The coupons were rinsed with tap water for 15 seconds at 68 F and were allowed to air dry for one hour at room temperature. Final weights were recorded, and efficiencies were calculated. Coupons also were visually analyzed to determine the level of residue left on the coupons.

Trial Results:

All of the products removed more than 98% of the resin from the aluminum coupons. The Green Solutions floor stripper removed over 100% which could signify that the product was damaging the aluminum coupons. No visual damage was noted however. The table lists the amount of soil added, the amount remaining after cleaning and the calculated efficiency for each coupon cleaned.

Cleaner Initial wt  Final wt  % Removed Visual Residue Rank
EZ Solv 2.5759 0.0242 99.06 1 best
  1.8430 0.0307 98.33  
  1.9669 0.0336 98.29  
Maxi Solv 1.8140 0.0118 99.35 5
  1.7501 0.0373 97.87  
  1.4985 0.0352 97.65  
Graffiti Remover SAC 1.8031 0.0137 99.24 2
  2.0562 0.0125 99.39  
  1.6080 0.0105 99.35  
Green Solutions 3.1035 -0.1226 103.95 6
  2.2383 -0.1207 105.39  
  1.4439 -0.1328 109.2  
Bio T Max 3.4519 0.0074 99.79 3
  3.4223 0.0297 99.13  
  3.0610 0.0080 99.74  
Smart Solve 605 2.3706 0.0396 98.33 4
  2.4653 0.0312 98.73  
  3.0237 0.0458 98.49  

Success Rating:

A follow up test, usually based on company input.

Conclusion:

All six products will be tested again using no rinse, but air blow off drying.

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