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Trial Number 4

Client Number 514

Project Number 1

Trial Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy of previously identified solvents and mixture in removing oil from aluminum panels via manual wipe

Date Run:

02/14/2024

Experiment Procedure:

Three pre weighed aluminum coupons were used per cleaner for a total of 9 coupons.  The coupons were then soiled with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of AATCC synthetic soil and 50 mL of mineral oil by swabbing the mixture onto the bottom third of the coupons.  The dirty weights of the coupons were then recorded.  The coupons were then cleaned with their respective cleaners by a singular wipe of a paper towel wet with the correct cleaner.  The coupons were then left to dry for 20 mins before the clean weights were recorded.  

Trial Results:

Cleaner Initial wt of cont. Final wt of cont. %Cont Removed % AVG
Dimethyl Carbonate 0.0944 0.0033 96.50 98.47
0.0967 0.0000 100.00
0.0365 0.0004 98.90
Ethyl Acetate 0.0535 0.0011 97.94 98.10
0.0776 0.0004 99.48
0.0321 0.0010 96.88
62% Ethyl Acetate + 38% Dimethyl Carbonate 0.0762 0.0007 99.08 97.92
0.0500 0.0022 95.60
0.0750 0.0007 99.07

Success Rating:

Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.

Conclusion:

Dimethyl Carbonate, Ethyl Acetate, and the mixture of 62% Ethyl Acetate + 38% Dimethyl Carbonate all effectively removed the oil from the aluminum coupons with a singular manual wipe.  

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