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Client #500

Project Number 1

Test Objective:

To figure out how to melt asphalt onto stainless steel coupons so that the asphalt is not easily scraped off to mimic the soiled tools that the client is trying to clean.

Product Use:

tools used with asphalt during roadwork done by public works
Trial Number Date Run Purpose Success Rating
0 05/31/2023 To figure out how to melt asphalt onto stainless steel coupons so that it is not easily scraped off to mimic the the difficulty of getting asphalt off of the client's tools Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
1 06/02/2023 To figure out how to melt asphalt onto stainless steel coupons so that it is not easily scraped off to mimic the the difficulty of getting asphalt off of the client's tools Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
2 06/05/2023 To figure out how to melt asphalt onto stainless steel coupons so that it is not easily scraped off to mimic the the difficulty of getting asphalt off of the client's tools Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.

Project Number 2

Trial Number Date Run Purpose Success Rating
0 08/24/2023 To find an effective cleaner to remove asphalt staining, oil, grease, and adhered gravel from stainless steel coupons. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
1 08/28/2023 To find an effective cleaner to remove asphalt staining, oil, grease, and adhered gravel from stainless steel coupons. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
2 11/15/2023 To compare the effectiveness of two current cleaners to an identified alternative cleaner for removing asphalt and tar on road-maintenance tools and work truck beds. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
3 01/08/2024 To find an effective alternative cleaner to remove asphalt, tar, and staining from road maintenance tools and work truck beds. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.