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Trial Number 216

Trial Purpose:

Laboratory evaluations of alternative cleaning products

Date Run:

10/16/2002

Experiment Procedure:

Basic cleaning performance testing was conducted using ASTM G122 as the bases for cleaning. 

Degassing: Degassing the solution by keeping solutions in ultrasonic crest for 5 min at 120 F.
Cleaning: Ultrasonic for 5 min. at 120 F.
Rinsing: NONE
Drying: wiping with paper towels, 10 passes to remove adhesive

Contaminant: Aroset PS 8078, Ashlan Chemical (Lot# 071901). Very thick adhesive
CAS#'s 141-78-6 Ethyl Acetate, 142-82-5 Heptane, 67-63-0 Isopropanol

Success Rating:

Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.

Conclusion:

This is a very tough adhesive. Four of the cleaners were successful in working on the adhesive and loosening or softening it making removal by wiping or scraping a possibility. This adhesive does not respond well to low flow water rinsing and air drying or blow off.

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