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Client #96

Maintenance Shop

State Transportation Agency

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Project Number 1

Summary:

Have started preliminary tests with limited success.

Test Objective:

To replace current aqueous cleaner with a safer solution.

Product Use:

Trains.
Trial Number Date Run Purpose Success Rating
0 02/22/1999 To clean commuter rail train coaches in a safe, effective manner. Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
1 03/09/1999 To evaluate baking soda blasting as a method to clean the brushed aluminum from trains. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.