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Client #22

Cleaning Product Manufacturer

Vessel Cleaning Company

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Project Number 1

Summary:

Client has used lab on several occasions for various different contaminants. Cleaners were found for each case.

Test Objective:

Save an account that might otherwise go out of state for cleaning

Product Use:

Transporting chemicals
Trial Number Date Run Purpose Success Rating
0 03/18/1996 Two chemistries were tested. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.

Project Number 2

Summary:

Lab recommended switching to baking soda media blasting. Through TURI's matching grants, the company has done so, reducing methylene chloride us by 80%

Test Objective:

To find the best cleaning agent for solvent based gelva

Product Use:

Transporting chemical on road (tanker truck)
Trial Number Date Run Purpose Success Rating
0 05/28/1998 To find a substitute for methyl chloride Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
1 05/28/1998 Find replacement for methylene chloride Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
2 07/09/1998 To find a cleaning chemistry that would eliminate the flaking of the contaminant after the cleaning cycle. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
3 07/09/1998 To find a cleaning chemistry that can dissolve the resin after hardening. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
4 09/11/1998 Information request for urethane coating removal. Technology Transfer.
5 04/02/1999 To find other alternative cleaners for the cleaning of adhesives Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
6 04/02/1999 To find other alternative cleaners for the cleaning of phenolic resin. Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.
7 04/02/1999 Second attempt to find other alternative cleaners for the cleaning of phenolic resin. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
8 04/13/1999 To assess the effect of temperature on the dissolving of the resin using previously tested cleaner. A follow up test, usually based on company input.
9 05/07/1999 To find cleaner that can dissolve adhesive for replacement of Methylene Chloride. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
10 06/17/1999 To find a cleaning solution that will work in a high pressure spray wash system for cleaning tanker trucks. Test incomplete or inconclusive.
11 06/18/1999 To further evaluate cleaners from previous trial using increased concentration and various cleaning times. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
12 01/05/2000 To identify a cleaner that will remove the contaminant when it is in the tanker trucks. Test incomplete or inconclusive.
13 01/06/2000 Second attempt to identify a cleaner that will remove the contaminant when it is in the tanker trucks. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.
14 01/10/2000 To continue the search for a cleaner that will remove the same contaminant. A follow up test, usually based on company input.
15 11/06/2000 To identify potential replacement cleaners for an adhesive contaminant that has been difficult in removing. Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined.