Trial Purpose:
Laboratory evaluations of alternative cleaning products
Date Run:
09/09/2003Experiment Procedure:
Basic cleaning performance testing was conducted using ASTM G122 as the bases for cleaning.
Four products were used at full strength, heated to 120 F on a hot plate. Twelve preweighed coupons were coated with Jackson Lea Antique Buffing Compound LM 12 (9000-70-8, 1344-28-1, 409-21-2, 1309-37-1) and allowed to dry overnight and reweighed.
Three coupons were cleaned in each solution for 5 minutes using stir-bar-agitation, rinsed in a tap water bath for 15 seconds at 120 F and dried using air blow off for 30 seconds at 68 F. Coupons were allowed to dry overnight and then reweighed a final time. Efficiencies were calculated.
Note: Bio T Foam Plus was sprayed onto coupons at room temperature and allowed to sit for 5 minutes. The cleaner was then wiped clean.
Trial Results:
Two products removed over 85% of this buffing compound. A third product may work with longer cleaning time.
Success Rating:
Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.Conclusion:
AW Chesterton 278 Super Solv and Bio Chem Systems Bio T Foam Plus were effective at removing this buffing compound. DuPont's DBE may work with longer cleaning time.
