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Project Number 1
Summary:
Semi-aqueous products were successful in removing paint from the brass parts, but have not yielded a bright finish. Baking soda media blasting removed the paint and resulted in a dull finish. Acidic aqueous parts have been evaluated for brightening.Test Objective:
Cleaning Hardware to a bright finishProduct Use:
window and door hardwareTrial Number | Date Run | Purpose | Success Rating |
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0 | 08/14/2001 | To identify potential cleaning formulations for cleaning brass parts | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
1 | 08/14/2001 | Further evaluation of most successful products from first trial | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
2 | 08/17/2001 | Evaluation of additional cleaners | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
3 | 08/22/2001 | To evaluate high pressure spray wash for paint removal | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
4 | 09/06/2001 | To evaluate media blasting for paint removal | Results suggest a scale-up feasible match for cleaning chemistry and equipment. Pilot plant study with actual parts recommended. |
5 | 09/13/2001 | To identify products that will brighten the brass parts after removing the paint. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
6 | 10/17/2001 | Second attempt to identify products that will brighten the brass parts after removing the paint. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
7 | 10/19/2001 | Third attempt to identify products that will brighten the brass parts after removing the paint. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
8 | 11/19/2001 | Evaluation of additional cleaners for brass brightening | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |