This week we were asked to check if our R10/B1 resin remover was working, strange request we thought but lets test it again and check that the results are as we would expect.
Rustbuster R10/B1 replaced AS10 resin remover, this is a Benzyl Alcohol Formic Acid replacing the Dichloromethane (DCM). Concerns about Dichloromethane and it’s health effects have led to a search for alternatives in many of its applications. On March 15, 2019, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacture (including importing and exporting), processing, and distribution of DCM in all paint removers for consumer use, effective in 180 days.
So Rustbuster R10/B1 is what we have, is it effective?
Simply put, yes!
We have tested this product to remove EM121 Epoxy Mastic, Slosh Fuel Tank Sealer and more, have a look below at the images. The test panel was painted to between 150-175microns over 10 days ago and then coated in the resin remover
Test Panel coated in R10/B1 resin remover by brush
2 hours after application
18 Hours after application EM121 Removed.