Road, Building and Infrastructure Manangement

In road, building, and infrastructure management, cleaning chemicals are instrumental for the maintenance and longevity of structures and thoroughfares.

Specialized cleaning solutions play a crucial role in removing pollutants, grime, and environmental contaminants that can degrade surfaces over time. From roads and bridges to buildings and public spaces, these chemicals aid in preventing corrosion, preserving aesthetics, and ensuring structural integrity. Regular application of cleaning agents also contributes to safety by minimizing slip hazards and promoting a clean urban environment. The strategic use of cleaning chemicals in infrastructure management underscores their significance in upholding both the functional and aesthetic aspects of public spaces and built structures.

175™A VOC exempt synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • Asphalt Cleaners
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Printing Industry
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
540™Non-flammable, VOC exempt solvent
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Solvent Degreasers
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Asphalt Cleaners
726™A quaternary ammonium based surfactant for emulsification of mineral seal oil and other hydrocarbons for use in transportation rinse aids
  • Drying agents for car and truck wash
  • Rinse aids for car and truck wash
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Replacement for phosphoric acid in various applications
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • pH adjustment
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Building Restoration
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • HVAC/ Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Concrete Truck & Equipment Cleaners
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Auto dish
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
CK™An easy to use emulsifier for producing low cost waterless hand cleaners with excellent stability and uniform consistency
  • Waterless hand cleaners
CVS™A very low odor, water white solvent with high solvency, high flash point, and an extremely low pour point
  • Engine Cleaners
  • Hand Cleaners
  • Oil and Gas Industry
  • Printing Industry
  • Solvent Degreasers
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
DLRA highly effective, cost stable solvent that is excellent for use in many applications where d-Limonene has been the primary solvent
  • De-foaming applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (as a microemulsion)
  • Oil field cleaning
  • Parts washing
  • Waterless hand cleaners
EBSSafe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Solubilization of complex silicates
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • HVAC/Air conditioning fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Brighteners
  • Specialized descaling - especially complex aluminosilicates
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • BBQ and Grill Cleaners
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
  • Excellent surfactant option for SKU rationalization
  • Laundry stain removers and pre-spotting applications
  • Oil field degreasing and oil cleaning applications
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • Floor Scrubbers
  • Food and Dairy Cleaners
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
  • Parts Washers
  • Truck Wash
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
M5The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Engine Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Automotive bucket wash
  • Foaming, lotion and gel hand soaps
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Laundry applications
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Canvas & vinyl cleaners
  • Laundry detergents
  • Non-acid wheel cleaners
  • Paper equipment cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
NSAA 100% active non-silicone additive for solvent based tire / vinyl dressings
  • Tire dressings
  • Vinyl dressing/protectorant
OFCFully formulated mineral seal oil free automotive drying agent concentrate
  • Non-silicone tire dress
  • Transportation drying agent
OFSMineral seal oil replacement in transportation wash drying agents
  • Dust control for road application
  • Metal working
  • Textile & industrial lubricants
  • Asphalt release agents
  • Concrete form release agents
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
PSModified silicone emulsion developed for producing polishes used on granite, natural stone and synthetic countertops
  • Stone/granite/synthetic countertop polish
  • Tire and vinyl dressing
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaner
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Parts washing
  • Wheel cleaning
  • BBQ and grill cleaning
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
R49Use as a drop-in replacement for 91-6/ 91-8 alcohol ethoxylate or similar chemistries
  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaning
  • Peroxide cleaners
  • Transportation wash
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Concrete form release
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Heavy duty industrial degreasers
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Excellent in heavy-duty industrial degreasers
  • Multipurpose cleaners/degreasers for dilutable or 'ready-to-use' consumer friendly cleaners
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels

More Information

The road, building, and infrastructure management sector plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of urban and rural spaces. This multifaceted sector encompasses various aspects, including the construction and upkeep of roads, buildings, and other critical infrastructure. Key components of this sector involve the utilization of different materials, such as asphalt and concrete, to create durable and efficient structures.

In terms of roads, the choice between asphalt and concrete is often dictated by factors like traffic load, climate, and budget constraints. Asphalt roads are known for their flexibility, providing a smoother ride and ease of maintenance. On the other hand, concrete roads are more durable and resistant to heavy loads but may have a higher initial cost. Both materials require careful management to ensure longevity and safety.

Building exteriors are another vital aspect of this sector. The appearance and structural integrity of buildings are significant contributors to the overall aesthetics and functionality of urban spaces. Facade maintenance involves addressing issues like weathering, pollution, and graffiti. Graffiti, in particular, poses a challenge to building aesthetics and often requires effective chemistries for removal.

Effective chemistries are essential for the removal of graffiti, grease, and other contaminants in cleaning applications. Graffiti removal, for instance, demands a balance between powerful cleaning agents and materials that won't damage the underlying surface. Environmentally friendly and biodegradable cleaning solutions are increasingly favored to minimize the ecological impact.

Graffiti, when left unaddressed, not only mars the visual appeal of buildings but also sends negative signals about the safety and upkeep of an area. Thus, the use of chemistries tailored for graffiti removal becomes crucial for maintaining the overall cleanliness and attractiveness of urban spaces.

Grease and other contaminants on roads and building exteriors can compromise safety and structural integrity. Grease, in particular, poses slip hazards on roads and sidewalks, necessitating regular cleaning and maintenance. The chemistry employed in these cleaning applications should be effective in breaking down grease and grime without causing harm to the surrounding environment.

The road, building, and infrastructure management sector is a dynamic field that requires a combination of durable materials, effective cleaning chemistries, and meticulous maintenance practices. The choice of materials and the use of appropriate chemistries are crucial factors in ensuring the longevity, safety, and aesthetic appeal of the built environment.