American Natural biodegradable solvent cleans graffiti from outdoor surfaces

February 3, 2003—American Natural Bio-Solvents offers a new way to remove graffiti from surfaces such as road signs, concrete and metal overpasses, water towers, buses, subways, bus stops, and wooden structures. The product is a 100% biodegradable cleaner made from crops grown by American farmers.

The cleaner replaces hazardous chemicals currently used for graffiti removal and eliminates the need for expensive, unsightly over-painting of structures, instead restoring the affected surface to its original condition. ANBS says the product is safe for workers to use, as well as safe for the environment.

Technical characteristics of the product include:

  • High KB solvency value coupled with a high loading capacity that allows for graffiti removal in minutes without costly machine set up and labor costs.
  • Safe to use and will not harm underlying materials. Product has been used on structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Available in semi gel and thick gel formulas for vertical surfaces allowing for application manually, by spray, or by brush to the affected area only.

Environmental characteristics of the product include:

  • Made from products grown by American farmers. The resources are renewable, lessening our national dependence on foreign sources of oil used to make traditional solvents and paints.
  • 100% biodegradable
  • Contains no hazardous air pollutants
  • Contains no carcinogens
  • Contains no ozone-depleting chemicals
  • Is not reportable under SARA 313
  • Contains no global warming compounds
  • Has a flash point above 150, allowing for safe use, handling, storage, and transportation
  • Features very low emissions of volatile organic compounds
  • Recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as alternative to hazardous chemical compounds.

For more information contact American Natural Bio-Solvents at 800/838-4144.