Specification:Poulticing urine stains from concrete

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SUMMARY
 This procedure includes guidance on removing urine stains from concrete using a trichloroethylene poultice or hypochlorite solution. Safety Precautions:  DO NOT save unused portions of stain-removal materials. DO NOT store any chemicals in unmarked containers. EXCELLENT VENTILATION MUST BE PROVIDED WHEREVER ANY SOLVENT IS USED. USE RESPIRATORS WITH SOLVENT FILTERS. No use of organic solvents indoors should be allowed without substantial air movement. Use only spark-proof fans near operations involving flammable liquids. Provide adequate clothing and protective gear where the chemicals are indicated to be dangerous. Have available antidote and accident treatment chemicals where noted.</li> </ol> </li> See Specification:General project guidelines for general project guidelines to be reviewed along with this procedure. These guidelines cover the following sections: <ol> Safety Precautions</li> Historic Structures Precautions</li> Submittals</li> Quality Assurance</li> Delivery, Storage and Handling</li> Project/Site Conditions</li> Sequencing and Scheduling</li> General Protection (Surface and Surrounding)</li> </ol> </li>

For additional information on poulticing, see 04455-02-R.</li> </ol> =PRODUCTS=

MATERIALS
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For Light Staining: <ol> Trichloroethylene (highly refined solvent):

Other chemical or common names include Ethinyl trichloride.</li> Potential Hazards: TOXIC.</li> Available from automotive supply distributor, chemical supply house (both commercial and scientific), dry cleaning supply distributor, paint store, photographic supply distributor (not camera shop), or printer's supply distributor.</li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> For Heavy Staining: <ol> <li>Job-prepared Hypochlorite: Made by user, see 03710-01-S for guidance on preparation. <li>Calcium Hypochlorite (CaCl2O2):</li> 1)  A white powder used especially as a bleaching agent and disinfectant. 2)   Other chemical or common names include Chlorinated calcium oxide; Bleaching powder*; Calcium oxymuriate*; Chloride of lime*; Chlorinated lime*; Hypochlorite of lime*; Oxymuriate of lime*. 3)  Potential Hazards:  CORROSIVE TO FLESH; FLAMMABLE (WHEN IN CONTACT WITH ORGANIC SOLVENTS). 4)   Available from chemical supply house, dry cleaning supply distributor, drugstore or pharmaceutical supply distributor, janitorial supply distributor, swimming pool supply distributor, or water and sanitation supply distributor. <li>Sodium Orthophosphate:</li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> 1)  Other chemical or common names include Tribasic sodium phosphate; Trisodium orthophosphate; Trisodium phosphate; TSP*; Phosphate of soda*. 2)   Potential Hazards:  CORROSIVE TO FLESH. 3)  Available from chemical supply house, grocery store or supermarket or hardware store.    <li>Filler material such as diatomaceous earth or powdered talc</li>    <li>Cotton wadding for bandage</li>    <li>Mineral water</li>    <li>Clean dry towels for blotting the area after treatment</li>    <li>Clean, potable water</li>    <li>Accessible source of water, soap and towels for washing and rinsing in case of emergencies associated with the use of chemicals</li>  </ol>

EQUIPMENT
<ol type="A"> <li>Glass or ceramic container for mixing the solution</li> <li>Wooden utensil for stirring the ingredients</li> <li>Wood or plastic spatula</li> <li>Stiff bristle brush (non-metallic)</li> </ol> =EXECUTION=

PREPARATION
<ol type="A"> <li>Protection: <ol> <li>Provide adequate wash solutions (i.e. water, soap and towels) before starting the job.</li> <li>Whenever acid is used, the surface should be thoroughly rinsed with water as soon as its action has been adequate. Otherwise it will continue etching the concrete even though the stain is gone.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>

ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION
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<li>For Light Stains: <ol> <li>Saturate 3- or 4-layers of cotton wadding in trichloroethylene.</li> <li>Apply the treated bandage to the stained surface extending it well beyond the edges of the stain and allow to sit for one hour.</li> <li>Remove the bandage periodically, wring out, resaturate and reapply. On horizontal surfaces, use concrete slabs or flat stones to hold the bandage in place. On vertical surfaces some kind of prop should be devised to hold the bandage against the concrete.</li> <li>Repeat the process as necessary to achieve the desired level of cleanliness.</li> <li>Remove the bandage and scrub the surface with a stiff bristle brush, scouring powder and clean water.</li> <li>Thoroughly rinse the area with clean, clear water and allow to dry.</li> <li>Repeat the process as necessary to achieve the desired level of cleanliness.</li> </ol> </li> <li>For Heavy Stains: <ol> <li>Mix enough diatomaceous earth or talc with a clear hypochlorite solution to make a thick paste. For guidance on making job-prepared hypochlorite see 03710-01-S.</li> <li>Thoroughly wet the concrete surface to be treated with clean, clear water.</li> <li>Apply the poultice to the stained area to a thickness of 1/4 inch using a wood or plastic spatula and allow to dry. Be sure to spread the poultice well beyond the stained area. The liquid portion of the paste will migrate into the concrete where it will dissolve some of the staining material. Then the liquid will gradually move back beyond the concrete surface and into the poultice, where it will evaporate, leaving the dissolved staining material in the poultice.</li> <li>When the poultice has dried, brush or scrape it off with a wooden scraper.</li> <li>Using a stiff bristle brush, scrub the surface with scouring powder and clean water to remove any residual staining.</li> <li>Thoroughly rinse the area with clean, clear water and allow to dry.</li> <li>Repeat the process as necessary to achieve the desired level of cleanliness.</li> </ol> </li> </ol>