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Tarpedo® is specially formulated for the paving industry, Tarpedo® destroys coal tar sealer. Tarpedo® is a full-strength, non-aqueous, non-citrus formulation that removes ready-mix and concentrated coal tar sealers, adhesives, grease, oil, and other tough contaminants. It is ideal for cleaning sealer and paving equipment, hand tools, maintenance vehicles and other related equipment.

Functions: Solvent

Labeling Claims: Non-Hazardous, Non-Toxic

End Uses: Adhesive Removers, Asphalt Cleaners, Degreasers, Equipment Cleaners, Tar Cleaner

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    Identification & Functionality

    Cleaning Ingredients Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Tarpedo® Features and Benefits
    • Destroys coal tar sealer
    • Contains no glycol ether EB
    • Non-aqueous
    • Non-citrus formulation
    • High flash point (145F)


    Tarpedo® quickly and effectively dissolves ready mix and concentrated coal tar sealers as well as:

    • Asphalt
    • Adhesives
    • Cosmoline
    • Latex residues
    • Heavy grease and oil
    • Other tough contaminants


    Tarpedo® is specially formulated for the paving industry. Use Tarpedo® to clean:

    • Coal tar sealer equipment
    • Asphalt and paving equipment
    • Hand tools
    • Maintenance vehicles
    • Other related equipment


    Ideal for replacing the following hazardous and toxic solvents regularly used in the paving industry:

    • Glycol ether EB
    • Mineral spirits
    • Diesel fuel and gasoline
    • Aromatic solvents
    • Chlorinated solvents (TCE and methylene chloride)

    Applications & Uses

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    Simple to Use

    Tarpedo® is simple to use.

    Use full-strength to remove ready-mix and concentrated coal tar sealers, asphalt, adhesives, grease, oil and other tough contaminants.

    Protect plastic (Lexan), rubber, waxed and other similar surfaces from overspray. CAUTION: Product will damage surfaces like automobile headlights and tail lights. If product is sprayed on these surfaces, rinse immediately with soap and water.

    1. Apply Tarpedo® directly to surface to be cleaned
    2. Use cloth or rag to wipe surface clean
    3. Rinse thoroughly with soapy water
    4. Repeat as needed for heavy deposits
    5. Clean up and dispose of any contaminated liquid or rags in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Reduces Concerns

    Reduces concerns about safety, the environment and regulations.

    Tarpedo® is partially biodegradable and has minimal toxicity, reducing environmental impact and making it more friendly for workers than products that contain glycol ether EB and other hazardous solvents. It’s the eco-friendly alternative to hazardous solvents.

    With a flash point of 145F (TCC), Tarpedo® is not considered hazardous for shipping by ground or air according to IATA and U.S. DOT regulations.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging & Availability

    Tarpedo® is available in a variety of sizes:

    • One-gallon containers (4 per case)
    • Five-gallon pails
    • 55-gallon drums