Blaster

Price range: $995.00 through $4,400.00

Concrete remover for mixer trucks · Hydrochloric acid · Concentrate, dilute 5:1 · Heavy duty

Hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) heavy-duty concrete remover concentrate, diluted 5:1 with water, for the buildup a milder concrete dissolver leaves behind. The strongest cement dissolver in the line, for ready-mix mixer truck drums, chutes, and plant equipment that have gone too long between cleanings.

  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Concentrate · Dilute 5:1
  • Heavy duty
  • Concrete remover
  • Drums · chutes · equipment

Packaging and price

  • 55-gallon drum: $995 ($18.09 per gallon)
  • 275-gallon tote: $4,400 ($16 per gallon)

Ships from Granite City, IL. Drums ship four to a pallet; totes ship one per pallet position. Liftgate, residential delivery, and call-before-delivery are options at checkout. Want to try it first? Request a free sample.

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Where it works

  • Ready-mix mixer truck drum interiors with heavy build-up
  • Chutes, hoppers, and discharge steel
  • Forms, screeds, and hand tools
  • Concrete pumps and hoses
  • Plant equipment and loaders

How to use

  1. Dilute 5:1Add one part Blaster to five parts water, acid into water, never the reverse. A 55-gallon drum makes 330 gallons of solution. Wear acid-rated gloves, eye protection, and a face shield.
  2. Apply to the build-upSpray or brush the solution onto cured concrete.
  3. Let it workLeave it on the surface until the build-up softens. Do not let it dry.
  4. RinsePressure-wash the softened material away. Repeat on heavy deposits.

At a glance

Type
Hydrochloric acid concrete remover
Form
Concentrate
Dilution
5:1 recommended, five parts water to one part concentrate
Yield
55-gal drum makes 330 gal of solution; 275-gal tote makes 1,650 gal
Packaging
55-gal drum, 275-gal tote
Strength
Heavy duty, for the heaviest concrete buildup
Surfaces
Steel and rubber. Test painted and aluminum surfaces first.
Documents
SDS with every order, TDS on request

Safety Data Sheet with every order; technical data sheet on request. Made by Express Chemical, St. Louis, MO. Shipped from Granite City, IL.

Questions about Blaster

What acid is in Blaster?

Blaster is a hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) heavy-duty concrete remover concentrate, diluted 5:1 with water before use. It is the strongest cement dissolver in the Slide Off line.

How do I mix Blaster with water?

Add 1 part Blaster to 5 parts water, acid into water, never the reverse. A 55-gallon drum makes 330 gallons of solution, and a 275-gallon tote makes 1,650 gallons.

Can I use Blaster on aluminum?

Blaster is listed for steel and rubber. Test painted and aluminum surfaces first, and call 314-266-4600 with questions about a specific surface.

When should I use Blaster instead of Slide Off or Slide Off+?

Blaster is for the build-up a milder concrete dissolver leaves behind, on ready-mix mixer truck drums, chutes, and plant equipment that have gone too long between cleanings. The other 2 concrete products are Slide Off, ready to use, and Slide Off+, a foaming 5:1 concentrate.

What PPE does Blaster call for?

Wear acid-rated gloves, eye protection, and a face shield. Read the label and the SDS before use and wear the PPE the SDS calls for; a Safety Data Sheet ships with every order.

Can I let Blaster dry on the surface?

No. Spray or brush the solution onto cured concrete and leave it on until the build-up softens, but do not let it dry; then pressure-wash the softened material away and repeat on heavy deposits.

Do you sell Blaster by the tote?

Yes. Blaster comes in a 55-gallon drum or a 275-gallon tote. Drums ship 4 to a pallet and each tote takes a pallet position of its own, with freight calculated at checkout on the pallet count.

Packaging

55-gallon drum, 275-gallon tote