TarBuster®

TarBuster® is formulated for the toughest industrial cleaning tasks, TarBuster® cuts cleaning time so you can focus on more important things. TarBuster® is the ultimate safe solvent degreaser for the refining and paving industries. The full strength concentrate safely penetrates, dissolves, and removes resid, slurry, bitumen, asphalt, tar, paraffins and other heavy oils. We also offer TarBuster® pre-moistened, heavy-duty, non-toxic wipes for a quick, on-the-job solution for cleaning equipment.

Brand: TarBuster (1 products)

Functions: Degreaser, Solvent

End Uses: Asphalt Cleaners, Engine Cleaner, Equipment Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Parts Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners, Tar Cleaner, Upholstery Cleaners

Features: Degreasing, Easy-to-handle

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features
TarBuster® Features and Benefits
  • Full Strength Asphalt Remover!
  • Petroleum distillate free
  • Biodegradable
  • Non-toxic
  • Non-corrosive
  • Water dilutable
  • Replaces kerosene, diesel and other hazardous solvents


TarBuster®’s industrial strength formulation safely penetrates, dissolves, and removes the toughest:

  • Asphalt
  • Waxes
  • Heavy grease
  • Inks
  • Adhesives
  • Pitch
  • Polishing compounds
  • Cutting oils


Apply, and in as little as 30 seconds you’ll seevhow TarBuster® cuts clean-up time in the toughest cleaning applications, such as:

  • Paving and roofing equipment
  • Rail cars
  • Tankers
  • Diesel engines
  • Pipe coatings
  • Vehicles
  • Fuel tanks (exterior only)
  • Tools
  • Asphalt extraction
  • Upholstery


Simple to Use: Simply apply TarBuster® directly on the surface to be cleaned. Allow one to three minutes for adequate penetration. Rinse with water (or wipe with a damp cloth) and air dry. Repeat until surface is free of contaminants. TarBuster® contains no petroleum distillates or chlorinated solvents and is the perfect replacement for glycol ether EB, kerosene, diesel fuel, and other hazardous solvents.

Applications & Uses

Regulatory & Compliance

Reduces Concerns

TarBuster® is an effective industrial strength product, yet does not compromise workers safety. It’s a perfect replacement for hazardous or petroleum distillate based products traditionally used for asphalt and grease removal. The major component of TarBuster® is approved by the FDA as a food additive and is included in the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) list under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1958. TarBuster® complies with major regulatory guidelines and alleviates the confusion and concerns associated with compliance.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging & Availability

TarBuster® is available in easy-to-handle:

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