BOTANICAL RUST REMOVER FROM MACOPA (SYZYGIUM

SAMARANGENSE) FRUIT EXTRACTS AND VINEGAR

A Research Paper Presented to Tanauan Institute Senior High School

Tanauan City, Batangas

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

III and Capstone

by:

Delos Reyes, Lanze Leonard R.

Tanauan Institute, Inc.

Background of the Study

This study falls under the science field where it aims to find out the feasibility of

Macopa fruit extracts (Syzygium Samarangense) and vinegar as botanical rust removers.

This study is intended to determine whether vinegar and Macopa extracts are reliable and

efficient rust removers. Common chemical rust removers are made with some strong

mineral acids that are known for their successful and faster cleaning of rusting materials.

Hence, these compounds can be hazardous to human internal and external health only if

they are not handled, stored, and used properly. Poisonous substances are contained in

anti-rust products and can lead to serious injury. However, botanical fruits also have a

number of chemical properties that are safe for human health and are present in common

chemical iron oxide removal. This prompted the researchers to conduct a botanical

experiment to find out if the botanical specimens are also usable and effective for

removing iron oxide other than using chemical rust removal. And these common

chemical compounds are also found in vinegar and Macopa extracts.

Vinegar is from the French word "vin aigre," which means "sour wine." Vinegar

is a combination of acetic acid and water made by the fermentation process that can be

made from almost any fermentable carbohydrate source. The main component of vinegar

is acetic acid, where acetic acid is used to describe ethanoic acid, an acidic, colorless

liquid that makes the vinegar known for its pungent sour smell and can also be naturally

found in spoilt foods. Acetic acid is known for its effectiveness as a household cleaning

agent because it can tolerate strong and acidic products. Vinegar is a basic seasoning in

cooking for a certain food because of its remarkable taste, which makes it more useful.
Vinegar is a proven cleaning agent for appliances because it also has antimicrobial

properties. Although vinegar cannot be used as an effective disinfectant that can kill

bacteria or viruses, it's an excellent cleaner.

On the other hand, Macopa, or rose apple, is known by its various names

depending on the area to which it belongs and its common pear-like shape with its bright

red color. Macopa is native to Southeast Asian countries and comes from a tropical tree

that can grow up to 12 meters tall. It has the taste of sweet and sour, which makes it more

delicious and nutritious. In traditional medicine, because of its numerous health benefits,

it is considered a remedy mostly for diabetes and various human health problems. Aside

from it containing medical remedies for illness that people obtain from Macopa, it also

consists of a chemical compound called titratable acid. Titratable acid is the term used to

describe acids such as phosphoric and sulfuric acid. These acids also consisted of a

chemical rust product.

Both vinegar and Makopa have the same chemicals that can be used in removing

rust that a chemical rust remover also contains. Despite the fact that vinegar is considered

a type of weak acid and has a low pH value, the acetic acid does not completely separate

in water. A typical household vinegar is about 5% acid, while a vinegar that contains

10% acetic acid or a high concentration is corrosive. It can cause chemical burns and

should be handled carefully (Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., 2019). However, even

though the vinegar has a low pH of acetic acid, it is still effective in removing the rust

from metal. In addition to that, weak acids can dissolve and loosen the crumbly hydrated

iron oxide or rust to form a soluble salt. They can also replace it with a thin film of

smooth hard oxide on the surface of the iron to help it resist further hydrated oxidation.
 This study informs the readers about the feasibility of Macopa fruit extracts and

vinegar as rust removers. It also gives information about the chemicals of each material

that can be used in removing rust. In addition to that, the ingredients for making this rust

remover are easy to find. They can be found in the backyard and at home. Furthermore,

there are no toxic chemicals in it, so it's safer to use and saves a lot of money and time. In

conclusion, having a rust remover using Macopa fruit extracts and vinegar will be

beneficial.

Statement of the Problem

The major materials that will be employed to make a botanical rust remover,

Macopa (Syzygium samarangense) and Vinegar, contains chemical substances that is

feasible to work as rust remover. This research study ventures to develop a botanical rust

remover from the fruit extracts of Macopa fused with vinegar. This comprised the

academic year 2022-2023.

To complete this investigation, the researchers will inquire and collect data from

reliable resources and develop an actual rust remover from the mentioned ingredients.

Specifically, it sought to provide responses on the subsequent statements:

1. Study the chemical properties of Macopa and vinegar to figure out which are

good for making a botanical rust remover.

2. Determine how effective the following ingredients are in terms of removing rust

from metal:

2.1. Macopa fruit extract

3. Assess developed botanical rust removers in terms of:

3.1. Effectivity

3.2. Certain amount of product

4. Proceed doing trials to test the developed botanical rust remover to see if it is

effective, requires adjustments, or is unsuccessful in eradicating rust.

5. Determine the extent to which botanical alternatives are used as cleaning agents.

Develop a botanical rust remover using Macopa fruit extracts and vinegar.

Research Hypothesis

The researchers hypothecate that the chemical properties present in Macopa extracts

and Vinegar mixture are feasible in developing a botanical rust remover.

1. If the chemical properties that could be capable of eradicating rust from iron are

determined, then Macopa extracts and Vinegar mixture can be used in developing

a rust remover.

2. If the amount of ingredients required for the effectivity of the product can be

determined, then Macopa extracts and Vinegar mixture can be used in developing

a rust remover.

Certain variables may still affect the effectiveness of Macopa (Syzygium

samarangense) Extract and Vinegar Mixture as a Botanical Rust Remover. The purpose

of this research is to produce a rust remover through the use of organic mixtures. In this
brief data set, we aim to prove the feasibility of using Macopa (Syzygium samarangense)

Extract and Vinegar Mixture as a Botanical Rust Remover.

Objectives of the Study

The main objectives of the study "Botanical Rust Remover from Macopa (Syzygium

samarangense) Fruit Extracts and Vinegar" are:

1. To inform readers about the feasibility of using organic and household materials

as rust removers.

2. To determine whether this rust remover can benefit citizens,

3. To help people save their money.

4. to reduce the environment's scrap and to extend the service life of those materials.

5. To keep the environment and people safe.

6. To reduce waste.

Significance of the Study

The aim of this research is to develop a Botanical Rust Remover from Macopa

(Syzygium samarangense) Fruit Extracts and Vinegar. The researcher believes that this

study will not only be based on the yield data but also help on the following accounts:

Automotive Industry. This study will benefit automotive owners because most of the

automotive parts are made of metal and easily rusts from water, and it is also organic and

will not waste a lot of money.

they are using machines and it can help them remove rust from the machines that they

have always used.

Agricultural Sector. The Agricultural Sector will also benefit the most specifically the

producers of Macopa fruit and vinegar in developing the Botanical Rust Remover.

Future Researchers. This study could help them serve as a guide in their future studies

and support their findings as a reference.

Scope, Limitations, and Delimitations of the Study

This study was conducted by grade 12 STEM students at Tanauan Institute, Inc.

This study was considered to find and validate the use of Macopa (Syzygium

samarangense) fruit extract and vinegar as a substitute in removing rust. It will be limited

to those who are working at welding shops, auto repair, and vulcanizing shops around

Barangay Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas, and shall be conducted during this school year

2022–2023.

The primary data gathering method that will be used is through interviews to

determine the effectiveness of Macopa (Syzygium samarangense) fruit extract and

vinegar as rust removers.

This study, moreover, focuses on how widely botanical alternatives are utilized as

cleaning agents using macopa fruit extract and vinegar to create a botanical rust remover.
Definition of Terms

Titratable acid - a term to describe acids such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid,

which are involved in renal physiology.

Acetic acid - one of the best remedies for tackling rust. It works best if the rusted

surfaces are small and can be easily removed.

Macopa - a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to an area that

includes the Greater Sunda Islands, the Malay Peninsula, and the Andaman and Nicobar

Islands, but introduced in prehistoric times to a wider area and now widely cultivated in

the tropics.

Remedy - a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.

Eradicating - gerund of eliminate, remove, or exterminate.

Automotive - relating to or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines

Botanical - a substance obtained from a plant and used as an additive.

Rust - a state of deterioration or disrepair resulting from neglect or lack of use.

Toxic Chemicals - a substance that can be poisonous or cause health effects.

Fermentation - the process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance.