BONDERITE C-AK ALUM
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- Removal of Light Soils with Immersion Etching
- Promotes Uniform Wetting Through Low Surface Tension
- 40 to 80 deg C Service Range
Product Description
BONDERITE® C-AK ALUM ETCH 2L AERO is a slightly hazy alkaline cleaner etchant formulated to remove light soils and etch aluminum in immersion processes. Its low-surface-tension working solution promotes uniform wetting of aluminum surfaces and produces a smooth matte finish. The product is suitable for metal pretreatment of aluminum extrusions, structural shapes, aircraft components, truck bodies, and similar parts.
Key features
- Combined cleaning and etching: Removes light soils while etching aluminum during immersion processing.
- Uniform surface wetting: Low surface tension promotes even contact with the aluminum surface.
- Smooth matte finish: Produces a uniform matte appearance on aluminum components.
- Broad aluminum-part suitability: Supports pretreatment of extrusions, structural shapes, aircraft components, truck bodies, and similar parts.
Applications / Suitable for
- Immersion cleaning and etching of aluminum
- Aluminum extrusions
- Aluminum structural shapes
- Aircraft components
- Truck bodies and similar aluminum parts
- Metal pretreatment processes
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Supplier-published as-supplied characteristics and storage information for BONDERITE® C-AK ALUM ETCH 2L AERO.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Metal pretreatment | — | Supplier classification |
| Product type | Alkaline cleaner etchant | — | Supplier classification |
| Application | Immersion | — | Supplier classification |
| Appearance | Slightly hazy liquid | — | As supplied |
| Storage temperature | +5 to 50 | °C | Supplier-published storage range |
| Shelf life | 24 | months | In unopened original packaging |
After-processing / operating properties
Supplier-published operating conditions and process sequence for immersion cleaning and etching of aluminum.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working concentration | 65–105 | g/L | Immersion-system solution make-up |
| Operating temperature | 40–80 | °C | With mechanical agitation |
| Normal contact time | 3–5 | minutes | Immersion process |
| Agitation | Mechanical | — | Required during immersion processing |
| Post-etch rinse | Cold to warm water | — | Rinse as soon as possible after cleaning |
| Subsequent treatment | Deoxidize / desmut, rinse and dry | — | After initial water rinse |
| Resulting surface appearance | Smooth matte finish | — | On aluminum surfaces under suitable process conditions |
