BONDERITE M-CR 1500
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- Transparent Chromate Conversion Coating
- Immersion, Spray, or Brush Application
- Documented MIL-DTL-81706/MIL-DTL-5541 Qualification
Product Description
BONDERITE® M-CR 1500 AERO is a liquid chromate conversion coating for aluminum and aluminum alloys that produces a protective, colorless conversion coating while preserving the natural appearance of the metal. Designed for immersion, spray, and brush application, it minimizes corrosion, improves paint adhesion, and provides an excellent base for clear organic coatings. The product is listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for MIL-DTL-81706 and is approved for applicable methods and classes of MIL-DTL-5541.
Key Features
- Produces a transparent, colorless chromate conversion coating on aluminum and its alloys.
- Improves corrosion resistance while enhancing paint adhesion.
- Suitable for immersion, spray, and brush application.
- Preserves the characteristic aluminum appearance for clear-finish applications.
- Listed on the MIL-DTL-81706 Qualified Products List.
Applications / Suitable for
- Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Transparent chromating
- Paint pretreatment
- Clear organic coating pretreatment
- Immersion processing
- Spray processing
- Brush application
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Product TypeProduct Type
Chromate conversion coatingThermal Properties
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
Ambient °CAdditional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Metal pretreatment | — | Supplier classification |
| Product Type | Conversion coating | — | Supplier classification |
| Physical form | Liquid chemical | — | Supplier description |
| Application methods | Immersion, spray, brush | — | Supplier recommendation |
| Qualified specification | MIL-DTL-81706 QPL / MIL-DTL-5541 | — | Supplier published |
Technical Properties
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath make-up | 10.5 kg (10 L) per 1,000 L bath | — | Transparent chromating |
| Operating temperature | 20–40 | °C | Typical operating range |
| Operating pH | <4.0 | — | Working bath |
| Cr(VI) control | 6.7–7.7 | points | Bath control |
| Immersion time | 2–5 | minutes | Supplier recommendation |
| Spray time | 15–30 | seconds | Supplier recommendation |
| Spray pressure | 0.5–1.0 | bar | Spray application |
| Coating appearance | Protective colorless coating | — | Transparent chromating |
