Detailed Product Description:
Henkel Alodine®600 is a highly concentrated powdered chemical composition
used to create immersion baths for application of a protective conversion coating
on aluminum surfaces.
Background:
Alodine® is a registered trademark of Henkel Surface Technologies and is a chemical
treatment process for aluminum used to provide corrosion protection and as a surface
preparation for paint and adhesives. Sometimes called “aluminum passivation,” it
contains hexavalent chromium and is intended to provide corrosion prevention even
when left unpainted.
Specification & Certifications:
Alodine®600 methods and properties are defined in Mil-C-5541-F (Now AMS-C-5541)
and AMS-A-2473. Additionally, Alodine® 600 is listed on the Qualified Products List,
QPL-81706 for Class 3 coatings.
Application Notes:
This is a visible coating that leaves the surface with a coloration ranging from a light
Iridescent gold to tan depending upon alloy and immersion time.
Surface Preparation:
Consult Henkel “Technical Process Bulletin #0980” (see link below) for recommended
surface preparation.
Immersion Process:
Consult Henkel “Technical Process Bulletin #0980” (see link below) for recommended
coating process sequence and parameters.
Precautions:
This is a powdered formulation. Use respirator to prevent inhalation of dust when making up
immersion bath. Read and understand the MSDS, downloadable below before using this
chemical.
Packaging/Size:
Comes packed in 12.5-pound (1-gallon-sized) metal can (makes exactly 100 gallons)
Documentation:
Click here to download Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Click here to download Henkel Alodine® 600 Technical Process Bulletin
Click here to download copy of Mil-DTL-5541F
Click here to download copy of Mil-DTL-81706
Click here to download copy of QPL-81706