GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Aluma Treat is a specially designed product used as an additive when preparing aluminum for painting. Aluminum parts form a natural oxide film which prevents them from accepting an acid etch. Aluma Treat, which contains a source of fluoride, will remove this oxide film and allow the acid solution to react with the aluminum part. A proper etch is a very important part of paint adhesion for aluminum. Aluma Treat will also tie up any free aluminum and prevent it from interfering with the phosphating reaction.
PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Clear liquid
Density: 8.9 lb/gal
pH @ 100%: 3.0 ppm
Fluoride: 110 ppm @ 1 oz/10 gal, 330 ppm @ 3 oz/10 gal
USE PROCEDURE: Aluma Treat can be used as a pretreatment or directly in a phosphating or acid etch bath. In either case it should be used at a rate of 1 to 4 fluid ounces per every ten gallons of bath solution. Each fluid ounce of Aluma Treat per ten gallons of bath solution will provide 110 ppm of fluoride. Aluma Treat can be used in a temperature range of ambient to 170°F.
SAFETY DATA: DO NOT INGEST. Aluma Treat is acidic and can be corrosive to human tissue. Aluma Treat contains fluoride which in high doses can be hazardous to humans. If product comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush area with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. If ingested, drink water to dilute and seek medical attention immediately. Keep container closed when not in use. Read MSDS for this product prior to use.
The information contained in the bulletin is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate. All recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Michigan Industrial Coating, Inc. disclaims any liability in connection with the use of the data or suggestions.
