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| Product | Spray | Brush/Mop | Conc. | pH | Time | Form |
| Ardrox 180BH Aircraft and ground equipment cleaner. Scented. Biodegradable, streak-free rinsing. Used as a spray, mop-on, foam or immersion cleaner. Meets Boeing, Douglas and AMS requirements |
• | • | 10 - 20% b.v. | 11.0 | 1 - 5 min | Liquid |
| Ardrox 1900B Thickened general purpose aircraft and ground equipment cleaner. Environmentally friendly. Contains no phosphates or petroleum solvents. Streak-free rinsing. Meets Boeing, Douglas, Pratt & Whitney and AMS requirements |
• | • | 5 - 10% for interiors Full strength for exteriors |
12.0 | 5 - 10 min | Gel |
| Ardrox 1900BL Thixotropic low foam version of Ardrox 1900B designed to cling to vertical surfaces |
• | • | 10 - 20% b.v. up to full strength | 12.0 | 1 - 5 min | Gel |
| Ardrox 2410B Heavy duty, thickened, alkaline, carbon and corrosion remover. Effective on thrust reversers. Conforms to AMS 1640A and 1545A. Not to be used on Aluminum |
• | • | Full strength | 12.5 | 15 - 60 min | Gel |
| Ardrox 6017 Liquid cleaning/polishing compound specifically formulated to be used on wet or dry aircraft surfaces. Safe to use on painted and unpainted metal surfaces. Meets the requirements of AMS 1531B, AMS 1650B, McDonnell Douglas CSD-1, and Boeing D6-17487 |
• | Full strength | 8.5 - 9.0 | 2 min | Liquid | |
| Ardrox 6021 A multi-purpose phosphate and organic solvent free aircraft cleaner. Meets MIL-C-87937, Type III (Gel) |
• | • | 10 - 20% for spray, Full strength for brush | 9.5 | 5 - 10 min | Gel |
| Ardrox 6085 Thixotropic, biodegradable multi-purpose cleaner. Safe for all metals, plastics and painted surfaces. Phosphate and solvent free. Meets Boeing, Douglas, Pratt & Whitney, and AMS requirements |
• | • | Full strength | 12.0 | 10 - 15 min | Gel |
| Ardrox 6440 Multi-purpose phosphate and organic solvent free aircraft cleaner. Meets MIL-C-87936A, as well as Boeing D6-17487, McDonnell Douglas CSD-1, AMS 1526A, AMS 1527A and AMS 1550A |
• | • | 10 - 30% b.v. | 11.5 | 5 - 10 min | Liquid |
| Product | Spray | Dip | Wipe | Temp ºF | Conc. | pH | Time | Form |
| Ardrox 179R Blue, mildly lemon scented liquid used for interior cleaning of aircraft and any other application where general purpose cleaning is required. |
• | • | Ambient | 10% b.v. | 11.5 - 12.0 | 30 sec | Liquid | |
| Ardrox 485R Low foaming liquid developed for cleaning wool and other synthetic fiber carpets through a Hydro-Soil Extractor type cleaning machine |
• | 120 - 140 | 1 - 2% b.v. | 12.4 - 12.8 | N/A | Liquid | ||
| Ardrox 1820 Concentrated liquid cleaner and deodorizer that can be used on a variety of surfaces including glass, plastic and metal |
• | • | Ambient | 2 - 10% b.v. | 10.0 - 10.5 | Up to 8 hours for overnight toilet soak | Liquid | |
| Ardrox 1820LF Non-foaming version of Ardrox 1820 for use in high pressure spray wash systems. Safe for use on glass, plastic and metals |
• | Ambient | 2 - 10% b.v. | 10.0 | 5 - 10 min | Liquid | ||
| Ardrox 1824 Powerful air freshener that contains a pleasant smelling lemon perfume. Used to mask unpleasant odors in the toilet area and other parts of cabin |
• | • | Ambient | 1 - 3 oz per gallon | 5.0 - 5.5 | N/A | Liquid | |
| Ardrox 4200Y Liquid aircraft lavatory odor control compound. Meets the requirements of AMS 1476 and Boeing D6-17487 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Ambient | 1/2 oz. per gallon | 8.5 | N/A | Liquid |
| Ardrox 6076 100% organic, biodegradable maintenance liquid cleaner. Blend of natural citrus solvents, emulsifiers and surfactants. No petroleum based solvents |
• | • | • | Ambient | 4% b.v. up to full strength | 4.5 - 5.0 | 5 - 10 min | Liquid |
| Ardrox 6077 Mildly alkaline product formulated specifically to safely clean aircraft windows. Blend of surfactants and isopropanol. Wax-free and non-corrosive. Meets AMS 1534A, AMS 1535A, McDonnell Douglas CSD#1, Boeing D6-17487, and Pratt & Whitney SPOP 209 |
• | Ambient | Full strength | 9.5 - 10.0 | N/A | Liquid |
| Product | Spray | Dip | Temp ºF |
Bath Conc. |
Time | pH | Fe | Al | Mg | Ti |
| Ardrox 185 Highly alkaline carbon, scale and rust remover. Approved by GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Turbo Union and SNECMA |
• | 180 - 190 | 32 - 48 oz. / gal | 15 min | 13.5 - 14.0 | • | • | |||
| Ardrox 185L Liquid version of Ardrox 185 |
• | 180 - 190 | 35 - 50% b.v. | 15 min | 12.5 - 13.0 | • | • | |||
| Ardrox 188 RFU Scale conditioning material that improves scale removal from hot section components. Approved by Garrett, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, MTU and SNECMA |
• | 180 - 200 | Full strength | 15 min | 13.5 - 14.0 | • | ||||
| Ardrox 6333 Silicated, alkaline general purpose oil, grease and carbon remover. Meets Boeing BAC 5749 — Alkaline Cleaning. Also approved by GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce |
• | 140 - 160 | 10 - 25% b.v. | 15 min | 12.0 - 12.5 | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6333A Silicated, mildly alkaline, low foaming, multi-metal safe spray cleaner. Approved for use by Boeing, GE, Rolls Royce and Pratt & Whitney |
• | 120 - 180 | 2 - 10% b.v. | 5 - 30 min | 11.5 - 12.0 | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6376 Silicated, alkaline heavy duty grease and carbon removal. Approved for use by Pratt & Whitney, GE and Rolls Royce |
• | 140 - 180 | 20 - 30% b.v. | 15 - 30 min | 12.0 - 12.5 | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 1618 Highly alkaline carbon, lead and rust remover in immersion applications. Particularly effective in removing carbon from oil lines in jet engines |
• | 175 - 195 | 20 - 30% b.v. | 30 min - 4 hr | 13.0 - 13.5 | • | • | |||
| Ardrox 6367 Biodegradable, solvent free cleaner that removes salt, atmospheric soils, oils and carbon during hot fired or cold motor washes. Approved by Solar Turbine, Rolls Royce, Garrett, Pratt & Whitney, GE, Turbomeca and SNECMA |
• | Ambient | 20% b.v. | As specified by engine manufacturer | 8.0 - 9.0 | • | • | • | • |
| Product | Spray | Dip | Temp ºF |
Conc. | pH | Time | Fe | Al | Mg | Ti |
| Oakite 90 Heavy duty powder electrocleaner for steel and titanium. Meets Boeing BAC 5749, Alkaline Cleaning |
• | 140 - 190 | 5 - 12 oz./gal | 13+ | 30 sec - 2 min | • | • | |||
| ImproClean 3000 Silicated liquid immersion cleaner for removal of typical fabrication soils. Meets Boeing BAC 5749, Alkaline Cleaning |
• | 140 - 180 | 5 - 10% b.v. | 12.5 - 12.9 | Up to 10 min | • | • | • | • | |
| ImproClean 5000 Silicated liquid immersion cleaner for aluminum and clad aluminum. Meets Boeing BAC 5763, Alkaline and Emulsion Cleaning. Also works well on steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel and magnesium |
• | 140 - 180 | 5 - 10% b.v. | 10.7 - 11.3 | Up to 10 min | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6333 Silicated, alkaline general purpose oil, grease and carbon remover. Meets Boeing BAC 5749 — Alkaline Cleaning. Also approved by GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce |
• | 140 - 160 | 10 - 25% b.v. | 12.0 - 12.5 | 15 min | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6333A Silicated, mildly alkaline, low foaming, multi-metal safe spray cleaner. Approved for use by Boeing, GE, Rolls Royce and Pratt & Whitney |
• | 120 - 180 | 2 - 10% b.v. | 11.5 - 12.0 | 5 - 30 min | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6376 Silicated, alkaline heavy duty grease and carbon removal. Approved for use by Pratt & Whitney, GE and Rolls Royce |
• | 140 - 180 | 20 - 30% b.v. | 12.0 - 12.5 | 15 - 30 min | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 6471 Silicated, heavy duty liquid cleaner for removing difficult soils in an agitated immersion tank. Meets Boeing BAC 5749, Alkaline Cleaning |
• | 130 - 180 | 8 - 12% b.v. | 12.5 - 13.0 | 15 - 30 min | • | • | • | • | |
| Gardoclean A5504 Liquid, non-phosphated, non-silicated, non-chelated, near neutral pH, multi-metal heavy duty aqueous cleaner/rust inhibitor. Oil-splitter; works in both spray and immersion applications |
• | • | 120 - 160 | 3 - 8% b.v. | 9.0 - 9.5 | 30 sec - 5 min | • | • | • | • |
| Product | Spray | Dip | Temp ºF | Bath Conc. |
Time | pH |
| Etchant A45 Liquid alkaline etchant for conversion coating, anodizing, and other processing that requires metal removal |
• | • | 100 - 160 | 4 - 6% b.v. | 1 - 10 min | 12.2 |
| Oakite 160 Powder alkaline etchant that meets Boeing BAC 5786, Etch Cleaning of Aluminum Alloys |
• | 100 - 160 | 2 - 6 oz./gal | 1 - 10 min | 13.3 | |
| Oakite 31 Liquid acidic etchant for aluminum and its alloys. Meets MIL-C-10578D, Type V, Corrosion Removing and Metal Conditioning Compound (Phosphoric acid base), and Pratt & Whitney, PMC 6700-1, Acidic Cleaner |
• | 80 - 160 | 5 - 50% b.v. | 1 - 10 min | <2.0 | |
| Oakite 33 Liquid acidic cleaner and etchant for aluminum. Meets MIL-C-10578D, Type I, Corrosion Removing and Metal Conditioning Compound (Phosphoric acid base) |
• | 80 - 160 | 5 - 50% b.v. | 1 - 10 min | <2.0 |
| Product | Dip | Spray | Temp ºF | Bath Conc. |
Time | pH | Form |
| Deoxidizer LNC Chromium free liquid deoxidizer for aluminum. Deoxidizer LNC meets Boeing BAC 5765, Deoxidizing of Aluminum |
• | • | Ambient - 100 | 10 - 20% b.v. | 1 - 10 min | 0.8 - 1.0 @ 10% b.v. | Liquid |
| Deoxidizer 231 Chromium free liquid deoxidizer for aluminum. Deoxidizer 231 exhibits increased etch rates in comparison to Deoxidizer LNC. Works especially well on aluminum castings. Meets Boeing BAC 5765 |
• | 100 - 110 | 25 - 30% b.v. | 2 - 15 min | <2.5 (conc.) |
Liquid | |
| Deoxidizer 34 Powder chromate deoxidizer for aluminum. Meets BAC 5765 |
• | 60 - 100 | 8 - 16 oz./gal | 1 - 7 min | 1.1 | Powder | |
| Ardrox 1266 Thixotropic, non-chromated, acidic, oxide and corrosion remover for brightening aluminum aircraft surfaces. Produces a uniform matte finish. Conforms to AMS 1640B |
• | Ambient | Full strength | 5 - 10 min | 2.5 | Gel | |
| Ardrox 295G Non-chromated immersion deoxidizer/desmutter for aluminum Meets Boeing BAC 5765 |
• | Ambient - 100 | 15 - 20% b.v. | 3 - 20 min | <1.0 | Liquid | |
| Ardrox 355 DU Thixotropic, acidic compound used to remove corrosion and oxides from aluminum aircraft surfaces. Rapidly removes corrosion by-products and surface oxidation leaving no corroding residues on the aluminum surface |
• | Ambient | Full strength | 3 - 5 min | 1.5 | Gel |
| Product | Dip | Spray | Temp ºF | Bath Conc. |
pH | Time | Form |
| ChromiCoat L25 Meets MIL-C-81706 (qualifying spec for MIL-C-5541), Classes 1A and 3, Form I, Method C. ChromiCoat T3 is used as a replenisher for ChromiCoat L25 baths. Meets Boeing BAC 5719, Chemical Conversion of Aluminum and its Alloys. Only liquid ferric cying free chrome conversion coating for the aerospace industry |
• | 90 - 110 | 5% b.v. | 1.6 - 1.8 | 3 min | Liquid | |
| ChromiCoat 103 Meets MIL-C-81706 (qualifying spec for MIL-C-5541). ChromiCoat 103 meets Class 1A, Form II, Method A & C. It also qualifies for Class 3, Form II, Method C. |
• | • | 90 - 110 | 1 oz./gal | 1.5 - 1.8 | 15 sec | Powder |
| ChromiCoat 103 RTU Spray Ready-to-use version of ChromiCoat 103. Specifically designed to chromate aircraft exterior surfaces prior to painting |
• | 70 - 100 | Full strength | 1.8 - 2.0 | 15 - 30 sec | Liquid | |
| ChromiCoat 203 Meets MIL-C-81706 (qualifying spec for MIL-C-5541). ChromiCoat 203 meets Class 1A, Form I, Method A |
• | 90 - 110 | 3 - 5% b.v. | 1.6 - 1.8 | 1 min | Liquid | |
| ChromiCoat CLR Liquid chrome conversion coating to be used where low electrical resistance is required. Deposits a clear to light yellow coating on aluminum and meets MIL-C-81706, Class 3, Form I, Method C. |
• | 75 - 85 | 6 - 8% b.v. | 2.3 - 2.5 | 4 - 6 min | Liquid |
| Product | Spray | Dip | Flash Point ºF |
Al | Mg | Fe |
| Dinitrol AV 8 Super-penetrating, water displacing, corrosion inhibiting compound, leaving a tack-free, firm film. Used for protection of all commonly used aerospace metals and alloys. Meets Boeing BMS 3-23F, Type II |
• | • | 117 | • | • | • |
| Dinitrol AV 15 Super-penetrating, water displacing, corrosion inhibiting compound, leaving a tack-free firm film. Used for protection of all commonly used aerospace metals and alloys. Meets Boeing BMS 3-23F, Type II and BMS 3-29 |
• | • | 113 | • | • | • |
| Dinitrol AV 25 Penetrating and water displacing all purpose corrosion inhibiting compound, leaving a soft, waxy film. Used for protection of all commonly used aerospace metals and alloys. Meets Boeing BMS 3 - 26, Type I |
• | • | 104 | • | • | • |
| Dinitrol AV 30 Penetrating and water displacing corrosion inhibiting compound, leaving a tack-free waxy film. It is the most versatile of the Dinitrol compound range. It combines penetrating and water displacing properties with excellent corrosion protection at a single pass application. Meets Boeing BMS 3-29 |
• | 122 | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 3961 Blend of surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and oil in petroleum based solvent. Has excellent de-watering and penetrating properties and leaves a thin protective film. Meets the requirements of MIL-C-23441A. Approved for use by Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and GE |
• | • | 108 | • | • | • |
| Ardrox 3962 Mobile liquid which will completely displace fresh or salt water from metal surfaces. Leaves a thin protective film. Approved for use by Patt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce & GE |
• | • | 112 | • | • | • |
| Product | Dip | Wipe | Bath Conc. |
Temp ºF |
Flash Point ºF |
VOC g/l |
Vapor Pressure |
| Ardrox 161K Wipe solvent cleaner. Quick drying; safe to use on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Composed of ketone solvents. Meets Boeing BAC 5750 (3:2 MIBK: MEK). |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | <65 | 804 | 41.9 mmHg |
| Ardrox 241K MEK free wipe solvent for cleaning parts and equipment |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | 110 | 443 | 1.5 mmHg |
| Ardrox 1064K Non-chlorinated and quick drying solvent cleaner. Multi-metal safe; approved under McDonnell Douglas DMS 2283. Also approved for use by GE and Pratt & Whitney |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | 25 | 783 | 44.5 mmHg |
| Ardrox 5515 Wipe solvent cleaner. Quick drying; safe to use on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Meets Boeing BAC 5750 (42:58 MEK:Butanol) |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | <65 | 806 | 38.0 mmHg |
| Ardrox 5529 NESHAP-free solvent. Good for cleaning paint spray guns and adhesive application equipment. Meets South Coast Air Quality Management regulations. Meets Douglas DMS 2458 |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | 30 | 549 | 17.9 mmHg |
| Ardrox 5564 Non-chlorinated solvent. Good for cleaning paint spray guns and adhesive application equipment. Meets South Coast Air Quality Management regulations. Meets Douglas DMS 2283 |
• | • | Full strength | Ambient | 100 | 780 | 33.2 mmHg |
| Ardrox 6135 100% organic, biodegradable, thixotropic cleaner specifically designed as a corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) remover. Meets requirements of AMS 1533 |
• | • | 5% - Full strength | Ambient | 125 | 782 | 1.0 mmHG |
| Product | Dip | Brush | Spray | Temp ºF |
Conc. | pH | Fe | Al | Mg | Ti |
| Ardrox 2302 Diphase, hot bath, heavy duty paint and carbon remover. Upper phase is an oil seal, lower phase is a blend of alkali and solvent. Non-methylene chloride |
• | Up to 212 | 85% Ardrox 2302 15% Ardrox 2302S |
11.8 | • | • | • | • | ||
| Ardrox 2314RFU Diphase, aqueous immersion paint stripper. Blend of solvent, activators and corrosion inhibitors |
• | • | Ambient to 150 | Full strength | 11.5 | • | • | • | ||
| Ardrox 2608 Thickened, solvent-acid paint stripper for vertical surfaces. Contains Methylene chloride. Meets requirements of AMS 1376A |
• | Ambient | Full strength | 2.8 | • | • | • | |||
| Ardrox 2814 Viscous, non-methylene chloride acidic paint stripper for vertical surfaces |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 2.8 | • | • | • | ||
| Ardrox 2865 Viscous, non-methylene chloride neutral paint stripper for vertical surfaces |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 7.0 | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 2866 Viscous, non-methylene chloride neutral paint stripper for vertical surfaces. Meets Boeing D6-17487 for paint stripping aircraft exteriors |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 7.0 | • | • | • | • | |
| Ardrox 3000-W Viscous, non-inflammable paint stripper which effectively removes epoxy, polyurethane and similar organic coatings from metal surfaces. Meets MIL-R-81294C, Type 1 Class 1. Contains methylene chloride and phenol |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 10.0 | • | • | • | • | |
| Gardostrip Q7900 Non-phenolic, non-chlorinated solvent, acidic immersion paint stripper. Multi-metal safe |
• | 100 - 180 | Full strength | 2.5 | • | • |
| Product | Coverage | Recommended Dry Film Thickness |
Temp ºF |
Flash Point ºF |
Bath Conc. |
Drying Time |
| Ardrox 306N Water-bourne acrylic, transparent green, temporary protective coating for aluminum. Cures rapidly at ambient temperatures, has excellent resistance toward blocking, and is easily removed. Meets Boeing BAC 5034-1; BMS 15-12D, Type I, Class 2 |
358 sq. ft./gal @ 1.0 mil | 1.5 +/- 0.5 mil | 50 - 90 | 76 | Full strength | 3 hours minimum |
| Ardrox 321N Water-bourne acrylic, transparent green, temporary protective coating for aluminum. Cures rapidly at ambient temperatures, has excellent resistance toward blocking, and is easily removed. Meets Boeing BAC 5034-1; BMS 15-12D, Type I, Class 3 |
464 sq. ft./gal @ 1 mil | 1.0 - 2.0 mil | 50 - 90 | 150 | Full strength | 3 - 4 hours |
| Ardrox 345N Solvent based, aerosol-applied, acrylic which cures at ambient temperature. Can be used as a tough up material for Ardrox 306N and Ardrox 321N. Meets Boeing BMS 15-12D, Type I, Class 4 |
163 sq. ft./gal @ 1.0 mil | 1.0 mil | 50 - 90 | - 4 | Full strength | 45 minutes |
| Product | Spray | Brush | Temp ºF | Bath Conc. | Time | pH |
| Ardrox 7050W Thickened alkaline liquid specifically formulated to remove temporary protective coatings from metal surfaces. Non-ammoniated, biodegradable and safe on all metals. Meets Douglas DPM 5901-1 |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 5 - 15 min | 11.0 |
| Ardrox 6008 Thickened alkaline liquid specifically formulated to remove temporary protective coatings from metal surfaces. Non-ammoniated, biodegradable and safe on all metals. Pending approval for Boeing BMS 15-12D, Type II, Class 2 |
• | • | Ambient | Full strength | 2 - 10 min | 11.0 |
| Penetrant Type I Fluorescent |
Removers/Emulsifiers | Developer | ||||||||||
| Method/Form | A | B | C | C | D | D | a | b | c | d/e | d/e | |
| Product | Sensitivity | Water Washable |
9PR3 | 9PR50† | PR1† | 9PR12 | E1 | 9D4A | 9D75 | 9D76 | 9D1B† | NQ1† |
| P131D/970P22 | 1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P131E*/970P22E | 1+ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P133D/970P23 | 2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P134D/970P24 | 2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P134E*/970P24E | 2+ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P135E*/970P25E | 3 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P6F4* | 3+ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| P136E*/970P26E | 4 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 985P12 | 2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| P7F2* | 2+ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 985P13 | 3 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| P7F3* | 3+ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 985P14† | 4 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Penetrant, Type II, Visible | ||||||||||||
| 996† | N/A | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 906† | N/A | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| P6R† | N/A | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| * Volatile Organic Compound free (VOC-free), and Ozone Layer Depleting Substance free (O.L.D.S.-free) materials formulated with people and the environment in mind | ||||||||||||
| † Available in Aerosols | ||||||||||||
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