ALODINE 600 - BRUSH APPLICATION - Solvents

1 Ref: ALODINE 600 BRUSH APPLICATION / PMPage 1 of 3 Issue: 15122009 ALODINE 600 - BRUSH 600 is a powdered chemical used in an aqueous solution to produce onaluminium or aluminium alloys a protective coating which ranges in colour from light,iridescent golden to tan. The coating produced provides excellent protection forunpainted aluminium and bonds paint is particularly recommended where a low dielectric resistance coating is 600, being listed on the Qualified Product List QPL-81706, is an approvedmaterial to be used by Method B ( BRUSH processing)

2 To produce Class 3 coatings, bare orpainted, in accordance with Military Specification is applied using an acid-resistant BRUSH , a swab, a synthetic sponge, or portable sprayequipment, , a paint spray gun or insect sprayer. The BRUSH method of APPLICATION isused number of pieces processed per day is not large, parts to be treated are too large to be immersed conveniently in a tank, up abraded or damaged areas on work which had been previouslycoated OF ALODINE SOLUTIONSMix grams ofAlodine 600 with each litre of water.

3 Stir well until the powder : A small amount of insoluble material may settle out of solution; this can SEQUENCEO peration No. 1 CleanOperation No. 2 RinseOperation No. 3 Coat withAlodine 600 Operation No. 4 RinseOperation No. 5 DryThe work, after processing and drying, is ready for use either painted or : Operation No. 2 is necessary only withDeoxidine, Metalprep or Alumiprepprecleaning. However, more uniform coatings can be obtained if the surface iswet with water prior to APPLICATION of 600 - BRUSH ApplicationRef: ALODINE 600 BRUSH APPLICATION / PMPage 2 of 3 Issue: OF THE WORKC leaningThe preferred method of cleaning is to remove grease, oil and corrosion withDeoxidine624 orSpecial DeoxidineMIL-M-10578.

4 However, where no corrosion is present,thorough wiping with clean solvent is wiping is preferred to touching-up reworked, abraded, or damaged areas of partspreviously anodised or treated cleaning withDeoxidine, the excess solution and soil must be flushed from thesurface with clean water or wiped-off with clean, water-damp cloths prior to theapplication of theAlodine OF ALODINEA pply the dilutedAlodine liberally to the aluminium surface. Treat only as large an areaat one time as can be conveniently handled with the equipment being used (approximately6-10 square feet of surface.)

5 Use as many applications as necessary to get the coating desired, allowing approximatelyone minute reaction time between applications and before final water rinsing. The colourof the coating will range from a light, iridescent golden to tan depending on the aluminiumalloy, temperature and number of is completed more rapidly when the work and theAlodine solution are at roomtemperature (approximately 18-25qC) or above. Normally, 1-5 minutes is required forcoating AND DRYINGE xcessAlodine 600 solution should be removed by either of the following the work thoroughly with clean water followed by:(a)Air drying(b)Blowing dry with compressed air(c)Warm or hot air drying(d)Wiping dry with clean with water-damp cloths followed by wiping dry with clean seams, joints and crevices should be blown dry with clean, dry, compressed air andthe moisture splatters wiped dry with clean rags, sponges, swabs, etc.

6 , should be thoroughly washed withwater before allowing to dry or discarding. Otherwise, they may constitute a should be equipped with rubber gloves, aprons and goggles to avoidcontact with the solution. If spray applicators are used, operators should also beprovided with respirators to prevent inhalation of the atomised 600 - BRUSH ApplicationRef: ALODINE 600 BRUSH APPLICATION / PMPage 3 of 3 Issue: NOTESAcid-resisting (wood, rubber, stainless steel or plastic) buckets, troughs, or other suitablecontainers are used to hold the dilutedAlodine 600 solution.

7 Lead, glass, tin, orgalvanised iron should not be used. Storing the solution in mild steel containers will resultin a slow decomposition of the spray equipment (satisfactory for short or infrequent applications ) will be slowlyattacked byAlodine 600. This may be minimised by thoroughly flushing with waterimmediately after use. For continuous use, plastic or stainless steel cups and nozzlesshould be used in spray INFORMATIONFor specific information regarding safety and handling of the products used in this processplease refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

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