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Duraclean 206

Product description

  • Duraclean 206 is a powder degreaser especially formulated to clean aluminum with high deposits of
    polishing paste in anodizing process.

Application

  • Duraclean 206 is the most suitable degreaser and cleaner for aluminum profiles and panels prior to
    anodizing.

Feature:

  •  Duraclean 206 is a product specially formulated for
    aluminum to clean and degrease without etching at
    medium temperature and low concentration in
    immersion process.
  •  Duraclean 206 cleans polished aluminum profiles
    without shade off the polished surface.

Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance :Free flowing powder
Color :White.
pH (1%) at 25 oC :9.1 ± 0.3
Total Alkaline Points (1%): 3.7 ± 0.3
Foam Test (1%) :90 ± 20 ml
Solubility in water:Soluble

(under desired quantity)

Equipment:

The main process tank and all other equipments can be
fabricated from mild steel but stainless steel is
recommended for longer life and maintenance free
service.

Operating Parameters:

Concentration (%w/v) :2.0 – 5.0
Pointage: 7 – 18
Temperature (oC) :45 – 50
Time (min): 3 – 10

Process Sequences:

  • Duraclean 206 (Cleaning / Degreasing)
  •  Rinsing Etching with Caustic Soda with Duradd 46
  •  Rinsing
  •  Desmutting
  •  Rinsing
  •  Anodizing
  •  Rinsing
  •  Electrolytic coloring
  • Sealing
  •  Rinsing with DI Water.

Initial Preparation

  • Duraclean 206 is to be added 20 to 50 Kg per
    1000 Liters of operating solution. It is advisable to dissolve the powder of Duraclean 206 in a
    pale of water before adding it to the bath.

Precautions

  • Spent solution should be neutralized before
    disposing off.
  •  Degreasing tank should be cleaned at least once in two months to remove all the sludge.
  •  Alkaline point analysis to be carried out at
    least once in a day especially in the morning.