Cleaning Before Phosphating
Frees the surface of oil and soil ahead of phosphate coating and conversion processes.
Pretreatment · Degreasing Series
Degreasing Chemicals
Alkaline and neutral degreasing systems that deliver flawless surface cleaning before phosphating and coating. Low foam, long bath life and stable performance secure the first step of your line.
Alkaline / Neutral
System
2–5%
Concentration
40–70 °C
Operating temperature
Degreasing SeriesSurface preparation before phosphating
Overview
A flawless surface before phosphating
Degreasing chemicals remove oil, grease and soil from the metal surface so that the phosphate coating and subsequent steps adhere properly. Our alkaline and neutral systems run with low foam and long bath life; they suit both immersion and spray lines.
Residue-free surface
Removes oil, grease and soil completely; the ideal base for coating.
Long bath life
Low consumption and stable performance; an economical process.
Flexible application
Suitable for immersion and spray systems; low foam.
Technical Specifications
Typical process parameters
AppearanceLiquid / powder (depending on system)
SystemAlkaline / neutral
pH (working)9–13 (alkaline)
Operating temperature40–70 °C
Concentration2–5%
Application methodImmersion / spray
Process time3–10 min
FoamLow (suitable for spray)
Compatible metalsCarbon & alloy steel
Next stepActivation & phosphating
* Indicative technical values — they will be updated with the product's actual TDS. Contact our technical team for application-specific parameters.
Applications
Where is it used?
General Metal Cleaning
Reliable cleaning of metal parts with alkaline/neutral systems before processing.
Wire & Tube Pretreatment
Preparation of the wire and tube surface before drawing; uniform coating adhesion.
Position in the Process
The first step of the line
01 · Degreasing
Degreasing
Surface cleaning
02
Activation
Rinse & preparation
03
Phosphate Coating
Zinc phosphate layer
04
Soap
Lubrication & forming
Benefits
Measurable process gains
Residue-free clean surface
A flawless base for the phosphating and forming steps that follow.
Long bath life
A stable formulation gives the bath a longer life and lowers consumption.
Low foam
Suitable for spray and immersion systems; trouble-free operation.
Process reliability
Consistent cleaning secures the downstream steps of the line.
Documents & Quote
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PDFFree viewing
Degreasing Series — Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
System, concentration & application
SDSFree download
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety & handling information
RFQVia form
Custom formulation / sample
A solution tailored to your process
You do not need to fill in a form to access the TDS and SDS. We only ask for a short form for custom formulation and sample requests — so that our technical team can come back to you with the right recommendation.