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ACTANE™ 4000

ACTANE™ 4000

ACTANE™ 4000 is an inhibitor additive for mineral acid. It contains a package of emulsifying surfactants and special inhibitors designed to prevent hydrogen from diffusing into the base material during the etching process.

Operational advantage

ACTANE 4000 removes zinc-nickel layers from hooks and rework parts without leaving smut residue on the surface.

Applications

 It is often used in hydrochloric acid etches for the removal of scale and rust from high-tensile steel. 

Plating bath in an industrial setting

Features & Benefits

  • Effective inhibitor system
  • Prevents hydrogen embrittlement
  • Fast zinc-nickel stripping properties 
  • No smut residue on hooks and rework parts
  • Effective surfactant package

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