BONDERITE C-IC 33
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium
Main features
- Non-Flammable Bonding Formulation
- Brush, Spray, or Immersion Application
- Adhesion-Promoting Surface Treatment
Product Description
BONDERITE® C-IC 33 AERO is a non-flammable phosphoric acid-based cleaner, brightener, and prepaint conditioner for aluminum. It removes oxidation and corrosion to produce a chemically clean, corrosion-free surface prior to welding, painting, or chemical conversion coating. The product is suitable for brush, immersion, and spray application, providing an effective surface preparation step for improved coating adhesion and corrosion resistance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Key Features
- Non-flammable phosphoric acid-based formulation for cleaning and conditioning aluminum.
- Removes oxidation and corrosion to produce a bright, chemically clean surface.
- Suitable for brush, immersion, and spray application.
- Prepares aluminum for welding, painting, and chemical conversion coatings.
- Compatible with BONDERITE® M-CR 1201 and BONDERITE® M-CR 1001 conversion coatings.
Applications / Suitable for
- Aluminum cleaning
- Aluminum brightening
- Prepaint conditioning
- Surface preparation before welding
- Surface preparation before painting
- Pretreatment before chemical conversion coating
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Product TypeProduct Type
Phosphoric acid cleaner & brightenerThermal Properties
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
Ambient to 140°F (60°C) °CAdditional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Acid deoxidizer | — | Supplier classification |
| Product type | Phosphoric acid-based cleaner, brightener and prepaint conditioner | — | Supplier description |
| Application | Aluminum cleaning and conditioning | — | Supplier classification |
| Brush dilution (light oxidation) | 1:5 | Product : Water | Brush application |
| Brush dilution (heavy oxidation) | 1:2 | Product : Water | Brush application |
| Immersion bath preparation | 25:75 | Product : Water | Per 100 parts bath |
| Spray dilution | 1:3 | Product : Water | 62-G applicator setting 3 |
| Storage | Protect from freezing below -9°C (15°F); thaw and stir before use if frozen | — | Supplier recommendation |
| Shelf life | Not stated | — | Technical Process Bulletin |
Technical Properties
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface condition | Chemically clean, bright, corrosion-free aluminum surface | — | After treatment |
| Typical contact time | 2–5 | minutes | Typical treatment |
| Application temperature | Ambient to 49 | °C | Room temperature to 120°F |
| Application methods | Brush, immersion, spray | — | Supplier recommendation |
| Recommended follow-on processes | Welding, painting, BONDERITE® M-CR 1201 or BONDERITE® M-CR 1001 conversion coating | — | After rinsing |
