BONDERITE C-IC 79
Harmonization Code : 3208.20.90 | Paints and varnishes that are dispersed or dissolved in a non aqueous medium

Main features
- Phosphoric-Acid Oxidation/Corrosion Cleaner
- Brush, Immersion, or Spray Application
- Pre-Paint/Conversion-Coating Surface Preparation
Product Description
BONDERITE® C-IC 79 is a non-flammable, multi-purpose phosphoric acid-based cleaner and prepaint conditioner for most metal surfaces. It removes oxidation and corrosion while leaving surfaces chemically clean and corrosion free prior to painting or chemical conversion coating. The product is suitable for brush, immersion, and spray application and prepares metal surfaces for improved paint adhesion and underpaint corrosion resistance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Key Features
- Non-flammable phosphoric acid-based cleaner for most metal substrates.
- Removes oxidation and corrosion while producing a chemically clean surface.
- Suitable for brush, immersion, and spray application.
- Prepares metal surfaces for painting or subsequent chemical conversion coatings.
- Supports improved paint adhesion and underpaint corrosion resistance.
Applications / Suitable for
- General metal cleaning
- Metal surface conditioning
- Prepaint preparation
- Zinc and steel pretreatment before BONDERITE® M-ZN SG
- Aluminum pretreatment before BONDERITE® M-CR 1201
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Product TypeProduct Type
Phosphoric acid cleanerThermal Properties
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
Ambient °CAdditional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Acid cleaner | — | Supplier classification |
| Product type | Non-flammable phosphoric acid-based cleaner and prepaint conditioner | — | Supplier description |
| Application | Metal cleaning and conditioning | — | Supplier classification |
| Brush dilution (light oxidation) | 1:2 | Product : Water | Brush application |
| Brush dilution (heavy oxidation) | 1:1 | 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 -10°C (14°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 and corrosion-free surface | — | After treatment |
| Typical treatment time | 1–2 | minutes | Typical application |
| Application temperature | Ambient to 49 | °C | Room temperature to 120°F |
| Application methods | Brush, immersion, spray | — | Supplier recommendation |
| Recommended follow-on processes | Painting, BONDERITE® M-ZN SG, BONDERITE® M-CR 1201 | — | After rinsing and drying |





















