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DeVere Chemical Acid Passivate and Shine

DeVere Chemical Acid Passivate and Shine rapidly removes surface rust and mineral soils from stainless steel and other nitric acid‐resistant surfaces. Passivation of stainless steel improves chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, and improves the shine. This product contains a high level of nitric acid. Do not use on copper, brass, mild steel, black pipe, galvanized steel, or other surfaces damaged by nitric acid.

Product Type: Acid Cleaners

Application Area: Industrial Surfaces

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Stainless Steel

Features: Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Rust Protection, Improved Shine, Non-Foaming

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Directions for Use
  • Acid Rinse: After the detergent wash, circulate a solution at 0.078% [1 oz. (30 ml) per 10 gal. (40 L)] of warm water (pH 2 to 4) for 5 minutes. Drain solution from system.
  • Original Passivation of Stainless Steel: Make sure the parts are clean and do not have any alkaline residue on them. Dilute product to 20 – 30% with water. Soak (or circulate) for 30‐minutes at 80 ‐ 140°F.
  • Renew Passivation of Stainless Steel: Make sure the parts are clean and do not have any alkaline residue on them. Soak stainless steel parts in 6% solution of this product. Soak (or circulate) for one hour at 160°F.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless to light amber liquid
Odor
Mild
Typical Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density9.6pounds/gallon
pH (1.0 N Solution)0.1
Specific Gravity1.15

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information

This product does not contain any nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). It is better for the environment and is subject to fewer regulatory restrictions than similar NPEcontaining products.

Packaging & Availability

Available Packaging Sizes

5 gallon