Chemetall ARDROX-6490 (25-LTR-PAIL)
PRETREATMENT CLEANER (25-LTR-PAIL)
AERO P/N: 116313
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Ardrox 6490 Pre-treatment Cleaner is an aqueous, borate- and silicate-free degreaser (~25L pail) that removes oil, ink, soft carbon, and other residues from aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel, used to clean aircraft metal surfaces before conversion coating, adhesive bonding, or painting.
Product Features
OEM
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Brand
Chemetall
OEM Part No.
-
Colour
-
Shelf Life in Months
36
Shelf Life in Days
1080
UN No
UN1760
Class
CL8
PG
PGII
ECCN
EAR99
Country of Origin
France
Commodity Code
34029090
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Additional Product Information
Overview
Chemetall ARDROX-6490 is an environmentally conscious aerospace pre-treatment cleaner designed for degreasing prior to surface treatment. Used in MRO and manufacturing, it is diluted with water and applied via immersion or spray. Teams rely on it to ensure clean, compatible surfaces before critical processing steps.
Key Technical Specs for Chemetall ARDROX-6490
- Type: Aerospace pre-treatment cleaner
- Size / Volume: 25 litres / 6.6 US gal pail
- Color: Clear liquid
- Viscosity / Consistency: Low-viscosity concentrate
- Cure / Working Time: Process dependent
- Service Temp: Ambient to heated wash systems
- Typical Uses: Degreasing prior to surface treatment
Approvals & Specifications
- Approved for aerospace pre-treatment processes
Typical Aircraft MRO / AOG Applications
- Pre-treatment cleaning of aircraft components
- Degreasing before anodizing or coating
- Preparation of multi-alloy assemblies
Compatibility & Safety Notes
- Borate- and silicate-free formulation
- Compatible with common aerospace alloys
- Use PPE and follow dilution guidelines
Packaging & Procurement
- 25-litre pail for spray or immersion systems
- Suitable for continuous MRO operations
Why Chemetall ARDROX-6490 is Chosen for AOG / MRO
- Environmentally aligned formulation
- Reliable degreasing before critical treatments
- Supports consistent downstream process quality
Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)
- Maintain correct dilution ratios
- Monitor bath cleanliness regularly
- Integrate into standardized pre-treatment workflows
Manufacture / Aviation Spec Codes
- Manufacturer: Chemetall (BASF)
- Product Code: ARDROX-6490
Alternative Names & Descriptions
- Chemetall Ardrox 6490
- Aerospace Pre-Treatment Cleaner 6490
- Environmentally Friendly Degreaser
- Aircraft Surface Prep Cleaner
Restrictions
Restrictions
Restricted
Dry Ice
No
Precursor Licence
Export Licence
FEDEX Restriction
Supplier Disruption
no
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