Chemetall OAKITE 160 (25-KG-PAIL)
POWDERED ALKALINE ETCH (25-KG-PAIL)
AERO P/N: 116394
Hazardous Material
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Chemetall Oakite 160 is a surface treatment chemical for etching and cleaning aluminium, removing oxides, smut, and contaminants to prepare metal surfaces for anodising, coating, or bonding, supplied in a 25 kg (~55 lb) pail.
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
UN1823
Class
CL8
PG
PGII
ECCN
EAR99
Country of Origin
Italy
Commodity Code
34029090
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Overview
OAKITE 160 is a chemical cleaning and etching process designed to remove oxides and contaminants from aluminium substrates. In aerospace manufacturing and MRO, it plays a critical role in surface preparation prior to bonding, conversion coating, or painting, ensuring adhesion and corrosion protection performance.
Key Technical Specs for Chemetall OAKITE 160
- Type: Aluminium cleaning and etching chemical
- Size/Volume: 25 kg (55 lb)
- Color: Typically clear
- Viscosity/Consistency: Liquid
- Cure/Working Time: Process controlled
- Tensile/Peel Strength: Not applicable
- Shore Hardness: Not applicable
- Service Temperature: Process defined
- Typical Uses: Aluminium surface preparation
- Shelf Life: Manufacturer specified
Approvals & Specifications
- Industrial aerospace surface treatment process
Typical Aircraft MRO / AOG Applications
- Pre-bond aluminium preparation
- Pre-conversion coating cleaning
- Corrosion protection workflows
Compatibility & Safety Notes
- Designed for aluminium alloys
- Strict chemical handling controls required
Packaging & Procurement
- 25 kg pail for process line use
- Supports defined surface treatment sequences
Why Chemetall OAKITE 160 is Chosen for AOG / MRO
- Reliable oxide removal
- Supports high adhesion quality
- Proven aerospace surface preparation step
Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)
- Follow full clean-etch-rinse sequence
- Monitor bath chemistry closely
Manufacture / Aviation Spec Codes
- Manufacturer: Chemetall
- Product ID: OAKITE 160
Alternative Names & Descriptions
- Oakite 160 Aluminium Etchant
- Aluminium Surface Preparation Chemical
- Aerospace Etch and Clean Process
Restrictions
Restrictions
Restricted
Hazardous
Yes
Dry Ice
No
Precursor Licence
Export Licence
FEDEX Restriction
Supplier Disruption
no
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