DARACOAT 615
DARACOAT 615 is a water based in-process rust inhibitor designed for short to medium term indoor storage of ferrous, copper and aluminum alloys. Typical storage periods range from one to three months depending on the concentration used and the storage conditions involved. DARACOAT 615 leaves a monomolecular film which typically does not interfere with subsequent metal finishing operations.
- No SARA reportables
- Recylable
- Low foam rust inhibitor
- Leaves parts dry
- Inhibits rinse water
- Easy to use
- Provides good rust protection
- Multimetal safe
- Cleans light soils
Applications/Starting Dilution:
|
Method |
Concentration |
Temperature |
Typical Duration |
|
Soak |
2 – 20% |
27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F) |
2 – 30 minutes |
|
Agitation |
2 – 20% |
27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F) |
2 – 30 minutes |
|
Spray |
2 – 10% (2 – 5%*) |
130 – 180°F |
0.25 – 3 minutes |
|
Hand Wipe |
2 – 20% |
Ambient |
As required |
|
Steam |
1 – 12% |
66 – 93°C (150 – 200°F) |
1 – 5 minutes |
|
Ultrasonic |
2 – 20% |
27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F) |
2 – 30 minutes |
|
Inhibitor/Rinse Aid |
2 – 20% |
20 – 82°C (80 – 180°F) |
0.5 – 30 minutes |
*Preferred Range
Concentration, temperature and duration may be adjusted for optimum performance.
Typical Physical Properties:
|
Alkaline Equivalent |
Not Applicable (MEQ to pH 8.3) |
|
|
Not Applicable (MEQ to pH 4.0) |
|
Appearance |
Clear colorless to pale straw liquid |
|
Cloud Point, 10% in DI Water |
None to boiling, > 100°C ( > 212°F) |
|
Conductivity, Concentrate |
14.8 mS |
|
Foam |
Very low |
|
Odor |
Amine |
|
pH, 5% Diluted in DI Water, 25°C (77°F) |
9.4-9.8 |
|
pH, Concentrate, 25°C (77°F) |
10.0-10.5 |
|
Refractive Index, Concentrate, 20°C (68°F) |
11.5 °Brix |
|
Specific Gravity |
1.02 |
|
Surface Tension, 10% |
56 dynes/cm |
|
Vapor Pressure |
18 mmHG @ 20°C (68°F) |
|
VOC, 10% (EPA Method 24) |
4 gm/L (0.03 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
|
VOC, Concentrate (EPA Method 24) |
41 gm/L (0.34 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
|
Weight |
1020 gm/L (8.5 lbs/U.S.gallon) |
DARACOAT® 615 Water based Short-Term Indoor Rust Inhibitor Performance Properties:
|
Cast Iron Corrosion |
|
|
at 2, 5, 10 and 20% |
Excellent |
DARACOAT® 615 Waterbased Short-Term Indoor Rust Inhibitor Disposal
DARACOAT 615 Waterbased Short-Term Indoor Rust Inhibitor can be pretreated via skimming and/or filtering. Final sewerability is determined by the municipal sewer district covering the plant location.
Availability, Storage, and Handling
DARACOAT 615 Waterbased Short-Term Indoor Rust Inhibitor is available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums. It is recommended that D ARACOAT 615 Water based Short-Term Indoor Rust Inhibitor be stored in well-ventilated areas at temperatures between 4 and 38°C (40°F and 100°F). The recommended shelf life of this product is one year.
