Technical Data Sheet

BONDERITE® M-CR 1200 AERO

Known as Alodine 1200
May 2023

Product description Bath make-up:

For each 1,000 L of bath, add to the water with stirring or circulating
BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO provides the following product
by the pump add 7.5 to 15 kg BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO .
characteristics:
Operating data:
Technology Metal pretreatment
Product Type Conversion coating Points Cr (VI) 6.7 to 13.5

Application Immersion process pH value 1.8 to 2.1

Temperature, °C  21 to 38
A rapid process which forms a protective golden coloured
Time, min 1 to 5
conversion coating on aluminium and its alloys.
Class 3 - time, min 0.25 to 3.0
Application areas:
Process description:
BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO is a powdered chemical used to
produce a protective coating on aluminum which ranges in colour 1. Clean
from light iridescent golden to tan. The process is operated at room 2. Rinse
temperature. The coating produced minimizes corrosion and
3. Deoxidize
provides an improved bond for paint. 4. Rinse

BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO coating chemical, being listed on 5. Coat with BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO

the Qualified Product List QPL for MIL-DTL-81706, is an approved 6. Rinse

material to be used by Method C (immersion processing) to produce 7. Rinse with deionized water
8. Dry
Class 1A and 3 coatings, bare or unpainted, in accordance with
Military Specification MIL-C-5541 B.  The work, after processing and drying, is ready for use either

  painted or unpainted.

Bath control:
Technical data
BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO titration:
(as supplied):
1. Pipette 10 mL sample of the BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO
Appearance brown powder
coating chemical bath into a flask and dilute with 50 mL
pH-value (of a solution at g/l) 1.2 to 1.8 distilled water.
2. Add 20 mL of 25 % H2SO4 and 2-3 g KJ.
Direction of use
3. Titrate against 0.1 N sodium thiosulphate solution until the
Preliminary statement: colour changes from brown to yellow.
Prior to use it is necessary to read the Material Safety Data Sheet 4. Add several mL of soluble starch solution to the sample and
for information about precautionary measures and safety continue the titration until the blue-black colour disappears.
recommendations. Also, for chemical products exempt from 5. Record the number of mL of 0.1 N sodium thiosulphate
compulsory labeling, the relevant precautions should always be solution used as Cr(VI)-points.
observed. Please also refer to the local safety instructions and
contact Henkel for analytical support.
 TDS BONDERITE® M-CR 1200 AERO, May 2023

Replenishment: In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic
Add 1.1 kg of BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO per 1000 L of bath for Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
each Cr(VI)-point lacking. Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:

In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,

pH control:
Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
A pH determination should be made each time the BONDERITE M-
CR 1200 AERO coating chemical bath has been replenished. In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following

disclaimer is applicable:
The optimum pH lies between 1.8 and 2.1.
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
Note: recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
The pH of the BONDERITE M-CR 1200 AERO is adjusted with knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
diluted caustic solution and nitric acid, respectively. therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes

Classification: and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended

Please refer to the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets for applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior

details on: trials to confirm such suitability of our product. Any liability in respect of the

Hazards identification information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other written or oral

Transport information recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded, except if

Regulatory information otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal injury

caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
Storage:
product liability law.
Recommended storage temperature, °C -10 to 40
Shelf-life (in unopened original packaging), In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, or Henkel Canada
24
months Corporation, the following disclaimer is applicable:

The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to
Product may show slight caking in time, this can easily be reverted be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained by others
and does not impact material performance. over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to

determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned
 
herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
Additional information property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling

and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically

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can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
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therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
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and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
cover such processes or compositions. We recommend that each prospective
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior
user test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this data as a guide.
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