Finish Coat

SLOTOWAX

SLOTOWAX is a liquid, viscose finish coat used for partial coating of work pieces or to repair
defective racks. Excellent resistance to electro plating processes and excellent base material
adhesion are the fundamental characteristics of the Finish Coat SLOTOWAX. It is especially
recommended for the partial covering or protection of part-surfaces and plating equipment
which are subsequently treated in electroless nickel, hard chrome including their pre- or post-
treatment processes. The Finish Coat SLOTOWAX normally dries at room temperature
within one hour.

Shelf life is basically unlimited. Phase separation or segregation will not occur. Finish Coat
SLOTOWAX has a green colour for better visibility. It gives pore-free and thin layers which -
after drying - are neither sensitive towards handling nor glue together with other metals or
with other parts treated in SLOTOWAX. The coatings are temperature resistant against
solutions up to 95 °C. In dry condition the Finish Coat SLOTOWAX can be cut with a sharp
knife. For precise area separation an adhesive tape can be used which must be removed
prior to drying of the finish coat.

The information in this data sheet is based on laboratory as well as practical experience.
Figures quoted for operating limits and replenishment quantities are for guidance. Actual
values necessary will depend on the components being plated (material and geometry), their
application and plating plant conditions.

Important:
Please read these instructions carefully and follow recommendations given.
We reserve the right to make technical changes as necessary.
In the interests of safety, please pay attention to the R- and S- phrases on the drum label.
The shelf life of the additives is generally 18 months.
The date of production is taken from the first 3 figures of the batch number.
Figure 1 = year; figures 2-3 = month; figures 4-7 = batch number; (UK labels use a 4 digit year code).
For the storage of chemical products only the TRGS 514 and TRGS 515 Regulations must be
followed. The Hazardous Goods Regulation (ADR/GGVS) are only valid for transportation and must
not be applied to storage.

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1.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Storage tanks: steel or stainless steel;
the point of ignition is < 21 °C, relevant safety measures and
regulations must always be observed;
the storage tanks must be closed well when not in use, in
order to avoid any evaporation losses
Local Exhaust Ventilation: recommended

2.0 MAKE-UP AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

2.1 Product names

product required
Product name Product Number ( AN ) SG
SLOTOWAX Finish Coat 641000 --

2.2 Processing

Processing viscosity it’s usually applied as concentrate; but can also be

diluted with toluene or xylol up to 15 %
Layer thickness dipping twice in undiluted lacquer gives a layer
thickness of approx. 200 - 250 µm
Type of application immersing, painting or spraying
Drying - when used with electroless nickel:
at least 60 min.
- other applications:
at least 15 min. between each layer
Removal of coating: mechanical tearing off or with methyl ethyl ketone

2.3 Composition
SLOTOWAX Finish Coat aromatic compounds, toluene and perchloroethylene

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3.0 EFFLUENT
Legal regulations must be observed for disposal of the Finish Coat SLOTOWAX. Different
regulations normally apply for the additives and the ready-made electrolyte. Please refer to
section 13 of the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for disposal code and
recommendations.

4.0 SAFETY
Reasonable care is required when handling Schlötter chemical products. Only personnel
specially trained on working with chemicals should be deployed with their handling.

EC Material Safety Data Sheets must be made available to all personnel dealing with the
chemicals to ensure they have all required information about product composition, hazards
identification, first-aid measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, toxicological and
ecological information, etc.

The user must verify the designated purpose of the electrolyte. Previous experience
has shown that not all metal surfaces are suitable for a trouble-free electroplating.

Consistent operation of the working solution requires appropriate maintenance using

Schlötter products. Use of other chemicals will impair quality and invalidate our technical
responsibilities.

Finish Coat SLOTOWAX is a development of Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co KG.
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this data is reliable, but we cannot
accept liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from its use. No information given by us shall be
deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights, except as herein
provided all warranties and conditions whether express or implied and whether by statute or common law as to
quality or fitness for any purpose are excluded and no responsibility is accepted for goods which have suffered or
have been subjected to undue wear and tear accident misuse improper application modification neglect or
overloading and in no circumstances shall the seller be liable for loss or damage of any kind directly caused by or
arising from goods supplied or from any accident or injury to personnel or damage to property however arising
from or in the course of using such goods.

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Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter Tel. +49(0)7331/205-0 Certified Quality

GmbH & Co. KG Fax +49(0)7331/205-123 Company according to
Talgraben 30 [email protected] DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000
D- 73312 Geislingen/Steige www.schloetter.com DIN EN ISO 14001: 2004