PHOS DIP R-700

Calcium Modified Zinc Phosphate with Accelerator

Rinsing – A clean hot or cold overflowing water

Description
rinse should be used after cleaning. Rinse tanks
PHOS DIP R-700 is a calcium modified zinc
should be dumped and cleaned on a regular
phosphate. PHOS DIP R-700 produces a
basis.
microcrystalline, corrosion resistant paint base
coating on ferrous metals with coating weights in
Pickling – When rust, scale or oxides are present,
the range of 300 - 700 mg/ft2. PHOS DIP R-700 is
an acid pickle should be employed. Hydrochloric
also an excellent base for rubber bonding
or Sulfuric Acid with proper inhibitors can be used.
applications. PHOS DIP R-700, when used with
accelerator in barrel applications, will meet the
Rinsing – When pickling is employed, thorough
300 – 500 mg/ft2 coating weight requirement of
water rinsing is recommended. Again, clean,
Federal Specification TT-C-490 for Type I coatings.
overflowing rinses with regular tank cleaning should
be used.
Form
PHOS DIP R-700 is a green, acidic liquid weighing Initial Make-Up
12.2 lbs./gallon, shipped in 650 lb. drums. The initial PHOS DIP R-700 bath should be made up
using 4 gallons of PHOS DIP R-700 per 100 gallons of
PHOS DIP ACCELERATOR is a slightly alkaline liquid solution. This will result in a 30 Total Acid Point bath.
weighing 10.5 lbs./gallon, shipped in 525 lb. drums.
Immediately prior to processing work, add 2 fluid
Equipment ounces of PHOS DIP ACCELERATOR for each 100
Conventional immersion processing equipment gallons of solution. Dilute the PHOS DIP
can be utilized. The PHOS DIP R-700 tank should be ACCELERATOR in water prior to adding to the bath.
constructed of stainless steel (Type 316 is
preferred). Bath Parameters
Concentration: 4% by volume
Total Acid: 25 - 35 Points
The PHOS DIP R-700 solution should be heated by
Free Acid: 4 - 7 Points
stainless steel plate coils (electropolished Type 316 Ratio: 5:1 - 8:1
preferred) mounted on the side walls of the tank. Temperature: 170 - 190F
Acid resistant baskets, racks and tumbling barrels Immersion Time: 10 - 20 minutes
should be used for part processing. Accelerator: 0.5 – 3.0

Post Phosphate Treatment

Use Instructions
Pre-Phosphate Treatment
Steel surfaces, which are to be phosphated, must
be free of soil, grease, rust, scale, etc. The following
steps will normally provide the surface preparation
required:
Cleaning - A DuBois product will provide alkaline
cleaning to remove heavy oils, or greases.
Proper treatment after phosphate coating is
essential to improve and provide maximum
corrosion resistance. The following steps will
provide maximum benefits for the PHOS DIP R-700
coating.
Rinsing - Again, clean, cold, overflowing water
rinsing is necessary to remove all residual carryover
and provide optimum results.
Oiling - The proper selection of oil will provide the
ultimate in protection and enhance the
performance of the finished product.

This information is presented in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is given. The final determination of the suitability of the products for the application
Thiscontemplated by the user is the sole responsibility of the buyer. This is an uncontrolled copy and changes can be made to this document without notice.

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-or- Accelerator
Rust Inhibitor - For temporary protection that will 1. Pipet a 25 ml. sample into a clean beaker.
not interfere with paint adhesion or rubber 2. Add 10 – 20 drops of 50% Sulfuric Acid.
bonding, a water-based rust inhibitor may be used. 3. Titrate with 0.042 Normal Potassium Permanganate to
a pink endpoint (color should stay for 30 seconds).
4. The number of mls. of 0.042 Normal Potassium
Operating Hints
Permanganate equals the number of Accelerator
If the coating shows a “blush rust” appearance,
Points. Concentration of the Accelerator should be
this indicates insufficient phosphate coating. This
maintained between 0.5 – 3.0 points.
could be due to low bath temperature, short
immersion time or high Free Acid.
To increase the Accelerator concentration 1.0 point,
add 1.6 fluid ounces of Accelerator per 100 gallons of
If the bath is taking too long to heat up and not
operating bath.
holding temperature, it would indicate normally
that the coils need cleaning. Scale can be
The Accelerator titration cannot be performed if the
removed in an alkaline deruster.
bath contains any ferrous iron. For this reason, the
solution should be checked with Iron Test Paper prior to
While sludge is not a problem, it is wise to
the Accelerator titration. If the Iron Test Paper turns pink,
periodically decant the bath to remove any iron
add 2 fluid ounces of Accelerator per 100 gallons of
parts and sludge that might have accumulated.
operating bath. Test and repeat additions until Iron Test
Paper does not turn pink. At this point, the Accelerator
Control titration may be performed.
Total Acid
1. Pipet 10 mls. of bath into a clean beaker. Safety
2. Add 4 - 6 drops of Phenolphthalein Indicator.
PHOS DIP R-700 is a strong acidic liquid containing
3. Titrate with 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide to a pink
phosphoric and nitric acids.
endpoint.
4. The mls. of 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide equals the
PHOS DIP ACCELERATOR is a concentrated liquid
Total Acid Points.
containing a strong oxidant (Sodium Nitrite). Do not
store near combustibles. If accidentally spilled on wood,
The addition of 16 fluid ounces of PHOS DIP R-700
clothing, paper, etc. flood with water.
per 100 gallons of bath will raise the Total Acid
Points by 1.
Read the current Safety Data Sheet thoroughly before
using this product.
Free Acid
1. Pipet 10 mls. of bath into a clean beaker.
2. Add 6 - 8 drops of Bromphenol Blue Indicator. Disposal
3. Titrate with 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide to a blue Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
endpoint. (RCRA) regulations, it is the responsibility of the product
4. The mls. of 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide equals the user to determine, at the time of disposal, whether a
Free Acid Points. material should be classified as a hazardous or non-
hazardous waste.
Acid Ratio
The Total Acid Points divided by the Free Acid
Points is equal to the Ratio. Non-Warranty
The data contained in this bulletin is believed by Dubois
The Free Acid will usually adjust automatically to Chemicals to be accurate, true and complete.
hold the Ratio within limits in normal bath Recommended parameters are based on a typical
operation. However, there are some conditions process and may be altered to accommodate specific
such as overheating or prolonged idling (at heat) requirements. Since, however, final use of the product is
of the bath which will cause a rise in the Free Acid beyond our control, no warranty of results is expressed or
and the attendant lowering of the Ratio. This should be implied.
should be compensated for as follows: to lower the
Free Acid by 1 point, add 7.2 fluid ounces of liquid
caustic per 100 gallons of bath. If soda ash is used,
add 7.2 ounces per 100 gallons of bath.

This information is presented in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is given. The final determination of the suitability of the products for the application
This contemplated by the user is the sole responsibility of the buyer. This is an uncontrolled copy and changes can be made to this document without notice.

DuBois Corporate Office • 3630 East Kemper Road Sharonville, OH 45241-2011 • 800 438 2647
DuBois Canada • 1 First Canadian Place • 100 King Street West, Suite 1600 • Toronto, ON M5X 1G5 • 866 861 3603
www.duboischemicals.com 3/17/2021