Alodine 1200S — conversion coating

A conversion coat is the thin chemical film that goes back on aluminium after cutting, drilling or blending. Alodine 1200S (Henkel BONDERITE M-CR 1200S AERO) is the common product, qualified for MIL-DTL-5541 Class 1A and 3. The data below come from that one sheet and from AC 43.13-1B.

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Alodine 1200S at a glance

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Alodine 1200S schematic
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Designation

ItemValue
DesignationAlodine 1200S
ClassChemicals
Typeconversion coating

Data from the guide

ItemValue
ProductBONDERITE M-CR 1200S AERO, known as Alodine 1200S; brown powder
ApprovalQPL-81706; makes Class 1A and Class 3 coatings under MIL-DTL-5541, bare or painted
Make-up6.3 lb per 100 gal (7.5 kg per 1000 L); 12.5 lb (15 kg) for brush application
pH1.3 to 1.8
Temperature68 to 95 F (20 to 35 C)
Contact time15 to 180 seconds
Finished colourLight iridescent golden to tan
Rule on repairsApply immediately after corrosion removal and rinse; recoat if 48 h pass before primer or paint

These figures belong to this one Henkel sheet. Another product, or another revision, has its own. The SRM names the conversion coat for the repair.

Notes from the guide

  • One product sheet. Bath data are from the Henkel M-CR 1200S AERO TDS (Nov 2019). Other products differ.
  • Class meanings are from standard summaries; we did not read the MIL-DTL-5541 text.
  • Hazard rules are the AC's and the SDS's. We add none.

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Sources

Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.
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