
BASF CHEMETALL® ARDROX®...
CHEMETALL® is the brand for the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division & a leading supplier of applied surface treatment technologies for metal, plastic & glass substrates.
CHEMETALL® has developed and manufactures NDT products for Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) applications as well as selected equipment related to NDT processes. The PT product range is represented by the well-known Ardrox® for the aerospace industry and Britemor® and Checkmor® brands specifically developed for the automotive, automotive components, energy and general industries. CHEMETALL® PT product groups include:
• Color-contrast penetrants
• Fluorescent/water-washable penetrants (oil-based, surfactant-based, water-based)
• Fluorescent/post-emulsifiable penetrants
• Penetrant removers
• Developers
ARDROX® 920A, 9721 and 9722 are water based, water-washable fluorescent penetrants suitable for the detection of defects open to the surface. Equivalent to different AMS 2644 sensitivity levels depending on the product.
ARDROX® 970P24E, 970P25E and 970P26E are biodegradable water-washable fluorescent penetrants offering a range of sensitivity levels approved to AMS 2644.
ARDROX® 970x series water-washable fluorescent penetrants are based on latest surfactant technology (free of Nonylphenolethoxylate, short „NPE-free“). All products have low-odor, low toxicity and therefore a minimal impact on the environment.
ARDROX® 981x series high performance, post-emulsifiable, fluorescent penetrants feature low-odor, low toxicity, high flash point, minimal environmental impact and show significant performance improvements compared to older generation products. ARDROX® 9881 is a new hydrophilic emulsifier with improved odor control and bath stability.
ARDROX® Red Dye Penetrants include 907PB, water-washable and solvent-removable, 996PB solvent-removable and 9VF2, a high sensitivity azo-dye free fluorescent color contrast water-washable penetrant without aromatic hydrocarbons.
ARDROX® developers are based on very fine white powder with a defined particle size range and advanced absorption properties. They ensure superior white film background for better visibility of indications. They can be removed easily after inspection.
ARDROX® 9PRx are colorless, highly volatile, solvent based penetrant removers. Fast drying they have a low sulphur and halogen content. Mainly used for the removal of both visible red dye and fluorescent penetrants but can also be used as a solvent pre cleaner prior to the penetrant application for the removal of oil and grease.
For additional information on ARDROX® NDT products please refer to the attached documentation.