Chemetall Launches Eco-friendly Water-based Fluorescent Penetrant
Posted: 2015-8-23
Source:
PR Newswire
Chemetall, a Global Business Unit of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB),
has introduced a new water-based penetrant for eco-friendly and process
efficient fluorescent penetrant inspection. Britemor® 921 (W) enables bright
and crisp indications on a wide range of materials, including ferrous and
non-ferrous metals, and non-porous ceramics, thanks to its very low
fluorescent background and excellent wash characteristics. Chemetall's
liquid penetrant testing product uses water as the main carrier which is
stabilized by a distinctive micro-emulsion technology. These micro-
emulsions are thermodynamically stable and composition includes isotropic
liquid mixtures of solvent, water and emulsifier. The low viscosity of the
Britemor® 921 (W) ensures minimal drag out, reduces overall product and
rinse water consumption and minimizes the effluent treatment costs.
Favorable COD and BOD values
The sound ecological properties of Britemor® 921 (W) are based on its very
favorable Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand
(BOD) values compared to current generation products. Equipped with a very
low COD/BOD ratio, Chemetall can offer its customers a more biodegradable
product. The overall low COD and BOD values of Britemor® 921 (W) reduces
the amount of contaminants in the rinse water. Consequently, the process
requires less consumable, such as activated charcoal, to adsorb organic
load in the waste water. Complemented by a low toxic unit value, Britemor®
921 (W) offers the opportunity of a direct discharge to the drain, depending
on local water, environment authority regulations.
Self-developing penetrant allows bright indication
Britemor® 921 (W) can be used with all existing Chemetall developer
systems (PD3, LD9, water-based developers) or as a self-developing
process, avoiding the additional usage and the costs of an extra developer
product. The innovative technology is classified Level 1 in accordance with
EN ISO 3452-2 and offers many benefits to the automotive components
market, general industry foundries and NDT inspection/service companies
with regard to process cost savings, environmental aspects and performance
enhancement.
About Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a
premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end
markets around the world. With a broad customer reach and diverse end
markets, Albemarle develops, manufactures and markets technologically
advanced and high value added products, including lithium and lithium
compounds, bromine and bromine derivatives, catalysts and surface
treatment chemistries used in a wide range of applications including
consumer electronics, flame retardants, metal processing, plastics,
contemporary and alternative transportation vehicles, refining,
pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction and custom chemistry services.
Albemarle is focused on delivering differentiated, performance-based
technologies that deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to its
customers. Albemarle employs approximately 6,900 people and serves
customers in approximately 100 countries. Albemarle regularly posts
information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news,
financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, Regulation G
reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding Albemarle, its
businesses and the markets it serves.
Chemetall Surface Treatment, a business unit of Albemarle Corporation, is a
leading global supplier of specialty chemicals with a focus on processes for
the surface treatment of metals and plastics. To learn more, visit
www.chemetall.com.
has introduced a new water-based penetrant for eco-friendly and process
efficient fluorescent penetrant inspection. Britemor® 921 (W) enables bright
and crisp indications on a wide range of materials, including ferrous and
non-ferrous metals, and non-porous ceramics, thanks to its very low
fluorescent background and excellent wash characteristics. Chemetall's
liquid penetrant testing product uses water as the main carrier which is
stabilized by a distinctive micro-emulsion technology. These micro-
emulsions are thermodynamically stable and composition includes isotropic
liquid mixtures of solvent, water and emulsifier. The low viscosity of the
Britemor® 921 (W) ensures minimal drag out, reduces overall product and
rinse water consumption and minimizes the effluent treatment costs.
Favorable COD and BOD values
The sound ecological properties of Britemor® 921 (W) are based on its very
favorable Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand
(BOD) values compared to current generation products. Equipped with a very
low COD/BOD ratio, Chemetall can offer its customers a more biodegradable
product. The overall low COD and BOD values of Britemor® 921 (W) reduces
the amount of contaminants in the rinse water. Consequently, the process
requires less consumable, such as activated charcoal, to adsorb organic
load in the waste water. Complemented by a low toxic unit value, Britemor®
921 (W) offers the opportunity of a direct discharge to the drain, depending
on local water, environment authority regulations.
Self-developing penetrant allows bright indication
Britemor® 921 (W) can be used with all existing Chemetall developer
systems (PD3, LD9, water-based developers) or as a self-developing
process, avoiding the additional usage and the costs of an extra developer
product. The innovative technology is classified Level 1 in accordance with
EN ISO 3452-2 and offers many benefits to the automotive components
market, general industry foundries and NDT inspection/service companies
with regard to process cost savings, environmental aspects and performance
enhancement.
About Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a
premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end
markets around the world. With a broad customer reach and diverse end
markets, Albemarle develops, manufactures and markets technologically
advanced and high value added products, including lithium and lithium
compounds, bromine and bromine derivatives, catalysts and surface
treatment chemistries used in a wide range of applications including
consumer electronics, flame retardants, metal processing, plastics,
contemporary and alternative transportation vehicles, refining,
pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction and custom chemistry services.
Albemarle is focused on delivering differentiated, performance-based
technologies that deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to its
customers. Albemarle employs approximately 6,900 people and serves
customers in approximately 100 countries. Albemarle regularly posts
information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news,
financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, Regulation G
reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding Albemarle, its
businesses and the markets it serves.
Chemetall Surface Treatment, a business unit of Albemarle Corporation, is a
leading global supplier of specialty chemicals with a focus on processes for
the surface treatment of metals and plastics. To learn more, visit
www.chemetall.com.
