OAKITE 160 (50 LBS)

Oakite® 160 is a powdered, caustic aluminum etchant for immersion application. It etches aluminum to eliminate surface imperfections and produce a matte, satin finish. A chelated product, it retards scale buildup in tanks and on heating coils and keeps it soft for easy disposal. Oakite® 160 rinses easily and forms a controlled foam blanket to minimize alkalimist and fumes. Oakite 160 is used between 15 and 45 g/l (2 and 6 oz/gal) at temperatures between 21 and 71 °C (70 to 160 °F). Exposure time varies from 30 seconds to several minutes. Exact time, temperature and concentration will depend upon the degree of etch required.