LIQUID TRETE

Accelerator for Zinc Phosphate Solutions

Description Note
Liquid Trete zinc phosphate accelerator is added Liquid Trete gets consumed during the zinc
to DuBois’ Perma-Gard zinc phosphate solutions to phosphatizing process and must be continuously
enhance the coating process. Liquid Trete speeds added to the phosphate solution for the highest
up the coating process to the point where coating quality results.
can be accomplished in one minute for spray
systems and two to three minutes in soak systems. Dispensing
Liquid Trete allows the operating temperature in Liquid Trete should be automatically dispensed.
the zinc phosphatizing stage to be substantially Information is available from your DuBois
decreased. Liquid Trete also prevents excessive Representative.
crystal growth. When utilized properly, it will
prevent the system from operating on the iron side. NOTE: Punch a hole in the drum bung equal to the
size of the pump tubing. This will minimize the
Key Properties amount of air flow into the drum. Air decomposes
• Supplementary agent for improvement and all sodium nitrite accelerators.
control of the zinc phosphatizing process
• Easy to use concentrated liquid Test Method
• Suitable for use in both spray and immersion The superior method for determining the
systems concentration of Liquid Trete is best done using the
Sulfamic Acid digestion (Fermentation Tube)
Technical Data method.
Appearance Clear, Yellow Liquid
Density 10.82 lbs/gl Concentration by Sulfamic Acid Method (KIT
#2952): Completely fill the fermentation tube with
zinc phosphate solution. Be sure to invert the tube
Test Method to fill the graduated vial. There cannot be any air
Liquid Trete is used in conjunction with DuBois entrapped in the graduated vial, or this will
Perma-Gard zinc phosphatizing solutions in both interfere with an accurate result. With a spatula
spray and immersion applications. put 2-4 grams of Sulfamic Acid in the open end of
the tube. Quickly invert the tube in such a manner
Recommended Operating Conditions as to allow the Sulfamic Acid to go all the way to
Liquid Trete accelerator is added to the zinc the top of the graduated vial without any air
phosphate solution at a rate of 4-12 ounces per following. All of the Sulfamic Acid does not have to
100 gallons of solution. Because each zinc go completely to the top. However, make sure
phosphate operation is a custom operation, the that a significant portion does. The Sulfamic Acid is
exact concentration must be determined for each in excess of what is really needed to complete the
application reaction. After the inversion, set the tube upright
and allow the gas generation to displace the
Operating Limits solution in the graduated vial. When the gas stops
Once the proper coating has been achieved, evolving, take reading. The reading noted is
titrate the bath for Liquid Trete content and use considered the points of Liquid Trete. Multiply the
that as a standard for the operation. mls of potassium permanganate by 4.3 to get the
concentration of fluid ounces of Liquid Trete per
Operating Tips 100 gallons of solution.
Before adding Liquid Trete accelerator to the tank,
be sure the pH of the zinc bath has been adjusted
to at least 2.6.

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Titration Method by Potassium Permanganate

(Alternative Method)
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Note:
The Potassium Permanganate titration cannot be
Please refer to the label and Material Safety Data
performed if the bath contains ferrous iron. For this
information for all warnings, recommendations for safety
reason, the solution should be checked with iron
equipment, and other regulatory information. Copies of
test paper prior to the accelerator titration. If the
the Material Safety Data information can be ordered by
paper turns pink, add 8 fluid ounces of Liquid Trete
calling 800-438- 2647.
per 100 gallons of bath. Retest with iron test paper.
If still pink, make a second add of accelerator. If
the paper does not turn pink, the accelerator
titration can be performed.

1. Pipette a 25 ml sample of solution from the zinc

phosphate tank.
2. Add 5 ml of 12N Sulfuric Acid.
3. Titrate using burette with 0.0432N Potassium
Permanganate to a persistent pink color for at
least 30 seconds.
4. Each ml of Potassium Permanganate is a Liquid
Trete (or nitrite) point. Multiply the mls of Potassium
Permanganate by 4.3 to get the concentration of
fluid ounces of Liquid Trete per 100 gallons of
solution.

Material Compatibility
Wash Tank Construction: It is recommended that
the zinc phosphatizing stage, containing Liquid
Trete and the PermaGard product, be constructed
of 304 or 316 stainless steel. Other stages may be
constructed of mild steel depending on relative
chemistry.

Safe Handling and Storage

Instructions
Before handling and using, the Material Safety
Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet should be read and
understood by all personnel in contact with this
product.

Store at normal room temperature. If accidentally

frozen, thaw, roll drum to remix, and use as is. Keep
container closed when not in use.

Disposal
Any disposal of this product should be in
compliance with all federal, state and local
regulations. All industrial solutions may require
some treatment before discharge. DuBois offers full
service disposal and compliance consultation,
backed by a full range of treatment chemicals.
Detailed information is available from your DuBois
Representative.

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 1602, Toronto, ON, M5X 1G5 • 866 861 3603
www.duboischemicals.com
3/9/2020