Ardrox 185L & 185: Alkaline Rust and Scale Remover
Ardrox 185L & 185: Alkaline Rust and Scale Remover
3 Application
Ardrox® 185L is usually used at a concentration of 30 - 50 % by volume in water, depending
on the amount of rust or scale to be removed. This corresponds to a concentration of
200 – 375 g/l of Ardrox® 185 in water. Ardrox® 185 must always be dissolved in cold water.
An exothermic reaction will heat up the solution to 50 - 60°C / 120 - 140°F.
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The Ardrox® 185L is applied by immersion between 82 and 93 °C (180 and 200 °F). Agitate
with mechanical agitation, do not use air agitation. The immersion time will vary according to
the degree of contamination, light rust being removed in approximately 10 minutes while
heavy rust may take about an hour. Run cleaning solution as per the instructions of the engine
manufacturer standard procedure.
Thorough water rinsing must take place after the use of Ardrox® 185L. If no further immediate
surface treatment is to follow, the use of a dewatering and protective fluid such as an
Ardrox® 3-series is desirable to give protection from re-rusting.
If the components are heavily contaminated with oil or grease, the life of the Ardrox® 185L
bath will be prolonged if they are first degreased (e.g. with an Ardrox® 6-series product).
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7 General information
Chemetall supplies a wide range of chemical products and associated equipment for
cleaning, descaling, paint and carbon removal, metal working and protection and non-
destructive testing. Sales executives are available to advice on specific problems and
applications.
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Method of control
Required chemicals
Indicator solution: Thymolphthalein
Testing solution: 0.1 N Sulphuric acid
Measure
Restore the volume of the tank to its original level, if necessary, by adding water. Thoroughly mix and
take a sample of 100 - 200 ml. After allowing to cool to ambient, add active carbon, stir and allow to
stand for 30 minutes. Filter solution through a Whatman No1 paper until ~ 100 ml is obtained. Pipette
25 ml into a 250 ml volumetric flask. Make up to the mark with distilled water. Pipette 10 ml of this
solution into an Erlenmeyer flask and add 5 - 10 drops of Thymolphthalein. Titrate against 0.1 N
sulphuric acid solution until the blue color is discharged leaving a pale yellow-green solution or until
the pH value of 9.5 is reached. Record the volume used as V (ml).
The bath strength is calculated as follows:
Measured strength (% by volume Ardrox® 185L) = V x 1.13
Measured strength (g/l Ardrox® 185) = V x 8.07
The above details have been compiled to the best of our knowledge on the basis of tests and research work and with regard to the current state of our
practical experience. This technical product information is non-binding. No liabilities or guarantees deriving from or in connection with this leaflet can
be imputed to us. Statements relating to possible uses of the product do not constitute a guarantee that such uses are appropriate in a particular
user's case or that such uses do not infringe the patents or proprietary rights of any third party. The reproduction of any or all of the information
contained in this leaflet is expressly forbidden without Chemetall’s prior written consent.
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