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EBS™

Safe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride

Overview

EBS™ is our most powerful hydrofluoric acid replacement. With data to show no chance or fluorosis upon dermal contact, EBS™ is a safe way to etch or brighten metals and remove complex silicates. EBS™ can be formulated to be non-corrosive to skin at less than 12.5%

Cost / Performance

  • Highly effective aluminum brightener
  • Highly uniform etch of various alloys (as compared to HF) potentially allowing for lower use levels of finishes/coatings
  • Significantly less aggressive to glass than HF
  • Effective solubilization of complex aluminosilicates
  • Effective for removal of rust/iron oxide

Uses & Applications

  • Marine
  • MetalCleaners
  • Specialty
  • Transportation
  • Aluminum brightening (truck)
  • Effective etching agent for multiple metals
  • Weld stain removal
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Specialized descaling - especially complex aluminosilicates
  • HVAC/Air conditioning fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Brighteners
  • Solubilization of complex silicates

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Does not contain any free hydrogen fluoride
  • Eliminates the need for a Skull & Crossbones Pictogram (at any use level)
  • Classified as a non-corrosive to skin at use levels of 12.5% or less
  • Eliminates the need to file a risk management plan as can be required when using HF or ABF

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Wheel Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • EBS™*8%
  • BJSi™*4%
  • DAN™*/GPD™*2%
  • eQi™*2.5%
  • QHD™*2.5%
  • Waterbalance
Formulation Tips - 1:
  • NEVER use EBS™ in conjuntion with skin corrosive acids - if you do, the dermal safety profile will be altered.
  • In general, NEVER use EBS™ in conjunction with another acid - contact your sales rep for assistance with this.
  • Do NOT use EBS™ in conjunction with ALB™ or APW™ or product will lose efficacy.
  • EBS™ typically performs best with a companion acid like BJSi™ in most applications especially where both silicates and carbonates are involved.
Formulation Tips - 2:
  • M5™ is also recommended as a companion acid when chloride is undesirable.
  • ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment when working with EBS™ - see SDS for details.
  • Especially avoid any chance of mist inhalation or ingestion of EBS based products.
  • EBS™ is highly effective when used in conjunction with QHD™ or eQi™ for wheel cleaning applications.
  • For formulating or safety advice or information, please contact your sales person directly.

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear, colorless to straw colored liquid

Activity, %:

ca. 51%

Density @ 23ºC:

1.33 +/- 0.03

Package & Handling

  • EBS™ is available in 275 gallon plastic IBC totes (Net Wt. 2974 lbs), 55 US gallon plastic drums (Net Wt. 582 lbs).
  • It is recommended that the product be stored in high-density polyethylene or polypropylene containers.
  • Vented caps are recommended. Customers should evaluate their particular formulation to determine bottle stability and if vented caps are needed.
  • Corrosive to all metals - use caution.

Regulatory / Tox Information

DOT: Regulated

TDG: Regulated

ADR: Regulated

DSL, TSCA and REACH compliant

Contact Us

Vitech International Inc.

P.O. Box 7
Milton, WI 53563 U.S.A.

Telephone: (905) 331-9687
Toll-free: (800) 796-1896

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