One-Step
Clean & Coat
Cleans and phosphates in one stage
Improved Paint
Adhesion
Builds a strong coating foundation
Mixed-Metal
Conditioning
Prepares steel, zinc and aluminum
Low-Temperature
Processing
Operates effectively from 120°F
Uniform Phosphate
Coating
Promotes even coating coverage
About NuKoat 33MF
NuKoat 33MF is a liquid iron-phosphate conversion coating designed to clean and phosphate metal surfaces in a single processing step. The formulation creates a thin, amorphous phosphate layer that provides an effective foundation for subsequent liquid paint, powder-coat and spray-coating systems.
NuKoat 33MF is engineered to improve both corrosion resistance and coating adhesion while simplifying pretreatment operations. Its enhanced wetting characteristics reduce surface tension and improve penetration of the cleaning and conversion-coating chemistry, resulting in cleaner surfaces and highly uniform phosphate deposition.
The product is suitable for steel and mixed-metal processing, including galvanized steel, zinc and aluminum. It can be applied by spray or immersion and is designed for use in both three-stage and five-stage pretreatment systems. NuKoat 33MF provides effective steel corrosion resistance without the use of molybdates or fluorides.
Typical Applications
Iron Phosphate Pretreatment
Steel Conversion Coating
Pre-Paint Surface Preparation
Mixed-Metal Conditioning
Powder-Coat Pretreatment
One-Step Cleaning & Phosphating
One-Step
Clean & Coat
Cleans and phosphates in one stage
Improved Paint
Adhesion
Builds a strong coating foundation
Mixed-Metal
Conditioning
Prepares steel, zinc and aluminum
Low-Temperature
Processing
Operates effectively from 120°F
Uniform Phosphate
Coating
Promotes even coating coverage
Typical Properties
| Property | NuKoat 33MF |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light Yellow Liquid |
| Density at 20°C (68°F), g/ml (lb/gal) | 1.140 (9.51) |
| pH, 100.0% | 3.8 |
| pH, 5.0% | 4 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L | 10 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) | None |
| Solubility in Water, g/L | Complete |
| Contains Chlorides | No |
| Foaming Tendency | Low Foam |
| Corrosive | No |
Process Parameters
| Parameter | NuKoat 33MF |
|---|---|
| Use Concentration, % (v/v) | 1.0–5.0 |
| Operating Temperature, °C (°F) | 49.0–85.0 (120.2–185.0) |
| Application Methods | Spray / Immersion |
| Recommended Pre-Clean | Not Required for Typical One-Step Process |
| Process Time, sec–min, range | 30 sec–3 min |
| Process Optimization | Adjust concentration, temperature and dwell time based on substrate and coating target |
Material Compatibility
| Material | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Compatible |
| Cast Steel | Compatible |
| Monel | Test for Compatibility |
| Brass | Test for Compatibility |
| Copper | Test for Compatibility |
| Nickel | Test for Compatibility |
| Bronze | Test for Compatibility |
| Hastelloy | Test for Compatibility |
| Stainless Steel | Test for Compatibility |
| Carbon Steel | Compatible |
| Inconel | Test for Compatibility |
| Tantalum | Test for Compatibility |
| Cast Iron | Test for Compatibility |
| Incoloy 825 | Test for Compatibility |
| Titanium | Test for Compatibility |
| Ti6Al4V | Test for Compatibility |
| Zinc | Compatible |
| Zinc Plating | Compatible |
| Galvanized Surfaces | Compatible |
| Magnesium | Not Compatible |
| Other Metals | Test for Compatibility |
Available Sizes
| Package Size | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| 275-gallon tote | 2,617 lb |
| 55-gallon drum | 524 lb |
| 5-gallon pail | 47.6 lb |
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