# ANKO R ® 

# PF1

PFOS free low foam chrome surfactant

ANKOR PF 1 is a PF OS, PFOA and P FT free l o w-foaming su rfa c tant that is highly sta b le in Ha rd Ch ro me plating e n viro nments. . T h e mist/spray sup p re ssing e ffect is ba sed on su rfa c e tensi on red u ction th an o n formation of a foam blan ket to preve n t spray form the ch rom i um ele c troly t e solution. READ ENTI RE

TECH NICAL DATA SHEET BEFOR E USING THIS PRODUCT.

Functio n , perf o rma n ce and handli ng of this pro d u c t are si milar to tra d itional PFO S based chro me su rfacta nts

as ANK O R SRK. ANKO R PF1 is fo rmulated to p e rfor m also at elevated tempe r atures as 1 40°F (60 ° C)

whe r e othe r p o tential PFO S repla c eme n t produ cts h a ve failed by brea kin g do wn too fast.

In addition to preve n tion o f spray by re ductio n of th e su rfa c e ten s ion, the ANKOR PF1 will red u ce drag -out

losse s . Con s umption is b a se d on dra g -out an d am pere-h o u r s plated. ANKOR PF1 doe s not affect the physi cal or co rro sio n pro p e r ties of the re sulting chrom e depo sits.

Wetting age n t ANKOR PF1 is an easy to pump pink color con c en trate suitabl e for auto dosi ng equip m en t.

The su rfa c tan t can be directly added to the pro c e s s solution with ou t prior dilutio n

.

MAKE -UP

Make -u p qua ntity: 1.5 – 2.0 ml/l ANKOR PF1



### FUNCTI O N AND CONT ROL OF TH E SURF AC TANT

By addition o f 2 ml/l A N K O R P F 1 to a ch rom e sol u tion, the su rface ten s ion of t he ele c tro l ytes is redu ced

from a bout 7 0 dyne s/cm to 31 dyne s/cm. Spray i s t y pi cally p r eve n ted when th e surfa c e te n s ion f a lls bel ow 40 dyn e s/ cm with thi s type of su rfa c tant. Neverth e le ss it is ben eficial to d r op the surface te nsi o n si gnificantly

belo w 40 dyn e s/cm for be st re sult s. When su rface t ensi on i s mai n tained at 30 mN/m the consumption rate will be lower than operating the pro d u c t at 40 dynes/c m as the initial appea ran c e of sp ray con s ume s a

prop ortio nally large r amou nt of surfa c ta nt from the proce s s sol u tio n

.

Additions of ANKOR PF1 are re comm ende d to done bas ed on obse r vation of the small amount of foa m

gene rated d u r ing op eratio n is step s of 0.5 ml/l. The con c entratio n of ANKOR PF1 in the proce s s sol u tion

can be dete r mined by me asu r ing the surface ten s io n with a ring tensiom e ter a nd u s e of the gra ph attach ed

below.



### ANK OR PF 1

Influenc e on su rface tensio n o f Chromium p l a t ing sol u tio n s

72 80Surface tension[dynes/cm]

60 70

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31 27 24 21 20

0 10 20 30 40 50

0 1 6 2 3 4 5

Conc e n tra t ion A N KOR PF1 [mL/L]

### ANKOR P F 1

Technic a l Data Shee t

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### CAUTION!

Even a very thin foam blanket contains the oxygen and hydrogen gas which develops during electrolysis. Open fire and sparks have to be avoided to prevent igni tion and explosion of this explosive gas mixture. Switch off current prior to loading or taking out work piec es. In case of failure of the exhaust, care has to be taken that the developing hydrogen is drawn o ff by sufficient aeration of the workroom.

CONSUMPTION RATE

The consumption rate of ANKOR PF1 can deviate according to individual operation and equipment circumstances. High levels of impurity metals increase the consumption rate.

According to our experience, a consumption rate of 50 - 150 ml ANKOR PF1 can be expected per 10,000 Ah. Without any drag out losses of solution as for some Hard Chrome application a consumption rate of about 50 ml/10,000 Ah has been observed but may vary significantly from case to case.

EFFLUENT TREATMENT

ANKOR PF1 will not break down to PFOS, PFOA or P FT and meets the recent demand in several countries for PFOS replacement as the U.S. PFOA Stewardship Program. Instructions can be taken from the Technical Data Sheets belonging to the specific proc ess. ANKOR PF1 is not bio degradable in the sense of

the EU 648/2004 Directive and based on Poly Fluorinated Surfactants.

FOR THE MAKE UP AND MAINTENANCE THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS ARE REQUIRED

ANKOR PF1

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! ANKOR PF1 AND THE OPERATING SOLUTI ON MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN,

EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

HAZARDS: ANKOR PF1 and the operating solution may caus e irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause irritation to the mout h, throat, esophagus and stomach. DEVELOPMENTAL

ABNORMALITIES EFFECTS: Contains material(s), which may cause developmental abnormalities effects. CA PROP 65: Contains material(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and or reproductive harm. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not inhale or take internally.

FIRST AID: In case of contact of ANKOR PF1 and the operat ing solution with skin or eyes, flush with plenty of clean, cool water for at least 30 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. For eyes and skin contact, get immediate medical attention. If inhaled, remo ve to fresh air. If exposed person is not breathing, give artificial respiration or oxygen applied by trai ned personnel. Get immediate medical attention. If ingested, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical attention.

HANDLING INFORMATION: When preparing or maintaining solutions, always add ANKOR PF1 and the operating solution slowly and cautiously. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Do not take internally. When handling ANKOR PF1 and the operating solution wear protective cl othing, chemical safety goggles, respirator, face shield and chemicalresistant, impervious gloves. Avoid contact with alkali s and any other foreign materials. Exhaust ventilation is required to remove vapors or mists that may be generated during make-up and operation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

CONTAINER INFORMATION: Keep containers tightly closed. Store i ndoors in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from alkalis, metals, organic materials, acids, oxidizing agents and reducing agents. Loosen containers cautiously when opening. Do not reuse containers, wash thoroughly before disposal. Improper disposal or reuse of containers may be dangerous and illegal.

REFER TO MSDS(s) FOR FURTHER HEALTH , SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION

### ANKOR P F 1

Technic a l Data Shee t

MATERI AL S A FETY DATA SHEETS

For mo re det ailed inform ation on the toxicolo gical pro per tie s of the prod uct s de scrib ed he rein, refere nce ca n be ma de to th e Materi al Sa fety Data She e t (MSDS ) for each p r od uct

. If you do no t have the p r o per MS DS, it

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