Is Chemetall part of BASF?
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In December2016, BASF has closed the transaction to acquire Albemarle’s global surface treatment business, Chemetall. Chemetall is now a global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF.
What does Chemetall do?
Chemetall develops and manufactures tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. The products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion.
Who manufactures Ardrox?
Chemetall Group
Chemetall Group – Ardrox®
What is oakite 33?
Oakite 33 is a liquid acidic compound designed for removing light grease, oils, shop dirt, flux, rust, oxides and heat scale. Oakite is also used for cleaning stainless steel and for preparing metals for painting.
What is oakite used for?
Oakite® 31 is a liquid, acidic compound used for removing shop dirt, oxides, rust and heat scale, flux and welding spatter from steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals. It is also used for removing milkstone and similar mineral deposits in dairies, meat processing and other food plants.
What is oakite made of?
Oakite 33
| FEATURE | CHARACTERISTIC |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition | Phosphoric acid, solvents and surfactants |
| Physical form | As received: light-amber liquid As used: pale-yellow solution odor |
| Odor | Faintly aromatic |
| Specific gravity (approx) | 1.345 at 20 °C (68 °F) |
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What has been Chemetall’s biggest investment ever made?
Acquisition of the US lithium specialist Cyprus Foote, the largest investment ever made by Chemetall group. Chemetall takes over the Asian business from the British company Brent International PLC.
Where is Chemetall located now?
Grand opening of new US-headquarter and laboratory site in New Providence, New Jersey. mg technologies divest their specialty chemicals business. As part of the mg chemical group Dynamit Nobel, Chemetall is acquired by Rockwood Specialties, Inc, effective August, 1st.
What happened to Chemetall-Rai?
Chemetall becomes the sole owner of its Indian joint venture Chemetall-Rai by acquiring the remaining fifty percent shares of its former Chemetall-Rai partners. The Fine Chemicals division of Chemetall continues its global business activities under the company name Rockwood Lithium and is legally separated from Chemetall.
How many employees does Chemetall have in Frankfurt?
About 300 employees work in Frankfurt. Langelsheim is the largest and most diverse production location operated by the Chemetall Group.