Metal Finishing & Surface Treatment

Trichloroethylene ACS Reagent Grade 1-gallon plastic jug for precision vapor degreasing, Alliance Chemical

Trichloroethylene ACS Grade in a pallet of 36 5-gallon pails from Alliance Chemical for precision vapor degreasing

Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade

ACS Reagent Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–55 Gallon

From $85.00

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n-Heptane 99% Technical

99%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Pint–55 Gallon

From $18.00

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Hexane Technical Grade

Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–55 Gallon

From $25.35

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Battery Water

Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $24.20

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Sulfuric acid technical grade drain cleaner 1-gallon plastic jug, Alliance Chemical for drain clearing

Drain Hammer - Sulfuric Acid Drain Cleaner

100%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $34.53

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Ammonium Bifluoride Flakes

Technical Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–44 Lbs.

From $25.30

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Tert Butyl Acetate Technical Grade in a 1-gallon plastic jug from Alliance Chemical for industrial coatings and metal degreasing

Tert Butyl Acetate (TBA)

100%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–55 Gallon

From $28.00

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Xylene ACS Reagent Grade 1-gallon plastic jug for histology processing and extraction from Alliance Chemical

Xylene 98.5% ACS Grade pallet of 36 cases of 1-gallon jugs from Alliance Chemical for laboratory research

Xylene ACS Grade

98.5%ACS Reagent Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–55 Gallon

From $28.00

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Boric Acid

100%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–50 Lbs.

From $20.00

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Sulfuric Acid 70%

70%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $28.90

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Sodium Thiosulfate

Technical Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–55 Lbs.

From $16.98

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Nitric Acid 40%

40%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Liter–55 Gallon

From $44.00

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10% Vinegar Technical Grade in a 1-gallon plastic jug, Alliance Chemical, for industrial concrete etching

10% Concentrated Vinegar Technical Grade in a pallet of 36 5-gallon jugs, Alliance Chemical

10% Vinegar - Concentrated Industrial Strength

10%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $15.00

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Sulfuric Acid 30%

30%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $27.23

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Sodium Bisulfite 40%

40%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $22.00

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Nitric Acid 20%

20%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Liter–55 Gallon

From $24.00

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About Metal Finishing & Surface Treatment

Acids, cleaners, and specialty chemicals for metal finishing, plating, anodizing, etching, and surface treatment processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose chemicals for a metal-finishing process?

Match the chemical, concentration, and grade to the substrate, process stage, equipment, and finish specification. Review the applicable process documentation and test on representative material before production use.

What is the difference between cleaning, etching, and passivation?

Cleaning removes soils and residues, etching changes the surface through controlled chemical action, and passivation supports the formation of a protective surface condition. These processes use different chemistries and controls.

Should I use technical or reagent-grade material?

Use the grade specified by the process or customer requirement. Reagent-grade material may be appropriate where impurity control is critical, while technical-grade material can suit many industrial operations when its specifications meet the process need.

What documentation should a metal-finishing shop review?

Review the Safety Data Sheet, product specification, Certificate of Analysis where required, and the operating or customer specification for the process. Confirm material compatibility with tanks, plumbing, ventilation, and PPE before use.