REACH & EU ELV compliant
Direct access to European OEM supply chains
Passivation · Process-engineered chemistry
UNIPASS-AL NON CHROMEAluminum Passivation – Chrome Free
EU-Compliant Chrome-Free Passivation Drop-In
120–160 h Salt SprayREACH CompliantRoHSEU ELV
01 / Product brief
EU-Compliant Chrome-Free Passivation Drop-In
Zirconium/titanium-based chromium-free conversion coating for aluminium. Produces a colourless-to-light-blue conversion layer delivering 120–160 hours salt spray while fully meeting REACH, RoHS, and EU ELV requirements. Validated as a direct drop-in replacement for chrome systems.
REACH and EU ELV compliant — allows treated parts to enter European automotive and electronics supply chains without restriction. Drop-in chemistry requires no equipment modification versus existing chrome passivation lines.
02 / Performance
Key process advantages
Product-specific outcomes for production quality, operating control and line performance.
Zero equipment modification
Drop-in replacement for existing chrome lines
120–160 hours salt spray
Strong corrosion performance without hexavalent chrome
04 / Process position
Where it works in the line
Applied at Stage 6 (Passivate) — converts aluminium to REACH-compliant chromium-free protection film.
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Degrease
Process stage
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Rinse
Process stage
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De-rust
Process stage
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Rinse
Process stage
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Condition
Process stage
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Phosphate
Process stage
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Passivate
Applied at Stage 6 (Passivate) — converts aluminium to REACH-compliant chromium-free protection film.
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Rinse
Process stage
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Dry
Process stage
05 / Applications
Specified for real production demands
Typical applications and substrate conditions for UNIPASS-AL NON CHROME.
Automotive aluminium parts for European OEM supply chains
- Aluminium
Consumer electronics housings with REACH compliance requirements
- European OEM Supply Chains
HVAC aluminium components where chrome is restricted
- Electronics Housing
White goods and appliance aluminium panels
- Aluminium
Technical support
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