Abstract: A final seal rinse or pre-treatment for improving the adhesion and corrosion protection afforded by application of organic coatings to metallic substrates, with the seal rinse comprising an aqueous solution of comprising an effective concentration of (2-benzothiazolylthio) succinic acid and morpholine. The formulation, in a working solution, provides a treatment process which increases the corrosion protection of painted metallic parts, particularly ferrous parts, to an extent previously offered by chromated seal rinses. The seal rinse of the present invention is compatible with fresh water from conventional sources, and is also adapted for use with deionized water including a final deionized water post-rinse. In addition, the formulation of the present invention is particularly adapted for use with materials previously treated with phosphate.

Abstract: A final seal rinse or pre-treatment for improving the adhesion and corrosion protection afforded by application of organic coatings to metallic substrates, with the seal rinse comprising an aqueous solution of comprising an effective concentration of (2-benzothiazolylthio) succinic acid and morpholine. The formulation, in a working solution, provides a treatment process which increases the corrosion protection of painted metallic parts, particularly ferrous parts, to an extent previously offered by chromated seal rinses. The seal rinse of the present invention is compatible with fresh water from conventional sources, and is also adapted for use with deionized water including a final deionized water post-rinse. In addition, the formulation of the present invention is particularly adapted for use with materials previously treated with phosphate.

Abstract: A quasi-azeotropic stripper composition for the removal of paint or other organic coatings from metallic surfaces and including a formulation containing 1-10% by weight of an alcoholate activator consisting of sodium methoxide, 10-14 20% by weight of a coupling agent and co-solvent consisting of methanol, and 70-89% by weight of an aprotic polar solvent consisting essentially of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. The formulation is desirable for use in the work place since it is non-halogenated, is relatively non-volatile under normal ambient conditions, and also possesses a reasonably useful and high flash point.