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Application

Anodizing

Cleaning and pretreatment chemistry for anodizing lines: PAC-42A, Aluminum Cleaner AT, CAE-2, and Liquid Cad NC.

Anodizing does more than enhance the appearance of aluminum—it helps protect and extend the life of your components. Through an electrochemical process, anodizing transforms the aluminum surface into a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer that becomes part of the metal itself. The result is a clean, long-lasting finish that delivers an excellent combination of protection, durability, wear resistance, and appearance.

From aerospace and aviation to manufacturing, defense, automotive, and commercial applications, anodized aluminum is trusted wherever performance matters. In aviation, anodizing helps protect lightweight aluminum components from corrosion while maintaining the properties that make aluminum ideal for aircraft. In the firearms and defense industries, anodizing—particularly hardcoat anodizing—provides a durable, wear-resistant finish for components that face demanding use and environmental conditions.

At Crest Industrial Chemicals, we understand that the right finish can make a difference in the performance and longevity of your products. Our anodizing solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of each application, helping customers achieve the protection, performance, and finish their components demand. Whether you're building for the skies, the field, the factory, or the future, Crest helps you put a stronger finish on what matters.

Products

Products for Anodizing

Each product page carries its technical data sheet and any specification listings.

Cleaners & Degreasers
CAE-2
Class
Acidic Cleaners
Application
Anodizing
Form
On data sheet

Acidic cleaner and degreaser. Dilution, temperature, and handling parameters are on the technical data sheet.

Metal cleaning & degreasingAnodizing line
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Cleaners & Degreasers
PAC-42A
Class
Alkaline Cleaners
Application
Anodizing
Specs
Listed

Alkaline cleaner and degreaser. Dilution, temperature, and handling parameters are on the technical data sheet.

Metal cleaning & degreasingAnodizing line
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Cleaners & Degreasers
Aluminum Cleaner AT
Class
Aluminum Cleaning
Application
Anodizing
Form
On data sheet

Aluminum cleaning chemistry assigned to the Anodizing application by Crest. Technical data supplied September 2026; parameters on the data sheet.

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Metal Pretreatment
Liquid Cad NC
Class
Placement pending
Application
Anodizing
Form
On data sheet

Assigned by Crest to the Anodizing page (not a separate page, confirmed August 31, 2026). Family placement to be confirmed by Crest; technical data supplied by Crest.

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