This is a powerful cleaning and degreasing agent, suitable for use with both regular steel and corten steel that has been manufactured using the cold-rolling process. Applying this product is highly recommended, as it prepares the surface, making it ready for the oxidation treatment. While the surface of cold-rolled steel can appear clean enough, in reality the grease that is present on its surface is often contaminated with dirt and this, in turn, can inhibit the penetrability of the activator.

ds-COR is a water-based alkaline that is non-flammable and odourless. Apply it by spraying the liquid directly onto the surface of the steel sheet. There is no need for the surface to have been cleaned prior to this treatment. Please note well, DO NOT shake before use, as this will result in the liquid foaming. In turn, this can cause stains on the steel, which once oxidized, cannot be removed.

Very Important: Once you have cleaned the steel with ds-COR, it is essential to completely remove any residue liquid. Failure to do so can result in patches that will not oxidize, as ds-COR causes a reaction when it comes into contact with the oxide activator (act-COR).

We recommend you read both the Technical Data Sheet and the Safety Data Sheet for a comprehensive understanding of how to apply the product and the relevant safety regulations you need to follow.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No. If you apply it by mistake, you will need to sand the surface again in order to re-oxidize it, as it will now be contaminated.

We strongly recommend that you do not do this. The product is pre-mixed to give an optimal concentration that will deliver the results that are indicated. By diluting the product, you will reduce its efficiency, while the number of coats that you will need to apply will have to be increased. It is likely you will have to triple the number of applications if the product has been diluted, and even then, you are not guaranteed of achieving the same results that the undiluted product would deliver.

We recommend between 4 and 5 minutes. Do not leave it for any longer than that. Note well, it is important that during this time, the whole surface must be covered and there should be no visible dry patches. If part of the surface does begin to dry out, make sure you apply more of the product.

No, it is not necessary. This is because it is understood that the MILL SCALE is going to be sand-blasted or stripped off.

Yes, that is correct. It cleans and facilitates the surface oxidation time when used in conjunction with the act-COR oxide activator.

Well, it will leave whitish stains that will prevent act-COR oxidizing in the normal way. You will also find the surface is permanently marked.

No, it is a water-based product.

It will result in a change of colour and it will react with the activator, leaving patches that will not oxidize. To fix that, you would need to sand-blast the sheet again. That is why it is critical to remove all traces of ds-COR before starting the next application. Any residue of ds-COR can react with the next product, resulting in unwanted effects.