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    TCP with color?

    We are specifying the new TCP conversion coating for some alumium parts and we have always specified "gold" color to our CR(6) coatings. I understand adding dyes to TCP makes it fail salt spray tests. We don't need a lot of protection since the end product is used in laboratory conditions...
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    Specifing Anodizing for RoHS Compliance

    Thanks kenvlach, I will keep this info in case my vendors have a question on where to get the non cr6 dyes. I changed my specs to say: "Type 2 Class 2 (red) using non cr6 processes and dyes" This should cover everything. jgrav2
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    Specifing Anodizing for RoHS Compliance

    We have some anodized parts that are currently being specified with "Type 2 class 2 (red)" I understand that sulfuric anodizing has no RoHS issues, only the sealers. How should I specify the RoHS compliance? Suggestions I already have are: "Type 2 class 2 (red) using non Cr(VI) processes."...

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