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Insta-Blak 333 Black Oxide Chemicals for Steel and Iron

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Insta-Blak 333 is an immersion/swab on black oxide solution that results in a smooth, no-smut satin black finish on tools and architectural surfaces. One gallon of un-diluted Insta-Blak 333 concentrate can coat approximately 400–500 sq. ft. of metal parts.

Watch our Insta-Black 333 in action in this awesome DIY video, compliments to Hagerty of Traverse City, MI!

PLEASE NOTE: Orders ship within 3 business days.

Due to the hazardous nature of this product, we are not able to expedite it.

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How to Use Insta-Blak 333

Insta-Blak 333 is a black-oxide process designed to make in-house blackening simpler, faster, and more effective while still achieving an aesthetically pleasing black finish.

Use Insta-Blak 333 to:
  • Coat metal items with a glossy, grey-black finish
  • Blacken metal parts at room temperature in only 1–5 minutes
  • Achieve clean, smut-free finishes and dimensional stability
  • Reduce heating and energy costs
  • Avoid hazardous caustic fume
  • Blacken cold- and hot-rolled steels, cast iron, powdered metals, tool steels, and sterling silver
Getting Started with trial kit

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How to Use Insta-Blak 333

Insta-Blak 333 is a black-oxide process designed to make in-house blackening simpler, faster, and more effective while still achieving an aesthetically pleasing black finish.

Use Insta-Blak 333 to:
  • Coat metal items with a glossy, grey-black finish
  • Blacken metal parts at room temperature in only 1–5 minutes
  • Achieve clean, smut-free finishes and dimensional stability
  • Reduce heating and energy costs
  • Avoid hazardous caustic fume
  • Blacken cold- and hot-rolled steels, cast iron, powdered metals, tool steels, and sterling silver
Getting Started with trial kit

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  • Customer Questions
  • Product Attachments
Where can I find the product literature: SDS and TDS?
The product literature: SDS, TDS, Sales Brochure, User Guides, and all other extras can be found under the "Product Attachments" tab.
Read More
Can EPi process parts for me?
NO! EPi is not a plating shop. However, EPi's staff would be more than happy to process a few small sample parts for you. We actually prefer it that way, so that you can see exactly how the finishing looks on your...
Are there distributors of EPi products near my location?
Please call EPi at 262-786-9330 or email: us-sales@epi.com.
When will my order ship?
Please see each individual product page for more information on the availability of each item. We try to process and ship non-sample orders in 3 business days. Samples and Trial Kits have a 5 business day lead time to process and ship. Also, after...
How do I track my order?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order. If you do not have an account with us just give us a call at 262-786-9330 or email: sales@epi.com.
How do I return a product?
We usually do not accept chemical returns but feel free to call us at 262-786-9330 or email: sales@epi.com to discuss your situation.
How do I create an account?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of site.
Does EPi ship to international countries?
EPi's ecommerce site cannot accept online online orders from outside the continental United States. To place an order for shipment to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or an international country, please call 262-786-9330 or email sales@epi.com.
What is black oxide?
Black oxide is a blend of caustic, oxidizers, and additives that is used on ferrous metals. There are three types of metal blackening: hot, mid, and room temperature blackening. EPi was the first company to offer all three processes. ...
What makes EPI’s black oxide and metal-blackening processes better?
Insta-Blak processes do not produce smutty rub-offs like other room-temperature products. Our Ultra-Blak products are premium-grade black oxide, and Kool-Blak does not produce a smutty rub off like other mid-temperature processes. They are easy-...
What are the advantages of black oxide and metal blackening?
Ultra-Blak: Produces true black oxide finish Fe3O4 magnetite finish Abrasion resistance Corrosion protection Meets military spec MIL-DTL-13924D and AMS 2485H Blackens faster than other hot black oxides Less sludge generation ...
What can black oxide be used for?
Black oxide can be used on a wide variety of metals. Examples of specific products that can be blackened with black oxide are listed below.  Locks Automobile and motorcycle parts Machine parts Power tools Hardware and electornic hardware...
Who uses black oxide?
Large companies such as lock manufacturers or auto manufacturers use black oxide on a large-scale basis to blacken metal parts. Black oxide can also be used by the home hobbyist who would prefer to blacken just a few items. Below are some of the major...
How is black oxide applied?
Hot- and mid-temperature black oxide is applied through a seven-step process. Clean and degrease metal parts Rinse metal parts Hydrochloric acid Rinse metal parts Blacken parts in boiling solution (hot: approximately 285 F°, mid: no boiling, 225...
What types of metal can you blacken with hot or room-temperature black oxide ?
Steel Stainless steel Cast iron Copper Brass Cadmium Zinc Nickel Electroless nickel Please, make sure you select the correct product for your needs as one product cannot blacken all types of metal.
Product Documentation
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Parts Submission Form
Troubleshooting Guide
Sales Brochure
Insta-Blak Comparison

More Information

More Information
Best Seller Yes
Blackening Features Glossy Finish, Smut-Free
Hazardous Material Yes
Industrial Use Only No
Replacement For / Same As Presto-Blak, Black Magic, Oxpho Black, Presto Blak PC9, Blue Gun, Stake Black
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    Drag out 1–5 gallons of Ultra-Blak 400-L per 100-gallon tank every week.
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FAQ

Customer Questions
Where can I find the product literature: SDS and TDS?
The product literature: SDS, TDS, Sales Brochure, User Guides, and all other extras can be found under the "Product Attachments" tab.
Read More
Can EPi process parts for me?
NO! EPi is not a plating shop. However, EPi's staff would be more than happy to process a few small sample parts for you. We actually prefer it that way, so that you can see exactly how the finishing looks on your...
Are there distributors of EPi products near my location?
Please call EPi at 262-786-9330 or email: us-sales@epi.com.
When will my order ship?
Please see each individual product page for more information on the availability of each item. We try to process and ship non-sample orders in 3 business days. Samples and Trial Kits have a 5 business day lead time to process and ship. Also, after...
How do I track my order?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order. If you do not have an account with us just give us a call at 262-786-9330 or email: sales@epi.com.
How do I return a product?
We usually do not accept chemical returns but feel free to call us at 262-786-9330 or email: sales@epi.com to discuss your situation.
How do I create an account?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of site.
Does EPi ship to international countries?
EPi's ecommerce site cannot accept online online orders from outside the continental United States. To place an order for shipment to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or an international country, please call 262-786-9330 or email sales@epi.com.
What is black oxide?
Black oxide is a blend of caustic, oxidizers, and additives that is used on ferrous metals. There are three types of metal blackening: hot, mid, and room temperature blackening. EPi was the first company to offer all three processes. ...
What makes EPI’s black oxide and metal-blackening processes better?
Insta-Blak processes do not produce smutty rub-offs like other room-temperature products. Our Ultra-Blak products are premium-grade black oxide, and Kool-Blak does not produce a smutty rub off like other mid-temperature processes. They are easy-...
What are the advantages of black oxide and metal blackening?
Ultra-Blak: Produces true black oxide finish Fe3O4 magnetite finish Abrasion resistance Corrosion protection Meets military spec MIL-DTL-13924D and AMS 2485H Blackens faster than other hot black oxides Less sludge generation ...
What can black oxide be used for?
Black oxide can be used on a wide variety of metals. Examples of specific products that can be blackened with black oxide are listed below.  Locks Automobile and motorcycle parts Machine parts Power tools Hardware and electornic hardware...
Who uses black oxide?
Large companies such as lock manufacturers or auto manufacturers use black oxide on a large-scale basis to blacken metal parts. Black oxide can also be used by the home hobbyist who would prefer to blacken just a few items. Below are some of the major...
How is black oxide applied?
Hot- and mid-temperature black oxide is applied through a seven-step process. Clean and degrease metal parts Rinse metal parts Hydrochloric acid Rinse metal parts Blacken parts in boiling solution (hot: approximately 285 F°, mid: no boiling, 225...
What types of metal can you blacken with hot or room-temperature black oxide ?
Steel Stainless steel Cast iron Copper Brass Cadmium Zinc Nickel Electroless nickel Please, make sure you select the correct product for your needs as one product cannot blacken all types of metal.
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