Insta-Blak A-385 is an aluminum-blackening process that can be used as both an immersion and a swab-on solution. It's an easy-to-use finish that requires no special equipment or procedures. One gallon of Insta-Blak A-385 can coat 150–250 sq. ft. of aluminum parts.
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Health Hazard
Irritant
How to Use Insta-Blak A-385
Insta-Blak A-385 can be used to give aluminum and its alloys a decorative gray-to-black finish without the use of professional equipment or precautions.
Use Insta-Blak A-385 to:
Blacken aluminum and its alloys at room temperature
Eliminate need for special equipment, safety/control procedures, ventilation, and heating
Achieve pewter gray to deep black finishes, depending on dilution and immersion time
Use as an immersion solution (when diluted)
Use as a swab-on solution (when used at full strength)
Achieve minimal thickness and no dimensional change
Avoid caustic fumes, unpleasant odors, and safety hazards
How to Use Insta-Blak A-385
Insta-Blak A-385 can be used to give aluminum and its alloys a decorative gray-to-black finish without the use of professional equipment or precautions.
Use Insta-Blak A-385 to:
Blacken aluminum and its alloys at room temperature
Eliminate need for special equipment, safety/control procedures, ventilation, and heating
Achieve pewter gray to deep black finishes, depending on dilution and immersion time
Use as an immersion solution (when diluted)
Use as a swab-on solution (when used at full strength)
Achieve minimal thickness and no dimensional change
Avoid caustic fumes, unpleasant odors, and safety hazards
Customer Questions
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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.
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.
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.
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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