CitraClaw 50 — Citric Passivation Concentrate

Description

Take on free iron. Finish with confidence.

Cutting, handling and contact with tooling can leave free iron on stainless steel surfaces. CitraClaw 50 targets that contamination as part of a dedicated passivation process.

Used after thorough cleaning, this 50% citric acid concentrate removes free iron and helps the surface develop the protective passive layer responsible for stainless steel’s corrosion resistance.

Put passivation in its proper place

CitraClaw 50 belongs after cleaning and any necessary removal of weld scale or heat tint. It treats the stainless steel surface; it does not leave a protective paint or clear coat over it.

For fabricators, that means a separate, deliberate finishing step when the job calls for passivation. The clean appearance of a component is only part of the result.

Key benefits

• Citric acid chemistry for stainless steel passivation.
• Targets free iron contamination introduced during fabrication and handling.
• 50% concentrate for preparation into a working solution.
• A dedicated finishing treatment after surface preparation.

Application guidance

Clean the component and remove any scale or heat tint using the appropriate process first. Prepare and use CitraClaw 50 according to its technical data sheet, including dilution, treatment conditions, rinsing and drying. For work to a specified passivation standard, follow the approved procedure and required verification tests.

Frequently asked questions

Is CitraClaw 50 ready to use?

It is supplied as a concentrate. Follow the technical data sheet for preparation of the working solution.

Does it replace weld cleaning?

No. Remove weld scale and heat tint through the appropriate cleaning or pickling process before dedicated passivation.

Is it a surface coating?

No. Its role is free iron removal and passivation of the stainless steel itself.

Does using it automatically certify my component?

No. Compliance depends on the specified process, treatment conditions and verification of the finished component.

Need help with your finishing process?

Tell Cougartron the stainless steel grade, component type and finish requirement. We’ll help you identify the treatment steps your job needs.