20% Salt Solution, 55-Gallon Drum – C173335

Pre-Mixed 20% Salt Solution for ASTM C1503 Mirror Testing (55 Gallon Drum)

This pre-mixed 20% sodium chloride solution provides laboratory managers and testing technicians with a standardized, ready-to-use supply for ASTM C1503 silvered flat glass mirror testing and related high-concentration salt spray requirements.

Standard ASTM B117 testing requires a 5% salt concentration, but mirror testing under ASTM C1503 requires a highly concentrated 20% solution. Manually mixing this in-house requires dissolving four times the amount of salt, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to leaving undissolved particulates that can clog atomization nozzles. This pre-mixed drum eliminates saturation challenges, guarantees concentration accuracy, and ensures repeatable test conditions.

Operational Benefits for Testing Laboratories

• Eliminates dissolution challenges: Removes the difficult and lengthy process of fully dissolving a 20% salt-to-water ratio.
• Protects test equipment: Prevents undissolved salt particulates from clogging chamber plumbing and atomization nozzles.
• Standardizes test inputs: Eliminates batch-to-batch variability between different operators.
• Optimizes labor: Drastically reduces technician preparation and mixing time during test setup.
• Maintains compliance: Formulated specifically to meet the high-concentration requirements of the ASTM C1503 standard.

Solution Preparation Comparison

Applications

• ASTM C1503 testing for silvered flat glass mirrors
• Highly concentrated (20%) salt spray testing
• Durability and corrosion evaluation of mirror backings and reflective coatings

Product Specifications

• Application: ASTM C1503
• Solution Type: Pre-mixed aqueous sodium chloride solution
• Nominal Concentration: 20%
• Volume: 55 Gallons

Compatibility

Suitable for use in standard salt spray test chambers configured to run ASTM C1503 continuous high-concentration salt fog exposure programs.

Freight & Shipping Requirements

This product requires LTL freight shipping due to its volume and weight.

Shipping Options

• Collect: Provide your preferred freight carrier and account number during checkout.
• Prepay & Add: We will arrange the freight shipment and add the cost to your invoice.

Important Ordering Note

To ensure maximum shelf life and batch consistency, this is a made-to-order product. As such, it is non-returnable. Please verify your testing requirements and laboratory capacity prior to ordering.

Questions & Support

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