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Product Data Sheet

ZP-14A

Water-soluble Developer
ZYGLO® ZP-14A is a free-flowing powder developer which dissolves in water to form
a clear, biodegradable solution. It forms an uniform white coating on the test part
surface, providing a contrasting background around penetrant indications.
ZP-14A is recommended for use with our post-emulsifiable penetrants (ZL-2C, ZL-27A, ZL-37).

FEATURES COMPOSITION
• Bright, highly-defined indications A blend of organic salts, surface active agents
• Can be cleaned off with water and corrosion inhibitors.
• Even, uniform coverage
• Chromate and nitrite free PRODUCT PROPERTIES
Form and colour White powder
SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE AMS 2644 class Form b - Type 1
• AMS2644 Density 0.6 g/cm3
• ASME B & PV Code, Sec V Sulphur content < 1,000 ppm
• ASTM E165/E165M
Halogen content < 1,000 ppm
• ASTM E1417/E1417M
Corrosion Meets AMS 2644
• MIL-STD-2132D
• MIL-STD-271F Like all Magnaflux materials, ZP-14A is closely
controlled to ensure batch-to-batch consistency,
APPLICATIONS optimum process control and inspection
reliability.
Defect location: open to surface
Ideal for: USER RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use with our post-emulsifiable penetrants
• Castings NDT Method Penetrant Testing
• Forgings Storage temperature 10oC to 30oC
Defect examples: Usage temperature 5°C to 55°C
• Cracks Cleaner/remover SKC-S
• Porosity
Post-emulsifiable SKL-SP2, SKL-LT,
penetrants ZL-2C, ZL-27A, ZL-37

Revised: July 2017 eu.magnaflux.com


Product Data Sheet

ZP-14A
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Immersion dip application
Before using any developer, ensure the test Make up a developer bath:
surface is clean, free from excess penetrant, and • Ensure that the developer tank and the part to
dry. Residue from water-based penetrants can be tested are clean. Excess penetrant will
be removed with a water spray; solvent-based contaminate the bath and shorten its life.
penetrants by wiping with a solvent cleaner. • Fill the tank with the appropriate amount of
With visible penetrants, cracks will appear water (see table below) that is no hotter than
as red lines and porosity as spots. If you see a 50°C. We recommend using soft water or
general reddish colour or pink film, that means de-ionised water where possible. ZP-14A baths
the penetrant was not completely removed. may show traces of fluffy sediment in hard
water; this will not interfere with the developer
With fluorescent penetrants, indications will or its removability.
fluoresce bright yellow/green under UV light
(we recommend our EV6000 UV-LED lamp). If • Wearing a suitable filter face mask, slowly add
you see a general greenish film, that means the the required amount of powder (see table
penetrant was not completely removed. below) while agitating the water.
• Continue mixing until the powder is fully
Apply by immersion dip, spray or flow on
dispersed.
techniques (see below) for just long enough to
completely cover the part. • Don’t leave the component in the bath for too
long - this will reduce the sensitivity of the
Dry the part thoroughly. For best results, use process by removing penetrant from shallow
forced warm air drying at around 60ºC. Remove discontinuities.
from the dryer as soon as the developer is dry or
it could bake on and be difficult to remove. We recommend the following concentrations for
Allow a minimum of 10 minutes development time the make-up of your developer bath:
before inspecting the component. Concentration of powder
Penetrant type
per litre of water
After inspection, wash off the developer film with
a water spray and, if necessary, a brush. ZYGLO 120 - 200 g

Spray or flow-on application The concentration should be monitored on a


Avoid foaming as foam bubbles in the developer regular basis to maintain the correct working
film can cause voids in the dried coating. strength is maintained. To do this, take a known
volume of the bath, evaporate off the water and
weigh the residue. The concentration can be
calculated as follows:
For a 50 ml sample volume: Weight of residue
(g) x 20 = Concentration (g per litre)

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Product Data Sheet

ZP-14A
A less accurate method is to measure the specific gravity of the bath and cross-reference with the
graphs below:

PACKAGING AND PART NUMBERS

055C010

HEALTH AND SAFETY


Review all relevant health and safety information
before using this product. For complete health
and safety information, refer to the Safety Data
Sheets, which are available at eu.magnaflux.com.

Revised: July 2017 eu.magnaflux.com

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