Jet Black B2 is a completely trivalent (hex-free) conversion coating for electroplated zinc deposits. Jet Black B2 is an easy to prepare process that will produce a brilliant black finish that when correctly applied in conjuction with Prodigy ECP or Prodidy Seal 3000 topcoat(s) will withstand 96-250 hours to white corrosion in 5% neutral salt-spray solution.

Schedule a Jet Black B2 trial by contacting Graham Torr: grahamt@havilandusa.com 616.443.0366

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JET BLACK B2

Jet Black B2 is the cutting-edge Trivalent Black Passivate from Haviland Products Company- Leaders in American Metal Finishing since 1934.  

Jet Black B2

  • Completely Trivalent Process
  • Works equally well over alkaline and acid chloride zinc deposits
  • Easy to prepare
  • Easy to maintain
  • Works in conjunction with Prodigy ECP or Seal 3000
  • Exceeds 96-250 hours neutral salt spray to white with seal
  • Excellent shelf-life
  • Industry-best black color and shine
  • No waste treatment issues

Haviland Products Company has continuously developed products on the cutting edge of industry standards. Jet Black B2 is the culmination of four years of rigorous R&D with the collaboration of numerous zinc plating facilities throughout the United States and South America.

The formulation break-through was achieved in great part due to diligent efforts of Senior Research and Development Chemist, Boxiu 'Rachel' Cheng.

Cheng brings 25 years of experience in the surface finishing industry, including in-depth research on corrosion inhibitors and surface modification at Nanjing University of Chemical Technology in P.R. China, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Physical Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario.  Cheng most recently served as Director for Voitto Chemical and as Research Scientist for Metalast International, developing Al, Mg and Ti anodizing technologies.


Haviland Products Company is currently overseeing Jet Black B2 start-ups in Michigan, Arizona, Ohio, California and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jet Black B2 trials and start-ups are subject to availability. Contact your Haviland sales representative today to ensure your Jet Black B2 trial.

 

 

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