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This section provides an overview for surface treatment chemicals as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 surface treatment chemicals manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked surface treatment chemicals companies as of February, 2026: 1.INDOTECH CORPORATION, 2.Akay Grup Kimya San.Tic. A.Ş., 3.Salts and Chemicals Private Ltd.
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Surface treatment chemicals encompass the various substances utilized in surface treatment processes, targeting materials like metal products, parts, and certain plastics. These treatments aim to enhance mechanical performance, encompassing attributes such as hardness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, heat resistance, adhesion, insulation, and conductivity.
Additionally, decorative processes like polishing and coloring are often applied to surfaces to add aesthetic value.
The surface treatment process involves several steps, starting with pre-treatment measures like degreasing, acid washing, and rinsing to eliminate foreign substances from the material's surface. Surface activation may also be necessary before applying coatings or initiating chemical reactions. Chemicals utilized in these pre-treatment and post-treatment rinsing processes are collectively known as surface treatment chemicals.
Common surface treatment techniques include chemical reactions, plating, anodizing, and electrocoating.
This method involves immersing materials in chemical solutions to induce reactions on the surface, altering material properties. For instance, blackening iron products enhance corrosion resistance by forming a ferric oxide film through chemical reactions.
Plating entails depositing a metallic coating onto metal substrates (and sometimes plastics) to enhance aesthetics, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties.
Applied to aluminum substrates, anodizing forms an oxide film to improve corrosion resistance and other properties.
Immersing materials in a water-soluble paint tank and applying direct current deposits the paint onto the surface. Methods like cationic and anionic electrodeposition coating offer superior corrosion resistance, with the former widely used in automotive undercoat painting.
Surface treatment processes necessitate proper surface preparation to remove contaminants like grease, rust, or unwanted films. Parameters such as chemical concentration, temperature, and electrical conditions must be meticulously controlled for effective and consistent treatment. Expertise in managing these parameters is critical for successful surface treatment.
When selecting surface treatment chemicals, factors such as material type, desired performance, and treatment method must be considered. Consulting experts may be beneficial due to the broad range of available chemicals and specialized requirements.
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Ranking as of February 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INDOTECH CORPORATION |
16.7%
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| 2 | Akay Grup Kimya San.Tic. A.Ş. |
16.7%
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| 3 | Salts and Chemicals Private Ltd |
16.7%
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| 4 | Uma Chemicals |
16.7%
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| 5 | Oy Galvatek Ab |
16.7%
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| 6 | Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the surface treatment chemicals page as of February 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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■Product overview Stripping agent. ■Applications For nickel plating (immersion). ■Features Acidic nickel plating remover for copper and brass. Hi...
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■Product overview Cleaner conditioner pre-process cleaner. ■Applications Electroless copper pretreatment. ■Features Compatible with FPC.
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■Product overview etching. ■Applications Plating chemicals for electronic parts - Etching. ■Features For 42 alloy, immersion type, halogen-free.
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■Product overview For steel substrates. ■Applications For immersion cleaning. ■Features Low foaming properties, can powerfully clean oil and mine...
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■Product overview Spray cleaning and rust preventive agent. ■Features Liquid weak alkaline type (PRTR compatible).
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■Product overview Electronic parts, accessories, iron-nickel alloys, free-cutting steel, copper alloys, Kovar, etc. ■Applications Electroless nick...
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■Product overview wafer. ■Applications Electroless nickel plating - lead-free Ni-P plating. ■Features Good pattern following plating performance.
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■Product overview Direct laser pretreatment. ■Applications Plating chemicals for printed wiring boards - SAP/MSAP compatible processes. ■Features...
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■Product overview Zinc phosphate coating agent. ■Applications For transportation equipment (automobiles, construction machinery, bodies, parts). F...
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■Product overview Satin nickel plating process. ■Applications Satin-like nickel plating. ■Features - Contains no particulates or surfactants. ・E...
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■Product overview Brightener for bright nickel plating. ■Applications Brightener for high leveling. ■Features It has high leveling effect and exc...
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■Product overview Trivalent chromium (black). ■Applications Chrome plated. ■Features Trivalent chromium plating process with an attractive black ...
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■Product overview Lead-free type electroless nickel-phosphorus plating solution. ■Applications Continuous supply type. ■Features Top Nikolon LPH ...
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■Product overview Anode plate for plating. ■Applications Tin-zinc alloy plating rotating bath. ■Features ・An anode version exclusively for tin-z...
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■Product overview Tin-cobalt alloy plating. ■Applications Alloy plating. ■Features Uses tetravalent tin salt and has excellent bath stability, an...
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■Product overview Clear color, organic. ■Applications top coat. ■Features Clear color. Top coat with high hardness, wear resistance, and chemical...
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■Product overview Treatment chemicals for aluminum and aluminum alloys - Degreasing agents and buffing residue removers. ■Applications Weakly alka...
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■Product overview Chemical conversion treatment to magnesium alloy. ■Applications Etching agent. ■Features Natural oxide films and non-uniform la...
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■Product overview Chemical polishing agent for stainless steel. ■Applications For stainless steel. ■Features Exclusively for SUS316, provides exc...
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■Product overview Chemical polishing agent for 42 alloy and Kovar. ■Applications For 42 alloy Kovar. ■Features It has excellent gloss and levelin...
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■Product overview Engineering plastics plating (pretreatment). ■Applications For liquid crystal polymer. ■Features An excellent plating process f...
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■Product overview Solvent diluted type, anti-rust oil, multi-purpose anti-rust oil. ■Applications A versatile, multi-purpose anti-rust oil that fo...
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■Product overview Anti-tarnishing agent for copper and copper alloys. ■Applications For copper and copper alloys.
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■Product overview Stripping agent. ■Applications For nickel plating (immersion). ■Features - Nickel plating remover on iron, copper, and copper a...
