International Material Data System
What is IMDS?
The International Material Data System (IMDS) is a web-based electronic system, which was launched by leading OEMs from the automobile sector to register all parts and accessories which are used for the manufacturing of vehicles. The original system was developed jointly by Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Ford, Opel, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Why has this system been developed?
With the IMDS you have an entire system for archiving and maintaining the data of all materials used in vehicles, in one database. This system assures, that OEMs and their suppliers act regarding the international and national standards, laws and directives. In the future, the database could facilitate the recycling of end-of-life-vehicles.
Membership
Since its foundation, further manufacturers have joined the group. The community now additionally includes Fiat, Fuji Heavy Industries, General Motors, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Nissan Diesel, Suzuki as well as Toyota.
Data-Responsibility
The Tier 1 suppliers are responsible for placing the necessary information into the database. Indeed, the responsibility for the data administration is often transmitted to sub-suppliers as e. g. SurTec. Each supplier has to be registrated before entering the system.
SurTec Product-Codes

Following, you will see the listing of product-codes, which apply for SurTec processes. If you have any questions concerning SurTec-Products, please contact our Technical Department.

For further information please visit the IMDS-Homepage:

http://www.mdsystem.com/html/en/home_en.htm (english)
http://www.mdsystem.com/html/de/home_de.htm (german)

SurTec Product
Brief Description
IMDS Number
SurTec 351 Additive for nickel electrolytes on sulfate basis for strip plating; uniform, semibright deposition of highly ductile nickel layers. 748706

SurTec 520

Aqueous glidewax for metal surfaces to improve the corrosion resistance and for friction control. Produces a homogenous, colourless, bright film. 41368885
SurTec 521 Aqueous glidewax for metal surfaces to improve the corrosion resistance and for friction control. Produces a homogenous, colourless, dull film. 41368885
SurTec 522 Aqueous glidewax, decreases the friction coefficient to about 0.11. Extremely improves the corrosion resistance of the layer system. 975042
SurTec 544
Finishing solution based on trivalent chromium, free of hexavalent chromium. Improves appearance and corrosion protection of trivalent black passivations, contains no organic polymers, thus easy to strip from racks and parts in conventional pre-treatments. Produces glossy layers which are dry to the touch.
63172992
SurTec 551
Liquid sealer for thick- and thinlayer passivation. Is given directly into the chromating bath and evenly builds in the passivation layer.
974606
SurTec 554
Liquid, weakly alkaline sealing concentrate for passivated zinc and zinc alloy surfaces. As post-treatment for blue and transparent passivation it effects a very good corrosion protection, free of heavy metals and lubricant additives. Excellent post-treatment for barrel parts in immersion/rotation centrifuges. Dried residues can be removed only with adequate alkaline medium.
974954
SurTec 555
Temper resistant chromium free sealer for chromated zinc surfaces and to protect uncoated or blackened metal; guarantees to meet the VOLVO standard.
977617
SurTec 555 S
Temper resistant chromium free sealer for chromated zinc surfaces and to protect uncoated or blackened metal; guarantees to meet the VOLVO standard. Improves protection by 100–200 h neutral salt spray with respect to chromate treatment.
974826
SurTec 556
Silicate Sealer, builds up an evenly and transparent film on zinc plated and passivated surfaces.
974606
SurTec 556 GL
Silicate Sealer with Glide Wax, forms a uniform, colourless and bright film, gives a uniform appearance and covers the iridescence of the passivation layers.
975042
Sealer with Glide Wax, forms a uniform, colourless and bright film after drying, the coating is not sticky and is dry to the touch, reduces the coefficient of friction to 0.13, improves the corrosion protection and the heat resistance, gives a uniform appearance and covers the iridescence of the passivation layers.
974826
SurTec 609 ZetaCoat
Please send your name and your IMDS company ID to the technical centre of SurTec Deutschland GmbH and we will activate the access.
127253084
SurTec 615
Manganese phosphating for iron and steel, concentrated liquid additive, produces a dark grey/black phosphating layer. Good protection against corrosion in combination with suitable post-treatments, decorative layer with a better corrosion resistance as a blackening layer, very good friction properties for lowering abraison at machine parts, excellent basis layer for following coating and oiling, easy process handling.
9502076
SurTec 618
Tri-Cationic phosphating, for spray application, suitable for steel substrates, produces micro-crystalline layers, uniform deposition, excellent corrosion protection, forms only very small amounts of sludge, adherent deposition of predominantly hopeite crystals, excellently prepares the surface for subsequent coatings.
98172765
SurTec 619
Zinc phosphating for immersion application, nitrite accelerated, suitable for steel substrates, prepares the surface for cold forming, stamping and wire drawing, produces micro-crystalline layers, uniform deposition, excellent corrosion protection, forms only very small amounts of sludge, very profitable process adherent deposition of predominantly phosphophyllite crystals.
7026761
SurTec 620
Highly alkaline, cyanide free Browning/Blackening Salt for Hot Black Finishing for steel and iron. Forms black finishing layers, for soak application with special activator for better oxidation reaction.
145305244
SurTec 650
chromitAL TCP® is a passivation for aluminium based on trivalent chromium. On the surface of alloyed, casted and wrought aluminium parts, an iridescent, faintly blue to tan visible passivation layer with excellent corrosion protection is formed. Increases the corrosion protection of trivalent passivations such as Chromiting® SurTec 680.
30429267
SurTec 660
Trivalent blue passivation without hexavalent chromium or oxidizing agents, exceeds corrosion protection standards (neutral salt spray), produces coatings with a clear blue colour, the passivation layer is easily inkable with organic dyes, long service life, can be determined analytically and adjusted.
3641289
SurTec 662
Trivalent, temper resistant blue passivation without any sediment; corrosion resistant coatings of intense blue colour. Long lifetime, especially with inhibitor SurTec 660 A.
900924
SurTec 664
Liquid trivalent blue passivation, without traces of hexavalent chromium or oxidizing agents, contains cobalt to improve the corrosion resistance, exceeds by far the corrosion protection standards (neutral salt spray), produces coatings with a clear blue colour.
900924
SurTec 666
Liquid trivalent, fluoride-free heat resistant blue passivation without sediment. Long service life, especially with the inhibitor SurTec 660 A.
900924
SurTec 667
Liquid, high performance blue passivation without sediment, free of chromium(VI) and oxidising agents, surpasses significantly the corrosion protection standards for blue passivated parts also in barrel application, produces coatings with an intensive blue colour even at short immersion times, long service-life.
900924
SurTec 669
Liquid, trivalent passivation with medium layer thickness and very good corrosion protection, applicable at room temperature, produces bluish to yellowish-brown passivation layers.
900924
SurTec 670
Chromium(VI)-free high performance passivation with very good corrosion resistance, suitable for galvanic zinc deposits, applicable at room temperature, suited for rack and barrel application, produces clear, slightly iridescent passivation layers, layer fulfils all requirements of ELV, RoHS and WEEE when following the recommended process sequence.
10649640
SurTec 671
Highly concentrated yellow chromate on nitrate base with very good corrosion resistance. For zinc of all electrolytes, also in continuous lines and on zinc dye cast.
899343
SurTec 676
Yellow chromate on mixed acid base with very high corrosion resistance. For zinc of all electrolytes, highly wipe proof also on bright chloride zinc.
899343
SurTec 680
Chromiting without hexavalent chromium; produces pale iridescent green coatings, which meet the standards for yellow chromates in rack and even in barrel applications. Good heat resistance.
900896
SurTec 680 LC
Chromiting without hexavalent chromium; produces pale iridescent green coatings, which meet the standards for yellow chromates in rack and even in barrel applications. Approx. 1g/l Cobalt in the bath.
900896
SurTec 688
One-shot olive chromate for barrel and rack lines, produces thick olive green coatings with very good corrosion protection.
900850
SurTec 690
Hexavalent chromium free black passivation for zinc plating, provides a black passivate conversion coating on alkaline zinc, based on chromium(III). Produces layers of beautiful and uniform black appearance, superior corrosion protection, even without sealer or finishing solution. Easy waste water treatment, usable with conventional equipment.
63172992
SurTec 691
Hexavalent chromium free black passivation for alkaline zinc plating based on chromium(III). Specially developed for plating of bulk commodity, produces uniform black layers on alkaline zinc coatings, excellent corrosion protection and friction coefficient, comparable to hexavalent passivations. Easy waste water treatment, usable with conventional equipment.
174923051
SurTec 695
Trivalent Black Chromiting, produces jet-black chromium(VI)-free layers on zinc-iron alloys, good corrosion protection, especially after heat treatment.
6854343
SurTec 696
Chromium(VI)-free black passivation based on chromium(III) for Zinc/Nickel, suited for rack and barrel application. Produces uniform, good-looking, black surfaces, for electroplated zinc-nickel layers about 12-15 % nickel. Very high corrosion resistance with subsequent sealing, also after thermal treatment at 120 °C for 24 h, low working temperature (22-30 °C). Passivation with little abrasion, very long service time, high adhesive and scratching resistance.
1223017
SurTec 698
Silver-free black chromate for zinc-iron layers, produces – especially together with post dip SurTec 698 N – deep black and highly corrosion resistant coatings, even after tempering.
900844
SurTec 704
New rack and barrel process for the cyanide free alkaline zinc plating with outstanding metal distribution for the fast and homogeneous deposition of blister-free bright zinc layers with low internal stress. Favourably used in potassium zincate electrolytes: SurTec 704/KOH.
213570
SurTec 712
Alkaline zinc-iron process for barrel and rack lines. With the adequate chromates SurTec 698 and SurTec 671, very good temper resistant corrosion protection is achivable. Favourably used in potassium zincate electrolytes: SurTec 712/KOH.
213579
SurTec 714
Alkaline cyanide-free zinc/iron process (electrolyte based on potassium) for rack and barrel plating, with excellent metal distribution, good covering and throwing power, appropriate for profiled parts, iron content adjustable from 0.3 to 0.7 %, deposits semi bright to brilliant zinc/iron layers, according to the requirement.
213579
SurTec 715
Alkaline zinc-nickel process for barrel and rack lines. Best corrosion protection with trivalent Chromiting® SurTec 680 as well as with hexavalent yellow chromate SurTec 679.
736126
SurTec 715 T
Alkaline cyanide-free zinc/nickel process suited for barrel plating, deposits layers with nickel contents of 10-15 % nickel and mate to semi bright zinc/nickel layers, blister-free, ductile and easy-to-passivate coatings. High permeability for hydrogen, suited for the plating of hardened parts.
736126
SurTec 716 SB
“Super Bendable” alkaline zinc/nickel electroplating process of the third generation with superior throwing power. Produces Zn/Ni alloy deposits containing 12-14 % nickel and alloy layers with a very uniform composition in the current density range from 0.4 to 3 A/dm2. Produces a fine-grained, semi-bright and homogenous surface appearance, the layers are very ductile and easy bendable, with no flake off from the layer up to max. 10 µm, after plating. Alkaline process with high current efficiency (approx. 50 %).
736126
SurTec 717
Alkaline zinc/nickel electroplating process (Electrolyte based on Sodium), tolerates higher temperatures, superior metal distribution. Produces Zn/Ni alloy deposits containing 12-15 % nickel and alloy layers with a very uniform composition in the current density range from 1 to 4 A/dm2. Produces a fine-grained, bright and homogenous surface appearance, alkaline process with high current efficiency (50-60 %). Suited for rack application.
736126
SurTec 728
Economical process for the barrel and rack cyanide zinc plating of ductile and, if desired, highly brilliant layers.
213570
SurTec 758
Weakly acidic barrel and rack plating process of high stability; free of methanol and halogenated brighteners, tolerates temperatures up to 50 °C and high load.
213570
SurTec 830
Highly stabilised electroless nickel process for ductile, bright layers with a phosphorus content of 7–9 %.
10647411
SurTec 846
Microcracked nickel process, enables the formation of microcracked chromium layers by successive plating of a conventionel chromium layer, microcracked chromium layers are formed with low chromium layer thicknesses and high current efficiency at low current densities, SurTec 846 is brought up on top of a bright nickel layer, high corrosion resistance using the layer sequence bright nickel, microcracked nickel and bright chromium.
748084
SurTec 854
Semibright nickel electroplating process for the deposition of thick, very ductile layers, forming an excellent corrosion protection system together with bright nickel.
748769
SurTec 855
High performance bright nickel process, easy to handle, produces brilliant, ductile, and – if necessary – highly levelled nickel coatings; coatings are very active and easy to chromate, no crack products which could disturb the plating will be formed.
749088
SurTec 857
Very stable bright nickel process for white, ductile, if required highly levelled but active nickel layers, which are easy to chromate.
749088
SurTec 864
Non cyanide alkaline copper process for direct copper plating of steel, white metal and zincate treated aluminium in barrel, rack and continuous strip lines.
736943
SurTec 865
Acid copper process, produces mirror bright deposits with excellent levelling and superior throwing power, especially at lower current densities, in barrel and rack installations.
736943
SurTec 871
Chromium process with outstanding spreadability and covering power. High tolerance for chromium(III), works at low temperatures and chrome acid concentrations.
756617