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Energy-efficient dip degreasing for parts
MARCH 2026
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Henkel is launching Bonderite C-AD 20202, a new low-temperature surfactant for industrial dip degreasing that cleans at temperatures as low as 35-40 degrees Celsius. Compared to conventional processes, which usually operate at 60-65 degrees, the process temperature can be reduced by up to 35 degrees.
“ With significant savings in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, the product combines cost efficiency with sustainability without compromising cleaning performance. Efficient lowtemperature products have been available for spray degreasing for some time, but not for the dip cleaning process. This is indispensable when complex geometries, concealed cavities or hard-to-reach surfaces need to be cleaned. As mechanical support is less effective here, powerful chemicals are crucial to ensure consistently high quality( even at reduced temperatures),” confirmed Henkel.
“ Bonderite C-AD 20202 can be integrated into existing systems without investment by replacing the previous dip surfactant. Tests such as the water break test prove complete surface wetting and therefore optimal conditions for subsequent conversion treatment such as phosphating or nano conversion layer. Even under demanding conditions, such as with non-water-miscible, deep-drawing agents or components with complex structures, the new low-temperature dip surfactant achieves stable results,” it added.
Initial practical applications confirm a broad range of uses from the automotive industry and agricultural and construction machinery manufacturers to metalworking companies. Before implementation, Henkel recommends checking the oil and grease characteristics of the respective processes“ to ensure high performance.”
“ The reduced bath temperature significantly lowers energy consumption and has an immediate impact on operating costs. If warm spray degreasing is used upstream, there is no need to heat the dip degreasing process at all. Chemical consumption is roughly the same as with the surfactant used previously, so procurement and storage remain unchanged. There are no investment costs, as savings are achieved from the very first day of use,” concluded Henkel.
New acquisitions
In February 2026, Henkel agreed to acquire the Dutch-based Stahl Group for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euros. Stahl Group is majority-owned by the French private equity firm, Wendel SE. Stahl is a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials, serving brands across automotive, fashion & lifestyle, and packaging markets around the world.
“ With the acquisition of Stahl, we will further strengthen our Adhesive Technologies business unit in line with our strategic agenda for purposeful growth. It will enable us to expand into the attractive adjacent category of specialty coatings with product offerings in core as well as in new end-markets, driving further growth in our Adhesive Technologies business unit,” said Henkel CEO, Carsten Knobel.
The company also recently announced its intention to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems. n
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General Enquiries Above: Bonderite C-AD 20202 is a new low-temperature surfactant for industrial dip degreasing. www. henkel. com
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