NM01FP9135G

MET-L-CHEK FP-913 Bulk Fluorescent Water Washable Penetrant (Level 3, Oil & Solvent-Free) - 5 Gallon Pail

The MET-L-CHEK FP-913 is a high-sensitivity Level 3 fluorescent penetrant designed for the water washable (Method A) process of Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI). Supplied in a convenient 5-gallon (18.9 Liter) pail, FP-913 is an oil & solvent-free formulation, making it an environmentally conscious and user-friendly choice for detecting extremely fine surface-breaking discontinuities in a wide array of non-porous materials.

Key Features & Benefits:

• High Sensitivity (Level 3): As an AMS-2644 Level 3 penetrant, FP-913 offers very high sensitivity for detecting incredibly small and tight discontinuities such as fatigue cracks, stress corrosion cracks, grinding cracks, and porosity.

  
  

• Fluorescent Indication: When exposed to UV-A (black) light, indications fluoresce with a brilliant yellow-green color, providing excellent contrast and visibility against a dark background, ensuring clear identification of defects.

• Water Washable (Method A): Excess penetrant is easily removed from the test surface simply by rinsing with water. This method is fast, economical, and requires minimal equipment, making it ideal for high-volume applications and complex parts.

• Oil & Solvent-Free Formulation: This advanced formulation is free from petroleum oils and solvents, offering significant advantages:

  
  

  • Environmentally Friendly: Reduced environmental impact compared to solvent-based penetrants.

    
    

  • User Safety: Low odor, non-flammable, and reduces potential health risks associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

  • Easy Cleanup: Simplified waste disposal and equipment cleaning.

• Excellent Wettability: Formulated to spread quickly and evenly across the test surface, ensuring thorough coverage and optimal penetration into surface defects.

• Material Compatibility: Contains extremely low levels of Sulfur, Chlorine, Fluorine, and other halogens, making it safe for use on critical and sensitive alloys, including titanium, nickel-based alloys, and stainless steels.

• Met-L-Chek Quality: Manufactured by MET-L-CHEK, a globally recognized leader in NDT consumables, ensuring consistent product quality, batch-to-batch uniformity, and reliable performance.

  
  

• Comprehensive Compliance: Fully qualified and meets the rigorous requirements of leading international and industry specifications, suitable for the most demanding applications:

  • AMS-2644 (Type 1, Method A, Sensitivity Level 3)

  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V

  • ASTM E-165 / ASTM E-165M

  • ASTM E-1417 (Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing)

    
    

  • ISO-3452-2

  • MIL-I-25135 (Qualified Products List)

  • SAE Aerospace Material Specification (AMS)

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: MET-L-CHEK Company

  
  

• Product Name: FP-913

• Volume: 5 US Gallons (18.9 Liters)

• Type: Fluorescent (Type 1)

• Method: Water Washable (Method A)

• Sensitivity Level: 3 (Very High)

  
  

• Formulation: Oil & Solvent Free

• Color (Fluorescent): Yellow-Green

• Operating Temperature Range: (Typically 4∘C to 52∘C / 40∘F to 125∘F)

• Flash Point: Non-flammable (typically >93∘C / >200∘F for the base penetrant, but effectively non-flammable due to water content)

• Recommended Associated Products: MET-L-CHEK E-58 (Emulsifier for post-emulsifiable penetrants if applicable, though not for WW), D-100/D-100A (Dry Developer) or D-106/D-106B (Water Soluble Developer), D-1100 (Non-Aqueous Developer).

Typical Applications:

• Highly critical inspections in aerospace, nuclear, and defense industries.

• Detection of extremely fine cracks in welds, castings, forgings, and machined components.

• Quality control in high-stress component manufacturing.

• Preventative maintenance and in-service inspection where maximum sensitivity is required.

• Applications where solvent-free and low-VOC products are preferred or mandated.