A workman uses the Balanced Silvering Spray Gun made Peacock Laboratories, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA on a decorative glass tabletop. The HE300 silvering solution is also available from Peacock. This product is uniquely successful for unusual applications such as the gazing globes used in gardens, thermos bottles and chrome replacement on plastics.

Products

We offer chemicals, solutions, coatings, equipment, and supplies for the maufacturing of mirrors and the metalizing of various substrates. Representative samples of solution and paint batches are carefully checked in our laboratory. This assures that the product will perform successfully for the intended purpose.

THESE PRODUCTS ARE FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Technical Services
Help with procedures pertaining to the many phases of mirror making and metalizing are available to our customers, with a telephone call and our printed materials. We work with you in finding solutions to problems and finding new applications for the silvering process. Since our inception in 1930, we have accumulated vast amounts of information on coatings of silver, gold, copper, other metals, and polymers. Give us a call, we may be able to help you.

PEACOCK LABORATORIES, INC. reserves the right to make changes in price and product without notice.

SHIPPING NOTE: Regulations on the shipment of chemicals can restrict the amount and require special packaging for the shipment of some of our products.

SILVERING SOLUTIONS

HE-300

The High Efficiency (HE) -300 is used extensively by the hand-silvering and recording industries. It is a three part sludgeless system where two of the solutions are mixed together before use. Besides the increased efficiency in depositing more silver with less waste, the adhesion of silver to glass is improved when using this product. The formulation is flexible so that variations in reaction times can be attained by heating or varying the concentration of solutions. Solutions can be applied with conveyor systems, hand sprayed or poured. See direction sheets for mixing instructions. When ordering silvering chemicals, be aware of their shelf life. Storage in a cool dark place prolongs shelf life. Refrigeration is recommended but not necessary. Store containers tightly capped.

Shelf Life: Silver Solution "A": 1-2 yr.; Activator Solution "B": 6-9 months; Reducer Solution "C": 1-2 yr..

HE-300 UNITS (SILVER, ACTIVATOR, and REDUCER)

When purchasing Silver, Activator, and Reducer together, ask for the "HE-300 Unit". Solutions are sold in pint, gallon and 5-gallon containers, and are color coded to easily distinguish between solutions.  
Metric users note: 1 pint is approx. 500 ml, 1 gallon is approx. 4 Liters.

Price fluctuates according to silver bullion markets. Call for current prices.

Special prices available for large volume manufacturers. Call us for a quote.

HE-300 SOLUTIONS PURCHASED SEPARATELY    

	HE-300 Silver Solution "A" Price fluctuates according to silver bullion markets. Call for current prices. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	HE-300 Activator Solution "B" For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	HE-300 Reducer Solution "C" For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	HE-300 4X Reducer Solution - Save on Shipping Costs! The 4X formulation is four times the concentration of the HE-300 Reducer Solution "C". 3 parts de-ionized water and 1 part 4X reducer equals 4 parts of the HE-300 C. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.

The S-30 silvering solution features an extremely fast and efficient silvering deposition rate when used with the N-28, N-20, R-30, R-240, or R-480 concentrated reducers. These two-part systems are used for decorative, electrotyping, and electroforming applications on plastics, ceramics, waxes, or other non glass substrates.

	S-30 Silver Solution A concentrated Silver Nitrate solution, S-30 is sold in pint, gallon and 5 gallon containers. Price fluctuates according to silver bullion markets. Call for current prices. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	N-28 Reducer Concentrate Try our newest and best reducer for silvering non glass surfaces. The N-28 has been used to obtain pin-hole free and adherent silver coatings on such hard to wet surfaces such as silicon rubber, acrylics, polycarbonates and others. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	N-22 TWO PART REDUCER The N-22 two part reducer has its formula broken down into 2 components that have fewer shipping restrictions than if they were premixed. The two parts consist of one pound of a dry and one gallon of a liquid component, that when mixed with deionized water, will make 5 gallons of reducer concentrate. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	R-30 REDUCER SOLUTION* (see note) Our R series reducers have been the industry standard because of their efficiency, fast silver reduction, and low cost. Since shipping regulations vary between shipping companies, please inquire about the best way to ship. For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	R-240 REDUCER SOLUTION*(see note) One pint of R-240 plus seven pints of deionized water equals one gallon of R-30 For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.
	R-480 REDUCER SOLUTION* (see note) Double the strength of R-240, 16 times the strength of R-30. Reduce Shipping Costs! For pricing information click on Buy Now!. Click here for MSDS.

* Note: N-28, R-30, R-240 and R-480 are restricted by amount and require special packaging (extra cost) by most shipping companies. We recommend a larger supply and shipping via common carrier. These reducers contain Hydrazine which is a suspected carcinogen.

See also "CHEMICALS" for Silver Nitrate, and other related materials.

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SENSITIZING SOLUTIONS

NO. 93 SENSITIZING SOLUTION
Formulated specifically for hard to "wet surfaces" such as waxes, plastics, rubber, and silk screen inks, this liquid concentrate is also excellent on old and new glass. Also used on silvering conveyors with long "laytime" between the tin rinse and the silvering section. No. 93 is a concentrate; use 2-4 ounces per gallon of deionized water. The amount of wetting required will determine the exact mix.

No. 93 has a shelf life of 6 months. Keep the bottle tightly capped and in a cool dark place. A diluted solution has a pot life of 24 hours and must be made fresh daily.

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H-41 SENSITIZING SOLUTION
This concentrated sensitizer is an excellent choice for its wetting and sensitizing properties. Two benefits of its formulation are: a long shelf life (over one year), and less concentrate is needed. Dilute 2-4 ounces of H-41 concentrate in one gallon of deionized water.

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RTA-550 SENSITIZING SOLUTION
A super concentrated tin-acid solution. Recommended for automated conveyorized systems and for hand sprayers. Dilute 1.5 ml to one gallon with deionized water. Shelf life > 1 year.

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GALVANIC COPPER CONCENTRATES
Copper is used as a protective coating for silver in the manufacture of mirrors because it acts as a sacrificial metal reacting to many of the elements that react to, and would spoil silver. If contaminants get past the backing paint, they will react with the copper, and hopefully, will not be strong enough to get to the silver coating. Also, the copper coat is more resilient to the shrinkage that occurs when the backing paint dries.

Galvanic Copper is applied with Peacock's Galvanic Copper Spray Gun or by conveyor. A copper coat is applied on top of silver for protection. Top with one of our mirror backing paints. 1 unit will make 60 gallons of ready to spray solution. 1 unit consists of 5 gallons of concentrated copper solutions, 5 lbs. of Iron powder and a 3 ounce bottle of additive.

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Volume Discounts are available. Call for pricing.

GALVANIC COPPER SOLUTION (purchased separately)
All the components that make up the galvanic copper concentrate unit can be purchased separately. For Iron powder, and Additive, see "CHEMICALS". Galvanic copper solution is sold in gallons and 5 gallon sizes.

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Using Peacock Lab products, a copper coating can be applied to almost any subsurface. Here it is applied to urethane foam. The process starts by spraying on a Peacock Labs silver base which creates a superior bond with the copper coating. Once the copper is set, it can be easily machined or etched.

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MIRROR BACKING PAINTS

COPPER-TITE VEHICLE #3, CLEAR
Copper-Tite Vehicle #3 (CTV#3) is a crystal clear, durable air-dry lacquer that provides superior tarnish protection and remarkable resistance to salt-air atmosphere as well as superior resistance to ultra-violet light. Formulated without harmful organic compounds, it has special ingredients that chemically bond to the copper or the silver layer of a mirror. It can be used in different ways as a mirror backing paint. Used alone as a clear finish, a one way mirror is created. On antique mirrors where the copper layer must not show through, it can be used as a "copper free" prime coat followed by a top coat of, for example, the #175 dark gray mirror backing.

When CTV#3 is mixed with the Peacock Copper Powder, it forms the basis of Peacock's non-electrolytic copper backing process. In this process, a specially prepared copper powder is dispersed in the CTV#3 and then sprayed onto silver forming a copper-polymer prime coat. Top with #175 Mirro-Bond. Thin with Peacock's #281 Thinner.

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PEACOCK FLATTING AGENT

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PEACOCK COPPER POWDER
A specially prepared powder made from copper metal. Use with CTV#3 in the Peacock non-electrolytic copper mirror backing process. Recommended mix:6 pounds Copper Powder to 4 gallons paint.

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SYNCRYLAC
A durable air-dry lacquer, Syncrylac is formulated for application on ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces of steel, aluminum, copper and bronze. It should give satisfactory exterior protection for at least ten years under normal conditions. Considerably longer life is expected. For brush application, it is ready to use. For spray application thin with #7 reducer. Syncrylac air dries to the touch in less than 5 minutes; may be force dried faster at 250 F. Air dries hard in an hour or so, depending on the film thickness, temperature etc.

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#175 MIRRO-BACKING
Use this resilient, dark gray, unleaded, air dried paint to add an extra layer as a tough top coat over the copper-tite (with or without copper powder). Apply with the usual methods of brush, spray, roller or curtain coating. This semi-gloss paint is a high solids paste and is economical to use. May be thinned with #178 and/or #590 Mirro-Backing Thinners. Use a thinning ratio of between 2:1 to 1:1 paint paste to thinner. Approximate coverage is 650 Square feet per gallon.

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#390 No Lead Gray Air Dry MIRRO-BACKING ***NEW***
This high solids ( more than 60%) coating can be applied directly on silver or on top of the copper to provide superior protection for silver from corrosion. The paint can be applied by brush, spray, roller or curtain coating. May be thinned with a variety of solvents to meet stringent air quality standards. Use a thinning ratio of between 2:1 to 1:1 paint paste to thinner. Approximate coverage is upto 500 Square feet per gallon. Volume discounts are available.

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ACID RESIST MIRRO-BOND
Acid resist protective coating, in standard black color, may be applied directly over silver or galvanic copper. When silk screened over silver, it will resist silver strip or acid for wash out techniques used in decorative silvering. Acid resist can be used for creating a two tone metal finish by selectively anodizing or buffing aluminum or brass parts and then stripping off the resist with trichloroethylene or lacquer thinner. Reduce with #178 and/or #590 Thinner. Air dries in 24 hours or force dry in 20 minutes at 225 F. Approximate coverage is 800 Square feet per gallon.

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#4310 MIRRO - ASPHALTUM
A specially purified asphaltum used alone or for adding to mirror backing paint to increase resistance to dampness. The addition of this material will retard drying in direct proportion to the amount used. Use with #281 or #590 Thinners.

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SOLVENTS AND THINNERS

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POLISHING COMPOUNDS

CeO 200SRB
Premium quality cerium polish with a pH inhibitor and suspension treated. Used in mass production, mirror bevels, TV face plates and precision optics. Can be used in low concentrations for improved efficiency and reduced costs. The high stock removal is partially due to narrow particle size distribution. The particle size is 3.4 microns and pH of 6.5 to 8.2. Cleans easily leaving clear bright finishes.

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CeO 19A
A Cerium compound with built-in suspension features and pH inhibitors. With an average particle size of 3.0 microns and a pH factor of 7.5 to 8.5, CeO 19A is an excellent soft polishing medium for optical surface preparation and glass molds. It performs well in recirculating central slurry systems as a result of integrated, advanced suspension treatments.

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CeO 90
CeO 90 is formulated similarly to CeO 200SRB but with a slightly lower cerium content and without the suspension treatment. This material is cost effective for a variety of applications, including flat glass, mirrors, TV/CRT face plates, windshields, and precision cleaning. Stock removal rates and surface quality yields are excellent. Average particle size is 3.4 microns with a pH value of 6.5.

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RED ROUGE
A very fine grade of iron oxide rouge for block polishing and cleaning of glass. Use prior to silvering. Degreasing and polishing may be combined in one step by adding #77 cleaner to the red rouge slurry before polishing.

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WHITE ROUGE
General purpose Silicon Dioxide polishing agent used alone or in combination with other rouges and cleaners.

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4F PUMICE
A very fine abrasive for polishing before silvering and for removing silver over-spray from the face of mirrors.

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SILVER STRIPPERS

PEACOCK SILVER STRIP
A dry powder that is siluted with water to remove silver and copper from glass when resilvering and for removing silver deposits from the face of mirrors. Also used for "wipe out" techniques on silk screened mirrors and for cleaning deposits on equipment. Does not have the fumes associated with other acids.

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NITRIC ACID
Used for dissolving silver from glass for resilvering and for titration. Proper ventilation is necessary to tackle the acid fumes when using this product.

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HYDROCHLORIC ACID(37% Reagent Grade)
When used for stripping silver, forms a water insoluble white precipitate that is easily removed from waste water. Proper ventilation is required by the user to handle the corrosive fumes associated with hydrochloric acid.

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#77 CLEANING AGENT
A highly concentrated liquid cleaner, and degreaser used for cleaning glass and plastic surfaces prior to sensitization and silvering. Has been shown to remove hard to remove oils, organic residues and fingerprints from a variety of ceramic, and plastic surfaces. A proprietory cleaning process that also utilizes C-22 and #93 has been used to wet "hard to wet" surfaces such as teflon.

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C-22 WETTING AGENT
A concentrated solution recommended for silvering applications on hard to wet surfaces such as acrylics, silicone rubber etc. Usually used prior to senitization.

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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

SILVER SPRAY GUNS
Peacock Laboratories offers two styles of silver spray guns. Both our silver spray guns have the following features: Dual nozzles for the spraying of the silver solutions and their reducers. Spray nozzles are adjustable so flow can be controlled through each nozzle. Stainless steel is used in the construction of the spray nozzles and in areas where the fluids come in contact. They spray with the use of compressed air (7 cfm @ 40 psi minimum). Fluids to be sprayed can be gravity fed with the use of aspirator bottles (with a pressure head of at least six feet) connected to the fluid inlet by 1/4" tubing and fluid coupling, or siphon fed by using the optional pint or quart containers that fit right to the fluid inlets. Two siphon bottles or two aspirator bottles are needed when using this spray gun. As with all our spray guns, we stock a full supply of spare parts.

PEACOCK SILVER SPRAY GUN       
Our premium gun is our exclusive design having a balanced look and feel. The balanced design makes it easier to handle for long term use. Other advantages include: The two spray nozzles spray simultaneously even when the trigger is pulled partially. The balanced design is more comfortable for both right hand and left hand use. The angle between the spray streams is fixed. Fluid inlet requires two fluid couplings for 1/4" tubing, or two siphon bottles, see below.

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STANDARD SILVERING GUN       Our less expensive silver spray gun has been the favorite of the industry for many years. The differences between this gun and the premium gun include: The right hand spray nozzle can be adjusted to different angles from the left nozzle. When the trigger is pulled halfway the right nozzle fires before the left nozzle because the left side fluid needle is pulled back manually whereas the right side nozzle is pushed back by air pressure. Two fuid couplings at fluid inlet, for 1/4" tubing, or two siphon bottles are needed, see below.

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SILVER SPRAY GUN REPAIR KIT
Our spray guns are designed to be easily rebuilt for a lifetime of use. Specify which gun you have for the parts kit. We also stock a full supply of spray gun spare parts. Please call for prices on individual parts.

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PEACOCK GALVANIC COPPER SPRAY GUN        A Double nozzle hand held gun for spraying protective copper over the silver mirror. Although similar in design to the Peacock silver spray gun, contains an additional fluid inlet on one nozzle to form a closed circulating system for metal powder slurry. Process and set-up details provided on request.

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PEACOCK SENSITIZING SPRAY GUN        
A single nozzle spray gun for applying the sensitizer. Made of stainless steel fluid body to resist corrosion with acid solutions. One fluid coupling at fluid inlet for 1/4 inch tubing or one siphon bottle is needed, see below.

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PAINT OR WATER SPRAY GUN       
A high quality Paasche air brush used for applying paint or for deionized water rinse in the silvering process. Brass fluid body. One fluid coupling at fluid inlet for 1/4 inch tubing or one siphon bottle is needed, see below.

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FLUID COUPLING       
Stainless steel nipple and nut which connects to fluid inlet on our spray guns. Nipple will accept 1/4 inch I. D. tubing(see below) and is held tight with a threaded sleeve.

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AIR HOSE WITH CONNECTIONS       
12 Foot air line with appropriate connections. Or, if you choose, air hose can be cut to your specifications.

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FLUID TUBING, 100 Feet       
Clear PVC 1/4 inch inside diameter, 1/16" wall.

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SIPHON BOTTLE
Plastic bottle assembly with fittings that connect them to the fluid inlets of our spray guns. Stainless steel parts for spraying corrosive liquids.

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POLYETHYLENE ASPIRATOR BOTTLES
Use these convenient containers to hold the fluids dispensed by the spray guns.

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GRADUATED CUPS
Measure liquids or powders in these convenient poly cups. Scaled in both ounces and milliliters.

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3001 GLASS WASHING BRUSH     
Oval shaped brush 9 inches long with one inch long medium stiff white horsehair bristles. Used for applying sensitizing solution or for washing glass.

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STAINLESS STEEL SPONGES
Heavy-duty, extra large stainless steel sponge will not rust, shed, or splinter. Cleans effectively with or without soap or powder. No loose ends, will not fray or unravel. Gentle to hands, safe for metal equipment and utensils. They retain their shape longer than ordinary metal pads and easily rinse clean after use.

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RUBBER GLOVES
Excellent snag and puncture resistance. Roughened fingers provide effective gripping. Sizes 8, 9, 10, and 11.

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SAFETY GLASSES
Clear plastic, wrap-around style.

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VINYL APRONS
Economical enough to be disposable, durable enough to wear and wear.

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HEAVY DUTY RUBBER APRONS
Acid and alkali resistant, bib style.       For pricing information click on Buy Now!.

DUST RESPIRATORS
Light weight protection against nuisance dust and non-toxic paint spray. Low cost replaceable filters.

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CARTRIDGE TYPE RESPIRATORS
Rubber construction with adjustable headbands featuring interchangeable screw-in cartridges. Available for protection against ammonia, organic vapors, and acid vapors. Other specialty cartridges available on request. Each respirator consists of a half-face mask, and two cartdridges.

Respirator including two screw-in cartridges.

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CHEMICALS

Additive (for Galvanic Copper)
3 fl. oz. bottle $9.00 per bottle
pints $25.00 each
6 x pints $19.25 per pint

Aqua Ammonia (26 degree Baume')
1 Gallon $15.65 each
5 Gallon $ 9.65 per gallon
55 Gallon drum $175.00 per drum

Silver Nitrate Reagent Crystals
Call for current price.
Use this link to view the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Stannous Chloride Reagent Crystals
.(Tin Chloride) $90.00 per lb.

Epsom Salts
10 lbs. $ 1.42 per lb.
25 lbs. $ 1.21 per lb.
50 lbs. $ 0.83 per lb.

Tartaric Acid
5 lbs. $ 8.46 per lb.
25 lbs. $ 8.05 per lb.

Iron Powder
(used with Galvanic Copper)
5 lbs. $6.02 per lb.
10 lbs. $5.50 per lb.
100 lbs. $4.88 per lb.

Rochelle Salt NF Powder
(Sodium Potassium Tartarate)
5 lbs. $4.60 per lb.
25 lbs. $3.80 per lb.
50 lbs. $3.30 per lb.

Sodium Hydroxide (USP Pellets)
5 lbs. $19.90 per lb.
25 lbs. $ 8.15 per lb.

Copper Sulfate
5 lbs. $10.85 per lb.
25 lbs. $ 6.46 per lb.
50 lbs. $ 5.86 per lb.

Formaldehyde
pint $ 6.00 each
gallon $28.50 each

Sulfuric Acid
9 lb. bottle $5.30 per lb.
6 x 9 lb. bottles $5.95 per lb.

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