CHEMDRAW BSS-300



CHEMDRAW® BSS-300 is a nitrite-free precoat of mixed inorganic salts for carbon and stainless steel wire drawing. It dissolves readily in hot water to form a uniform, tenacious coating that enhances lubricant pickup and promotes long die life, can serve as a cost-effective alternative to zinc phosphate in some applications, and is removable with hot water or alkaline cleaners.

This formula can be customized. Find out how


Key Features
  • Off-white crystalline powder appearance
  • Completely soluble in water
  • pH (15% solution): 6.8
  • Nitrite-free precoat for carbon and stainless steels
  • Forms uniform, tenacious coating for better lubricant pickup
  • Low-cost alternative to zinc phosphate coatings
  • Easily removed with hot water or alkaline cleaners



How Trials Work

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Understanding

Is your current product improving your processing downstream? Is your current product increasing your downtime, is it messy – foaming, dusting, not coating, are you changing solids regularly?

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Recommendation

Our experts will recommend the right product for your process.

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Run the Trial

We provide in plant support before, during and after the trial. Our goal is to give our customers real solutions that save time and money.

What makes Blachford the category leader in welding wire lubricants?

CHEMDRAW® leads with low-dust, low-consumption chemistries, process-specific solutions (MIG, flux-cored, SAW, aluminum, stainless), ISO 9001 plants, and proven global support.
Precoats/carriers and draw soaps keep conductivity and sliding consistent—reducing bird-nesting, burnbacks, and stoppages for smoother feed and stable arcs.
Yes. Nitrite-free, borax-free, and lime-free options meet EHS goals without sacrificing film integrity, conductivity, or finish.
Yes. Chemistries cover carbon/alloy steels and non-ferrous wires (including aluminum), with recycling options to lower usage and disposal.
Examples: RXJ12, 644-N, SPJ, S31L, 691-B (MIG); SOS, 55, 466, TQ638, BS-7W-BD, 19T (flux-cored/stick); SL 1029, 740 GR 2, 432, 747/30, 2001 (aluminum); BSS-300, CMP28 + RXJ12, 644-N, SOS, TQ700 (stainless). Final picks depend on your setup.
SMART-guided usage envelopes, on-line tech support, and fast data reviews make trials short, predictable, and aligned to your wire, dies, speeds, and targets.
Instrumental, elemental, and surface analysis to diagnose issues, verify films, and fine-tune chemistry—backed by welding wire application expertise.
Automotive, shipbuilding, construction, aerospace, appliance, and OEM consumables—served by ISO 9001 facilities and a worldwide technical network.

Momentum That Moves Your Profit Margin

Eliminate bottlenecks and boost profit with patented additives and 90+ years of global innovation.

  • 30+

    Countries Served

  • 3

    Global Manufacturing Locations

  • 200+

    Patents Granted

  • 4B

    Gallons of Lubricant Delivered Annually

  • 90+

    Global Manufacturing Locations

  • 1

    Academy Award