Aircraft Chemicals
Cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, lubricants, sealants, coatings, and specialty fluids from the manufacturers' aerospace maintenance programs are built around, stocked with full certification.
The success or failure of aircraft maintenance often depends on the chemicals used. Cleaners, lubricants, sealants, coatings, and other specialized fluids are built around manufacturers' aerospace maintenance programs and must be used with the right certification. The wrong cleaner strips a coating it was never meant to touch. A corrosion inhibitor applied outside its temperature window inhibits little. Getting the chemistry right is as much a compliance issue as it is a technical one, because paperwork must be available for an audit years after the cartridge is used up.
The Navy, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Boeing all source chemicals through Jaco Aerospace. Each order includes complete traceability, lot and batch numbers, manufacturer certifications, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a Certificate of Conformance, so documentation is on hand when receiving inspection requests it.
Chemical Categories We Stock
Cleaners and Strippers
Choose from solvent-based and water-based products for cleaning, degreasing, or removing paint. Check that the product suits the surface before use.
Corrosion Inhibitors
Water-displacing products and protective films can help guard lap joints, fasteners, and internal structures where moisture tends to collect.
Lubricants and Grease
Mineral- and synthetic-based options are available for bearings, actuators, control systems, and other general airframe components.
Sealants and Primers
These products are used on fuel tanks and faying surfaces. The primers are designed to stay bonded through repeated temperature cycles.
Adhesives and Resins
The range includes structural adhesives, high-peel-strength products, potting compounds, and encapsulation resins.
Coatings and Paints
Topcoats, specialty coatings, and surface finishes provide protection and help maintain appearance.
Waxes, Polishes, and Fluids
Products for aircraft detailing, appearance, and line maintenance.
Brands We Distribute
Our chemical inventory spans 3M, Henkel, Loctite and Ablestik, Hysol, PRC-DeSoto, Huntsman, Dow Corning, Zip-Chem, Turco, Nycote, AC-Tech, Cytec, Anderol, Dapco, Eccobond, Epibond, Epocast, LPS, Everlube, Permabond, Nyco, Royal Adhesives, Stabond, Aeroshell, BF Goodrich, Bostik, Akzo Nobel, FlameMaster, Solutia, Tribo-Lube, Mirandy, Hentzen, Solvay and more.
AC-Tech
3M
Cytec
Anderol
Dapco
Dow Corning
Eccobond
Epibond
Epocast
Hysol
Henkel
LPS
Everlube
Permabond
Nyco
Turco
Royal Adhesives
Stabond
Aeroshell
BF Goodrich
Bostik
Akzo Nobel
FlameMaster
Solutia
Tribo-Lube
Mirandy
Zip-Chem
Hentzen
Solvay
Why Buy Aircraft Chemicals from Jaco Aerospace
Aerospace consumable products have different chemical-handling requirements than other products. Most chemicals have expiration dates that can be reached relatively quickly. Some chemicals require specific temperature controls during transportation, while others fall into one or more hazardous materials categories that dictate how they are shipped. We monitor and control all aspects of the above to ensure that when you receive your product, it has not expired and meets all applicable regulations.
Our order quantities range from a single aerosol can used in a line maintenance operation to large-volume drums and pallets delivered to a production facility. Shipments go worldwide.
Selecting the Right Chemical
Begin by selecting the product as listed in the maintenance manual. Then decide how you will use the product, what type of surface is being cleaned, how long it will take to dry, the temperature at which it will be used, and whether your facility can safely store it based on its hazard classification.
For instance, a solvent-based cleaner used to clean bare metal could damage a composite panel and soften nearby sealants. We can assess substitutions for discontinued products or alternatives to previously approved items, rather than relying solely on comparing data sheets.
Looking for the right aircraft chemical? You can look up parts by part number, manufacturer name, or specification number to find what you need for your project.