Category: NEWS ALERTS

“No matter how new you are, or how long you have been in the coatings industry, there is always something new you can learn at the ACS Show.” That’s what Rick Shannon, our current Technical Service Manager and former Cortec® Coatings Chemist had to say after this year’s American Coatings Show (ACS), April 5th-7th in Indianapolis, Indiana. With good attendance and a friendly atmosphere, it was a great time for our team to learn, network, and grow with others from the coatings industry and beyond!

Attendees ranged from CEOs to college students ready to absorb as much info as possible, from current and potential customers to raw material suppliers and transportation companies. Our staff had the pleasure of speaking with visitors from around the world; learning about new raw materials (e.g., resin additives and colorants); and getting the perspective of others on the direction of the coatings industry and green chemistry, VOC regulations, and supply chain issues.

As usual, CorrVerter® captured attention for its ability to passivate rust as an alternative to sandblasting corroded steel surfaces. Visitors to the Cortec® booth were also curious to learn more about how VpCI® Technology actually works. It was especially fun when current or potential customers would stop by saying that someone had specifically told them to find Cortec®! Appreciation for Cortec’s technical expertise and field support was commonly expressed.

Thanks to all who stopped by to ask questions about Cortec® Coatings, introduce us to new connections, or simply share your enthusiasm and a friendly “hello” at ACS. We look forward to seeing where these new paths lead!

Learn more about Cortec® Additives for Coatings and Paints here: https://www.cortecadditives.com/

Keywords: ACS 2022, American Coatings Show, coatings industry, Cortec, VpCI, Cortec Coatings, supply chain issues, VOC regulations, CorrVerter, alternative to sandblasting

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Where will you be next month? If you are interested in protective coatings, we hope you will join us April 5th-7th in Indianapolis at the American Coatings Show! This conference brings together thousands of coatings professionals for three days to focus on coatings technologies, equipment, and services.

In addition to countless networking opportunities on the exhibit floor, the conference includes a full schedule of four educational tracks from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Learn about everything from functional coatings to weathering and corrosion testing. Our own Cortec® rust preventative coatings representatives will also be on hand at Booth #2274 to talk shop with you, so be sure to bring your coatings questions and ideas along! You may want to ask us about

• Our new high temp slip coating for electrical conduits
• Our solutions for rusty surface prep
• Our best coating combo recommendations
• Our corrosion inhibitor coating additives
• And our removable coatings advantages!

Whether you are a distributor, formulator, or a coatings applicator yourself, be sure to come talk to us at the Cortec® Coatings booth to find a Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ solution that works for you. Sign up today!

American Coatings Show
April 5th– 7th , 2022
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Booth # 2274
https://american-coatings-show.com

Keywords: American Coatings Show, Cortec, coatings, Cortec Coatings, protective coatings, rust preventative coatings, rusty surface prep, corrosion inhibitor, corrosion inhibiting coatings, coating additives

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The Cortec® Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ team was on hand to see the year out with the final Coatings+ conference, December 13th-16th in Phoenix, Arizona. Starting next March, this former SSPC event will be fully absorbed into the annual AMPP conference created by the recent merger of SSPC with NACE International. Given these changes and current circumstances, Coatings+ attendance was small, but we still had some great interactions with those who stopped by our booth.

Once again, our VpCI® Emitter Cups were great conversation starters. A simple inquiry into the purpose of these green cups opened the door to explaining how the same VpCI® Technology can be used in many different formats—foam, paper, film, and even coatings! The rusty pipe sitting on our display table also
attracted attention with its three different coatings layers:

1. CorrVerter® Rust Converter Primer
2. VpCI®-396 Primer
3. VpCI®-384 Topcoat

The first layer, CorrVerter®, was of special interest to oil and gas personnel, who often have to maintain pipelines in remote areas where it is difficult to sandblast rust. Our team was able to introduce them to CorrVerter® as an easy way to coat and passivate pipeline surfaces where the rust is not too deep or flaky yet. The coating turns black and slows down the rust even where good surface prep is difficult. The concept seemed to be new and exciting to several visitors who took home CorrVerter® samples to try for themselves.

Interestingly enough, the Coatings+ show turned out to be a great time to talk about films with one of our fellow exhibitors who may be able to benefit from our extrusion services at Cortec® Advanced Films. The vendor uses thick polyethylene film to make their coatings’ industry product, and discussions have already started on how Cortec® may be able to help them in their enterprise. Ultimately, even though the convention was not what might normally be expected, these and other conversations underscored the special strengths of Cortec® to flexibly adapt to a wide range of industry applications!

Contact us to discuss how we might adapt to your special coating, film, or other need: https://www.cortecvci.com/contact-us/

Keywords: Coatings Plus, Coatings Plus 2021, SSPC, AMPP, protective coatings industry, Cortec, coatings for oil and gas, CorrVerter, rust converter, pipeline corrosion

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Many industries have tanks and floors that require coatings with extreme resistance to corrosive chemicals, elevated temperatures, and/or heavy traffic. The responsible management question is, how do you get a tough coating that will withstand extreme conditions while also limiting worker exposure to harmful VOCs? Cortec’s VpCI®-2026 Tank Lining Topcoat is an excellent answer to both concerns.

VpCI®-2026 Tank Lining Topcoat is a 2K 100% solids novolac epoxy system that can be used as a basecoat/ topcoat. It provides protection in harsh applications. It has zero VOC, thus limiting workers’ exposure to harmful paint fumes as they apply the coating. VpCI®-2026 offers good chemical-, abrasion-, and heat-resistance up to 180 °F (82 °C) (with intermittent temperatures of up to 200 °F [93 °C]) for
extreme conditions:

• Floors with high traffic or chemical spills
• Tanks for acids, caustics, or oils
• Equipment splash zones
• Chemistry lab workbenches
• Other immersion applications

If you have tanks or floors that need coating in harsh environments like chemical processing or wastewater treatment plants, consider using VpCI®-2026. VpCI®-2026 will give you the powerful protection of a 100% solids novolac epoxy coating that also reduces the workers’ chance of breathing in harmful VOCs. Contact Cortec® Coatings today for more info: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: low VOC paint, novolac epoxy, floor coating, chemical resistant coating, tank coating, corrosion protection, Cortec, Cortec Coatings, chemical plant maintenance, worker safety

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Some Cortec® Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ can be used for the same applications, but they have different characteristics that make them more or less attractive for the specific job. This news alert helps you differentiate between VpCI®– 395 and VpCI®-396—two great primers that can be applied in immersed structures (e.g., tanks) and harsh indoor or outdoor conditions. Here are some key considerations to guide your selection.

To Mix or Not to Mix?
VpCI®-395 is a 2K (two-component) primer that must be mixed onsite before application. This allows crosslinking of the chemistry for enhanced coating durability. However, it adds an extra step to the painting process, and any leftover paint has to be thrown away. VpCI®-396, in contrast, is more convenient as a 1K (one-component) primer because it does not have to be mixed, and the remaining paint can be saved for later by putting the lid back on the can.

Water-Based or Solvent-Based?
There are also the pros and cons of using a water-based coating vs. a solvent-based coating. VpCI®-395, for example, is water-based and contains an extremely low VOC (0.2 lbs/gal [24 g/L])—good for both users and the environment. Cleanup is also much easier by using water instead of paint thinner. On the other hand, a solventbased coating like VpCI®-396 can be applied under a wider range of temperatures than water-based coatings, and the presence of some humidity during the curing stage can be an advantage. Many times, the environmental regulations will determine the type of coating to use. The chart below offers an at-a-glance summary of some of the key differences between these two coatings.

VpCI®-395	VpCI®-396
Water-Based Epoxy	Solvent-Based Urethane
2-Component	1-Component
Fast Dry (Dry to Touch: 20-30 minutes)	Slower Dry (Dry to Touch: 2-3 hours)
Lower Gloss (15-25)	Higher Gloss (30-50)

The final choice is up to you, but if you need further assistance choosing which of these Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ is best for your application, don’t hesitate to contact us: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: corrosion inhibitor coatings, protective coatings, anticorrosion paint, moisture cure urethane, epoxy coatings, tank coatings, chemical resistant coatings, water based coatings, Cortec, VpCI

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