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When and Why to Choose MCI®-2026 Floor Coating for Concrete Longevity

April 13, 2022

Extending concrete service life takes a multi-faceted approach, but the underlying principles are always the same: (1) properly understand the conditions and environment, (2) select the appropriate treatment, and (3) apply the chosen solution properly for best results. Many outstanding options exist in Cortec’s line of MCI® Technologies, but not all treatments are equally suited to every application. It is therefore important to know when and why to choose a product such as MCI®-2026 Floor Coating for concrete longevity.

 Choosing the Right Product for the Application
The first step in selecting a product to extend service life is considering the structure and its environment. For example, an engineer planning a new parking ramp in a harsh winter environment where deicing salts are used could extend service life by specifying Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™ admixtures for the concrete mix. Workers performing concrete repairs can help the repair last longer by incorporating MCI® Mini Grenades into repair mortars. Facility managers can ward off corrosion on existing structures through periodic application of surface applied corrosion inhibitors (SACIs) such as MCI®-2020. While these products could also be used for concrete floors, often the biggest concern in an industrial environment is the risk of external concrete damage from heavy traffic and exposure to harsh chemicals. It is chiefly after this kind of damage that corrosion is more likely to occur by allowing corrosives to enter the substrate. MCI®-2026 Floor Coating is an excellent first line of defense against these problems.

Benefits of MCI®-2026 Floor Coating
There are three main areas where MCI®-2026 Floor Coating is especially helpful:

  • Applications with strict VOC limits
  • Federally inspected plants
  • Areas with heavy traffic and/or chemical spillage

MCI®-2026 Floor Coating addresses the first concern by being a 100% solids, two-component novolac epoxy coating with zero VOCs. This is perfect for maintaining VOC compliance and is a great advantage for workers applying the coating. In the second case, MCI®-2026 meets all USDA/FDA guidelines for use in federally inspected facilities. In regard to the third case, MCI®-2026 Floor Coating achieves a high degree of physical and chemical resistance while maintaining excellent adhesion to properly placed primers. In so doing, it protects concrete surfaces from aggressive industrial environments and prevents the intrusion of corrosive elements that would cause further concrete deterioration at the reinforcement level. MCI®-2026 Floor Coating can be used alone as a body/basecoat or as a topcoat if additional internal moisture resistance is needed by priming the floor below.

Best Practices for Good Concrete Coatings Performance
Next in importance to choosing an appropriate technology is applying it properly. As for any coating, good surface preparation is critical to ensuring the best performance possible. Before applying MCI®-2026 Floor Coating, workers should make sure that the concrete floor is clean and sound with a minimum surface profile of CSP-2. Existing coatings should be removed to ensure proper adhesion. As a two-component product (a feature that allows crosslinking for an overall stronger coating chemistry), MCI®-2026 Floor Coating should be properly mixed and applied at the right temperatures per manufacturer’s instructions to work as designed.

Choosing Physical and Chemical Durability for Concrete Floors
By choosing to apply MCI®-2026 Floor Coating, facility owners and managers are left with concrete floors with a high degree of physical and chemical resistance. These qualities make the floor more durable and help it last longer primarily by protecting against physical and chemical damage and secondarily by blocking the intrusion of corrosives in an aggressive environment. All this is achieved with a low VOC coating that can be used in federally inspected facilities. Contact Cortec® to see if MCI®-2026 Floor Coating is the right choice for your industrial concrete floor application: https://www.cortecmci.com/contact-us/.

Keywords: Cortec, From Grey to Green, MCI, extend service life, concrete deterioration, concrete damage, low VOC coatings, concrete longevity, concrete coatings, concrete floor durability

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PRESS RELEASE: An Easy Corrosion Inhibitor Add-In for Water-Based Paint Formulation

Paint formulators have much to think about when designing water-based coatings for metal. One key decision is the choice of corrosion inhibitor. Fortunately, Cortec® makes it easy for formulators to add the power of Cortec® Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ to their own paints at any stage of the production process with M-120 corrosion inhibiting additive for water-based paints.

A Unique Approach to Corrosion Protection
Where many coatings rely on sacrificial metals for corrosion protection, M-120 takes a different approach. It does not contain any heavy metals or zinc. Rather, it relies on the power of Cortec® VpCI® amine carboxylate based technology to form a microscopic corrosion inhibiting layer to protect metals at the microcavity level. This is where traditional inhibitors leave microscopic gaps due to their large relative particle size. M-120 helps fill in the gaps and can be used alone or in conjunction with traditional corrosion inhibitors or pigments to maximize the corrosion inhibiting ability of the paint. This VpCI® Technology has at least two direct corrosion inhibiting benefits.

Protect Against In-Can Corrosion
The first benefit relates to the challenges of waterbased paints. While water-based coatings present environmental advantages, such as the replacement of solvents with low VOC paint options, they also have inherent complications. For example, in-can corrosion is a common problem for water-based coatings that sit in a can unused for an extended period of time. Without protection, the user may pop the lid off after a year only to find the inside of the can rusted. At minimum, this reflects a bad image on the paint company. At maximum, it introduces possible paint contamination from rust flaking off inside the can. Adding M-120 can help protect against these potentially serious problems. Because M-120 contains both contact and vapor-phase protection, it offers comprehensive corrosion protection inside the can above and below the level of the paint.

Reduce Scribe Creep
Another great benefit of M-120 is its ability to reduce scribe creep thanks to its micro-corrosion inhibiting technology. Scribe creep is a standard test method used to measure corrosion when coated panels undergo salt spray or humidity testing. Any chip or minor damage to a coating can create a corrosion starting point from where rust can easily begin to spread underneath the coating and cause coating failure. If the rust does not creep very far from the coating scribe during testing, the additive/coating has a better chance of avoiding this type of coating failure in the field. M-120 performs well on this aspect.

Easy for Formulators to Use
Beyond corrosion protection, one of the beauties of M-120 is its versatility and ease of use. It can be added to many types of water-based resin systems—epoxies, urethanes, acrylics, and alkyds. It provides corrosion protection for both carbon steel and aluminum. It is also very easy for formulators to mix into their coating to boost the level of corrosion protection at any phase of manufacturing, unlike many inhibitors that cannot be post-added.

  • Mill Base: M-120 can be added to the mill base after the addition of a wetting agent and co-solvents; or it can be added to the resin prior to adding other components.
  • Letdown: M-120 can be added at the end of the mixing process after all other raw materials have been added.
  • Finished Product: M-120 can be used as in add-in even after the product has been made.

The last option is especially beneficial to formulators who have already made their coating, only to test it and find that the level of corrosion protection did not meet their expectations. At this point, formulators can easily mix in M-120 after the fact to enhance the corrosion protection of the finished coating without remaking the entire batch.

M-120 is a great option for any formulator looking for a unique corrosion inhibitor with multiple advantages—easy to add vapor-phase protection without heavy metals. Contact Cortec today to learn more about M-120: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: coatings, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion inhibitor additives, water-based coating additives, in-can corrosion, Cortec, water based paint formulation, low VOC paint, scribe creep, corrosion protection

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PRESS RELEASE: EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating: New Addition to Cortec® Sustainable Corrosion Solutions!

Cortec® is pleased to announce the release of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI®. Since its inception, Cortec® Corporation has been looking for ways to make corrosion prevention more environmentally responsible. Sometimes this takes place in giant steps. Other times it is done by baby steps, such as replacing a petroleum-based chemical with a biobased ingredient to improve sustainability. With the release of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI®, Cortec® has addressed two aspects of environmental responsibility while expanding its options for user convenience.

Biobased Temporary Protective Coating

EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI® is a ready-to-use temporary coating designed for severe marine and high humidity conditions. It comes in a convenient EcoAir® spray can, and it is classified as non-flammable. It provides multi-metal corrosion protection that is temperature stable to 180°F (82 °C). It leaves behind an oily protective film that does not dry and offers outstanding rust prevention in outdoor applications.* When the protection period is over, EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating can be removed by rinsing with a Cortec® VpCI®-41x series cleaner degreaser. In addition to its key corrosion inhibiting quality, the most significant fact about EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating by Nano VpCI® is its classification as a USDA Certified Biobased Product that contains 65% USDA biobased content. This high level has been achieved by combining renewably sourced oil and solvent materials with Cortec’s proprietary VpCI® corrosion inhibitor formulation for effective protection.

EcoAir® Spray Can Benefits

While Cortec® has offered biobased coating technology similar to EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating in the past, now is the first time Cortec® has packaged it in an EcoAir® bag-on-valve spray can. This makes the coating easy to carry around and spray where needed, even in remote locations that do not have readily available electricity to run power spray equipment. EcoAir® cans can be sprayed in any direction, even upside down, making it easy to apply the coating in hard-to-reach areas.

EcoAir® cans also have environmental, health, and safety benefits. Instead of using traditional chemical propellants such as CO2 or flammable propane/isobutane, EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is powered by compressed air and is classified as nonflammable. An EcoPouch® inserted into the pressurized can contains the liquid, which is expelled by the surrounding pressure as the valve is depressed. When the can is empty, the metal can be recycled after the pouch is removed.

Where to Use

EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI® is a convenient, more sustainable option for temporary protection of metal parts almost any place a wet film corrosion inhibitor is desired. For example, tube manufacturers who need to temporarily store piping on sheltered outdoor racking can protect unpainted ends with a quick spray of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating. Offshore layup crews in the habit of protecting bare metal moving equipment parts with a petroleum-based wet film corrosion inhibitor can substitute EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating while still getting a high level of protection in a marine environment. EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is also a great option for manufacturers who want to spray a light oily biobased protective coating on metal components before shipping or storage (e.g., automotive service parts).

Take Advantage of Biobased Options

For anyone who wants a biobased rust preventative temporary coating in convenient spray can format, EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI® is an exciting addition to the market. EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating helps users achieve wet film corrosion protection with a biobased, air-powered spray can alternative to petroleum-based corrosion inhibitors packaged in traditional aerosols.

Contact Cortec® to learn more about this new release: https://www.cortecvci.com/contact-us/

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Keywords: biobased coating, temporary coating, rust preventatives, Cortec, VpCI, bag on valve, spray can coatings, nonflammable aerosols, sustainable corrosion solutions, environmental responsibility

*Users should take care not to expose the coated materials to environments where the coating could be washed off by rain or similar elements.

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PRESS RELEASE: VpCI®-368: A Go-to Removable Coating for Heavy-Duty Corrosion Protection

Since the early days of Cortec®, VpCI®-368 has been a removable coating standby for reliable corrosion protection of metals. Today, VpCI®– 368 continues to have widespread use in a variety of applications around the globe. The beauty of VpCI®-368 is that it can be used for temporary or long-term protection in countless situations and harsh conditions with the option for removal at the end of the preservation period.

Heavy-Duty Removable Corrosion Protection
VpCI®-368 is a fast drying, solvent-based temporary coating that leaves a wax-like film of 2-3 mils (50-75 µm) DFT (dry film thickness) on metal surfaces. It provides corrosion protection on multiple metal types and can be applied over painted or unpainted surfaces. VpCI®-368 shows exceptional salt spray testing performance and provides protection in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered applications. When the coating is no longer needed, it can be easily removed by power washing with an alkaline cleaner such as VpCI®-414.

A Protective Coating for Countless Applications
VpCI®-368 is ideal for three main stages of a metal component’s life-cycle:

  • Layup
  • Transit
  • Storage

An extremely common use of VpCI®-368 (particularly in its ready-to-spray aerosol version, CorShield® VpCI®-368) is for protection of equipment surfaces during layup. It is also used for transit—often in conjunction with an integrated packaging solution—to prepare equipment for cross-country or export shipment. Finally, it is an excellent solution for outdoor storage of parts that will be exposed to the elements with no VpCI® Film to cover it. In some cases, it has even been applied for longterm protection of permanent outdoor metal structural components, with no coating removal intended.

A Decades-Long History of Application
There are many stories of how VpCI®-368 or its accompanying versions have been used over the last four decades. Here are just some examples:

  • Protection of sensitive wind turbine components as part of a pre-shipment packaging system (VpCI®-368D, with VpCI®-414 sent along for coating
    removal convenience)
  • Protection of LNG propeller fins stored outdoor
  • Protection of unpainted static external surfaces of a new four-motor compressor skid destined for shipping and up to two years of outdoor storage in harsh Middle East weather conditions (part of an integrated packaging solution)
  • Protection of corrosion-prone wind tower base bolts in Brazil coastal region
  • Protection of flange faces on FPSO offloading system prior to covering

Join the Ranks of VpCI®-368 Users
VpCI®-368 has been chosen for reliable protection by multiple users in  some of the harshest conditions across the globe. It combines durability with the option of coating removal for the convenience of choosing between temporary protection or ongoing preservation. Contact us for more information and to join the ranks of VpCI®-368 users: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: removable protective coatings, anticorrosion coatings, corrosion protection, corrosion control, Cortec, VpCI, transit coatings, layup coatings, outdoor storage solutions, offshore layup

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PRESS RELEASE: Need a Quick-Dry Anticorrosion Coating for Your Paint Line? Try EcoShield® 386 FD for Less Sticking!

Mass production of metal parts often includes protective coatings application. But in the fast-paced manufacturing environment, there may not be enough time for the parts to cool before the coating dries. This is counterproductive when hot painted parts stick together, only to be pulled apart later and leave the coating damaged. EcoShield® 386 FD is designed specifically to eliminate this problem.

Eliminate Sticking on Hot Coated Parts
EcoShield® 386 FD Water Based Micro Corrosion Inhibiting Coating is a force-dry version of Cortec’s top water-based anticorrosion coating, EcoShield® VpCI®-386. As such, EcoShield® 386 FD offers excellent corrosion protection at 1.5-3.0 mils (37.5-75 µm) DFT (dry film thickness). The advantage is that EcoShield® 386 FD force-dries in only 5-10 minutes at 150 °F (54 °C) and has good hot hardness, which keeps the hot coated parts from sticking together before they can cool down.

A Great Coating Solution for Fast-Paced Paint Lines
EcoShield® 386 FD is perfect for fast-paced manufacturer spray and dip lines. Many pipes, hooks, castings, equipment components, and other metal parts need to be coated during production in preparation for their final installation. The problem is that the painted parts often pile up or are bundled together at the end of the line while the coating is hot and sticky. As a result, the parts may adhere to each other, damaging the coating when the components are later pulled apart, thus leaving a weak point for corrosion to get a foothold. EcoShield® 386 FD reduces this risk.

An Excellent Alternative to Solvent-Based Paints
In addition to its corrosion protection and force-dry capability, EcoShield® 386 FD has several other positive coating features. For starters, it is an excellent alternative to solvent-based coatings, which often have high VOCs and are more difficult to clean up. As a water-based coating with only 0.6 lbs/gal (72 g/L) of VOC, EcoShield® 386 FD offers a better worker environment with easier cleanup than many traditional protective coatings. Furthermore, EcoShield® 386 FD has excellent UV resistance, making it acceptable for components (e.g., heavy equipment parts or pipes) that will be stored or used outdoors. Finally, EcoShield® 386 FD can be used clear or matched to most custom colors, providing an excellent solution for OEMs that have to make the coating inconspicuous or fit in with a specific color scheme.

Keep Production Rolling
EcoShield® 386 FD is a great solution for mass production of metal parts that need a protective coating but do not have enough time to dry before they cool down. By adding EcoShield® 386 to the dip or spray line, manufacturers can keep production rolling at a fast pace without worrying about sticking parts and damaged coatings. Contact Cortec® today to discuss the use of EcoShield® 386 in your force-dry application:
 https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: dip coating metal, anticorrosion coating, manufacturing paint line, corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors, protective coatings, force dry paint, water based paint, Cortec, VpCI

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PRESS RELEASE: VpCI®-396: Prime Your Anticorrosion Coatings System off to a Good Start!

For any paint and coatings system, it is critical to start out with the right base: good surface prep and priming. But when it comes to Cortec® Micro Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™, the significance of priming goes beyond the need to smooth out substrate imperfections and promote good adhesion. For those who choose Cortec® VpCI®– 396, it also means fighting corrosion with a convenient and popular 1K direct-to-metal (DTM) anticorrosion primer/topcoat that can be used in countless applications.

What Is VpCI®-396?
VpCI®-396 is a solvent-based moisture cure urethane one coat system that can be applied DTM in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered applications. Its proprietary blend of VpCI® micro-corrosion inhibitors offers protection that competes with many traditional paints and zinc-rich primers. For best results, it should be top-coated with VpCI®-384 to form one of Cortec’s toughest anticorrosion coatings systems. However, it can also be used as a standalone primer and/or topcoat if circumstances require. VpCI ®-396 offers good chemical and corrosion resistance and excellent adhesion to substrates. As a 1K (one-component) primer, it simplifies application (mixing of two components is not required). VpCI®-396 also reduces coatings waste because there is no pot life to worry about and remaining paint can be used later.

Where Can VpCI®-396 Be Applied?
There are countless applications where a good anticorrosion primer/topcoat is needed to protect metal substrates. Tanks are excellent candidates for VpCI®-396. For example, ballast tanks that are filled, emptied, and refilled with seawater are naturally at higher risk for corrosion. Storage tanks or holding tanks containing anything from hydrocarbons to high salinity solutions also need protection. Likewise, railings, walkways, and other structural steel in chemical manufacturing, wastewater treatment, offshore, and other corrosive environments can also benefit from being coated with VpCI®-396. VpCI®-396 may even be applied as a protective coating on metal roofs. In short, the opportunities for applying VpCI®-396 are endless! 

Creative Uses for VpCI®-396
VpCI®-396 has a history of unique, creative applications. In Brazil, it was used to prime and coat wires and clamps at a wind power substation near the ocean. VpCI®-396 was top-coated with VpCI®-384 on the clamps, and sections of wire on each side of the clamps were coated with VpCI®-396 for added protection in the corrosive atmosphere. In Southeastern Europe, VpCI®-396 was used to protect 200 electrical piers at railway stations. These piers had previously rusted, so a coating of CorrVerter® Rust Converter Primer was applied first to passivate the rust, followed by a topcoat of VpCI®-396. The same coatings system was used by a vehicle maintenance company in Croatia that wanted to restore corrosion-damaged wheel rims. This was done by passivating the rust with CorrVerter® and applying VpCI®-396 on top. The wheels were further prepared for outdoor storage by applying a layer of VpCI®-368 D removable coating.

Start with a Good Protective Coating Foundation
As in the rest of life, it is important to start with a good foundation when applying protective coatings to metal. VpCI®-396 provides a convenient, extremely versatile anticorrosion coating primer base and topcoat for use in countless applications. Contact Cortec® today to discuss how it fits in with the needs of your specific coating application: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: moisture cure urethane, anticorrosion coating, tank coatings, protective coatings, Cortec, VpCI, direct to metal, pot life, offshore coatings, corrosion inhibitors

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Cortec® Creates New High-Temp Anticorrosion Slip Coating for Electrical Conduits

What can be done to keep the inside of electrical conduits from rusting while providing enough slip for electrical wires to pass through? Cortec® has provided the answer with the development of its new EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating. This is yet another example of Cortec’s role as an innovator in corrosion control, creating exciting new products adapted to specific end user needs.

EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating is a unique high-heat-resistant water-based DTM (direct-to-metal) coating that offers improved surface slip, excellent outdoor weathering, and thermal heat protection. It significantly retards the reaction of metal ionization and repels water, thus protecting against corrosive electrolytes and aggressive environments. This thixotropic coating resists sagging and running and is thermally stable when dried in ambient temperatures up to approximately 500 °F (260 °C), depending on color choice (Clear, Black, or Aluminum). EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating offers extended protection in sheltered, unsheltered, indoor, or outdoor conditions and is UV resistant to resist cracking or chipping from prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Why Corrosion Protection for Electrical Conduits?
Corrosion protection is more critical in some environments than others. For example, electrical conduits are more vulnerable to corrosion when stored
outdoors than indoors, or when installed in a tropical, humid climate instead of a hot, dry one. Corrosion protection may be necessary in several phases of the piping life cycle.

1. Outdoor Storage: Manufacturers are often short on storage space, which can cause storage to overflow outdoors. If it rains and the internal coating has not fully cured, the inside of the conduits may flash rust. EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating minimizes this problem.
2. Overseas Shipping and Storage: Manufacturers sometimes have to ship pipes and tubing overseas, where they may even be stored for six months longer before the customer is able to install them. Again, EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating can help protect against internal corrosion.
3. Harsh Installation Environments: Industrial facilities must install electrical conduits in a variety of conditions, from dry indoor office spaces to corrosive offshore environments. EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating can help delay or reduce the corrosion process inside the tubing so
the electrical conduits last longer.

Why a High-Temp Slip Coating?
Slip coatings are very important for electrical conduits because they reduce the coefficient of friction on the inside of the pipes. This makes it easier to push electrical wiring through the tubes when they are installed. By combining a slip coating with Cortec® VpCI® corrosion inhibitors, EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating helps electrical conduit manufacturers and users tackle two challenges at once. Another important consideration is the temperature required during coating application. Many tube makers must briefly expose piping to extreme heat during the manufacturing process (e.g., to cure coatings). EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating is therefore designed to withstand high temperatures so it will not be destroyed.

Get Ready to Coat the Conduit!
It can be challenging to protect pipe internals from corrosion, but Cortec® has made it possible with a new Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coating designed for this specialty application. By using EcoShield® VpCI®-386 HT Slip Coating, manufacturers can protect against flash corrosion during storage and shipment, and end users can help electrical conduits last longer even after pipes are installed in corrosive environments. Contact Cortec® today to learn more about this high-performance anticorrosion slip coating for electrical conduits: https://www.cortecvci.com/contact-us/

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https://www.cortecvci.com/products/vpci-high-performance-coatings/ecoshield-vpci-386-ht-slip-coating/

Keywords: electrical conduits, slip coating, pipe corrosion, pipe and tube manufacturers, anti rust coating, Cortec, VpCI, outdoor storage solutions, Cortec Coatings

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VpCI®-277 – Biobased, Ready to Use Rust Preventative to Preserve Metals During Storage and Transport

VpCI®-277, a ready-touse dry film rust preventative especially designed for preserving metals during storage and transportation. VpCI®-277 combines film-forming additives with Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors to provide excellent multi-metal corrosion protection. It is ideal for robotic assembly of precision components requiring tight tolerances and helps maintain a clean preservation process through absence of oily residue without containing chlorinated compounds, chromates, or nitrites. After major automotive manufacturer used Cortec’s VpCI® products to protect parts during temporary storage and overseas shipping, they were very pleased with the protection achieved by applying a tenacious VpCI® film to the metal parts. However, they needed a rust preventative with a drier film and a low VOC that would also meet their solvent-based specification. Cortec® R&D solved the problem by developing VpCI®-277, a rust preventative containing a biobased corrosion inhibitor in a non-flammable, low VOC solvent carrier.

VpCI®-277 can provide corrosion protection for up to two years of indoor storage or during domestic or international shipments when combined with VpCI® packaging materials. The product leaves a dry, non-tacky, virtually undetectable film on the metal surface.

The use of rust preventatives to preserve metals during storage and transportation has traditionally been a hazardous and messy process in which greasy rust preventatives must be applied and removed several times. This is because metal work-pieces risk flash corrosion as they frequently sit in temporary storage awaiting the next step in the manufacturing or assembly process.

Applying a rust preventative protects the parts but often requires an additional step of cleaning before the components can go through the next phase of the process. Cortec’s innovative products are able to streamline processes for more efficient manufacturing, assembly, storage, or shipping. The goal is to achieve quality protection while eliminating steps, improving tact time, reducing the use of additional materials and cost.

VpCI®-277, can be applied by spray or dip and left on metal parts during further processing or shipment. It does not require removal by the end user because the undetectable film does not interfere with use of the product in tight tolerances. This is significant as it eliminates the extra step of cleaning, significantly cutting down on labor time and expenses by enabling a more streamlined tooling, storage, and shipment process.
Development of this rust preventative designed for tight tolerances is a nice example of how Cortec® is able to adapt technology to special end-user needs in order to provide the optimal product characteristics for a specific application.

VpCI®-277 conforms to ASTM D1748 (Humidity), ASTM D1735 (Water Fog), MIL-C-83993 (Water Displacement), and NACE RP0487-2000 (Selection of Rust Preventives) standard test methods.

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Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries. Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide.

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