Evaluating ProPack VCI film

Evaluating ProPack VCI film

Background: Boris Miksic submitted 123 grams of Propack masterbatch in order to have a polyethylene-based film produced. A corrosion inhibitor performance evaluation is sought on this film.

Purpose: Evaluate the contact, barrier and vapor corrosion inhibitor protection offered by ProPack VCI film, manufactured by SLP.

Method: Razor Blade Test

VIA Test

SO₂ Test

Materials: Razor Blade Test Kit

VIA Test Kit

SO₂ Test Kit

Procedure: The above procedures were performed according to standard procedures for each.

Results:

Razor Blade Test

	Carbon Steel			Copper
Material	Panel #1	Panel #2	Panel #3	Panel #1	Panel #2	Panel #3
ProPack VCI Film	Fail	Fail	Fail	Pass	Pass	Pass
Cortec VpCI-126 Blue Film*	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
Control	Fail	Fail	Fail	Fail	Fail	Fail

*Typical results for Cortec VpCI-126 Blue film

VIA Test

Material	Plug #1	Plug #2	Plug #3
ProPack VCI Film	Grade 1	Grade 1	Grade 1
Cortec VpCI-126 Blue Film*	Grade 3	Grade 3	Grade 3
Control	Fail	Fail	Fail

*Typical results for Cortec VpCI-126 Blue film

SO₂ Test

Material	Panel #1	Panel #2	Panel #3
ProPack VCI Film	Grade 4	Grade 4	Grade3
Cortec VpCI-126 Blue Film*	Grade 4	Grade 4	Grade 4
Control	Fail	Fail	Fail

*Typical results for Cortec VpCI-126 Blue film

Conclusion: ProPack VCI film does not provide vapor corrosion protection and just a limited contact protection.

Project #: 02-253-4131

Estimated Cost of Project: 3 hours

VIA Test Grades (Grade 2 or 3 are passing)

SO₂ Grades (Grade 3 and 4 are passing):

Grade 0- Extensive corrosion covering 25% or more of panel surface

Grade 1- Moderate corrosion covering 10-25% of panel surface

Grade 2- Slight corrosion covering 5-10% of panel surface

Grade 3- Very slight corrosion covering 0-5% of panel surface

Grade 4- No visible corrosion on panel surface

To: Cortec

From: Bob Berg

Date: 11/27/02

cc: Boris Miksic

Anna Vignetti

Art Ahlbrecht

Margarita Kharshan

Cliff Cracauer

Bob Boyle

Vanessa Schultz