Using Natural Mechanisms to Eliminate Bad Odors June 28, 2022 No one typically enjoys bad smells. This makes life especially difficult for anyone dealing with odor problem areas such as garbage cans, restrooms, manure pits, wastewater treatment plants, and garbage processing facilities. Sometimes, an accidental garbage spill or the [...]
VpCI®-391: Inconspicuous Removable Coating Offers Convenient Corrosion Protection June 22, 2022 Corrosion is an irreversible process that costs industries time and money to deal with the effects. Corrosion prevention is therefore in the best interest of manufacturers and asset owners responsible for covering losses from deteriorating assets. While protective [...]
Cortec® Launches New Improved MCI®-2039 Horizontal Concrete Repair Mortar! June 21, 2022In a world where concrete is the most widely used construction material, the need for concrete repairs is inevitable. This is especially true in corrosive environments where concrete deterioration accelerates due to seawater or heavy use of deicing salts. [...]
VpCI®-373 Wash Primer: The Path to Good Coatings Adhesion on Galvanized Steel and Aluminum June 17, 2022 Good adhesion is critical to the success of a coatings system, especially when painting metal to protect it from corrosion. Although many of Cortec’s Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ are designed to be applied [...]
100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Composability Certification! June 13, 2022 Cortec® Corporation is very excited to receive industrial composability certification for its “green” Eco Film®. Eco Film® is a certified commercially compostable* film designed to replace traditional non-degradable films such as low-density and [...]
Paint On, Peel Off: Are You Ready to Try VpCI®-372 Peelable Coating for Corrosion Protection? June 7, 2022 When choosing a coating, painters typically want one with good adhesion that will not peel quickly. But in some cases, a peelable, strippable coating is exactly what users need for a [...]
No Sandblasting Allowed? Try CorrVerter® for Rusty Surface Prep June 1, 2022 Sandblasting, water blasting, and labor-intensive grinding are common methods of restoration and surface prep for rusty metal parts or structures. However, these techniques are sometimes prohibited or not preferred for a variety of reasons. To address this [...]
Discovering Exciting New Uses for ‘Green’ Film Technology May 26, 2022 What if using a commercially compostable film could help you not only eliminate the use of potentially polluting plastic wrap, but also give you better results? That is what one boutique industry discovered when running a trial of [...]
The World Awaits! How to Restore Rusty Equipment with Cortec® Biobased Rust Removers May 25, 2022 In the world of corrosion control, preventing rust is always the best option. Unfortunately, existing rust can be found in every industry, at almost any plant or jobsite. Sometimes rust takes place only [...]
