Matching the Solution to the Industry: Who Needs VCI Paper Most? July 13, 2022 Corrosion inhibiting packaging in the form of VCI film or VCI paper has revolutionized the way that metals can be stored or shipped in rust-free condition. Instead of applying a greasy rust preventative for the [...]

Recyclable Grease-Resistant VCI Paper: Choose the VpCI®-148 Advantage! July 7, 2022 What happens when a manufacturer needs to ship a metal part and protect it from corrosion, but the shipping process does not allow removal of process oil? Surprisingly, the answer is not to automatically use VCI plastic but [...]

VpCI®-395 Primer: A Little Extra Effort Goes a Long Way to Greater Anticorrosion Coating Durability! June 29, 2022 Each coating job has different priorities-whether convenience, corrosion protection, outdoor durability, or chemical resistance. In the first case, single-component, one-coat, direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings systems are great for applications that need quick [...]

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 [...]