What’s the Shelf Life? Corrosion Prevention for Automotive and Military Readiness March 4, 2025 What’s the shelf life? That’s one question both the military and automotive industry need to ask when thinking about long-term storage of parts and equipment. This is especially clear when recognizing corrosion as the main [...]
It’s Time to Celebrate National Biobased Products Day! March 3, 2025 National Biobased Products Day on March 8th is a time to not only raise awareness about the possibilities for biobased products but also to celebrate how far we’ve come in using renewable materials to develop technologies with real-world [...]
EcoCortec® and Jakob Schober GmbH Implementing a Circular Economy in the VCI Films Market Cortec’s Powerful VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink Film Now Available in PCR version February 25, 2025 Imagine the protective wrap that keeps metal parts from rusting—now, more and more of it is being made from recycled [...]
Boosting Wind and Solar Power Sustainability with Corrosion Prevention February 25, 2025 If a wind or solar installation doesn’t last as long as its expected 20-30 year service life, is it really a sustainable use of resources? With corrosion as a key enemy of wind and solar longevity, Cortec® [...]
Tricks of the Trade for Better Boiler Layup February 20, 2025 It is not uncommon for industrial boilers to face periods of downtime for construction, seasonal layup, or other reasons. It is also not uncommon for these to be the most vulnerable times for corrosion. While Cortec’s boiler layup [...]
Four Nature-Based Ways to Create the Lawn of Your Dreams February 19, 2025 Meteorological summer is more than half over in the Southern Hemisphere. Spring is on its way in the north. Whatever hemisphere you find yourself in, now is a great time to think about pursuing your dreams [...]
G7 Certification Unlocks New Rust Prevention Opportunities in Food Industry February 10, 2025 Cortec® is thrilled to announce that the Boiler Lizard® and Boiler Egg™ have received G7 certification with the NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration Program. Under the G7 category, these two corrosion inhibitors for boilers can be used in and around [...]
The Rise of Eco-Conscious Corrosion Protection: Why Are VCI Companies Going Green? January 30, 2025 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) have long been a cornerstone of corrosion prevention, protecting metals from the damaging effects of moisture, oxygen, and other environmental factors. However, with increasing global awareness of environmental sustainability, the [...]
Bionetix® Launches BIO-ECO-WASH™ Probiotic Cleaner for Sensitive Environments January 29, 2025 Bionetix® is pleased to announce the release of a new cleaning concentrate for use in sensitive environments! BIO-ECO-WASH™ is a low foaming formula that combines natural surfactants with probiotics for effective cleaning, degreasing, and surface prep in a [...]
Corrosion Monitoring: Tips to Make Sure Your VpCI® Is Working January 22, 2025 Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI/VpCI®) are a comprehensive answer to many of the world’s toughest industrial preservation problems. Their versatility and effectiveness for treating hard-to-reach areas have earned them a place in large-scale oil and [...]
