MCI®-2005 Patented
Description: MCI®-2005 is a water-based, organic, corrosion inhibiting admixture for protection of metallic reinforcement in concrete structures.
When incorporated into concrete, MCI-2005® offers set retarding effects while forming a protective, monomolecular layer on embedded metals. In new construction, this is quantified by an increase in critical chloride threshold and subsequent reduction in corrosion rates when corrosion does initiate. When used with repair mortars and grouts, MCI®-2005 not only protects rebar within the patch, it is able to migrate into undisturbed concrete adjacent to the repair, to protect reinforcement already in place. MCI®-2005 has been awarded the USA BioPreferred™ designation (www.biopreferred. gov).
UFI: A630-K05W-N001-4GEM
Application: Available in 5 gallon (19 L) pails, 55 gallon (208 L) drums, and 275 gallon (1040 L) totes. Store away from direct sunlight and at ambient temperatures – above 32⁰F (0⁰C) and up to 131⁰F (55⁰C). When properly stored, MCI®-2005 has a shelf life of 24 months.
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- NEWS ALERT: Increase Your Corrosion Awareness at a Glance
- NEWSLETTER: MCI Newsletter: March 2025
- FEATURED IN: Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025 Featured in Equipment India Magazine
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- FEATURED IN: Cortec Laboratories Offers Accredited ASTM G180 Testing for Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures Featured in BE Magazine
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- Declaration of Performance – MCI 2005
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- FEATURED IN: Biobased Organic Admixture for Protection of Metallic Reinforcement in Concrete Structures Featured in CSE Magazine!
- FEATURED IN: Biobased Organic Admixture for Protection of Metallic Reinforcement in Concrete Structures Featured in CR Magazine
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- FEATURED IN: Cortec’s MCI®-2005 Passes the ASTM G180 Testing Featured in IPCM Magazine!
- Biobased Organic Admixture for Protection of Metallic Reinforcement in Concrete Structures
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- MCI Newsletter: August 2021
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- PRESS RELEASE: Cortec® Laboratories Offers Accredited ASTM G180 Testing for Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures!
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- FEATURED IN: Designing the Kinnet Tunnel for a 100-Year Service Life Featured in PCE Magazine!
- FEATURED IN: Cortec's MCI-2005 Corrosion Inhibiting Admixture Chosen to Protect the Kinnet Tunnel Featured in IPCM Magazine
- FEATURED IN: Designing the Kinnet Tunnel for a 100-Year Service Life Featured in Informed Infrastructure Magazine
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- PRESS RELEASE: Designing the Kinnet Tunnel for a 100-Year Service Life
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- CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #310: MCI®-2005 Protects the Tallest Building in the World!
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- FEATURED IN: Cortec MCI®-2005 NS Featured in IPCM!
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