BRAND-NEW
Hexigone Has Received a New UK Patent The patent for Improved Corrosion Inhibition Incorporating Phosphates was granted to Hexigone Inhibitors.
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exigone Inhibitors Limited has announced that in January 2022 it
further enhances the company’s patent portfolio and demonstrates the
has received the UK Patent No: GB2588924 for Improved Corrosion
company’s novel and solid chemistry,” stated Dr. Patrick Dodds, the CEO
Inhibition Incorporating Phosphates for the Intelli-ion® solution.
of Hexigone. “We are working globally to provide the coatings industry
The product developed by Hexigone provides corrosion protection both
with safer and smarter solutions when it comes to corrosion protection.
as a single replacement and as a synergistic inhibitor, as it improves the
This patent demonstrates the high performance of the Intelli-ion® product
performance of phosphate-based inhibitors and lowers the amount of
range as a stand-alone inhibitor, or when used in synergy with other
anti-corrosive additives required in the coating, allowing in this way to
commercially available chromate free inhibitors. We look forward to our
reduce the costs related to raw materials.
products and synergistic materials removing the previous reliance on
Meeting the strict global environmental standards and requirements,
chromium-6 corrosion inhibitors. Hexigone’s technical, manufacturing
Intelli-ion® is used to protect metal assets in several sectors, such as the
and commercial teams are driving the company forward as we undertake
marine and aerospace industry.
further collaborations with our customers.”
“We are extremely pleased to see the hard work and dedication of the Hexigone Team resulting in this new patent being granted. This patent
For further information: www.hexigone.com © Hexigone
Dr. Patrick Dodds, the CEO of Hexigone.
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