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Cortec’s oil-based rust preventative Cortec’s VpCI-369 is a rust preventative designed for short- and long-term rust prevention. The company claims that its product has ‘widespread popularity’ and is a ‘must-have’ in the world of automotive and heavy-equipment parts suppliers. In fact, Cortec claims that the product is a ‘convenient, superior alternative to many common long-term rust preventatives on the market’. VpCI-369 is an oil-based temporary coating that is claimed to provide extreme corrosion protection in aggressive environments and is one of Cortec’s most popular wet film corrosion inhibitors. The product is ‘thixotropic’, meaning it can be mixed in order to change consistency and,
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therefore, enhance ‘sprayability’ for application with an airless sprayer. Once applied, it thickens so that it doesn’t run off the metal. Blue, green or other custom tints are possible to help workers detect sufficient product coverage; and for those in the military, it can be used as a MIL-spec version conforming to MIL-PRF-16173E (Grade 2). Cortec believes that VpCI-369 is ideal for protecting bare, unpainted metal equipment parts that need to be shipped for assembly. It is also claimed to be excellent for service parts or spares that will be laid aside for between five and 10 years before being needed. Because it doesn’t dry, it can be used as a dual lubricant and rust
preventative for moving parts. Furthermore, it is easier to remove than other coatings that dry to a wax-like texture. Cortec also supplies a bio-based version of VpCI-369 known as EcoLine 3690, which has been approved for 10-year long-term storage protection of service parts for a leading automaker. The product is based on canola oil and contains 72% USDA-certified bio-based content. Like VpCI-369, the EcoLine product leaves behind an oily protective film that does not dry. For further information, log on to www.cortecvci.com
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