Cortec MCI®-2020 / MCI®-2020 V/O

Product Description

MCI®-2020 is a surface-applied, Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™ designed to penetrate through c e m e n t i t i o u s m a t e r i a l s including concrete, mortar, and limestone. MCI®-2020 migrates in both liquid and vapor (gas) phases through the pore structure, forming a protective molecular layer on embedded reinforcement. MCI ®-2020 provides corrosion protection against carbonation, chlorides, and other contaminants. MCI®- 2020 V/O is a high viscosity version of MCI®-2020 that is specifically designed for vertical and overhead applications.

UFI: 8GTX-T1F1-AU1R-RYU9

Packaging & Storage

MCI®-2020 and MCI®-2020 V/O are available in 5 gallon (19 liter) pails, 55 gallon (208 liter) drums, and 275 gallon (1040 liter) totes.

To ensure best product performance, store in original packaging, indoors, and out of direct sunlight at 40-100 °F (4- 38 °C). 

Shelf life: 2 years

How it works

MCI®-2020 and MCI®-2020 V/O are organic corrosion inhibitors. They are considered ambiodic (mixed) inhibitors which means they protect both anodic and cathodic areas within a corrosion cell. MCI®-2020 and MCI®-2020 V/O contain a synergistic blend of amino-alcohols and salts of carboxylic acids, which form a protective layer on embedded reinforcement, delaying the onset of corrosion as well as reducing existing corrosion rates.

Where to use

MCI®-2020 and MCI®-2020 V/O are recommended for:

• Preventative maintenance of existing reinforced, precast, prestressed, posttensioned, or marine concrete structures  
• Bridges, highways, and industrial floors exposed to aggressive environments (chemicals, deicing salts, carbonation, atmospheric attack)  
• Parking garages  
• Concrete piers, dams, offshore platforms, piles, pillars, pipes, utility poles, and cooling towers  
• Concrete potable water structures  
• As a component of Cortec’s High Performance Repair System™ (HPRS®)

Advantages

MCI®-2020 and MCI®-2020 V/O offer engineers, owners, contractors, DOTs, and other government agencies a time-proven corrosion inhibiting technology that will extend the service life of their reinforced concrete structures.

• Protects against corrosion caused by carbonation, chlorides, and other aggressive contaminants 
• Effectively reduces corrosion rates on metals with existing corrosion  
• Certified to meet ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for structures containing potable water  
• Complies with EN 1504-9: Products and Systems for the Protection and Repair of Concrete Structures, Principles 9 and 11
• MCI®-2020 AND MCI®-2020 V/O technology recognized in ICRI Guideline 510.2-2019 as a surface applied corrosion inhibitor (SACI)  
• Water-based and non-flammable  
• Does not etch, stain, discolor, or otherwise harm glass, metals, or automotive paint  
• Does not contain calcium nitrite  
• Does not contain wax  
• Does not require removal of sound concrete 
• Allows vapor diffusion (not a vapor barrier)  
• Easily applied by spray, brush, or roller  
• Minimal curing time; traffic may resume minutes after application if necessary (dry to touch)  
• Migrates independent of orientation (horizontal, vertical, overhead)  
• Migrates up to 3 inches (7 cm) in 30 days 
• Proven performance in both lab and field testing  
• MCI®-2020 V/O available for vertical and overhead surfaces