Cortec VpCI®-429

Product Description

VpCI-429 is a very effective rust remover and cleaner for different metals. The chemistry of this product is based on the chelating abilities of its ingredients.

VpCI-429 not only completely cleans rusted surfaces, but also prevents further rusting during the cleaning process. After cleaning, there is no need for neutralization or additional rust preventative materials.

VpCI-429 is environmentally and user friendly, has a neutral pH, is made of biodegradable and renewable materials, is non-irritative, and not harmful.

Metal surfaces treated with VpCI-429 can be painted without any problems; eliminating the step of additional preparation. In most cases, VpCI-429 acts as an adhesion promoter for coatings.

Features

• Effectively removes rust and cleans the surface.  
• Neutral pH and non-irritative.  
• Provides protection to cleaned surfaces up to 4 weeks. 
• Promotes adhesion of paint to cleaned surfaces.  
• Made with biodegradable materials.  
• Doesn’t contain EDTA.  
• Non-toxic, non-harmful.  
• Works as a biocide potentiator (increases efficiency of biocides).

Application

Rust Removal
VpCI-429 is used in dip applications.

Step 1: Pour into asufficient amount into a container to completely cover the rusted metal.
Step 2: Leave the metal in the solution for 15-30 minutes (light rust) or overnight (very heavy rust).
Step 3: Rinse treated metal with water. If some rust still remains on the surface, repeat step 2.
Step 4: After rinsing, dip the metal into a clean solution of VpCI-429 and allow to air dry. This will prevent rust up to 4-5 weeks.

Salt Removal
VpCI-429 is economical and very effective in removing marine and deicing salts from machinery and other equipment. For the best performance in that application, use at 0.2-0.7% by weight at ambient temperatures

Physical Properties

Packaging and Storage

VpCI-429 is available in 5 gallon (19 liter), 55 gallon (208 liter) drums, totes, and bulk. Store product in a heated warehouse to avoid freezing.

Minimum storage temperature: 32°F (0°C)
Maximum storage temperature: 120°F (49°C)