Corrosion Inhibitors
The Anticor™ and Ferrocor™ range are corrosion inhibitors developed to protect all kinds of metal surfaces from corrosion. The range includes anti-corrosive additives for aluminium, copper, magnesium, brass, and ferrous surfaces. The Anticor™ product range finds applications in water-based and solvent-based systems, depending on the Anticor™ grade.
Anticor™ A5N
Anticor™ A5N is a water-free aluminium anti-corrosion additive. It is also suitable for multi-metal protection of copper/brass and ferrous substrates. Also provides good flash rust-inhibiting properties at low pH. Proprietary blend of phosphonates and organic silicates.
Benefits
- controls pitting of metal surfaces
- no cobalt-leaching
- biodegradable
- non-foaming
Applications
- metalworking fluids
- coatings (upon neutralisation)
- ester based lubricants
- textile fluids
- cleaners
Anticor™ A40
Anticor™ A40 is a label-free and biodegradable corrosion inhibitor with outstanding rust prevention of ferrous substrates in both acidic- and alkaline water-based systems. Proprietary blend of polyhydroxy amides.
Benefits
- excellent long-term corrosion protection in DTM formulations
- excellent water compatibility
- readily biodegradable
- no labelling
- non-foaming
Applications
- coatings (upon neutralization)
- water-based lubricants
- textile fluids
- printing inks
- cleaners
Anticor™ A65N
Anticor™ A65N is an alkaline water-based ferrous anti-corrosion additive. It has high compatibility with direct-to-metal coating systems. Proprietary blend of organic acid salts and silanes.
Benefits
- excellent long-term corrosion protection in DTM formulations
- excellent compatibility with water-based DTM coatings
- controls “pitting” of the metal surface.
- readily biodegradable
- non-foaming
Applications
- coatings
- water-based lubricants
- textile fluids
- printing inks
- cleaners
Anticor™ AMC 2330
Anticor™ AMC 2330 is a biodegradable and emulsifiable anti-corrosion additive for aqueous systems. It protects copper, aluminium as well as magnesium and combinations thereof. Proprietary blend of phosphonates and glycol ethers.
Benefits
- excellent long-term corrosion protection in DTM formulations
- excellent compatibility with water-based DTM coatings
- controls “pitting” of the metal surface.
- readily biodegradable
- very low foaming
Applications
- metalworking fluids (water-based)
- ester-based hydraulic fluids (HF-C, HF-A)
- textile fluids
Anticor™ C6N
Anticor™ C6N is an excellent aluminium, copper and ferrous corrosion inhibitor. It can be used in acidic as well as alkaline media. It is soluble in mineral oils and esters and dispersible in water. Proprietary mixture of mono- and di-phosphate esters and surface-active ingredients.
Benefits
- protection of aluminium, copper and ferrous substrates
- excellent long-term corrosion protection in DTM formulations
- prevents flash rust in alkaline systems
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- coatings (upon neutralisation)
- hydraulic fluids (HFA, HFC)
- metalworking fluids (emulsions and synthetics)
- surface cleaners
Anticor™ F1026
Anticor™ F1026 is a multifunctional corrosion inhibitor suitable for the protection of aluminium, copper but also iron substrates. It can also be used as an anti-corrosive emulsifier for lubricants. Biodegradable blend of phosphonate- and glycol esters.
Benefits
- multifunctional corrosion protection
- protects against strong acid attack
- acts as an emulsifier in soluble metalworking fluids
- improves binding on wet gravel or sand (bitumen)
- easy to handle liquid, contains no diluents
- non-foaming
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- industrial lubricants, greases and rust-preventive fluids
- aqueous systems (after neutralisation)
- metalworking fluids (oil- and water-based)
- semi-synthetic or water-free systems
- bitumen (asphalt)
Anticor™ FA-N
Anticor™ FA-N is a biodegradable multifunctional additive and effective aluminium corrosion inhibitor with good emulsifying properties. Proprietary mixture of surface tension active- and phosphonate derivatives.
Benefits
- multifunctional corrosion protection of Al, Cu, Zn, Pb and Sn surfaces
- improves binding on wet gravel or sand (bitumen)
- easy to handle liquid, contains no diluents
- non-foaming
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- industrial lubricants, greases and rust-preventive fluids
- aqueous systems (after neutralisation)
- metalworking fluids (oil- and water-based)
- bitumen (asphalt)
Anticor™ L4783
Anticor™ L4783 is a water-soluble multi-metal anti-corrosion additive with hydrophobic properties. Excellent for the protection of ferrous substrates under water-based alkaline conditions. Proprietary blend of polyhydroxy carbonate and silanes.
Benefits
- multifunctional corrosion protection of iron, aluminium, and copper/bronze surfaces
- excellent compatibility with water
- non-foaming
- biodegradable
Applications
- lubricants
- water-based coatings (after neutralisation)
- textile fluids
- printing inks
- cleaners
Anticor™ MPA
Anticor™ MPA is an aqueous high-alkaline copper and aluminium anti-corrosion additive. Proprietary blend of coupling agents and organic amides.
Benefits
- prevents aluminium corrosion in high alkaline cleaners
- very effective inhibitor in any water-based system that comes into contact with different grades of copper and aluminium
- controls “pitting” and inhibits other forms of oxidation of the metal surface
- excellent solubility with water
Applications
- high-alkaline metal cleaners
- metalworking fluids
- water-base hydraulic fluids (HF-C, HF-A)
Anticor™ PQ
Anticor™ PQ is a water-free, multi-metal corrosion inhibitor. Suitable for the protection of aluminium, copper, and iron substrates in water-based and solvent-based systems. BTA/TTA-free. Proprietary mixture of mono-and di-phosphate esters.
Benefits
- multi-metal corrosion protection/passivation of iron, copper, and aluminium.
- can be used in solvent-based systems and in water-based systems upon neutralisation.
- it increases hydrophobicity and gloss in direct-to-metal coating systems.
- it has surfactant properties with minimal foaming properties.
- anticor™ PQ is active in both acidic and alkaline media.
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- water-based paints and lacquers
- protective agents
- metalworking fluids
Anticor™ L295
Anticor™ L295 is a water-soluble multi-metal anti-corrosion additive. All constituents comply with the FDA regulation (incidental contact with foodstuff). Proprietary blend of polyhydroxy amides and surface-active ingredients.
Benefits
- suitable for any water-based system that comes in contact with various grades of aluminium, copper/bronze and ferrous substrates.
- controls “pitting” of the metal surface
- not restricted by the water hardness
- readily biodegradable
- no labelling
- non-foaming
Applications
- lubricants
- coatings
- printing inks
- cleaners
Anticor™ EDA 50
Anticor™ EDA 50 is a highly concentrated and active corrosion inhibitor designed for wire electrical discharge machines to eliminate rust build-up on parts subjected to the water in EDM machines. Proprietary blend of surfactants, coupling agents and organic amides.
Benefits
- excellently suitable for wire EDM machines to eliminate rust build-up on parts subjected to de-ionised water
- will not be stripped out by the exchange resin
- will not affect the discharge process and will not affect the conductivity of the water
- it does not dry or form any hard crust; it will not clog filters.
- stable at a pH of 4 to 12
Applications
- electrical discharge machining (EDM)
- metalworking fluids
- emulsions & water-based systems
Anticor™ CBA 63
Anticor™ CBA 63 is an anti-corrosion/metal passivating additive for metallic pigments. It protects (unstabilised) copper, bronze and aluminium pigments from oxidation and gas formation reactions. Proprietary blend of phosphonates and glycol ethers.
Benefits
- greatly improves wetting and dispersing of metallic pigments
- inhibits gas hydrogen gas formation during storage
- prevents corrosion and skin formation during storage
- passivates un-passivated aluminium and zinc pigments
- protects metallic pigments from medium-high shear processing
- increases production time
- non-foaming
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- metallic pigment concentrates
- metallic effect coatings
Anticor™ AM 4501
Anticor™ AM 4501 is an anti-corrosion additive for aqueous systems. Very effective ferrous corrosion inhibitor, but also protects surfaces of aluminium as well as magnesium and/or combinations of these metals when exposed to aqueous media. This additive is specially developed for the electronic- and related industries. Proprietary blend of organic acids and silanes.
Benefits
- can be used in any water-based system that comes into contact with different grades of iron and aluminium surfaces
- controls “pitting” of the metal surface
- its use is not restricted by the water hardness
- low foaming
Anticor™ RCP
Anticor™ RCP is a ready-to-use water-based rust conversion primer with excellent metal adhesion and anti-corrosion properties designed for the protection of steel and other metals. Strong adhesion to rust and excellent recoatability. Blend of an acrylic resin, an epoxy hybrid- and surface-active components.
Benefits
- direct application over rusted surfaces
- strong adhesion to multiple substrates
- stops rust formation at its source
- suitable for various metals
- excellent recoatability
- low VOC content
- fast drying time
- water-dilutable
- halogen-free
- zinc-free
Ferrocor™ Flash TN
Ferrocor™ Flash TN is a water-soluble flash rust corrosion inhibitor for ferrous and zinc-rich substrates. Very suitable for preventing the formation of flash rust in water containing DTM coatings and cleaners. Proprietary blend of phosphate esters and organic acid salts.
Benefits
- effective flash rust inhibition and additional long-term corrosion protection
- free of nitrites and nitrates
- excellent passivator for yellow metals (copper, brass, etc.)
- excellent inhibitor for zinc and zinc-rich surfaces
- readily biodegradable
Applications
- emulsion paints and lacquers
- textile fluids
- cleaners