SURFACE TREATMENT

CORROSION
PREVENTIVES
YOUR ADVANTAGE IN AN INDUSTRIAL WORLD
 A CHOICE TO SUIT
ALL NEEDS
THE EXPERTS Temporary corrosion preventives may be required to meet
a variety of needs. The degree of protection achieved will

IN CORROSION
depend on the type of film as well as its thickness. Before
you can make the right choice of protection, you need to
consider various conditions, such as:
• The nature of the article to be protected, its size and the

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materials used.
• The condition of the surface.
• Preferred method of application.
• The desired drying speed if a volatile solvent based
product is used.
• Compatibility with subsequent processes, i.e.
CASTROL OFFERS YOU A COMPREHENSIVE We can offer you these powerful benefits by harnessing removability.
the up-to-the-minute global process and applications
• The duration of required protection.
RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS CORROSION expertise of our network of engineering and research
professionals. It’s then all delivered directly to you by • Corrosive conditions against which articles are to
PREVENTIVES AND PRODUCT SUPPORT our knowledgeable local sales and support teams. Our be protected.
SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU TO: ultimate goal is to help you achieve top performance in • Compatibility with other process materials, such as
your manufacturing environment. engine oils and paints.
> Achieve more reliable protection • Whether secondary protection, such as wrapping,
We know that corrosion of metals affects virtually
of finished parts. will also be employed.
everyone every day. Wherever base metals or related
> Improve Health, Safety and Environmental articles are produced, there is a risk of corrosion, and • If transport is involved, the destination and route to
(HSE) performance. wherever corrosion occurs, it costs money and eats be taken.
into profits.
> Boost productivity through reduced scrap Our portfolio of corrosion preventives covers a
For many years, we have focused on preventing comprehensive range of user friendly and environmentally
rates and waste.
corrosion and researching the causes. This has responsible products. These are grouped based on their
generated a wide range of anti-corrosion materials and, different film characteristics and variable protection times.
just as important, a tremendous bank of knowledge This versatility enables you to choose the best product to
and experience in their application in various industries. suit your needs.
In particular we can help you to improve your HSE > Solvent based dewatering
performance using low aromatic, solvent free or corrosion preventives
water based products.
> Neat corrosion preventive oils
Simply, you can trust Castrol to provide the right
product for the job, across all your operations. > Aqueous corrosion preventives
THE COMPLETE SOLVENT BASED DEWATERING CORROSION PREVENTIVES

RANGE OF Dewatering Fluids

Dewatering fluids are mainly based on hydrocarbon solvents
Dewatering Corrosion Preventives
Similar to the composition of Dewatering Fluids these

CORROSION containing a selected combination of additives that enable

complete water displacement and penetration of treated
metal surfaces. After removing the metal from the solution,
liquids are mainly based on hydrocarbon solvents containing
a selected combination of additives that enable complete
water displacement and penetration of treated metal

PREVENTIVES the solvent evaporates leaving a clean, dry surface.

Advantages:
surfaces. Additionally they contain significant amounts of
non-volatile corrosion inhibitors, which after evaporation
of the solvent leave an effective protective film.
• Easy to apply and therefore suitable for most processes.
• Effective removal of water from metal surfaces which Advantages:
improves parts quality. • Easy to apply and therefore suitable for most processes.
• Economical and efficient alternative to heat or • Combined drying and protection, eliminating a step in
compressed air drying. the manufacturing process.
• Avoids water spots when dewatering sensitive surfaces, • Broad range of film characteristics (oily, greasy) and
such as polished or plated components. thicknesses available. This enables the right product
• Does not hinder adhesion of paint or other subsequent selection for each application without compromise.
protective coatings. • Some products are particularly suited to applications

Application: where high level protection is required under severe

Dewatering fluids effectively remove water from conditions.
components following electroplating processes, after • Predominantly firm and greasy films which possess good
machining using soluble metalworking fluids, or once mechanical strength and allow treated components to
parts have been washed. Dewatering fluids specifically can be handled without harming the protection performance.
be used for the treatment of surfaces which cannot be Application:
subjected to heat to accelerate drying. Dewatering corrosion preventives effectively remove water
Although dewatering fluids can be applied by brushing or or any other aqueous metalworking fluid from components
spraying, the dewatering action is most effective if items as well as leaving a residual protective film on the metal
are immersed in a dip tank. Displaced water can be drained surface. Depending on type and thickness, the residual
from the bottom of the tank. film provides effective inter-operational, short or long
term protection against corrosion for various components
during storage or transportation. Some dewatering
corrosion preventives are used where severe conditions are
encountered and a high degree of protection is required.
They are ideal for the protection of engine components
such as fuel injector nozzles and other highly finished parts.
Although dewatering corrosion preventives can be applied
Our range of solvent based dewatering corrosion preventives by brushing or spraying, the dewatering action and the
are under the ‘Rustilo’, ‘Rustilo DW’, ‘Rustilo DWX’ and deposited film is most effective if items are immersed in a
‘SafeCoat DW’ names. dip tank. Displaced water can be drained from the bottom
of the tank.
 NEAT CORROSION PREVENTIVE OILS

Corrosion Preventive Oils Thixotropic Corrosion Preventive Oils VCI Corrosion Preventive Oils
These are mainly mineral oil based liquids that are used at These are mineral oil based liquids that are not truly fluid These have the same characteristics as Corrosion Preventive
ambient temperatures and provide non-drying, non-volatile at normal temperatures. They do not contain volatile Oils but contain a Vapour Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) that
liquid films. solvents but ‘set’ to give a viscous oily film which provides also prevents corrosion by covering parts with a protective
Advantages: protection. atmosphere.
• Ideal for use wherever solvent based products are Advantages: Advantages:
unacceptable. • As per Corrosion Preventive Oils. • As per Corrosion Preventive Oils.
• Wide range of viscosities available to meet different • Increased, more stable coating weights and therefore • In a sealed package/environment, the VCI component
requirements. greatly improves protection performance. offers maximum long-term protection against corrosion.
• Easy to apply and therefore suitable for most processes. Application: • Can eliminate the need for separate VCI packaging
• Forms an even film giving more reliable protection. Depending on product characteristics, these are mainly used components.
• Resistant to oxidation, easier to remove after as steel mill applied corrosion preventives in the production Application:
extended storage. of metal sheet. They are also good for protecting machinery These are suitable for protecting all types of delicate or
• Compatible with mineral oil, often avoiding additional and associated components, even during long-term storage highly finished engineering products, particularly those
cleaning steps. or overseas transportation. with moving parts (e.g. bearings) that cannot be protected
• Easy to remove. Thixotropic oils can be applied by airless spray, immersion or with greasy film coatings. They can be applied by immersion
brushing. Generally they have to be agitated and/or heated and spray.
Application:
These products are suitable for external application to semi- to become fluid and so achieve complete coverage.
finished metal (e.g. rod and wire drawing works), finished
components (e.g. instrument parts) and bulk quantities Our range of neat corrosion preventive oils are under the ‘Rustilo’ and ‘SafeCoat’ names.
of very small items (e.g. nuts, bolts). They may be applied
by brushing, spraying, dipping or roller coating and
electrostatic methods.

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TO FINISH
 AQUEOUS CORROSION PREVENTIVES

Synthetic Corrosion Preventives Soluble Oil Corrosion Preventives Wax Micro-Emulsion Corrosion Preventives
These are fully synthetic, water-based corrosion preventives, These medium viscosity mineral oils, containing film forming These high-performance, environmentally responsible water-
which leave translucent, imperceptible films, offering short additives and coupling agents, are supplied as a concentrate based corrosion preventives are formulated with selected
term protection with minimal surface contamination. for dilution with water before use. These products leave a blends of corrosion inhibitors. After evaporation of the
Advantages: thin, oily film on components after the evaporation of the water, these leave a protective greasy or waxy film, which
• Meets growing environmental legislation - e.g. European water phase. is usually only provided by solvent based products.
Solvent Emissions Directive (1999/13/EC). Advantages: Advantages:
• Facilitate ISO 14000 compliance (continuous • As per Synthetic Corrosion Preventives. • As per Synthetic Corrosion Preventives.
improvement). • Medium term protection with easy to remove • Robust medium to long term protection.
• Reduce fire risk which may allow reduced insurance surface films. Application:
premiums. Application: Wax micro-emulsions are designed to be ready to use at
• Improve your working environment. Our short to medium-term soluble corrosion preventives are ambient temperatures. Depending on type and thickness,
• Enhance health and safety for your workforce. used as an emulsion. They are mainly designed for inter- the residual film provides effective medium to long-term
Application: operational protection of all components made of steel, protection against corrosion for various components during
Our in-process corrosion preventives provide temporary cast iron, other metals and its alloys. intermediate storage or transportation. These products are
protection on wet or dry parts after cutting and grinding intended for dip, low pressure spray and flood applications.
Depending on the product, application can be by spray,
or forming operations, while stored or stacked indoors until immersion or flooding, preferably at 50-60°C to aid drying
assembly. They can also be used as a rinse and corrosion and limit bacterial growth.
preventive in multi-stage washers or as an additive in
alkaline cleaners for additional protection.
Our range of aqueous based corrosion preventives are under the ‘Aquasafe’ and ‘Rustilo’ names.

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