How many times have you tossed out yet another pouch of silica gel that you found in your last shoebox or electronics purchase? The answer reveals the widespread use of desiccant to protect packages from moisture damage. This is especially critical for metals susceptible to corrosion and all its negative repercussions. While normal desiccant can…
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Export shipping is a critical time for metals and those who manufacture them. Without adequate protection, vulnerable metal components can corrode as they journey through unpredictable environments exposed to fluctuating temperatures, humidity, condensation, and salt spray. While many rust preventative strategies exist, not all are equal. In particular, Cortec’s VpCI®-126 Blue stands out as a…
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Years ago, Cortec® Advanced Films (CAF) discovered how to minimize plastic waste by adding up to 20% of pre- or post-consumer plastic waste back into virgin film while still ensuring the quality of its VpCI®-126 Blue corrosion protection. Today, CAF invites customers to join them in this environmental stewardship by becoming a Cortec® VpCI® plastics recycling partner! Large…
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It has been almost one year since Cortec® Corporation started an internal organics recycling program at its Saint Paul, Minnesota, headquarters. Since January, Cortec® has diverted an estimated 100 pounds (45 kg) per week of organic waste from the landfill to an industrial composting facility where it is transformed into soil amendment for local communities. At this…
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With the increasing popularity of the multibillion-dollar gaming industry and recent growth in the PC market, there is no question that electronics are in high demand. A shortage of computer chips makes it all the more important to keep limited supplies undamaged by static and corrosion. Cortec’s EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 Static Dissipative Film & Bags can help…
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