Corrosion Inhibitors

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Corrosion Inhibitors | IRGACOR^®

Providing superior protection of metal surfaces

Corrosion occurs when water enters the lubricant system. This can be counteracted by the use of corrosion inhibitors. In addition, they deactivate the metal surface thus ensuring that lubricant degradation processes are not catalyzed. Corrosion inhibitors can protect ferrous metal surfaces by surface adsorption, changing the interfacial properties and neutralizing acidic species.

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Corrosion occurs when water enters the lubricant system. This can be counteracted by the use of corrosion inhibitors. In addition, they deactivate the metal surface thus ensuring that lubricant degradation processes are not catalyzed. Corrosion inhibitors can protect ferrous metal surfaces by surface adsorption, changing the interfacial properties and neutralizing acidic species.

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corrosion inhibitors are the solution to protect ferrous metals against rust and oxidation, with multi-metal protection possible in some cases. Oil- and water-soluble products are available, with low foaming tendency and excellent air release. Ashless corrosion inhibitors can also reduce heavy metal contamination of the environment. Many products are FDA regulated for use in incidental food-contact applications.

Superior protection for ferrous metals against rust and oxidation in oil-soluble and water-soluble alternatives

Global availability and supply network

Global registrations and regulatory support

Typical Applications

Hydraulic fluids
Turbine lubricants (industrial and aviation)
Compressor oils
Metalworking fluids
Engine and driveline lubricants
E-Mobility fluids
Refrigeration lubricants
Marine lubricants
Greases
Chain lubricants

Key Features & Benefits

What properties can our Corrosion Inhibitors offer for high performance lubricants?

Performance features

Provide excellent surface protection for ferrous materials, preserving equipment and reducing maintenance costs
Effective at very low treat rates for either oil-soluble or water-soluble applications
Work well in combination with IRGAMET^® metal deactivators for full metal surface protection
Low foaming corrosion inhibitors for metalworking fluids

Sustainability features

Extended service life of lubricants
Antioxidants with no diluents available
Portfolio includes products with FDA/USA approval for use in blending lubricants with incidental food contact
Portfolio includes LuSC listed products that can be formulated for environmentally sensitive applications

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Our products are suited to meet current and future challenges for the various applications.

Oil-soluble corrosion inhibitors

Water-soluble corrosion inhibitors

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