CorrosionX standard thin-film corrosion inhibitor

CorrosionX is a corrosion inhibitor, moisture displacer and lubricant. This is the standard thin-film formulation: a petroleum-based fluid that, uses polar bonding technology to form a fluid thin film coating on metal.

It displaces moisture and the electrolytes that accelerate corrosion, penetrates through existing rust and corrosion, and leaves a thin, self-healing film. It will not short sensitive circuits or interfere with electrical connections, and is used in marine, industrial, household, automotive and sporting settings.

Where this product is used

• Marine hardware: winches, furling systems, windlasses, cleats, hatches, stanchions, downriggers, throttle cables and steering mechanisms
• Battery terminals, wiring harnesses, circuit breakers, fuse holders and electrical connections
• Industrial equipment: bearings and bushings, pulleys, air tools and power tools, stuck valves, wire rope and cable
• Electric motors, pumps, alternators and starters
• Locks, hinges, and door and window slides
• Automotive frames, lugs, nuts and bolts

Features

• Thin film of about 0.0004", CorrosionX electronics-safe version of CorrosionX
• Displaces moisture and the electrolytes that accelerate corrosion
• Penetrates through existing rust and corrosion and leaves a self-healing film
• 1,320 hrs in the ASTM D1748 humidity cabinet

Key specifications

Using it

No application directions for CorrosionX.

The same applies to film thickness and coverage.

Storage and handling

Bulk: store at room temperature (50 °F / 10 °C or above); shelf life is indefinite while the container remains capped. Aerosols: store at no more than 120 °F (49 °C); shelf life is 3 years. Do not expose cans to temperatures above 50 °C and to keep them away from heat and sunlight.

Limits and safety

The aerosol is an extremely flammable aerosol (Flammable Aerosols Category 1, signal word DANGER) containing gas under pressure, harmful if inhaled and an eye irritant (Category 2B); do not pierce or burn the can, even after use, and keep away from heat, sparks and open flame (aerosol SDS 17/07/20). The 3.78 L liquid is classified as a skin sensitiser (Category 1A), an eye irritant (Category 2B) and an aspiration hazard (Category 1B), signal word DANGER: it may cause an allergic skin reaction and may be fatal if swallowed and it enters the airways (bulk SDS 22/06/17). Excess heating above 180 °C over long periods degrades the resin. Check compatibility: butyl rubber may swell slightly, some adhesives may soften, silicone sealants may swell, polishes and some wax coatings may soften, and fabrics will stain (removable with naphtha or mineral spirits). The MIL-PRF listings are US military specifications only and are not an Australian approval.

Choosing the right option

The same formulation is also sold as CorrosionX 90102 Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant Aerosol 473ml and CorrosionX 91002 Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant Trigger Spray 473ml.

For a thicker film see CorrosionX XD Corrosion Inhibitor & Lubricant (medium-build) or CorrosionX HD Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant (Heavy Duty, the thickest of the three).

See also: CorrosionX XD Corrosion Inhibitor & Lubricant, CorrosionX HD Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant, CorrosionX 90102 Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant Aerosol 473ml, CorrosionX 91002 Corrosion Inhibitor, Moisture Displacer & Lubricant Trigger Spray 473ml.