Cortec® Corporation has
been an industry leader in delivering environmentally responsible solutions to
corrosion. As such, it is not surprising that Cortec® was one of the first 500
companies to earn a USDA Certified Biobased Product label after the USDA
BioPreferred® Program launched its voluntary labeling initiative in 2011.
Cortec® was named a BioPreferred® Program Pioneer in 2021, received the
BioPreferred® Program Champion badge in 2022, and continues to introduce
biobased products that promise to be industry gamechangers. What difference
does it make? Today, Cortec® looks back at the strong biobased foundation that
has been laid and how that translates into choosing practical, sustainable
solutions to battle corrosion now and the future.
What
Is the Value of USDA Certified Biobased Products?
The USDA BioPreferred®
Program was rolled out in 2002 to encourage the use of more renewable materials
and decrease dependence on petroleum-based ones. The program includes a
mandatory federal purchasing initiative that requires federal agencies and contractors
to give purchasing preference to products with a minimum level of biobased
content in 139 identified categories. Cortec® USDA Certified Biobased Products
meet or exceed these requirements and are therefore excellent candidates for
federal purchasing, particularly in the area of corrosion preventatives.
Furthermore, the USDA Certified Biobased Product label provides important
third-party verification for any buyers seeking clear, impartial confirmation
of a product’s renewable content claims. Even for organizations that do not
have a mandate to purchase renewable products, going biobased is a simple way
to express environmental stewardship and take one more step toward
sustainability.
Can
Biobased Products Really Benefit Me?
While in some cases, going biobased
means exchanging affordability and effectiveness for lower quality and/or
higher prices, Cortec® has done an outstanding job creating many viable options
for industrial use. Products such as BioPad® and BioCorr® Rust Preventative
have become extremely popular due to their effective rust prevention and
improved cleanliness/convenience of use compared to greasy petroleum-based rust
preventatives of the past. CorroLogic® CUI Inhibitor Injection is another
technology that promises to lead its field in making it easier to apply
corrosion prevention under existing insulation. Altogether, Cortec® offers 40+
USDA Certified Biobased Products for a wide range of uses, including the
following:
Rust
Removal
VpCI®-422 (liquid) and
VpCI®-423 (gel)
Rust
Prevention
BioCorr® Rust Preventative
(dry film corrosion inhibitor)
EcoLine® 3690 (wet film
corrosion inhibitor)
Packaging
CorShield® VpCI®-146 (Vapor
phase Corrosion Inhibitor paper)
EcoShield® VpCI®-144 (Vapor
phase Corrosion Inhibitor paper + moisture barrier)
MRO
(Maintenance, Repair, Operations)
EcoLine® ELP (extreme
lubricant penetrant)
EcoLine® 4320/4330
(industrial paint removers without methylene chloride or NMP)
Construction
MCI®-2005 (corrosion
inhibiting concrete admixture)
Water
Treatment
S-8 (corrosion inhibitor
for rinsing packed food cans)
S-10 F Boiler Additive
(filming inhibitor for boiler condensate)
EcoLine® AL-Corr™
(corrosion inhibitor for irrigation pipes)
Going biobased is only truly valuable when it allows end users to accomplish their goals in a practical and affordable manner. Cortec® is here to make that possible in a variety of important areas. Together, let’s lead the initiative toward a more sustainable future while fighting corrosion. Contact Cortec® for help making the right biobased selection for your needs.
