Environmentally Friendly PICOGUARD Fluids Protect Metals from Corrosion
PICO Chemical Corporation manufacturers a series of ?Green?, environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors under its PICOGUARD brand that saves manufacturers money by eliminating the downgrading or scrapping of corroded parts or machinery components. These unique value-added products were developed to meet demanding industrial requirements for the protection of steel, non-ferrous metals and machinery from high humid conditions. Two of these PICOGUARD products with outstanding protection qualities are:
PICOGUARD 17625, a non VOC, water based and oil free concentrate adaptable for ?in-process? applications is highly effective, has no flash point and provides metal manufacturers and steel processors with a safe economical method for corrosion protection. PICOGUARD 17625 is easily mixed with plant water and depending on the length of protection required, is typically diluted at concentrations of 5 percent to 25 percent. PICOGUARD 17625 is normally applied by spray or immersion methods at ambient temperature and if dried, will extend protection times even further. The concentrate can be added to water systems such as: torch or flame cutting machines, water tank interiors and CNC coolant systems. PICOGUARD 17625 forms a clear solution, is nitrite free, does not contain heavy metals or wax, is easily cleaned, and does not leave tacky residues. After using PICOGUARD 17625, processors may weld or paint over the protective non-discernable film to produce good integral bonding.
PICOGUARD 6225 is a low VOC based, solvent corrosion inhibitor where either long term indoor or short term outdoor protection is needed. As a light bodied fluid it is easy to use, contains no oil or barium compounds, produces an imperceptible film and does not interfere with downstream processing such as torch cutting, welding, finishing or painting. Painting over the dried PICOGUARD 6225 coating should always be pre-tested to insure compatibility because paint formulations vary widely. PICOGUARD 6225 has a non-ozone depleting safety solvent base, may be easily sprayed and will dry quickly. Heating the fluid (kept below 140 deg F for safety) or warming the steel will speed up the drying process.
