Cortec® VpCI® packaging provides a time tested toolbox of corrosion solutions that have been used in countless industries. These tools are practical, easy to use, and reduce the need for applying hazardous and cumbersome rust preventatives. Cortec® helps you select the right “tool” for the job and then simplifies the disposal of the “tools” with many recyclable, environmentally friendly options.

Sustainability

Cortec’s strong environmental concern is demonstrated in the design and manufacturing of products that protect materials of all kinds from environmental degradation. Cortec® seeks continued development of processes and products that are useful, non-hazardous to the environment, and recyclable whenever possible. A strong emphasis on producing recyclable products made from sustainable resources have been and will be our future policy.

VpCI® Papers—The Natural Biobased Option

VpCI® paper products serve as an excellent option for sustainable anti-corrosion packaging. Made from neutral/natural kraft paper (a natural plant-based resource), they are coated with a water-based VpCI® coating and easy to recycle in most cases. In addition, Cortec® has gone the distance to develop moisture barrier papers that offer water vapor barrier properties competitive with wax coated and polyethylene-coated materials, but with the advantage of being readily repulpable and recyclable.

VpCI® Films and Bags – A Leader in Recyclability and Resource Stewardship

Cortec® Corporation manufactures recyclable VpCI® films that are used across the globe to protect metal parts and equipment from corrosion during storage and shipping. Cortec’s VpCI® film has already had a large impact on making corrosion protection more environmentally friendly by reducing the need for traditional hazardous and cumbersome rust preventatives. Cortec’s film is fully recyclable, which allows Cortec® to incorporate recycled VpCI® film back into the manufacture of new films, while still achieving good quality VpCI® performance.

Cortec® reprocesses VpCI® film scrap and incorporates the “repro” back into the virgin film at up to 20 percent, a level at which Cortec® can ensure the quality of the new product. Cortec® has expanded its film reprocessing program to allow customers to send their used VpCI® film back to Cortec®, creating a win-win-win situation for customers, Cortec®, and the environment. Instead of paying thousands of dollars for disposal, customers can now send used VpCI® bags and film to Cortec®, who pays shipping and gives customer credit in exchange for the benefit of having an additional source of repro. Both customer and manufacturer demonstrate environmental responsibility and reduce their carbon footprint in the process. The program is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars and tens of thousands of pounds of plastic annually.

Biodegradable Film

In addition to anti-corrosion film and paper products, Cortec® produces a biodegradable film that bears the DIN CERTCO seedling logo, a distinguishing mark of compostability around the globe that verifies the film meets requirements for industrial compostability according to European (EN 13432), U.S. (ASTM D 6400), and ISO (ISO 17088) standards. Cortec’s DIN CERTCO certification covers the following Eco Film® products:

• Compostable Film (reg # 7P0090)
• Compostable Waste Bags (reg # 7P0091)
• Compostable Shopping Bags (reg # 7P0343)

If you are interested in learning more about Cortec’s sustainable solutions to corrosion control or would like to hear more about which products best fit your needs please reach out to our specialists at Texas Technologies.