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By Cortec® Corporation, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Cortec Corrosion Inhibitors

Do You Really Need a Floor Coating?

Cortec Corporation
May 27, 2025
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When concrete faces traffic and chemical stress, coatings may be the key to extending its life and performance.



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Traffic-Light Maintenance

It’s Time to Send a Signal to Corrosion!
Cortec Corporation
February 21, 2025
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Protective coatings and vapor-phase corrosion inhibitors help extend the life of traffic signals by shielding poles and control cabinets from corrosion.


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What Is the Galvanic Series and How Does It Affect You?

Cortec Corporation
January 3, 2025
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Have you ever heard of the galvanic series and wondered what it is or how it affects you? Luke Stone, technical service engineer at Cortec Corp., recently shared valuable insights on the topic.


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How High Can You Go with Bio-Based Rust Prevention?

Cortec Corporation
August 26, 2024
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Being able to reduce the amount of petroleum-based solvents in a product and replace them with gentler bio-based material such as canola oil is a great option. Learn about new bio-based rust preventatives. 


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Choosing the Best Paint for Metal

Cortec Corporation
July 24, 2023
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In addition to good adhesion and rust prevention, a metal coating must be equipped to meet force-dry, high-slip, or high-temp requirements in certain applications. To address these needs, one company offers two specialty versions of a high-performing, water-based, anti-corrosion coating for industrial applications.


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Preservation of Historical Structures with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor Technology

Cortec Corporation
March 17, 2023
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The famous Zagreb Cathedral in Croatia was looking for an optimal solution for maintaining or improving the mechanical resistance and structural stability of the tower. The faculty of mechanical engineering and naval architecture of Zagreb was called in to examine the joints and recommended various corrosion mitigation techniques. 



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An Easy Corrosion Inhibitor Add-In for Water-Based Paint Formulation

Cortec Corporation
June 17, 2022
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M-120 is a great option for any formulator looking for a unique corrosion inhibitor with multiple advantages—easy to add vapor-phase protection without heavy metals. 


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Demanding Construction Project Fulfills Decades-Long Dream of Connecting Croatia After 300 Years

Demanding Construction Project Fulfills Decades-Long Dream of Connecting Croatia After 300 Years

Cortec Corporation
March 4, 2022
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MCI® technology applied on Peljesac Bridge provides road link between two parts of Croatia.
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Discovering Long-Term Rust Prevention for Automotive and Heavy Equipment Parts

Discovering Long-Term Rust Prevention for Automotive and Heavy Equipment Parts

Cortec Corporation
October 22, 2021
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In the world of automotive and heavy-equipment parts suppliers, both short-term and long-term rust prevention is critical to prevent serious loss from rust claims. Equally critical is finding a rust preventative that will be effective and easy enough to use.
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Prime the Way to Anticorrosion Coating Durability

Prime the Way to Anticorrosion Coating Durability

Cortec Corporation
August 27, 2021
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A good primer is an excellent key to a successful coatings system - especially when corrosion protection of metals is at stake. This high performance, water-based epoxy primer maximizes durability and corrosion inhibition.
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