Flash rust is a fast-acting form of corrosion that occurs on ferrous metals, such as steel or iron, shortly after exposure to water. It typically appears within minutes to hours as a reddish-brown discoloration on the metal surface and is commonly seen after processes like aqueous cleaning, wet blasting, or machining with water-based fluids.
Flash rust results from a rapid reaction between oxygen, moisture, and freshly exposed metal. Environmental conditions such as humidity, temperature, and airborne contaminants can influence its severity.
To prevent surface degradation after wet processes, immediate protection is essential. ZERUST®/EXCOR® offers a range of solutions, including Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging and water-based rust inhibitors, designed to safeguard parts from this common and costly issue during production, storage, and shipment.
AxxaWash™ KMS-220 is a low foam, low temperature, mildly alkaline water-based part cleaner with excellent oil-splitting capabilities. In addition, AxxaWash™ KMS-220 provides flash-rust inhibition.
ZERUST®/EXCOR® AxxaWash™ KF-123 is a low-foaming, mildly alkaline, high-performance water-based industrial parts washer that is designed for cleaning ferrous substrates. In addition, AxxaWash™ KF-123 provides flash-rust inhibition.
Axxanol™ 34CD-HF is a solvent-based high-flash rust preventative coating that forms a very light, oily film that is near dry-to-touch, providing powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments, such as salt air and humidity.
AxxaWash™ NW-12C is a mildly alkaline, water-based ultrasonic cleaning solution with a wide range of operating temperatures. In addition, it can be used in immersion and spray cleaning modes.
Axxatec™ 8110C is an easy-to-use water-based corrosion-inhibiting additive for the protection of interior surfaces and parts comprised of iron, steel, aluminum, copper, and brass within closed systems.
AxxaWash™ NW-10C is a mildly alkaline, water-based preservation cleaner with a wide range of operating temperatures. In addition to flash-rust inhibition, it also removes and deactivates sources of corrosion such as chlorides, oils, and contaminants.
Axxanol™ 33CD-HF is a solvent-based high-flash corrosion inhibitor coating that dries-to-touch, eliminating oily surfaces that attract dust and other contaminants.
ActivPak® is a versatile and powerful fast-acting VCI sachet designed to address flash rust and corrosion concerns in demanding scenarios, including overseas shipping and polluted factory environments.
ActivPak®(LS) Flash Corrosion VCI Emitters offer fast-acting corrosion protection in challenging conditions, such as factories, marine environments, waste treatment facilities, and power plants.
ActivPowder™(LS)-10F is a Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) powder designed to protect ferrous metal surfaces in large voids from corrosion. It combines VCI with a Flash Corrosion Inhibitor (FCI™) to prevent flash rust and provide long-term corrosion protection.
ActivPowder™-10F is a powerful Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) powder designed to protect ferrous metal surfaces in large voids from corrosion. It combines VCI with a Flash Corrosion Inhibitor (FCI™) to prevent flash rust and provide long-term corrosion protection.
ActivCapsule™ FAC1-1(S) is a drop-in capsule containing proven ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology used as a flash-corrosion prevention product to protect metals from corrosion in hard-to-reach areas in almost any enclosure or as a supplement to other ZERUST® VCI packaging products for added protection.
