When manufacturers first consider Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Technology (VCI) as a corrosion protection solution, a common question is: Are VCI products safe to handle? Because these products release protective vapors, people often ask, are VCI products safe for workers who handle them daily? Independent testing and scientific literature confirm strong VCI product safety, showing that modern VCI products do not pose inhalation or skin contact risks when used as directed. ZERUST® VCI products are approved for use by factory, government, and military personnel worldwide.
Do VCI Products Pose Long-Term Health Risks?
No. Scientific evaluations and long-term field use confirm that VCI products do not pose long-term health risks when used as intended.
Modern VCI formulations are engineered for industrial environments with frequent handling, packing, and unpacking. As a result, they are routinely approved for continuous use in manufacturing, storage, and export operations.
Have VCI Products Been Reviewed for Occupational Safety?
Yes. VCI products have been reviewed and cleared by occupational health and safety departments across multiple industries. These reviews include factory environments, government facilities, and military applications.
This review process directly addresses a common question: are VCI products safe for workers in manufacturing, packaging, storage, and export environments?
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Do VCI Products Require Special PPE?
No special personal protective equipment (PPE) is required beyond what is already standard for your facility. In most cases, gloves or eye protection are used for general material handling, not because of VCI exposure.
VCI technology integrates easily into existing packaging and handling processes without adding safety complexity.
Why Modern VCI Products Are Considered Safe
Modern VCI products differ significantly from older corrosion protection chemistries. Today’s formulations focus on controlled vapor release, material compatibility, and workplace safety.
Because the protective molecules naturally dissipate once packaging is opened, metal parts remain clean, dry, and ready for immediate use without hazardous residues. This controlled vapor release approach reinforces VCI product safety while allowing workers to handle protected parts without added risk.
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ICT®510-C VCI Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against rust and corrosion damage for metal assets in shipping and storage. Additionally, it’s available in ferrous, non-ferrous, and multimetal formulations, as well as various-sized rolls, sheets, tubing, and bags.
ICT® VCI Poly Bags provide convenient and proven protection against corrosion damage for metals in shipping and storage. In addition, they are available in ferrous, non-ferrous, anti-tarnish, and multimetal protection types and various zipper, flat, and gusseted sizes.
ICT®510-C Ferrous VCI Film provides cost-effective and targeted protection against rust damage for ferrous metals, such as steel, iron, and cast iron in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
ICT®510-C VCI Multimetal Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against rust and corrosion damage for ferrous and non-ferrous metals in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
ICT®510-C Non-ferrous VCI Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against corrosion damage for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze, in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
ICT®420 is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive VCI kraft paper that merges the practicality and cost-efficiency of paper-based packaging with advanced corrosion protection. Consequently, it streamlines the preservation of metals during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
ICT®420-35P VCI Poly Kraft Paper is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive kraft paper coated with a one-mil thick ZERUST® ICT® polyethylene layer containing Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs). As a result, providing the kraft paper with increased tear and moisture resistance, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for the corrosion protection of ferrous metals during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
ICT®430-35SR VCI Scrim Paper is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive VCI kraft paper that’s scrim-reinforced (3/4 mil polyethylene layer and fiberglass scrim). As a result, providing effective corrosion protection with the convenience and affordability of a paper wrapping product with superior strength that avoids ripping and tearing during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
ICT®432-35P is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive VCI kraft paper coated with a 3/4 mil plain polyethylene layer. As a result, providing the kraft paper with increased tear and moisture resistance, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for the corrosion protection of multiple metal types during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
Vapor Capsules are portable VCI emitter diffusers containing proven ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI). They protect metals in hard-to-reach areas of control panels, electrical cabinets, or other enclosed spaces from corrosion, even when they are in operation. Additionally, use these VCI emitter diffusers as a supplement to other ZERUST® VCI packaging products for added protection.
