Many industrial users ask, “Are rust inhibitors environmentally friendly and compliant with modern safety regulations?” The short answer is yes. When properly selected, rust inhibitors can provide effective corrosion protection while meeting strict environmental and safety standards.
ZERUST® prioritizes safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across its rust inhibitor product line. As a result, many ZERUST® solutions are designed to minimize environmental impact without compromising corrosion performance.
What Makes Rust Inhibitors Environmentally Friendly?
Environmentally friendly rust inhibitors are formulated to reduce hazardous exposure risks for people and the environment. Furthermore, these products typically avoid toxic heavy metals, aggressive solvents, and restricted substances while still providing reliable corrosion protection.
Many ZERUST® rust inhibitors are:
These compliance standards help ensure products are suitable for global use and meet the environmental expectations of regulated industries.
Water-Based Options for Sustainable Corrosion Protection
For operations seeking greener alternatives, ZERUST® offers water-based inhibitors that support sustainability goals while maintaining effective corrosion prevention. Moreover, these environmentally friendly rust inhibitors are often used in post-wash, machining, and in-process applications where reduced solvent use is preferred.
Water-based formulations can help:
- Lower VOC exposure
- Improve workplace safety
- Simplify handling and disposal
- Support corporate environmental initiatives
Explore ZERUST® Axxatec™ water based rust inhibitors designed to provide effective corrosion protection while supporting safer and more environmentally responsible operations.
Are Rust Inhibitors Safe for Workers and Facilities?
Safety is a critical factor when evaluating whether rust inhibitors are environmentally friendly. As a result, ZERUST® provides Safety Data Sheets for all rust inhibitor products, allowing users to review handling guidelines, chemical composition, and regulatory compliance.
When used as directed, these products protect metal components and support safer working environments while meeting local and international regulatory requirements.
Choosing the Right Environmentally Friendly Rust Inhibitor
Not all rust inhibitors are the same. Selecting the right product depends on factors such as metal type, exposure conditions, protection time, and environmental requirements. Matching the formulation to the application ensures optimal corrosion protection while maintaining compliance and sustainability objectives.
To explore available options and better understand how different formulations perform across environments, review the ZERUST® Corrosion Inhibitor Liquids, Additives, and Rust Removers Brochure.
Learn more about ZERUST® corrosion inhibitor liquids, additives, and rust removers, including application guidance, compliance information, and protection timelines.
Axxanol™ 33 is a rust preventative oil that forms a light oily film, providing powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments such as salt air and humidity.
Axxanol™ 34CD is a solvent-based coating that forms a very light, oily, near dry-to-touch rust preventative film that provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments.
Axxanol™ A35CD-32 is a solvent-based, non-staining rust preventative that forms a clear, thin, near dry-to-touch RP film. As a result, it provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments, such as salt air and humidity.
Axxanol™ Spray-G is a sprayable rust preventative grease that provides the protection of a grease in the convenience of a sprayable form. It’s designed to protect metal parts, equipment, and assemblies during long-term indoor and outdoor storage and challenging overseas shipping applications where a removable coating is essential.
Axxanol™ Z-Maxx Anti-Corrosion Grease Series consists of two products, Axxanol™ Z-Maxx and Z-Maxx LV. Z-Maxx is a thick NLGI 2 grease and is also offered as a lower viscosity (LV) NLGI 0 grease that is designed for spreadability and light lubrication properties.
Axxatec™ 30C is a water-based rust Inhibitor designed to provide short-term indoor storage and in-transit protection. In addition to the corrosion protection offered, Axxatec™ 30C may also be used as a light-duty cleaner-rust preventative combination product.
Axxatec™ 80C is a water-based liquid concentrate rust preventative designed to provide long-lasting protection during indoor storage, shipping, and assembly.
AxxaCoat™ 90B HFS is a sprayable high-flash outdoor rust preventative coating designed to protect metal parts and assemblies during long-term indoor and outdoor storage and challenging overseas shipping applications.
