ZERUST®, a division of Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC), invented Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) poly packaging. In 1979, NTIC became the first company to develop and patent polyethylene film with vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) technology. This breakthrough created the world’s first VCI poly packaging.
Before this invention, companies protected metal parts with oils, greases, and heavy coatings. ZERUST® changed that. By adding safe VCI molecules directly into polyethylene film, ZERUST® made it possible to protect metal parts during storage and shipment without messy coatings or extra steps. This innovation created an entirely new category of corrosion protection.
For more than five decades, ZERUST®/NTIC has continued to improve VCI polymer technology through active R&D, global laboratory teams, and real-world customer testing. Today, ZERUST® remains the original inventor and global leader in VCI poly packaging, supplying high-performance films, papers, diffusers, and corrosion-management systems to customers in more than 70 countries.
For help choosing the right VCI packaging, contact ZERUST®/EXCOR® to speak with a technical service representative.
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®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®510-C VCI Sheeting 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 sheeting.
ICT®510-C VCI Tubing provides versatile protection against corrosion, as the tubing offers a tailored packaging solution for parts of various sizes or long metal assets metals in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
ICT®510-CLHD is a high density VCI Film that’s lightweight yet strong packaging solution. Furthermore, it’s specifically designed for interleaving, laminating, and serving as a superior alternative to VCI kraft paper during shipment, storage, or work-in-progress.
ICT®510-MSF VCI Masking Film is a pressure-sensitive adhesive film that provides protection from scratches and dust, as well as corrosion. In addition, the film removes cleanly and does not leave a residue.
ICT®510-OPS VCI Shrink Film is an 8-mil, high-strength shrink film integrated with ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology and UV stabilizers, designed specifically for the long-term outdoor preservation of large assets.
ICT®510-PCR30 Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) VCI Film is a 30% recycled polyethylene film containing proven ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI), providing cost-effective and versatile protection against corrosion damage for metals in shipping and storage.
ICT®510-SK VCI Skin Film is a polyethylene skin film containing Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors that secures items tightly to a rigid substrate through a vacuum bonding process. As a result, ensuring that fragile items are maintained in a fixed, organized, and visible position during shipment and storage.
ICT®510-SM Stretch VCI Film is a high-quality cast packaging film that wraps pallet loads, bundles, large items, and irregularly shaped metal objects during storage and shipping. ideal for use with machine-stretch applications, and smaller rolls are also available for hand-stretch applications.
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® Flat 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.
ICT® Gusset VCI 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 gusseted sizes ranging from two inches up to 150 inches.
ICT®510-C VCI Weapon Bags are specifically designed to protect weapons, including handguns, rifles, as well as accessories, against corrosion, dust, sand, and humidity damage in shipping, storage, and between operations.
ICT® VCI Coil Covers are tailor-made products designed to cover the most common sizes of metal coils and act as a barrier to protect metal coils from corrosion, dust, and contaminants during storage and transportation.
