DeCORE APCI - 95MOD is a low-foaming, water-soluble anionic corrosion inhibitor. It is employed to prevent rust on various metal surfaces and is recommended as a versatile corrosion inhibitor for copper, brass, magnesium, bronze, galvanized steel, cast iron, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Chemical Family: Amines, Anionics, Carboxylates

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, DEA-free, Dioxane-free, Nitrite-free, Non-Phenolic, Phosphate-free

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), FDA 40 CFR 122.21, FDA 40 CFR 122.42, FDA 40 CFR 302, FDA 40 CFR 355, FDA 40 CFR 370, SARA 313

Applicable Processes: Metal Treatment, Metalworking Applications

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Coating End Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Use Level
0.1 - 0.5 %
Product Applications
  • Synthetic coolants and cutting fluids
  • Industrial cooling towers
  • Water based lubricants
  • Alkaline metal cleaners
  • Aerosol formulations
  • Low foam alkaline cleaners
  • Radiator fluid additive
  • Treating baths for copper and copper alloys
  • Water based paints and coatings
  • Low foaming
  • Multi-metal corrosion inhibitor
  • Protects a variety of metals including yellow metals.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear amber viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Soluble in
Water, alcohols and glycols
Insoluble in
Solvents
Dispersible in
Oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)approx. 1.02g/ml-
Activity Contentmin. 95%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color*max. 12Gardner-
pH Value (at 1% in Distilled Water)7.0 - 8.0--
Product Properties
  • Corrosion inhibitor for metal in aqueous systems at pH ≥ 7
  • Not stable in acid systems
  • Effective at low use levels (0.1 - 0.5%)
  • Contains MEA and TEA (DEA-free)
Note

* darkens on aging

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Metal Panel Submersion Corrosion Testing

The bottom halves of the metal panels were submerged into a solution containing 0.25% & 1.0% by weight DeCORE APCI-95MOD in hard water (100 ppm as CaCO3 & 71 ppm as chloride) at room temperature. The top half of the panel was exposed to the vapor phase in closed glass containers. Photos taken after 120 days of testing.
DeCORE APCI-95MOD – Brass Panels
Brass Panels: #260 Brass Alloy (30% Zn / 70% Cu)

DeCORE APCI-95MOD – Copper Panels
Copper Panels: #110 Copper (99.95% Cu)


DeCORE APCI-95MOD – AL Panels 
Aluminum Panels: #2024 Bare Aluminum


DeCORE APCI-95MOD – Steel Panels
Steel Panels: SAE 1010, cold rolled steel (mild carbon)


The bottom halves of the metal panels were submerged into a solution containing 0.25% & 1.0% by weight DeCORE APCI-95MOD in hard water (100 ppm as CaCO3 & 71 ppm as chloride) at room temperature. The top half of the panel was exposed to the vapor phase in closed glass containers. Photos taken after one year of testing.
Brass Panels

Copper Panels

Aluminum Panels

Steel Panels

Cast Iron Chip Testing, ASTM D4627-92 (2007)

Method:

  • 24 hour test at room temperature
  • Grade 35 Cast Iron Chips in solution with corrosion inhibitor
  • Results shown on filter paper
  • Solution contains 1% by weight corrosion inhibitor in hard water (100ppm CaCO₃ / 71ppm CaCl₂)


A = Control, No Corrosion Inhibitor
B = DeCORE APCI-95 MOD
C = DeCORE IMT-100LF
D = DeTROPE CA-100
E = DeCORE BE-85

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