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ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Certified Compostable VCI Film Film

ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Certified Compostable VCI Film Film

ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Certified Compostable VCI Film Film

Product catalog summary
Introduction
ZERUST®/EXCOR® Natur-VCI® series is a biodegradable and compostable Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting (VCI) packaging material designed to protect metal components from rust and corrosion during shipment and short-term storage.
Specifications
The Natur-VCI® Film is certified compostable and provides corrosion protection while offering enhanced mechanical properties such as tensile strength, tear resistance, and puncture resistance. It conforms to DIN EN ISO 527-3/2/200 and ASTM D1709/A standards, allowing for thinner films to be used, reducing environmental impact.
Benefits
The film is safe for users, posing no health hazards as per EU REACH, UN GHS, US OSHA HazCom, and CA WHMIS regulations. It allows metal components to be ready for use immediately after unpacking.
Environmental Impact
Replacing 100 metric tons of conventional polyethylene VCI packaging with Natur-VCI® results in significant CO2 emission reductions, equivalent to the consumption of 50,262 liters of gasoline or the carbon sequestered by 1,951 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
Application and Disposal
Suitable for storage, shipping, and work in progress, the film is designed for disposal in industrial composting facilities, breaking down into humus, water, and CO2. It meets ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standards for compostable plastics.
Product Information
The film is translucent green and protects ferrous and non-ferrous metals for up to 6 months. It should be stored away from direct sunlight and used within a year of shipment. After use, it can be composted to reduce environmental impact.
Technical Properties
Key properties include a density of 1.26-1.28 gm/cm3, dart impact resistance of over 500 g, and tensile strength of 28-40 MPa. It passes the NACE TM0208 VCI corrosion protection test.
Safety and Precautions
The product is safe for sensitive electronics and does not cause galvanic effects or leave residues. It should not be used for outdoor protection or with components that transfer coatings onto the film.
Zero-Waste Initiative
After use, Natur-VCI® bags can be reused to collect food scraps for composting, supporting zero-waste initiatives.
Warranty and Disclaimer
The product is warranted to be free from defects, with liability limited to product replacement. Users must determine suitability for intended use and assume all associated risks.
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ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Certified Compostable VCI Film Film-1

ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Film Certified Compostable VCI Film The ZERUST®/EXCOR® Natur-VCI® series is an internationally certified fully biodegradable and compostable Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting (VCI) packaging material designed to protect metal components from rust and corrosion during shipment and short-term storage. ZERUST® Natur-VCI® products, with a thickness of 60 microns (2.3 mil) or less, pass the NACE Standard TM0208 VCI corrosion protection test to level 3 but also meet international standards for compostable plastics, including ASTM D6400, EN 13432, and are certified 100% compostable by TUV Austria. End-of-Life Disposal Natur-VCI® film is engineered for safe disposal in a professionally managed composting facility, where the carbon in the film is utilized as a food source by micro-organisms to completely break down the plastic into humus, water, and CO2. The resulting humus can be used as a natural fertilizer and/or soil amendment in agriculture. Natur-VCI® meets the ASTM D6400 “Standard Specification for Labeling of Plastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities” and is certified (Cert # TA8012004702) by TUV Austria for the European EN 13432 standard “Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging.” Benefits Certified Compostable Powerful and safe* corrosion protection and packaging combined in one step Provides enhanced mechanical performance properties in terms of tensile strength, resistance to tearing, elongation at tear, and puncture resistance in conformity with DIN EN ISO 527-3/2/200 and ASTM D1709/A. In many cases, these properties allow the implementation of thinner films (i.e., 2.3 mil rather than 4 mil), allowing customers to reduce the environmental impact Metals components are ready for use and assembly directly after being taken out of the packaging Carbon Savings By replacing 100 metric tons (100,000 kg) of conventional polyethylene plastic VCI packaging with Natur-VCI®, the following equivalent environmental benefits are achieved.** Application Type Storage Shipping Work in progress 118 ton reduction in CO2 emissions for every 100 metric tons of VCI film Reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to 25 cars driven for a year for every 100 metric tons of VCI film Reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to the consumption of 50,262 Liters of gasoline for every 100 metric tons of VCI film Reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 1,951 tree seedlings grown for 10 years for every 100 tons of VCI film *Safe for people. This product does not pose a health hazard to users due to its classification as an article according to EU REACH, UN GHS, US OSHA HazCom, and CA WHMIS regulations. **WARN MODEL. Source: US EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator (as of S

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ZERUST® Natur-VCI® Certified Compostable VCI Film Film-2

Product Information Description ZERUST®/EXCOR® Natur-VCI® Film is a fully biodegradable and compostable polymer volatile corrosion inhibiting (VCI) packaging product. Typical color is translucent green. Subject to order minimums. Protected Metal Types Ferrous (steel, iron, and alloys) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and galvanized).* *Given the higher water vapor transmission rate of Natur-VCI® compared to PE for yellow metals, it is critical to evaluate the usage condition before recommending it for use in high temperatures and humidity. Protection Duration Protects clean,...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.