Packaging Film protects ultra-sensitive electronics.
Press Release Summary:
Polyester-based Eco-Corr® ESD is suitable for shrouds, sheeting, and bags used for storage or transit protection of electronics. While in use, film continuously emits protective vapor of VpCI corrosion inhibitors that actively saturate air, providing clean, multi-metal corrosion protection. In less than 0.2 sec, product dissipates static, preventing damage to electronics. Film biodegrades 100% into carbon dioxide and water within 6 months of commercial composting disposal.
Original Press Release:
Sustainable, Biodegradable Transit And Storage Protection For Ultra-Sensitive Electronics
Cortec® Corporation (Saint Paul, MN USA) introduces Eco-Corr® ESD, a patented state-of-the-art biodegradable cost-effective packaging film that provides both VpCI corrosion protection and ultra-high ESD static protection. For over 25 years, the military, telecommunications, automotive, and aerospace industries had relied on VpCI technology to safely and effectively protect electronic devices and components from corrosive gases, humidity, moisture, and static discharge during transit and long-term storage. Eco-Corr® ESD combines this proven VpCI(TM) corrosion protection technology with the latest compostable/biodegradable polyester chemistry to help companies improve their environmental footprint.
Eco-Corr® ESD is a polyester-based film suitable for shrouds, sheeting, and bags that are used for storage or transit protection of high-value electronics. The polyester-base not only allows the film to biodegrade 100% into carbon dioxide and water within six months of commercial composting disposal, but also offers strength and durability approximately 300% greater than LDPE (low-density polyethylene films) during its useful life. While in use, Eco-Corr® ESD film continuously emits a protective vapor of VpCI corrosion inhibitors that actively saturate the air, providing clean, multi-metal corrosion protection without the need to apply a spray or liquid coating. Additionally, Eco-Corr® ESD quickly (<0.2 seconds) dissipates static, preventing damage to the packaged electronics.
This latest addition to the Eco-Corr® family of biodegradable protective packaging products is available worldwide in sizes ranging from small, heat- sealable bags to large shrouds, allowing protection of single pocket-sized devices to the largest telecommunications and aerospace cabinets. Eco-Corr® ESD is pending certification of its commercial compostability with Din Certco and BPI, based on the ASTM D 6400 test method. (The certifications are expected in the first quarter of 2007.)
Eco-Corr® ESD is non-toxic; it does not contain free amines, phosphates, silicones, or other harmful materials. Eco-Corr® ESD is humidity independent and meets even the most stringent industry standards for static dissipation. The product is available in standard and custom-size bags in a wide variety of forms.
Company Contact:
Gergana Kambitova-Tran, Cortec® Corporation
gkambitova@CortecVCI.com
(651) 429-1100 Ext 128
Technical Contact:
Bob Boyle
bboyle@CortecVCI.com
(651) 429-1100 Ext 108
Company Description:
Cortec® Corporation is a pioneer of environmentally friendly, corrosion protection Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI) & Migratory Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI®) Technologies for the Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas and other industries. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide. ISO 9001 & ISO 14001:2004 Certified.
Cortec Website: www.CortecVCI.com
Phone: 1-800-426-7832 FAX: (651) 429-1122
