Zerust / VCI Packaging Selection Guide

Selection guide compiled by cBallast. 1-page PDF; the full content is on this page.

Brand

Zerust (NTIC)

Subject

VCI corrosion-preservation packaging

Document type

Selection guide

Reference

Zerust ICT product handbook

Issued

2026-07-05

Pages

Format

Web page and PDF

Zerust volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging selection guide covering plastabs (ICT510-PCS, ICT420-35P), Vapor Capsule VC1, Axxanol Spray-G and 33-CP, Multimetal Film Bag and Ferrous Poly Film, VCI kraft paper and EXCOR marine film. Form, dose, protected metals (Ferrous vs Multimetal), shelf life per product. Selection rules and how to order (standard packs from stock, non-standard cut-to-order 2–3 weeks).

Zerust / VCI Packaging Selection Guide

Zerust volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCI) protect metal parts in storage or transit by releasing a corrosion-inhibiting vapour into the enclosed space. The vapour condenses on the metal surface as a monolayer that displaces water and blocks the electrochemical corrosion cell; when the part is removed from the enclosure the vapour dissipates and the surface is clean, oil-free and ready for service — no wash, no strip. Products vary by carrier (film, paper, plastab, capsule, oil, spray), by chemistry (Ferrous = iron/steel only, Multimetal = iron + Cu / brass / Al / Zn) and by dose (specified volume of enclosed space each product protects).

Product	Form	Coverage	Protects	Shelf life	Notes
Zerust ICT510-PCS	Plastab (peel-off adhesive)	30 L / tab	Ferrous	2 yrs enclosed	Small enclosures — control panels, tool boxes, cabinets.
Zerust ICT420-35P	Plastic emitter (35×100 mm)	0.14 m³ / cap	Multimetal	2 yrs enclosed	Multimetal formula — ferrous + Cu/brass/Al. Inside GRP/ABS housings.
Zerust Vapor Capsule VC1	Peel-and-stick capsule	0.03 m³ / cap	Ferrous	2 yrs enclosed	Electronic housings, panel boxes. Non-conductive.
Zerust Axxanol Spray-G	Aerosol coating	~10 m² / can	Ferrous + non-ferrous	2 yrs indoor / 6 mo outdoor	Clean-strip-remove coating; peels off dry.
Zerust Axxanol 33-CP	Bulk oil (thin film)	dip / brush / spray	Ferrous + Cu/brass	2 yrs indoor	Corrosion + operating oil; leave-on for storage machinery.
Zerust Multimetal Film Bag	Poly bag (60–400 µm)	0.03–5 m³ / bag	Ferrous + Cu/brass/Al/Zn	2 yrs sealed	Marine part export packaging default for mixed shipments.
Zerust Ferrous Poly Film	Roll sheet (75–200 µm)	per m² wrap	Ferrous	2 yrs sealed	Roll goods; wrap + heat-seal or tape.
Zerust ICT420 VCI paper	Kraft roll	~30 g/m²	Multimetal	2 yrs sealed	Inter-leaved between stacked parts; papel polivinílico.
Zerust EXCOR Marine Film	Poly bag for shipborne parts	per part / bulk	Ferrous + non-ferrous	5 yrs sealed	MOD-approved for marine long-storage; NATO S12 compliant.
Zerust Rust-Ban HD Bag	Heavy-duty poly bag	per part	Ferrous	2 yrs sealed	Heavier machine parts; puncture-resistant film.

Choosing the right product

Metal family first — Ferrous formula (blue label) protects iron and steel only; on Cu, brass, Al or Zn it accelerates corrosion. Multimetal formula (green label) protects both.
Then coverage. Every product carries a specified enclosed volume (30 L per plastab, 30 dm³ per capsule, bag internal volume). Under-dosing leaves surfaces unprotected; over-dosing wastes.
Enclose the space. VCI only works inside a closed enclosure — cabinet, sealed poly bag, closed toolbox or shrink-wrapped pallet. Seams and openings must be taped or heat-sealed.
Shelf life. Sealed film / paper 2 years in the closed pack; open products (Spray-G, Rust-Ban HD Bag) start the clock when the enclosure is opened.
Marine spares. Multimetal Film Bag + Vapor Capsule VC1 inside a sealed poly-bag pack is the default for marine export packaging.

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Compiled by cBallast for identification and cross-reference. Part numbers, designations and trademarks belong to their respective manufacturers. Confirm ratings and dimensions against the manufacturer's current documentation and the nameplate of the installed equipment before ordering or installation.