| Evapo-Rust is a chemical solution for cleaning rust | | | | comes ready to use out of the container, requiring |
| from steel parts. It is an environmentally safe | | | | no dilution. One gallon can remove rust from 300 |
| product, with the ability to remove rust in a relatively | | | | pounds of steel, making it highly efficient. For |
| short time frame without scrubbing. Through | | | | example, one hundred gallons can be loaded into a |
| immersion in the solution, parts are cleaned from their | | | | tank and then de-rust 30,000, sometimes even more, |
| rust and able to function properly once again. | | | | pounds of steel. Unlike using acid to remove rust, |
| This is a water-based product. Through the process | | | | there is no hydrogen embrittlement in the process. |
| of selective chelation, it forms a bond with iron and | | | | It is environmentally safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive, |
| removes the iron from the iron oxide on the part. | | | | and safe on the skin. This product produces no |
| When this happens, sulfur bearing organic molecules | | | | fumes, no bad odors, and no VOCs. It is a |
| remove the iron from the chelator and the process | | | | biodegradable solution containing no acids, bases, or |
| begins again. Using Evapo-Rust is an uncomplicated | | | | solvents in the ingredients. When the product is |
| and effective process. It can be added to your | | | | expended, it can be disposed of safely into the |
| cleaning process or used in spot situations where only | | | | sewer depending on local regulations. |
| certain parts need to be cleaned. | | | | This can also be used without worry in regards to |
| Using Evapo-Rust | | | | materials. It does not damage un-rusted steel and is |
| To begin, immerse the rusted part completely into a | | | | safe to use with other metals. It also does not |
| non-diluted solution. For reference when creating the | | | | affect plastic, PVC, viton or most paints. Glass and |
| bath, approximately 300 pounds of moderately | | | | clothing are also not harmed by contact with the |
| rusted steel can be cleaned using only one gallon of | | | | product. Therefore, it can be used on the majority of |
| Evapo-Rust. If the part is lightly rusted, it only needs | | | | rusted steel parts without fear of causing damage to |
| to remain immersed for 10 minutes. For a very | | | | the part in the process. |
| heavily rusted object, it may need to soak overnight. | | | | Helpful Reminders and Tips |
| After the immersion time is complete, remove the | | | | Evapo-Rust does not require parts to be completely |
| part and rinse it with water. Re-immerse the part if | | | | cleaned before use. However, removing heavy |
| any rust remains. If no rust remains, dip the part | | | | contamination will prolong the bath life and also allow |
| back into the solution to prevent flash rusting and | | | | the process to work faster. |
| allow it to air dry. The process will protect parts from | | | | Bluing and other oxides will be removed through use, |
| rust for two weeks. | | | | however anodizing will not. Other materials, such as |
| When using the product, remember it works at room | | | | paint, will not be removed unless they contain oxides. |
| temperature, but works more quickly with heated | | | | Occasionally there will be a black film left on the part |
| water and even quicker with the additional mechanical | | | | after use. This is carbon from the steel, and it can be |
| action provided by ultrasonic energy. Parts should be | | | | removed simply through wiping a cloth on the part. |
| free of dirt, oil, and grease before de-rusting, as this | | | | Evapo-Ruse is simple to use, and highly effective. It |
| will prolong the bath life. | | | | makes a good addition to any plant where parts may |
| Benefits | | | | become rusted. It is available in a wide range of sizes, |
| There are many advantages to using this product. It | | | | from quarts to 275-gallon totes. |