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