VpCI™-373 Wash Primer protects aluminum against corrosion, eliminating the need for harsh chemical treatment. It dries clear and promotes adhesion. Editorial Contact: Tomas Gardebring [email protected] Blue Leopard: (952) 921-4945 Company Contact: Gergana Kambitova-Tran [email protected] Cortec ® Corporation: (651) 429-1100 Ext 128 Technical Contact: Bob Boyle [email protected] Cortec ® Corporation: (651) 429-1100 Ext 108 Attention: New Product Editor May 15, 2006 PRODUCT NEWS RELEASE Cortec ® VpCI ™ -373 Wash Primer Eliminates Chromate & Acid Treatments for Aluminum, Stainless, and Galvanized. Chemists from Cortec ® Laboratories are proud to introduce VpCI ™ - 373, a low-VOC water based wash primer, specifically designed to promote adhesion on aluminum, stainless, and galvanized metals and to eliminate previously required hexavalent chromate or acidic washes. Rather than going through the time consuming, costly, and environmentally damaging process of using acids, manufacturers can simply apply a thin coat of VpCI ™ -373, and then paint as usual. The end result is improved adhesion, more durable corrosion protection, lower environmental and worker safety impact. Originally developed to meet the stringent requirements of RoHS regulations in Europe and the requirements of aircraft manufacturers, VpCI ™ -373 offers an easy-to-implement alternative to chromate or acid washes, while increasing performance, durability, and corrosion resistance of metals. Utilizing the Advanced Green Technology from Cortec ® Corporation, VpCI ™ -373 is available in clear or green-tint and requires less than half the thickness of other coatings, offering drastic cost savings. In addition, VpCI ™ - 373 does not contain hexavalent chromium that is commonly used as a surface treatment prior to painting; hexavalent chromium restricted and monitored by RoHS in relation to electronics manufacturers. By incorporating Cortec’s proprietary Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI ™ ) chemistry, VpCI ™ -373 provides unparalleled corrosion protection, virtually eliminating blistering, creepage, and adhesion problems. VpCI ™ -373 is suitable for stand-alone protection of aluminum, stainless, and galvanized metals for indoor/sheltered environments, or can be top-coated with Cortec ® VpCI ™ -386 for outdoor exposure applications. Photos: High-resolution photo of Cortec ® VpCI ™ -373 Wash Primer available for download at: http://www.blueleopard.net/cortecdownload/373washprimer 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 — End —

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Page 1: Attention: New Product Editor May 15, 2006 PRODUCT NEWS ... PR Vp… · Company Contact: Gergana Kambitova-Tran gkambitova@CortecVCI.com Cortec® Corporation: (651) 429-1100 Ext 128

VpCI™-373 Wash Primer protects aluminumagainst corrosion, eliminating the need for harshchemical treatment. It dries clear and promotesadhesion.

Editorial Contact: Tomas Gardebring [email protected] Leopard: (952) 921-4945

Company Contact: Gergana Kambitova-Tran [email protected]® Corporation: (651) 429-1100 Ext 128

Technical Contact: Bob Boyle [email protected]® Corporation: (651) 429-1100 Ext 108

Attention: New Product EditorMay 15, 2006

PRODUCT NEWS RELEASE

Cortec® VpCI™-373 Wash Primer Eliminates Chromate &Acid Treatments for Aluminum, Stainless, and Galvanized.

Chemists from Cortec® Laboratories are proud to introduce VpCI™-373, a low-VOC water based wash primer, specifically designed topromote adhesion on aluminum, stainless, and galvanized metals andto eliminate previously required hexavalent chromate or acidicwashes. Rather than going through the time consuming, costly, andenvironmentally damaging process of using acids, manufacturers cansimply apply a thin coat of VpCI™-373, and then paint as usual. Theend result is improved adhesion, more durable corrosion protection,lower environmental and worker safety impact.

Originally developed to meet the stringent requirements of RoHSregulations in Europe and the requirements of aircraft manufacturers,VpCI™-373 offers an easy-to-implement alternative to chromate or acid washes, while increasingperformance, durability, and corrosion resistance of metals. Utilizing the Advanced GreenTechnology from Cortec® Corporation, VpCI™-373 is available in clear or green-tint and requiresless than half the thickness of other coatings, offering drastic cost savings. In addition, VpCI™-373 does not contain hexavalent chromium that is commonly used as a surface treatment prior topainting; hexavalent chromium restricted and monitored by RoHS in relation to electronicsmanufacturers.

By incorporating Cortec’s proprietary Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI™) chemistry,VpCI™-373 provides unparalleled corrosion protection, virtually eliminating blistering, creepage,and adhesion problems. VpCI™-373 is suitable for stand-alone protection of aluminum, stainless,and galvanized metals for indoor/sheltered environments, or can be top-coated with Cortec®

VpCI™-386 for outdoor exposure applications.

Photos: High-resolution photo of Cortec® VpCI™-373 Wash Primer available for download at:http://www.blueleopard.net/cortecdownload/373washprimer

Company Description: Cortec® Corporation is a pioneer of environmentally friendly, corrosion protection Vaporphase 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

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