Tectyl 506 Translucent Multi-Purpose Corrosion Inhibitor Compound for Long-Term Storage and Shipping with UV Protection
Tectyl 506 is a high-quality, multi-purpose corrosion inhibitor compound formulated to provide the ultimate protection against the effects of moisture and corrosion in long-term storage or shipping for a wide range of applications in the industrial, automotive, marine, rail, and transportation sectors.
An appropriate choice for prolonged protection of vehicle cavities.
Solvent based Tectyl 506 also boasts excellent UV protection, protecting machinery, engine blocks, and other parts from corrosion in long-term indoor/outdoor storage as well as during domestic and international shipments.
Tectyl 506 will ultimately dry to become a translucent amber color, displaying a resilient, firm, and flexible wax-like film that is non-tacky providing increased adhesiveness and protection.
Product Uses
- Translucent, Amber-Colored Multi-Use Corrosion Resistant coating designed for maximum protection against moisture, weathering, and corrosion for a variety of steel and wood substrates in a wide range of applications.
- Protects highly polished cold rolled steel and paper calendaring mill rolls during shipping, and turbine steam path parts during shipping and installation periods.
- Protects automotive, truck and trailer leaf springs.
- Works as a Bond-breaker when applied to dowel bars or rebar in contraction joints to prevent concrete bonding, thus preserving joint functionality.
- Widely used for rustproofing railroad axles.
- Can be removed with mineral spirits or a similar petroleum solvent, hot alkaline wash, or low-pressure steam.
Product Performance:
- When applied at the recommended wet film thickness of 4-5 mils over the surface profile, it will deposit the recommended dry film thickness of 1.5-2 mils.
- Dry to touch in 1 hour, weather resistant after 2 hours, and fully cured after 24 hours.
- Covers 592 square feet per gallon when applied at the recommended film thickness.
- Can provide up to 1.5 years of protection of outdoor storage on metal and wood substrates at the recommended dry film thickness.
Application Equipment Recommendations:
- Pumps with ratios of 15:1 or greater are advised for efficient use of container content.
- Tungsten Carbide Nozzles Tip in the spray gun is recommended. (.015" to .019" tip orifice size)
- High Pressure Fluid Hose of no less than 3/8 in. diameters is suggested for less than 50 ft. of material hose.
- Low Ratio pumps (15-30:1): operate through 100 ft. of 1/2 in & 50 ft. of 3/8 in. hose for a max of 150 ft.
- High Ratio pumps(>30:1): operate through 200 ft. of 1/2 in & 50 ft. of 3/8 in. hose for a max of 250 ft.
- Can also be applied via brush, dip, or flow coat.
For additional product information as well as storage and handling requirements, refer to the Product Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet provided on this page.