HALOX IS HERE TO PROTECT YOU FROM CORROSION!

s the global leader in providing

corrosion inhibitors to the paint
and coatings market, HALOX
offers the most extensive line of corrosion
inhibiting products in the industry. HALOX
is more than just a pigment supplier;
we are a solution provider to our
customers. This includes delivering
timely assistance on coating
formulation questions, aiding
formulators in achieving

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total system compatibility and identifying an

optimum inhibitor package that addresses
individual cost and performance targets.
Our expertise in solving corrosion inhibition
problems extends across a full range of
paints and coatings formulations including
water-borne and solvent-borne
coatings, powder coatings and
energy-cure products.

eyond our
traditional role
in supplying
corrosion inhibitors to
the paints and coatings
market, HALOX
is actively involved
in solving corrosion
problems for a variety
of other markets.
These include metal
pretreatments, metal
working fluids, adhesives,
inks, and much more.

InorganIc corrosIon InhIbItors

H

ealth and safety factors are always

addressed when developing and
evaluating new protective coatings. The
use of lead, hexavalent chromium compounds
and other toxic pigments have been and
continue to be phased out. Environmental
regulations drive HALOX to increase its efforts
to develop and evaluate new, nontoxic products to
replace coatings containing heavy metal inhibitors
such as lead, chromates and zinc.
To reduce exposure we recommend completely
eliminating hazardous materials and substituting
them with less toxic pigments. HALOX proudly
offers Inorganic Corrosion Inhibitors to meet
these ever-evolving needs.

INORGANIC MECHANISM: How it works.

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Mx (PO4 )y
Hydrolysis

Corrosion Inhibitor

+
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PAINT FILM

H2 O

Fe 2+

FePO4
Fe

Anode

Anodic passivation

Precipitate

M(OH)x

e-

Cathode

Cathodic precipitation

HALOX SZP-391
A strontium zinc
phosphosilicate inhibitor with
the broadest formulating
latitude.

HALOX SW-111
A strontium phosphosilicate
inhibitor for high solids,
solvent-borne, water-borne
epoxies and acrylics.

HALOX Z-Plex 111

A low-cost and highly versatile
zinc phosphate complex which
can replace commercial grade
zinc phosphate.

HALOX 430
A heavy metal-free calcium
phosphate inhibitor combining
cathodic passivation and
ion scavenging/exchange
mechanisms.

HALOX CW-291
A surface treated calcium
borosilicate inhibitor for
solvent-borne coatings.

HALOX 310
A low-cost corrosion inhibitive
pigment with hydrophobic
modification.

HALOX SZP-391 JM
A finely micronized strontium
zinc phosphosilicate inhibitor
with even broader formulating
latitude

HALOX CW-2230
A calcium borosilicate inhibitor
for alkyd and 2K polyurethane
systems.

HALOX 410
A zinc-free organically
modified pigment for
water-borne or solvent-borne
coatings.

HALOX 430 JM
A finely micronized heavy
metal-free calcium phosphate
inhibitor combining cathodic
passivation and ion scavenging/
exchange mechanisms.

I n o r g a n I c

SUBSTRATE

ProDUct LIst

haLoX sZP-391

THERE IS NO kNOCk-Off!

STRONTIuM ZINC PHOSPHOSILICATE

Our premiere zinc phosphate-based corrosion
inhibitor designed for long-term corrosion
protection. HALOX SZP-391 is the most popular
anti-corrosive pigment on the market today!
AdvANTAGES: This pigment can be used in
solvent and water-borne resin systems. It is
very effective at low loading levels compared to
other zinc phosphate anti-corrosive pigments. It
is exempt from dead fish/dead tree labeling in
Europe!
MECHANISM: Precipitation and anodic
passivation

ZAM Plus

HALOX SZP-391

PPS-10

Wayncor 226

ZCP

ONE INHIBITOR, MANY SYSTEMS!

Long Oil Alkyd

BHRS

HS Phenolic Alkyd
BHRS
Salt Spray
528 HRS.

Water Reducible
Epoxy Ester - CRS
Ext. Exposure
3.5 YRS.

DTM Water-borne
Acrylic - CRS
Prohesion
672 HRS.

Water-borne
Acrylic
Galvanized
Prohesion
840 HRS.

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

I n o r g a n I c

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

HYBRIDS

EPOX
EPOXY

POLYURETHANE

haLoX 430

COIL

WASH
PRIMER PVB

SOLVENTBORNE

ACIDIC
VINYL
ACRYLICS

A ZINC-fREE, HEAvY METAL-fREE uNIvERSAL CORROSION INHIBITOR

CALCIuM PHOSPHATE + ION EXCHANGE

HALOX 430 is a patented calcium-phosphate
and ion exchange technology. It is also the
newest generation heavy metal-free corrosion
inhibitor. This product was designed to offset zinc,
molybdenum, chromium and barium-based corrosion
inhibitors.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX 430 is a moderate
solubility corrosion inhibitor. It is a replacement
alternative for heavy metals and chromate.
3-in-1 Performance:
1. Cathodic Passivation
2. Ion Scavenging
3. Barrier Pigment
MECHANISM:: Cathodic passivation and ion
exchanging/scavenging

Water-borne
Acrylic Primer
CRS

Water-borne
Acrylic DTM
Galvanized

Water-borne Epoxy
CRS

Solvent-borne
Coil Coating
Phosphate Steel

Hybrid Acrylic
Alkyd
CRS

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED
METAL (COIL)

AIRCRAFT
PRIMERS

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

ACIDIC RESINS
(VINYL
ACRYLICS)

SOLVENTBORNE

haLoX sZP-391 JM

WATER REduCIBLE ALkYd PRIMER

SALT
ALT SPRAY 336 HRS. CRS - 1.0 MIL. (25 MICRONS)

STRONTIuM ZINC PHOSPHOSILICATE

HALOX SZP-391 JM is designed for long-term
corrosion protection. SZP-391 JM is suitable for
high gloss and clear coat systems.
AdvANTAGES: The jet-milled feature offers
significant advantages for thin film applications
(<10 microns). Its easier to disperse and provides
cleaner grinds for improved corrosion inhibition
efficiency.
MECHANISM: Precipitation and anodic
passivation

3% HALOX
SZP-391 JM

3% HALOX
SZP-391

6% HALOX
SZP-391

6% HALOX
SZP-391 JM

WATER-BORNE ACRYLIC CLEAR LACquER

SALT
ALT SPRAY 1200 HRS. - GALvALuME 1.0 MIL. (25 MICRONS)

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3% COMPETITOR A

3% HALOX 550

3% HALOX 550
3% HALOX SZP-391 JM

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

haLoX 430 JM

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED
METAL
(COIL)

HIGH GLOSS
DTM

SOLVENTBORNE

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

MICRONIZEd PROduCTS

D50 6m
Dgg 30m

CALCIuM
M PHOSPHATE + ION EXCHANGE
EXCHANGE
HALOX 430 JM is designed for long-term
corrosion protection and is suitable for clear
coat systems.
AdvANTAGES: The jet-milled feature offers
significant advantages for thin film applications (<10
microns). Its easy to disperse and provides cleaner
grinds for improved corrosion inhibition efficiency.
It is a moderate solubility corrosion inhibitor
and hexavalent chromate replacement option for
galvanized, Galvalume and aluminum alloys.
MECHANISM:: Cathodic passivation and ion
exchange/scavenging

3 COATS

PARTICLE REDUCTION

Dgg 5m

JET-PULVERIZATION
50 MICRONS
75 MICRONS

50 MICRONS

2 COATS
S U B S T R A T E

2k S/B POLYuRETHANE
SALT
ALT SPRAY 336 HRS.
CRS - 50 MICRONS

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D50 2m
< 25 MICRONS

1 COAT

PvB WASH PRIMER

SALT
ALT SPRAY - 336 HRS.
HdG 12.5 MICRONS

5% HALOX 430 JM

7% ZINC
CHROMATE

5% HALOX 430 JM
1.5% HALOX 550

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED
METAL (COIL)

AIRCRAFT
PRIMERS

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

ACIDIC RESINS
(VINYL
ACRYLICS)

SOLVENTBORNE

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haLoX sW-111

2k
k HIGH SOLIdS POLYAMIdE
E CuREd EPOXY
SALT
ALT SPRAY 1,008 HRS. CRS - 44% PvC 1.4 MILS./35 MICRONS dfT

STRONTIuM PHOSPHOSILICATE

HALOX SW-111 is a strontium phosphosilicatebased corrosion inhibitor designed for long-term

corrosion protection in high performance resins.
SW-111 will surpass the corrosion resistance of
zinc-based inhibitors without sacrificing in-can
paint stability.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX SW-111 performs in
most demanding resins where the reactivity of
zinc-containing anti-corrosive pigments can be
problematic.
MECHANISM:: Precipitation and anodic
passivation

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8% Modified Zinc
Aluminum Phosphate

6% Zinc Aluminum
Polyphosphate

6% HALOX
SZP-391

8% HALOX
SW-111

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

I n o r g a n I c

2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

haLoX cW-291

PRE-COATED HIGH GLOSS

METAL
DTM
(COIL)

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

SOLVENTBORNE

ACIDIC RESINS
(VINYL
ACRYLICS)

MEdIuM OIL
IL ALkYd - SALT
ALT SPRAY 708 HRS. CRS

CALCIuM BOROSILICATE
HALOX CW-291 is a calcium borosilicatebased corrosion inhibitor designed for long-term
corrosion protection where heavy metals are of
concern. CW-291 can match the performance of
toxic corrosion inhibitors such as zinc chromate.
AdvANTAGES: It is the highest solubility
corrosion inhibitor used to optimize early corrosion
resistance via anodic passivation. HALOX CW-291
can be used in synergy with zinc phosphate-based
inhibitors.
MECHANISM: Anodic passivation and
saponification (insoluble salt formation with acid
binders)

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HALOX CW-291

HALOX SZP-391

HALOX SZP-391 :
HALOX CW-291
2:1

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED HIGH GLOSS

METAL
DTM
(COIL)

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

ACIDIC RESINS
(VINYL
ACRYLICS)

SOLVENTBORNE

haLoX cW-2230

HIGH GLOSS dTM 2k ACRYLIC POLYuRETHANE SYSTEM

SALT
ALT SPRAY 750 HRS. METAL
ETAL SPATuLA AdHESION TEST
BONdERITE B1000 P99X 2.0 MILS. (50 MICRONS)

CALCIuM BOROSILICATE
HALOX CW-2230 is a calcium borosilicate-based
corrosion inhibitor engineered for long-term
corrosion protection where heavy metals are a
concern. CW-2230 has low moisture content (0.5%)
which makes it highly compatible and efficient for
systems cross-linked with isocyanates. It can be
efficiently formulated into medium and long oil
alkyds, epoxy esters and modified alkyd systems.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX CW-2230 offers
the highest solubility corrosion inhibitor used
to optimize early corrosion resistance via anodic
passivation.
MECHANISM:: Anodic passivation and
saponification (insoluble salt formation with acid
binders)

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5% Competitor B

5% Competitor A

3% HALOX CW-2230
1% HALOX 430 JM

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

haLoX Z-PLEX 111

PRE-COATED HIGH GLOSS

METAL
DTM
(COIL)

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

SOLVENTBORNE

ACIDIC RESINS
(VINYL
ACRYLICS)

COST-EffECTIvE, LOW ZINC INHIBITOR fOR MuLTIPLE SYSTEMS

ZINC PHOSPHATE COMPLEX

This zinc phosphate complex is designed to

compete head-to-head with standard zinc
phosphate pigments. HALOX Z-PLEX 111 is
specially engineered to contain 80% less zinc
compounds while providing improved corrosion
efficiency.
AdvANTAGES:: Its low cost! HALOX Z-PLEX
111 is also exempt from hazardous labeling found on
other zinc-containing pigments in Europe.
MECHANISM: Precipitation and anodic
passivation

Water-borne Acrylic
CRS - Salt Spray
750 HRS.

Water-borne
Low VOC Acrylic
CRS Salt Spray
550 HRS.

Water Reducible Alkyd

CRS Salt Spray
500 HRS.

High Solids Epoxy

CRS Salt Spray
1000 HRS.

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

COIL

WASH
PRIMER PVB
PHENOLIC, EPOXY

ACIDIC
VINYL
ACRYLICS

SOLVENTBORNE

I n o r g a n I c

WATERBORNE

haLoX 310

WATER REduCIBLE ALkYd PRIMER

SALT
ALT SPRAY 168 HRS. MATTE CRS - 1 MIL. (25 MICRONS)

ORGANICALLY
RGANICALLY MO
MOdI
d fIE
f dM
MINERAL
INERAL PIGMENT
PIGMENT
HALOX 310 is a low-cost corrosion inhibitor
recommended for light industrial maintenance
coatings. It provides better corrosion protection
than comparable low-cost commodity zinc-free
inhibitors. This product contains less than 2.5%
zinc compounds falling below the hazardous labeling
threshold for Europe.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX 310 can be used in
multiple resin systems (solvent-borne and waterborne). It provides superior corrosion protection
over competitive low-cost alkaline earth metals.
MECHANISM:: Precipitation, anodic passivation
and hydrophobicity

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6% Dicalcium Phosphate

6% HALOX 310

8% Zinc Phosphate

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

WATERBORNE

5
4

I n o r g a n I c

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

haLoX 410

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED
METAL
(COIL)

HIGH GLOSS
DTM

SOLVENTBORNE

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

WATER REduCIBLE ALkYd PRIMER

SALT
ALT SPRAY 168 HRS. MATTE CRS - 1 MIL. (25 MICRONS)

ORGANICALLY
RGANICALLY MO
MOdI
d fIE
f dM
MINERAL
INERAL PIGMENT
PIGMENT
HALOX 410 is a low-cost, heavy metal-free
corrosion inhibitor recommended for light
industrial maintenance coatings.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX 410 can be used in
multiple resin systems (solvent-borne and waterborne). It provides superior corrosion protection
over competitive low-cost alkaline earth metals,
and does not require hazardous labeling.
MECHANISM:: Precipitation, anodic passivation
and hydrophobicity

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7% Calcium Phosphate

7% HALOX 410

7% Zinc Phosphate

RECOMMENdATION (5 = STRONGLY RECOMMENdEd)

5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED
METAL
(COIL)

HIGH GLOSS
DTM

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

SOLVENTBORNE

organic corrosion inhibitors

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ORGANIC MECHANISM: How it works.

MOLECULAR MODELING OF REPEATING
DINUCLEAR FRAGMENT

IMPLICATIONS OF SURFACE PACKING =

PROTECTION,ADHESION & WETTING

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he coatings industry is being challenged

by an increasing number of regulatory
initiatives designed to protect the
environment and workers. Most obvious among
these are Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
restrictions, Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP)
restrictions and increasing pressure on heavy
metals. Traditionally, heavy metal based anticorrosive pigments have been used in coatings,
but are either being phased out or might not be
well-suited for products such as water-borne
coatings. HALOX offers a range of Organic
Corrosion Inhibitors that are specifically
designed to address future environmental and
worker safety needs for coatings over various
metal substances. In addition to their excellent
performance, HALOX Organic Corrosion
Inhibitors can improve wetting and
adhesion over traditional corrosion
inhibitors. They can also be formulated
to provide coatings with high gloss as
well as corrosion-resistant clear coats.

ProDUct List
HALOX 515
A liquid (27% active) flash
rust and long-term corrosion
inhibitor.

HALOX 570
A powder (100% active) flash
rust and long-term corrosion
inhibitor.
HALOX 630/630 HF
A liquid (70% active) adhesion
promoter and corrosion inhibitor.
HALOX 650
A powder (100% active) adhesion
promoter and corrosion inhibitor.

haLoX 515

WELd SEAM FLASH RuSTING

WATER-bORNE STy
T RENE ACRyLIC dTM 3 HRS. @ 90-95% RELATIvE
Ty
HuMIdITy
ITy @ 90 F (32 C)
IT

AMINO CARbOXyLATE
LATE CHEMISTRy
HEMISTR
HALOX 515 is a liquid organic corrosion inhibitor
for high gloss (direct to metal) coating systems.
AdvANTAGES:: Its a liquid, flash rust and
corrosion inhibitor for water-borne coatings.
bENEFIT: An effective weld seam corrosion
preventative that does not affect the coatings gloss.
It is post-addable and environmentally-friendly! It
is nitrite-free, phosphate-free, heavy metal-free
and does not require hazardous labeling. It provides
synergy with anti-corrosive pigments (HALOX
SZP-391, HALOX 430, etc.) to maximize corrosion
resistance.
RECOMMENdEd:
d: Water-borne acrylic DTM,
acrylic primers, polyurethane, water dispersible
alkyds, water reducible alkyds

haLoX 570
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3% AMB (15% solution)

3% HALOX 510

3% HALOX 515

vINyL
L MOdIFIEd EpOXy ESTER HybRId
SALT
ALT SpRAy 350 HRS. CRS 2.0 MILS. (50 MICRONS)

ORGANIC ACId AMINE COMpLEX

HALOX 570 is an organic corrosion inhibitor
designed for use in water-borne industrial and
decorative coatings to provide flash rust and longterm corrosion protection on metal surfaces.
AdvANTAGES:: HALOX 570 is a powder. It is a
dual flash rust and corrosion inhibitor.
bENEFITS:: It is an environmentally-friendly,
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0.3% Na Nitrite
1% HALOX 570
nitrite-free, phosphate-free, heavy metal-free,
stand-alone corrosion inhibitor, which can provide
ACRyLIC ESTER/STy
T ROL COpOLy
Ty
OL MER
OLy
synergy with inorganic anti-corrosives.
SALT
ALT SpRAy 168 HRS. CRS 2.0 MILS. (50 MICRONS)
RECOMMENdEd:
d: Water-borne and solventborne epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, polyester,
alkyds; UV/EB coatings, concrete admixtures,
effective over weld seam flash rusting

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10% Cr Zinc Phosphate

30% HALOX 570 SOLUTION

1% HALOX 570

2% HALOX 570

2% HALOX 570

WEIGHT

De-ionized Water
28% Ammonium Hydroxide

62.8
7.2

HALOX 570

30.0

TOTAL

100.0
Stir slowly, adjust to pH 8-9

haLoX 630

ALkyLAMMONIuM
M SALT SOLuTION

HIGH SOLIdS EpOXy ESTER HybRId

HuMIdITy
ITy 800 HRS. pRE-RuSTEd STEEL
IT
3.0 MILS. (75 MICRONS)

(cut in Xylene)

HALOX 630 is a liquid organic corrosion inhibitor for

solvent-borne protective coatings on metal surfaces.
AdvANTAGES:: It is a liquid, post-addable corrosion
inhibitor designed to promote wet adhesion for solventborne coatings.
bENEFIT: This stand-alone inhibitor provides synergy
with inorganic anti-corrosive pigments to maximize
corrosion resistance. It is designed to replace heavy
metal based corrosion inhibitors in many cases and
reduces osmotic blistering caused by water uptake in
coatings.
RECOMMENdEd: Solvent-borne epoxy, polyurethane,
acrylic, polyester, and alkyds: auto refinish, OEM, DTM,
industrial and marine coatings

haLoX 630 hF

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10% Zinc Phosphate

4% HALOX 630

HIGH SOLIdS EpOXy ESTER HybRId

SALT
ALT SpRAy 450 HRS. OILy
ILy STEEL
IL
3.0 MILS. (75 MICRONS)

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10% Zinc Phosphate

4% HALOX 630

ALkyLAMMONIuM
M SALT SOLuTION

HALOX 630 HF is a HAPs-free, liquid organic corrosion

inhibitor for solvent-borne protective coatings on metal
surfaces.
AdvANTAGES:: Its a HAPs-free, post-addable liquid
corrosion inhibitor which promotes wet adhesion in solventborne coatings.
bENEFITS:: It is a stand-alone inhibitor that provides
synergy when combined with inorganic anti-corrosive pigments
to maximize corrosion resistance. In many cases, it will
replace heavy metal based corrosion inhibitors and reduces
osmotic blistering caused by water uptake in coatings.
RECOMMENdEd:
d: Solvent-borne epoxy, polyurethane,
acrylic, polyester, and alkyds: auto refinish, OEM, DTM,
industrial and marine coatings

haLoX 650

HIGH SOLIdS SHORT

HORT OIL ALkyd
CROSS-HATCH AdHESION TEST
EST HuMIdITy
ITy 750 HRS.
IT
CRS 2.5 MILS. (62.5 MICRONS)

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4% HALOX 630

4% HALOX 630 HF

ACRyLIC MOdIFIEd pHENOLIC RESIN

SALT
ALT SpRAy 1500 HRS. 0.5 MILS. (12.5 MICRONS)
pOLy
OL ESTER MELAMINE TOpCOAT
OLy

ORGANIC dIACId

HALOX 650 is an organic corrosion inhibitor designed primarily

for coatings and primers on metal surfaces. HALOX 650
is specifically designed for solvent-borne or powder coating
applications to provide long-term corrosion protection.
AdvANTAGES:: It is a free-flowing powder that promotes
corrosion inhibition and adhesion.
bENEFITS:: It is a stand-alone inhibitor that provides synergy
when combined with inorganic anti-corrosive pigments e.g.
HALOX 430 to maximize corrosion resistance. It will replace
heavy metal e.g. Cr(VI) based corrosion inhibitors in many cases.
RECOMMENdEd: Solvent-borne epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic,
polyester, and alkyds: UV, wash and etch primers, coil, and
powder coatings

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Commercial System
(Zinc Chromate)

4% HALOX 650
+ Ion Exchange

2k pvb WASH pRIMER W/ 2k puR TOpCOAT

SALT
ALT SpRAy 500 HRS. pvb 1.6 MILS. (40 MICRONS)

19.2% Zinc Chromate

1% HALOX 650

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(cut in PM Acetate)

HYBRID CoRRosIon InHIBItoRs

H Y B R I D

ybrid Corrosion Inhibitors are

unique inorganic-organic corrosion
inhibitors. They provide the
best of both worlds in terms of anticorrosion performance. The corrosion
protection achieved by non-toxic
inorganic materials can be enhanced
by physicochemical modifications
of the base inorganic chemistries
with certain organic chemistries.
The premium cost associated
with organic corrosion inhibitors
can make them rather cost
prohibitive in most coating
applications. Hybrid Corrosion
Inhibitors are therefore
designed to maximize corrosion
efficiency at minimal cost while
guaranteeing the best corrosion
fighting mechanisms.
The two primary advantages of
Hybrid Corrosion Inhibitors are:
cost-efficiency and the synergy
of anti-corrosive mechanisms.

PRoDUCt LIst

HALOX 550
A liquid sol-gel organic-inorganic hybrid
suitable for replacing hexavalent chromium
based corrosion inhibitors used in protective
coatings and surface treatments. It
forms a clear network and a non-porous,
hydrophobic, dense barrier at the metal
surface.
HALOX 750
An inorganic-organic powder corrosion
inhibitor used in light duty industrial
coatings.

INORGANIC
INHIBITOR

ORGANIC
INHIBITOR

HYBRID
CORROSION
INHIBITOR

HALoX 515

HALOX550: How
it works
HALOX 550 SYNERGY with Inorganic Pigments

1. A SILICONE ESTER HYDROLYZES TO FORM SILANOL

RO

H2 O

OR

Si

OR

RO

OH

Si

M
O

+ ROH

O
IN

M
O

M
O

IN

M
O

OR

2. A SILOXANE BOND FORMS

Si

RO
RO

Si

OH + OH OH OH OH

Si
O

SUBSTRATE

OR

RO

ROH

SUBSTRATE

3. GELATION (CROSS-LINKING)
POLYMER

RO

Si RO

Si

Si

Si
O

Si

Si
O

+ H2 O + ROH

SUBSTRATE

HALoX 550

After 5 dAys in CLeveLAnd COndensing Humidity On bHrs

PretreAtments vs. COmPetitOr

inOrgAniC-OrgAniC sOL-geL
HALOX 550 is a liquid organic-inorganic sol-gel
corrosion inhibitor designed for corrosion protection
in thin film coatings: water-borne and solvent-borne
finishes, gloss DTM, conventional primers, acrylic
clear coats, fast drying lacquers, wash primers, antifingerprint and conversion coatings.
AdvAntA
nt ges: It provides excellent corrosion
ntA
resistance in thin film applications. It reduces white
rust on galvanized steel and black rust on Galvalume
substrates. Furthermore, it reduces the oxidation of
silver, steel and aluminum alloys.
benefits: Does not affect gloss. It is postaddable and environmentally-friendly! It provides
synergy with anti-corrosive pigments (SZP-391,
HALOX 430, Zinc phosphate) to maximize
corrosion resistance.
reCOmmended:
mmended: It can be used in water-borne
and solvent-borne paints. Its also recommended as
an aqueous rust preventative (RP), which can be topcoated to improve adhesion and corrosion resistance.
meCHA
e
eCHA
nism: Hydrophobic film formation,
adhesion promoter, synergist

5% Competitor A

5% HALOX 550

10% Competitor A

10% HALOX 550

HigH gLOss direCt tO metAL

AL WAter-bOrne ACryLiC
sALt sPrAy 120 Hrs. Crs 1 miL. (25 miCrOns)

BLANK

1.3% Modified
Zinc Phosphate

1.3% HALOX 550

Pvb WAsH Primer After 72 HOurs sALt sPrAy

Crs 0.5 miLs (12.5 miCrOns)

BLANK

7% Zinc Chromate

3% HALOX SZP-391

3% HALOX SZP-391
3% HALOX 550

H Y B R I D

SUBSTRATE

HALoX 750

W/r ACryLiC mOdified ALkyd Primer

sALt sPrAy 400 Hrs. bOnderite 1000 2.5 miLs. (62.5 miCrOns)

Hybrid
HALOX 750 is an inorganic-organic hybrid for
industrial light duty coatings.
feAture:
ture: HALOX 750 is a hybrid corrosion
inhibitor combining organic and inorganic inhibitor
synergies.
AdvAntA
nt ges: Value-added: Improved humidity
ntA
resistance, wet adhesion, pigment dispersion
and stability, and lower oil absorption, barrier
properties, and anodic passivation.
benefits:
enefits: It is a cost-effective alternative to
modified zinc phosphate. It can potentially replace
strontium chromate in light duty applications.
reCOmmended:
mmended: Water-borne and solventborne paints: acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, epoxy esters
and hybrid coatings

5% Zinc Phosphate

2k HigH sOLids ePOXy

sAL sPrAy 1000 Hrs. mAtte Crs 2.0 miLs. (50 miCrOns)
sALt

10% Activated Zinc

Phosphate

H Y B R I D

5% HALOX 750

5% Modified Zinc
Phosphate

7% HALOX 750

7% Zinc Aluminum
Molybdenum
Orthophosphate

reCOmmendAtiOn (5 = strOngLy
L reCOmmended)
Ly
5
4

WATERBORNE

3
2
1

ACRYLIC

ALKYD

POLYURETHANE

EPOX
EPOXY

HYBRIDS

PRE-COATED HIGH GLOSS

METAL
DTM
(COIL)

WASH
(ETCH)
PRIMER

ACIDIC
VINYL
ACRYLICS

SOLVENTBORNE

sPECIALtY CoRRosIon InHIBItoRs

ALOX showcases its dedication

to corrosion protection through
our very own selection of specialty
products. In the past HALOX has
focused on corrosion inhibitors for the
paint and coatings industry, but other
markets also benefit from our technology
and chemistry expertise. Thats why we
continue to develop specialty products for
industries that use corrosion inhibitors
for applications other than paint and
coatings, such as the concrete, water
treatment, inks, heat transfer fluids, and
gas and oil industries.
PrOduCt PerfOrmAnCe COmPArisOn
5% diLutiOn bHrs COndensing Humidity 24 Hrs.

WAter-bOrne rust
ust Prevent
PreventAtive
HALOX 900 is a water-based, nitrite-free rust
preventative or temporary corrosion inhibitor
designed to offer corrosion protection to bare metal
surfaces prior to use, for example during storage,
metal processing, manufacturing, shipping and supply
intervals. HALOX 900 provides protection for
both ferrous and non-ferrous (aluminum & copper)
substrates.
feAtures:
tures: HALOX 900 is highly penetrative.
Its enhanced wetting ability allows it to form a
uniform quick-drying protective film which offers
indoor rust protection ranging from a few days to
months depending on the dilution level and exposure
conditions (see table below).
AdvAntAges:
ges: HALOX 900 pretreatments
allow customers to improve the performance of their
existing coatings without having to reformulate.
The performance required can be easily tailored
by controlling the dilution amount of the product in
water. The product does not have to be removed prior
to coating.
benefit: Saves time, resources, and money!
reCOmmended:
mmended: Short-term rust preventative
and pretreatment for steel, copper and aluminum,
water blasting rinses

BLANK (Tap
Water)

Competitor A
(Nitrite-free)

Competitor B
(Nitrite-free)

ACryLiC Primer Over bHrs

sALt sPrAy 100 Hrs.

Without
Pretreatment

ACryLiC Primer Over Crs

Quv/PrOHesiOn
2 CyCLes 672 Hrs.

With
Pretreatment

HALOX 900 in
tap Water
t

HALOX 900
(Nitrite-free)

Competitor C
(Nitrite)

Without
Pretreatment

With
Pretreatment

estimated Protection duration

dilutions by volume

indoor storage
s

Outdoor storage
s

1-2%

< 1 Week

Few Days

5-10%

Weeks 3 Months

1-2 Weeks

10-15%

6-9 Months

3-6 Months

> 20%

9-12 months

> 6 Months

S P E C I A L T Y

HALoX 900

FLAsH RUst CoRRosIon InHIBItoRs

lash Rust Inhibitors are added to

water-borne coatings to stop corrosion
formation that occurs during the drying
process. Without a Flash Rust Inhibitor, water
soluble corrosion products migrate to the
surface of the coating, and appear as stains
and rust spots.

PRoDUCt LIst

f L A S H

R u S T

fLAsH-X 150

A sodium-nitrite based solution used in the

manufacturing of water-borne protective
coatings for the inhibition of flash rust and
in-can rusting.
fLAsH-X 330

A nitrite-free, liquid additive used in the

manufacturing of water-borne protective
coatings for the inhibition of flash rust and
in-can rusting.

fLAsH rust inHibitOr

seLeCtiOn guideLine
stAndArd fLAsH rust inHibitOrs
Flash-X 150: Lowest cost, sodium-nitrite
based, in-can, most widely used, liquid
Flash-X 330: Nitrite-free, no effect on gloss,
amino-borate, amino-phosphate chemistry
Flash-X 350D: Organic, nitrite-free, in-can,
powder, excellent humidity resistance
sPeCiALized fLAsH rust inHibitOrs
halOX 510: Nitrite-free, Flash Rust and
long-term liquid inhibitor, effective over
weld seams, no effect on gloss
halOX 515: Nitrite-free, Flash Rust and
long-term liquid inhibitor, effective over
weld seams, registered worldwide
halOX 570: Nitrite-free, Flash Rust and
long-term powder inhibitor, effective over
weld seams, UV and EB applicable

fLAsH-X 350d

An organic corrosion inhibitor designed for

flash rust inhibition, in-can corrosion control
and temporary corrosion protection.

FLAsH-X 150

in-CAn COrrOsiOn PrOteCtiOn

ACryLiC LAteX in An unLined CAn HeAt-Aged
fOr 4 Weeks @ 50C

sOdium-nitrite bAsed LiQ

Quid
fLAsH rust inHibitOr
Flash-X 150 is used in the manufacturing of water-borne
protective coatings as an effective liquid additive for
the inhibition of flash rust and in-can rusting in lined and
unlined metal containers. Tests have shown that Flash-X
150 is highly effective at relatively low loading levels when
compared to other flash rust and in-can corrosion inhibitors.
AdvAntA
nt ges: Flash-X 150 is made of a low-odor,
ntA
low-foam formula that provides excellent performance
on a variety of substrates ranging from cast iron, steel,
galvanized to Galvalume and zinc aluminum. Flash-X 150
may be incorporated at any stage of the paint manufacturing
process and is effective for temporary passivation of metal
substrates after water or media blasting.
benefit:
enefit: Its a low-cost, post-addable liquid and strong
anodic passivator.
reCOmmended: Water-borne acrylic latex, acrylicepoxy hybrids

BLANK

0.75% Flash-X 150

FLAsH-X 330

ALkAnOLAmine bOrAte And

PHOsPHAte sAL
sALts
ts (nitrite-free)
itrite-free)
LiQ
Quid fLAsH rust inHibitO
Quid
ibit r
ibitO

fLAsH rust inHibitiOn in An ACryLiC LAteX

dft 2 miLs (50 miCrOns) bHrs - eXPOsure: Wet COAting HeLd
At 86f (30C), 90% reLAtive Humidity fOr 2 HOurs tO retArd
drying And induCe fLAsH rusting

2% Flash-X 330

fLAsH-X 350d fOr temPOrAry PrOteCtiOn

HOt rOLLed steeL PAneLs diPPed in sOLutiOn, Air dried
Humidity 48 Hrs.

R u S T

FLAsH-X 350D

BLANK

f L A S H

Flash-X 330 is an effective, nitrite-free liquid

additive used in the manufacturing of water-borne
protective coatings for inhibition of flash rust
and in-can rusting for unlined metal containers.
Flash-X 330 has demonstrated excellent flash
rust inhibitive performance on a variety of metal
substrates without the use of nitrites.
AdvAntA
nt ges: This low-odor, low-foam additive
ntA
has no effect on gloss and provides excellent
package stability. Flash-X 330 contains no nitrite
or nitrate compounds, is effective at low loading
levels and may be incorporated at any stage of the
paint manufacturing process. The product is also
suitable for use in water jet-blasting and metal
working applications.
benefit:
enefit: Its a post-addable liquid with a wide
pH stability window.
reCO
e mmended: Water-borne acrylic latex,
eCO
vinylidene chloride latexes, low pH coatings, epoxies
and 2K polyurethanes

OrgAniC di-ACid
Cid COrrOsiOn
C
inHibitO
ibit r
ibitO
Flash-X 350D is a 97-100% active organic
corrosion inhibitor providing effective control of
in-can corrosion, temporary corrosion protection and
flash rust. This product is designed as an efficient
and effective replacement for nitrite-based
inhibitors, which are often reported as toxic.
benefit:
enefit: Its very effective at low loading levels
and improves coating adhesion.
reCOmmended:
mmended: Inks, fountain solutions
(FOGRA test), acrylic latex paint, water treatment

Distilled Water

0.5% Sodium Nitrite

0.5% FLASH-X 350D aq.

Ammonia Solution

30% fLA
f sH-X 350d solution
s

Weight

De-ionized Water

57.3

28% Ammonium Hydroxide

15.0

FLASH-X 350D

27.7

TOTAL

100.0
Stir slowly, adjust to pH 8-9

tHE PoWER oF

sYnERGY

S Y n E R g Y

WAter-bOrne ACryLiC Primer

sALt sPrAy Crs 500 Hrs - 2 miLs. (50 miCrOns)

BLANK

5% HALOX 430
(Inorganic Inhibitor)

2% HALOX 515
(Organic Inhibitor)

5% HALOX 430
1% HALOX 515

inOrgAniC inHibitO
ibit r
ibitO
PassivatiOn

OrgAniC inHibitO
ibit r
ibitO

Decrease P
Decrease ermeability
PassivatiOn
aDhesiOn PrOmOti
O On
Oti
imPrOveD wetting
POre P
re lugging
re P

5% HALOX 430
1% HALOX 515

HALOX distributes products worldwide

ALOX has an established global

distribution network supporting
its products in all major industrial
markets worldwide. These distributors are
knowledgeable in HALOX products and are
able to provide prompt support to current and
potential users of HALOX chemistries.

This global distribution network in

combination with HALOXs technical support
team strive to provide same-day responses to
technical questions. For up-to-date technical
information about HALOX products we
encourage you to visit www.halox.com.

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