World’s First Compostable Corrosion Inhibiting Stretch Film (Patent Pending) Now Available from Cortec®

For decades, Cortec^® Corporation has been a notable leader in the development of corrosion protection and packaging technologies that minimize environmental impact. Adding to its long line of commercially compostable film technologies, Cortec^® has recently taken plastics packaging to a new level by formulating EcoStretch^™ powered by Nano VpCI^®: the world’s first commercially compostable corrosion-inhibiting stretch film.

This revolutionary machine-grade stretch wrap combines commercially compostable resins with Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology (VpCI^®) for corrosion protection of multiple metal types, including aluminum, galvanized steel, carbon steel, silicon steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, and cast iron. EcoStretch^™ meets the ASTM D6400 standard for commercial composting* and may avoid tariffs, fines, and tip fees in areas where polyethylene is prohibited or restricted. It is perfect for stretch-wrapping metal equipment or components that need to be kept rust-free while minimizing the environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging.

EcoStretch^™ has many exciting potential applications for warehousing or shipment of metals:

• Bundling of metal parts
• Palletizing of metal equipment
• Packaging of steel coils

Workers can simply substitute EcoStretch^™ on existing stretch-wrapping equipment and use as normal, increasing tension as needed since EcoStretch^™ is highly elastic. The self-adhering film bonds each layer to itself for added strength. Once the metals are wrapped, EcoStretch^™ will provide contact, barrier, and vapor-phase corrosion inhibition while also helping keep dust, dirt, and moisture off warehouse stock. EcoStretch^™ is shelf and curb stable and will retain its integrity until disposed of properly. After use, the EcoStretch^™ can be sent to a commercial composting facility to turn into a soil amendment for future use rather than adding to plastic buildup in landfills or—even worse—in the environment. Industries that stand to benefit are countless:

• Appliance industry
• Automotive industry
• Electronics industry
• Energy industry
• Engine and turbine industry
• Marine industry
• Manufacturing industry
• Mining industry
• Structural steel industry
• Tubing and pipe industry

With the increasing concern about environmental pollution and tightening restrictions on plastics use, EcoStretch^™ is becoming available at a critical time when industries will be looking for new options that meet their packaging needs while improving their environmental footprint. EcoStretch^™ goes above and beyond by providing a commercially compostable stretch film with extra corrosion inhibiting benefit for one-step stretch-wrapping and corrosion protection of metals. This is ideal for industries who need to continue stretch-wrapping and protecting their goods, but who are also looking for new initiatives to help them improve their environmental footprint. EcoStretch^™ is available for worldwide distribution from Cortec^® Advanced Films (Cambridge, Minnesota) in North America and EcoCortec^® (Beli Manastir, Croatia) in Europe. Contact Cortec^® today for more information about this commercially compostable corrosion inhibiting stretch film technology: https://www.cortecvci.com/contact-us/.