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Attention: Editor May 08, 2017

PRESS RELEASE

LatestMigratoryInhibitorTechnology-PowerfulCorrosionProtectionofPost-TensionedStructures!MCI®-309 is a powerful Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor powder for corrosion protection of ferrousmetalsandaluminuminrecessedareas,interiorcavitiesandvoids.Itprovidesanextremelyefficientdrymethod protectingmetals within an enclosed space. TheMCI® vaporizes and adsorbs on themetalsurfaces, reaching all exposed areas, including recessed sections and interior cavities. This mixedinhibitorprovidesprotectiontoboththecathodicandanodicsitesofmetal.MCI®-309doesnotaffectphysicalpropertiesofconcreteorgrout(settime,strengths,etc.),anditissafeforhightensilestrengthsteel(willnotcausehydrogenembrittlement).

Cortec'spatentedMCI®Technologyprovidessuperiorcorrosionprotectionofreinforcingmetalinconcrete,rehabilitatingexistingconcretestructuresaswellasextendingthelifespanofnewstructures.

Corrodingrebarindeterioratingconcreteoftencauses costly repairs, financial losses andserious injuries. MCI® technology offers themostcontemporarysolutionsonthemarkettoprevent this from happening. Cortec® MCI®products for concrete maintain structuralintegrity, rehabilitate vulnerable structures,and alleviate environmental concerns. MCI®-309 creates a monomolecular inhibiting layerand enables up to 24 months of continuousprotection.

Protectedsurfacesdonothavetobecleanedpriortoconcrete or grout placement. If the MCI® layer isdisturbed by moisture or by opening the enclosedspace, the layer is replenished by continuous vaporredeposition. MCI®-309 does not contain silicates,phosphates, nitrites, or heavy metals. This easy toapplypowderrequireslittleornosurfacepreparationand prevents further corrosion of pre-coated andpainted surfaces. The layer does not need to beremoved prior to processing or use. The powder canberemovedbyairgunorwater.

APPLICATIONS•Segmentalconcretebridgestendons•Posttensionedboxgirderbridges•Tubularstructures,pipes,andvessels•Equipmentprotectionafterhydrostatictesting•Parts,components,andcompletedassembliesduringshippingandstorage•Prestressedtendons••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MCI®-309passedtheVIAtestperCC-027(themethodspecifiestesting0.5gofinhibitorofinterest).

Cortec® has had successful applications of MCI®-309Powder for Post Tensioning (PT) Cables. A recentapplication was conducted during rebuilding of theWacoutaBridge inSouthSt.Paul,Minnesota,thewidestbridgeinMinnesotawithregardstothenumberoflanes.

Punalu’u StreamBridge in Hawaii is located stepsawayfromthePacificOceanandtheatmosphereishighly contaminated with chlorides and sulfuricdioxide from the volcano. The acid rain combineswith chlorides to create a very corrosiveenvironment. Injection of MCI®-309 with air wasperformed justafter thepost tensioncableswereplaced. Thepowderdidnotneed tobe removedwhen the post-tension chambers were injectedwithgroutandwerereadilyabsorbedbythegrout.MCI®-309wasusedbecause itenabledprotectionofthesteelsurface,greatlyextendingtheexpectedservice life of the structure. It provided excellentcorrosionprotectioninanaggressiveenvironment.

OtherapplicationsofMCI®-309includetheSunshineSkywayBridge,theSanFranciscoBayBridge,theDesPlainesBridge,theMemorialBridgeinCroatia,andtheColoradoBridge(HooverDamBypass). Need a High-Resolution Photo? Please Visit: www.cortecadvertising.com Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries. Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide. ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2004, & ISO 17025 Certified.

AconstructionworkerapplyingMCI®-309PowderforPostTensioning(PT)CablestotheWacoutaBridgeinSouthSt.Paul,Minnesota.