Cracking down on corrosion with Hexigone Inhibitors

Corrosion control is paramount to safety and efficiency; devastating accidents ranging from plane crashes to pipeline explosions are associated with failures. The most common solution is to use corrosion inhibitors – additives and coatings that decrease the rate of corrosion. Until recently, hexavalent chromate was the most widely used. While effective, it’s extremely toxic, being both a carcinogen and a haemolytic capable of causing kidney and liver failure. For these reasons, in 2019, the EU banned the use of hexavalent chromate. That presented industry with a big problem – their stalwart additive was gone, and companies were forced to use inadequate substitutes. That’s where Hexigone Inhibitors comes in.