CASTROL RUSTILO TARP CFX

Description

Castrol Rustilo Tarp™ CFX is a barium-free, thixotropic, general purpose corrosion preventive. It is formulated to

provide excellent corrosion protection, thixotropic properties, and light duty lubricating characteristics.

Because of its thixotropic nature, Rustilo Tarp CFX has the ability to become fluid with agitation, enabling the

residual film to be self-healing.

Application

Use Rustilo Tarp CFX where:

 • Minimal dripping and oil mess is desired (coating sheet and coil stock).

 • Hot dip products had previously been used (bearings).

 • Long-term outdoor storage of finished goods is required.

 • Protection of painted/unpainted goods is needed for overseas shipment.

Advantages

When used straight, Rustilo Tarp CFX will provide outstanding humidity and salt atmosphere protection for

ferrous and non ferrous parts for up to five years in indoor storage. This product will protect parts for

approximately 2 years in outdoor storage, if covered.

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Excellent resistance to acid atmospheres will protect ferrous and non ferrous parts that have been stored

near acidic environments.

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Thixotropic properties enable film to be self-healing, become fluid with agitation, and reduce dripping of

product after coating.

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Superior cleanability enables product to be easily cleaned off with an alkaline cleaner even after being

stored outside.

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 • High flash point eliminates need for special fire equipment.

Rustilo Tarp CFX is non reactive to paint films, so it may be used to protect painted equipment stored

outside prior to shipment.

User Advice

Recommended applications:

Rustilo Tarp CFX should be applied undiluted for maximum thixotropic and protection properties. The product can

be applied by airless spray or dip. When dipping, the tank should be agitated so that the Rustilo Tarp CFX

becomes fluid and completely coats each piece. In all applications, the best coverage, thixotropic properties, and

film protection are achieved when Rustilo Tarp CFX is applied hot, approximately 140°F (60°C).

Additional Information

"Indoor storage” describes the storage of ferrous components in closed store-rooms having a relative

humidity of 60%. Increased protection times could be achieved when treating finished surfaces or store the

parts in a sealed pack.

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"Outdoor storage” describes open storage, which assumes primary protection from the elements by

tarpaulin or other form of cover.

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If required protective films of Rustilo Tarp CFX can be removed by using an alkaline process cleaner, also

available from Castrol.