VpCI®-150,170 Adhesive

Backed Foam Tape, Patented

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Operating, packaged, and stored electrical
equipment
• Marine navigation and communication equipment
• Electrical and electronic enclosures
• Electric motors, AC, and DC
• Switching equipment; low and high voltage
• Fuse boxes and power boxes
• Medical equipment
• Electrical RF, electronic wireways, and terminal boxes
• Scientific and measuring instruments
• Telecommunications equipment
• Remote electronic devices
• All conductive leads, connectors, and terminals
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 patented foam tapes FEATURES
protect metal in enclosed spaces from corrosion. • Economical to use
Effective in control boxes or cabinets to protect • Provides continuous protection for up to 24 months
sensitive electronic components; VpCI-150 and 170 • Effective in polluted and humid environments
offer low maintenance protection during operation, • Does not interfere with electrical, electronic, optical,
shipping, or storage. Not only do these unique tapes or mechanical surface properties
provide Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) • Multimetal protection
protection, but they also provide antistatic protection • Quick and easy installation
under military specification MIL-B-81705C. • Protects during operation and shutdown
• Non-toxic and safe to handle
Cortec® VpCI products prevent corrosion through • Free of nitrites, silicones, and phosphates
their unique Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor • Compact, space-saving, unobtrusive tapes
action. VpCIs adsorb on to metal surfaces creating • Accepted by Canadian Food Inspection Agency for
a molecular layer of protection. VpCI-150 and 170 indirect contact with food and packaging equipment
are effective against a variety of corrosive agents • NATO #8030-00-244-1299
including salt, airborne contaminants, H2S, SO2, • NSN #8030-01-208-1769
NH3, and others. • No spraying, wiping, or dipping required
• Low VOC values
VpCI-150 protects up to 0.4 ft3 (11.3 liter) per linear • Meets Southern California Clean Air Act and other
inch (2.5 cm). VpCI-170 protects up to 1 ft3 (28.3 National and local regulations
liter) by volume per linear inch (2.5 cm).
• Electro-static dissipative SPECIFICATIONS
• Ability to wick away moisture VpCI-150 Tape (Foam tape with adhesive backing)
• Meets MIL-B-81705C for static dissipative materials Packaging 6 rolls packaged in resealable
• Conforms to VIA Test per MIL-B-22110 poly bags per carton
Protection 0.4 ft3 (11.3 liter) per linear inch
METHOD OF APPLICATION (per 2.5 cm)
VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 are extremely simple and Standard Size 12 ft L x ¾” W x ¼” H
convenient to install. Simply select a space within any (3.7 m x 19 mm x 6 mm)
enclosed device where corrosion protection would be
useful. Verify the surface the tape will be affixed is clean VpCI-170 Tape (Foam tape with adhesive backing)
and free of debris. Peel off the protective peel strip from Packaging 1 roll packaged in a resealable
the bottom of the tape and attach it to the clean surface. poly bag per carton
Protection 1 ft3 (28.3 liter) per linear inch
VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 tapes can be installed in any (per 2.5 cm)
position. If the enclosure is not totally airtight, or if the Standard Size 20 ft L x 2” W x ¼” H
access doors are opened frequently, replace the (6.1 m x 51 mm x 6 mm)
VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 tape more often than every 2 Maximum Temperature 185°F (85°C)
years. After periods of heavy maintenance replace the
tape. Additionally, spray the enclosure very lightly with
ElectriCorr® VpCI-238 or VpCI-239.

FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED
NOT FOR INTERNAL CONSUMPTION
CONSULT SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR MORE
INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests Cortec Corporation BEFORE USING, USER SHALL DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ITS INTENDED
believes to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. USE, AND USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. No
representation or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force or effect unless in a written document
Cortec Corporation warrants Cortec® products will be free from defects when shipped to customer. Cortec signed by an officer of Cortec Corporation.
Corporation’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacement of product that proves to be defective.
To obtain replacement product under this warranty, the customer must notify Cortec Corporation of the claimed THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED
defect within six months after shipment of product to customer. All freight charges for replacement products shall OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
be paid by customer. OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO CASE SHALL CORTEC CORPORATION BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Cortec Corporation shall have no liability for any injury, loss or damage arising out of the use of or the inability
to use the products.

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