E-Tec 521
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
E-Tec 521 is a one-of-a-kind, water-based wax emulsion that serves as a dry film lubricant as well as a corrosion preventive. It is suggested for use on artillery shell casings, small arms ammunition clips, and other military weatherproofing applications. E-Tec 521 is also a good piano stringing lubricant and an excellent corrosion preventive and dry film lubricant for steel strapping. E-Tec 521 is used as a torque reducer and corrosion resistant lubricant on a variety of fasteners, as well as a dry film lubricant in the installation of a variety of rivets. This product is intended for use as a corrosion-preventive and decorative coating on cast iron and over-treated surfaces such as phosphate, bonderized, and anodized surfaces.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Emulsion
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Equipment & Parts
- Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
- Other Military & Defense Applications
Product Families
- Lubricants & Oils
- Protective Coatings
Other characteristics
- Brand
- E-Tec
- Features
- Corrosion Resistant, Low Viscosity
- Product Type
- Dry Lubricants, Waterborne Coating
- Dry Lubricants
- Waterborne Coating
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Elastomers & Rubbers, Leather, Metal, Plastics, Steel
- Caution
Protect eyes from solutions with glasses, goggles, or a face shield. In the event of contact, flush eyes thoroughly with water and obtain medical attention.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Industrial
- PACKAGING
5 gallon and 55 gallon non-returnable containers.
- Advantages
- Excellent corrosion control
- Superior dry film lubrication
- Enhances appearance of most surfaces
- Effective on a wide variety of substrates
- Provides medium gloss dry film (buffable)
- Nonflammable
- Easy to apply
- Easily diluted and mixed
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Characteristic
Test Data for ASTM-D-2247-68 (Humidity Cabinet, 100% - 100°F); Test Data for ASTM-B-117-73 (Salt Fog-5% Salt, 100% - 100°F)
- Technical Details
Removal of Finishes The E-Tec 521 is easily removed in EPI's alkaline E-Kleen cleaning solutions. Disposal Spent E-Tec 521 solutions can be discharged into the sewer after neutralizing to the pH required by local sanitary department.
- HIGHLIGHTS
Wax Emulsion Corrosion Inhibitors E-Tec 521 provides additional protection over all types of plating, including cadmium and zinc. The dry film lubricating and release characteristics of this product make it an ideal mold release for gold leaf and a good joint lubricant for umbrella-type television antennas. In addition, E-Tec 521 can be used as a dressing on rubber, plastic and leather or to provide surface protection and enhance the appearance of interior wood paneling.
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Corrosion Resistant
- Low Viscosity
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Elastomers & Rubbers
- Leather
- Metal
- Plastics
- Steel
