nC Corrosion Passivator

Stop corrosion without blasting

Recurring corrosion often leads to frequent blasting, coating, welding, and unplanned downtime. nC Corrosion Passivator can be applied in-service during operation, delivering effective, forgiving protection for corroded surfaces with minimal pre-treatment and reducing maintenance costs and downtime. Our direct-to-rust solutions, available in soft and hard coat variants, work on both dry and damp surfaces, keeping vessels and equipment protected during operation.

Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1

Direct-to-rust primer. For in-service corrosion maintenance.

Corrosion Passivator Fluid

For corroded surfaces in tanks and confined spaces.

Stop corrosion

Without blasting

Extends coating system service life
Reduces operational costs and downtime
Eliminates repeated surface prep and frequent recoating cycles
Saves valuable crew time
Allows easy, forgiving application

nC Corrosion Passivator Applications

On deck

nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 is an easily applicable corrosion protection solutions that can be applied while in service, protecting steel prone to recurring corrosion, like steel inserts and weld.

Example case study: Bulk carrier

nC Corrosion Passivator applied in cargo hold

Cargo holds

Rust is a recurring issue in cargo holds. Even though the paint may wear off in areas affected by loading and unloading, nC Corrosion Passivator Primer 2-in-1 provides an effective protective layer under the deck coating.

Example case study: Dita Projects Mineral Honsu | MS Franca

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Confined spaces: Ballast tanks, DB/WT, voids and peaks

For hard-to-reach areas, we developed Corrosion Passivator Fluid, a soft coat that provides a quick and effective solution with minimal pre-treatment and can be applied in-service during operation. If a hard coat solution is preferred, Primer 2-in-1 offers a durable protective layer under the tank coating system

Example case study: HEBO – Lift 8 | Cargo ship (under cargo hold)

Pipelines

Blasting pipelines is difficult and time consuming and can be prohibited because of specific cargo or regulations. With Corrosion Passivator, corroded pipes and pipe supports can be treated direct-over-rust with long lasting results.

Example case study: Stolt-Nielsen & Tata Steel Ijmuiden

Technology – How it works

Not a coating but a metal treatment

While the application process may resemble that of traditional coatings, Corrosion Passivator technology goes a step further by chemically bonding to the metal itself, effectively preventing corrosion.

Corrosion Passivation

Rust Fe2O3 is passivated to FeO. All active rust is chemically converted and stabilized, effectively stopping the corrosion process.

Why it matters: Without passivation, remaining rust continues to spread underneath the coating, leading to early failure. Stopping the process at the source ensures durability.

Chemical bonding

With the substrate and the coating system. The passivated steel becomes chemically integrated with the coating system.

Why it matters: This dual function prevents undercreep of rust and provides excellent adhesion for subsequent coatings, extending the service life of the entire system.