Vactan
Lasting protection against metal corrosion.
Fast. Reliable. Best in class.
Vactan is an industry leading rust converter with some of the worlds largest companies relying on it each and every day.
Vactan has been developed by Performance Chemicals and is the product of years of innovation and our expert knowledge within product development and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating best in class products for our customers.
Vactan is currently used by: Disney Cruise Liners, Universal Studios, The US Navy, P&O Ferries and many more.
Wave goodbye to rust, say hello to Vactan.
In this video you will see a short demonstration of how to apply Vactan. Vactan neutralises the corrosion process, converts rust and protects the metal surface by laying down a protective coating that creates a barrier between the metal and corrosion causing elements.
Rusty Surface
After Vactan
Over-coated
What People Are Saying
“Vactan is a brilliant product. It has served me well for many years and is the only rust converter I trust for my boat.”
— Andy R (Gloucester)
“As someone who lives by the coast, Vactan has done wonders for my front gates. I am so pleased with the results!”
— Sharon P (Eastbourne)
How it works
Vactan is a complex mixture of a vinyl acrylic copolymer and tannic acid for the treatment of corroded steel and iron surfaces. Vactan neutralises the corrosion process by converting the rust into a blue-black metallo-organic complex which passivates the surface.
It then further protects the surface by forming a film with low permeability to water vapour and oxygen. Vactan is self priming but for long term protection it is advisable to overcoat with a suitable water or solvent base midcoat or topcoat.
One litre of Vactan can treat 8-9 square meters. This non hazardous product has been tested and certified as fit for use for the carriage of grain and use in potable water systems. Vactan should be used within 12 months of the purchase date, do not allow Vactan to freeze. Store in ambient conditions out of direct sunlight.
Application
Surfaces should be wire brushed to remove loose rust and it is preferable to remove soluble salts by washing with water as they inhibit the conversion process. Surfaces should also be oil and grease free.
Vactan has been designed for application by spray and brush. By airless spray a dry film thickness of 60 microns can be achieved without sagging. The addition of further water may be necessary for air assisted spraying. By brush application, a dry film thickness of 40 microns per coat is considered optimum.
Vactan can be applied over damp surfaces and dries quickly under suitable temperature and humidity conditions. Immediately after use equipment should be washed in water to remove all traces of Vactan.
Drying conditions
Under ideal conditions a 100 micron wet film of Vactan will be touch dry in approximately 10 minutes at 20 Deg C. Whereas at 10 Deg C and little air movement this time could be as much as 2 hours. Ideally wait 24 hours after application.
Overcoating
Vactan may be overcoated when cured with any conventional paint brush, roller or spray. The test piece shown here was overcoated with one coat of 2-pack polyurethane acrylic, applied by spraying. Vactan has been tested and certified for use in the carriage of grain and use in potable water systems. It may also be used in sensitive foodstuff areas.
Note
The information given is based on our experience and reports from customers. There are many factors outside our control and knowledge which affect the use and performance of our products and for which reason no warranty is given, express or implied. Users should make their own tests to determine the applicability of such information or the suitability of any products for their own particular purposes.