HinderRUST helps fuel system operators combat ethanol corrosion challenges

As ethanol-blended fuels continue to dominate the marketplace, fuel system operators face an increasingly costly challenge - corrosion caused by ethanol vapours and moisture accumulation.

HinderRUST®, a corrosion inhibitor, is helping protect critical fuel infrastructure from premature deterioration, extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.

Industry studies have shown that ethanol fuel vapours can be highly corrosive in pump rooms, underground storage tank sumps and other confined spaces.

Unlike liquid fuel, ethanol vapours often create conditions that accelerate corrosion of steel, cast iron, and copper components, leading to equipment failures, leaks and costly repairs.

HinderRUST provides a practical and cost-effective solution by creating a protective barrier that helps prevent rust and oxidation before damage occurs.

Ethanol is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. Water accumulation inside fuel storage systems can lead to phase separation and create an environment where microbes thrive. These microbes can produce acetic acid, generating corrosive vapors that attack metal components.

The resulting damage can include corrosion of steel and cast-iron pump casings and equipment.

HinderRUST is specifically designed to protect metal surfaces from rust and oxidation. By forming a protective barrier on internal components, it helps shield equipment from the damaging effects associated with ethanol-blended gasoline.

Key benefits include prevention of rust formation by blocking moisture contact with metal surfaces, extended equipment life for tanks, pumps, and other fuel system components, lower maintenance expenses through reduced repairs and part replacement, and improved operational reliability across fuel storage and dispensing systems.