{"product_id":"cortec-vpci-368-mil-prf-16173e-corrosion-compound","title":"Cortec VpCI-368 | MIL-PRF-16173E Corrosion Compound","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e VpCI-368 Corrosion Preventive Compound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIL-PRF-16173E Grade 1 | Solvent-Based | Ships Next Business Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e VpCI-368 is a solvent-based corrosion preventive compound that dries to a firm, moisture-displacing wax film on metal surfaces. It is engineered for multi-metal protection in harsh outdoor and unsheltered conditions — UV exposure, salt spray, humidity cycling, and long-duration outdoor storage. Apply by spray, brush, roller, or mop. No mixing required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen protection is no longer needed, the film removes cleanly with an alkaline cleaner or mineral spirits.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat VpCI-368 Does\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVpCI-368 dries to a firm, wax-like film at 2–3 mils (50–75 µm) dry film thickness. It is moisture-displacing — it pushes water off the metal surface on contact rather than forming a barrier over standing moisture. Coverage runs 300–330 square feet per gallon at 3 mils. Touch-dry time is 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on temperature, airflow, and humidity. Full dry time is 12–24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cured film is UV resistant, flexible, and heat stable to 392°F (200°C). It passes ASTM B-117 salt spray, ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet, and ASTM D-1735 water fog testing. Multi-metal protection covers carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and cast iron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndustrial Storage, Layup, and Transit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVpCI-368 covers three stages of a metal component's lifecycle: layup and mothballing of idle equipment, preparation for transit and export shipment, and outdoor storage of parts and assemblies with no additional protective covering. Documented applications include wire rope, steel plate, machined parts, pipe, flanges, and structural steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor facilities managing equipment through extended idle periods — planned shutdowns, capital project delays, or long-term spare parts inventory — VpCI-368 provides durable protection without the removal difficulty of petrolatum-based compounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarine and Offshore\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSalt air, persistent humidity, and UV exposure are constants in marine environments. VpCI-368 performs in these conditions without degrading or washing off prematurely. It is suitable for protection of vessels, offshore platforms, dock equipment, and marine hardware during layup, transit, and outdoor storage. \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e documents its use in marine equipment mothballing and layup across global operations. \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cortecvci.com\/products\/vpci-high-performance-coatings\/vpci-368\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cortecvci.com\/products\/vpci-high-performance-coatings\/vpci-368\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOil and Gas — OCTG Casing Threads and Tubular Goods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn oil country tubular goods (OCTG) applications, VpCI-368 is applied by spray or mop to threaded connections on casing and tubing. For dopeless premium thread systems, VpCI-368 is engineered to remain on the connection from mill to pipe yard through run-in, providing continuous corrosion protection across the full handling and installation cycle without introducing the environmental liabilities associated with lead-based or heavy-metal thread compounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wax film protects precision-machined thread geometry during outdoor yard storage, cross-country and offshore transit, and field handling — the three points in the tubular goods lifecycle where thread damage and corrosion losses are highest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e documents VpCI-368 use in oil and gas rig stacking, drill ship warm-stacking, and tubular goods preservation applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProperty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent-based\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (wet)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown viscous liquid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (cured)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, wax-like film\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Film Thickness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 mils (50–75 µm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–330 sq. ft\/gal @ 3 mils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch-Dry Time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–3 hours\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Dry Time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 hours\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Stability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 392°F (200°C)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash Point\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;140°F (\u0026gt;60°C)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months @ 75°F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–100°F, out of direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Specification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIL-PRF-16173E Grade 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt Spray\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM B-117\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Cabinet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D-1748\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Fog Cabinet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D-1735\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetals Protected\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, cast iron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoval\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline cleaner or petroleum solvents\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMilitary and Government Identification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e VpCI-368 meets MIL-PRF-16173E Grade 1 and carries the following NATO and National Stock Numbers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATO Stock Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6850-66-132-5848\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6850-66-132-6099\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNational Stock Numbers (NSN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8030-00-062-6950\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8030-00-231-2345\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8030-00-244-1300\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8030-01-470-2601\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApplication\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApply by spray, brush, roller, or mop. No mixing required. The substrate should be free of grease, oil, dirt, fingerprints, and any other contamination that could affect adhesion. For casing and tubular goods thread protection, spray or mop application delivers consistent coverage on both box and pin connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClean equipment with solvent immediately after use while the coating is still wet. Once cured, clean with an alkaline cleaner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpray equipment: conventional or HVLP at 45–55 psi, tip 0.02\"–0.11\". Airless at 1,800–2,500 psi, tip 0.015\"–0.035\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Order from Corrosion Technologies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCorrosion Technologies has been manufacturing and distributing specialty corrosion prevention chemistry since 1993. We hold our own MIL-SPEC qualifications across multiple product lines and carry \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eCortec\u003c\/span\u003e VpCI-368 because it addresses applications where a heavy-duty, removable wax-film compound is the right answer — particularly outdoor storage, marine layup, and OCTG thread protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrders ship next business day from Garland, TX. Technical questions get answered by people who understand corrosion chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestions about fit, application method, or volume pricing?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.corrosionx.com\/pages\/contact-us-form\" title=\"Contact us form\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call 214-919-2112.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest For\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField use, spot treatment, evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Gallon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance departments, marine, small shops\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Gallon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecurring industrial or marine use, OCTG yard operations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 Gallon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-volume industrial, bulk pipe yard application\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Add to Cart]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortec Corporation","offers":[{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":48840837857525,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":48840837890293,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":48840837923061,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 gallon","offer_id":48840837955829,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.corrosionx.com\/products\/cortec-vpci-368-mil-prf-16173e-corrosion-compound","provider":"Corrosion Technologies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}