Rust & Corrosion Inhibitors

Protective films, oils, and coatings that prevent rust and corrosion during storage, shipping, or in-process handling.
PICO’s rust and corrosion inhibitors include solvent-based, water-based, and synthetic options for short- and long-term metal protection. They displace moisture, resist acid atmospheres, and support weld-through, paintable, and dry-film applications.

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Featured PICO Rust & Corrosion Inhibitors:

PICOGUARD Series:

  • PICOGUARD 6200: Water-emulsifiable rust inhibitor for ferrous, non-ferrous, and galvanized surfaces. Forms a thin protective film for indoor storage; applied by spray, immersion, or brush.
  • PICOGUARD 6205: Solvent-based, oil-free indoor rust inhibitor that leaves a dry, invisible film. Non-staining, weldable, and suitable for high-humidity conditions with minimal surface prep.
  • PICOGUARD 6210: High-performance, oil-free rust inhibitor for long-term indoor storage. Dry-to-the-touch molecular film displaces water and supports welding, painting, and post-processing.
  • PICOGUARD 6222: Acid-atmosphere inhibitor for indoor storage in high-humidity or corrosive environments. Water-displacing, fingerprint-suppressing, and non-staining for excellent metal protection.
  • PICOGUARD 6230: Heavy-duty, solvent-based rust inhibitor for long-term indoor and outdoor use. Self-healing film resists salt spray, SO₂/H₂S, and extreme shipping or storage conditions.
  • PICOGUARD 6233: Value-enhanced, oil-based indoor rust preventative with a thin, oily film. Displaces water, improves surface appearance, and applies easily by spray, flood, or dip methods.
  • PICOGUARD 6252: New description coming soon.
  • PICOGUARD 17625: Synthetic, water-based inhibitor for short- to medium-term indoor use. Forms a dry, non-tacky, non-staining protective film. Biodegradable, oil-free, and weld-compatible.
  • PICOGUARD 17642: Advanced synthetic, water-based formula for long-term indoor and limited outdoor protection. Clear, dry hydrophobic film ideal for packaged or high-humidity environments.
  • PICOGUARD OFI: Thixotropic, non-VOC rust inhibitor and anti-seize coating for steel threads, couplings, and metal surfaces. Offers 5,000+ hour salt fog resistance and excellent lubricity for long-term indoor/outdoor oil field use.
  • PICOGUARD R 39-87: Water-based acrylic primer that protects steel during shipping and storage. Fast-drying, non-VOC, and ideal for both indoor and outdoor metal surface protection.
  • PICOGUARD 40: Multipurpose rust-penetrating lubricant and inhibitor. Displaces moisture, dissolves surface rust, and protects metals with a clear dry film — ideal for temporary indoor use.

SPP Series (Steel Plate Industry):

  • PICO SPP 105: Solvent-based rust inhibitor that leaves a dry, invisible film for indoor and limited outdoor protection of steel plates.
  • PICO SPP 205: Oil-free, solvent-based rust inhibitor with a dry, non-discernible film for short-term indoor steel protection.
  • PICO SPP 142: Dry-film, solvent-based corrosion inhibitor for steel plate surfaces exposed to humidity or covered outdoor conditions.
  • PICO SPP 252: Solvent-based rust inhibitor with a transparent film for long-term indoor and short-term outdoor steel storage.
  • PICO SPP 233: Oil-based rust inhibitor that forms a thin, non-staining film for mid- to long-term indoor or sheltered steel protection.
  • PICO SPP 200: Water-emulsifiable rust inhibitor that forms a light protective film for temporary indoor steel storage.
  • PICO SPP 17625: VOC-free, synthetic rust inhibitor with a clear, dry film for safe, short-term indoor steel protection.
  • PICO SPP 17642: Synthetic, water-based rust inhibitor that delivers dry, long-term indoor and limited outdoor steel protection.
  • PICO SPP 39-87: Hybrid acrylic primer coating that prevents rust and wear during long-term indoor or export steel storage.

Other Rust & Corrosion Inhibitors:

  • RPO: Cleaner, lubricant, and rust penetrant that displaces moisture and removes light to moderate corrosion. Forms a thin, oily protective film for short-term storage or post-process protection.

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