Chemical

Oxifree TM198 is highly effective for protecting metal pipework fittings in chemical environments because it provides a 100% airtight and watertight thermoplastic encapsulation shield coupled with active organic corrosion inhibitors. Because complex fittings like flanges, valves, and bolted joints are prone to severe localized chemical attacks, traditional coatings like paint often fail due to structural cracking, uneven coverage, or lack of flexibility.

Complete Encapsulation with Zero Adhesion

Contaminant Shielding: Applied in a molten state using a heated hose and gun, the material conforms entirely around complex geometries, cooling into a flexible, pliable organic barrier within minutes.

Prevents Crevice Corrosion: Because it forms a protective mold around the asset without adhering to the underlying metal, it isolates the hardware completely. It blocks aggressive atmospheric chemicals, corrosive airborne droplets, and chemical splashes from penetrating crevices or causing galvanic pitting between dissimilar metal interfaces.

Active Corrosion Inhibitors

Secondary Protection Layer: The organic polymeric resin contains built-in anti-corrosion inhibitor oils. Upon contact with the metal surface, these oils continuously exude from the material.

Moisture Displacement: The oils actively "wet" the substrate, arresting any pre-existing minor surface corrosion and blocking the ingress of residual moisture or chemical vapors.

Resistance to Harsh Chemicals and Splashes

Chemical Splash Stability: The material is explicitly engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of chemical processing plants, remaining stable against direct chemical splashing, salt sprays, UV degradation, and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Synergy with Oxitape: For areas requiring enhanced protection against highly aggressive fluids or high-impact abrasion, a secondary layer of Oxitape can be applied immediately over the TM198. This cures into a rock-hard composite shell providing robust, comprehensive chemical resistance.

Non-Destructive Inspection and Zero Shutdowns

No Plant Downtime: In operational chemical facilities, shutting down piping systems to blast and paint fittings is incredibly costly. Oxifree TM198 requires minimal surface preparation (just removing loose debris) and can be safely applied to live, operating equipment.

Easy Access: Plant engineers can easily perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) or ultrasonic testing (UT) directly through the coating. Alternatively, the material can be cut away with a knife for physical inspections and refilled instantly, as newly applied fluid seamlessly rebonds to the existing material.