Steel coupon in Derustine acid solution, rust dissolving to reveal clean metal
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Derustine

Fast, controlled rust and scale removal without attacking base metal.

Overview

Rust & scale removal

Derustine is our range of inhibited acid formulations that dissolve rust, mill scale and oxide layers from ferrous surfaces, restoring a clean base for further processing.

Corrosion inhibitors in every Derustine grade protect the base metal while the formulation works — so parts come out clean, not etched.

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Rust actively dissolving off steel in Derustine acid solution

Rust dissolving in Derustine acid solution

Key Benefits

Why processors choose Derustine

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Base Metal Protection

Corrosion inhibitors prevent over-etching while rust and scale dissolve.

Fast-Acting

Shorter immersion times keep parts moving through the line.

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Safer Handling

A more controlled handling profile than uninhibited acid treatments.

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Immersion & Touch-Up

Grades suited to full tank processing or localized spot treatment.

Within the Line

Formulation types

Matched to your scale thickness and line time.

Inhibited Acid Derusting

General rust and scale removal for immersion tanks.

Rapid Descaling Grades

Higher-strength formulas for heavy mill scale and re-work stock.

Maintenance Derusting

Lower-strength grades for touch-up and spot treatment work.

Applications

Where Derustine is used

Steel Fabrication Re-Work & Rejects Recovery Structural Steel Maintenance Wire & Tube Processing
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