Product Description
The RUST-BAN line of rust preventives consists of two coatings designed for
semi-permanent protection of metal surfaces, primarily in industrial
applications. RUST-BAN 343 is an oil-based rust preventive and RUST-BAN 392 is
a solvent cut-back rust preventive. These petroleum-based products are
non-drying, as contrasted to paint products, which leave a hard film. In
addition, RUST-BAN offers the advantages of being easy to apply, easy to
remove, and low in cost compared to many paint-type coatings. Rust preventives
are not rust removers. They should be applied only to clean surfaces that are
free of dirt, grease, oil, moisture, and rust.
Unless testing proves them to be compatible with such materials,
petroleum-base rust preventives should not be applied to non-metallic parts
such as those fabricated of rubber, cork, paper, leather, fabric, or plastics.
Some of these materials may swell, soften, or otherwise be affected.
Features and Benefits
The RUST-BAN products have been designed to provide outstanding protection of
metal surfaces subjected to mild conditions. They leave non-drying
semi-permanent films that are not only easy to apply but easy to remove.
The RUST-BAN products offer the following benefits:
- Outstanding protection of exterior and interior surfaces of a wide range of equipment
- Provide semi-permanent non-drying protective films
- Easy to apply and remove
- Low cost
Applications
- RUST-BAN 343 is an oil-based rust preventive used primarily as a slushing oil for thin-gauge steel. It is also well suited for in-shipment protection of the interior surfaces of equipment such as crankcases and gear boxes. The product should be drained before installing the lubricant. However, it is not generally necessary to wipe residual product from the interior surfaces
- RUST-BAN 392 is a solvent-cutback rust preventive that leaves a translucent to semi-transparent protective film after the evaporation of the petroleum solvent. It is recommended for indoor storage of parts under mild conditions, parts waiting assembly, items well packed for shipment and parts in process (RUST-BAN 392 displaces soluble oil). It can also be used as a penetrating fluid
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Typical Properties

Rust Ban
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343
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392
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| SAE Grade | | |
| Viscosity, ASTM D 445 | | |
| cSt @ 40ºC | 20.5 | 1.14 |
| Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 | 190 | 71 |
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Health and Safety
Based on available information, this product is not expected to produce
adverse effects on health when used for the intended application and the
recommendations provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are
followed. MSDS's are available upon request through your sales contract
office, or via the Internet. This product should not be used for purposes
other than its intended use. If disposing of used product, take care to
protect the environment.
Precautions Care should be taken to avoid skin contact when handling
or applying rust preventives and to prevent splashing into the eyes.
Protective splash goggles should be worn, and chemical-resistant gloves and
apron should be used, if necessary to avoid repeated skin contact. If spraying
the material, a respirator approved for use in the application of paint should
be used.
Under some conditions, oils and greases in repeated contact with the skin can
lead to skin irritation or dermatitis. Therefore, they should be promptly
removed from the skin with a waterless hand cleaner followed by washing with
soap, water, and a soft skin brush. Similarly, soiled clothing should not
remain in contact with the skin. The RUST-BAN products can be removed from
clothing by dry-cleaning or by washing with laundry detergent. If petroleum
products contact the eyes, flush eyes with fresh water until irritation
subsides.
When protective products are applied by spray, proper precautions, as
established by the National Fire Protection Association, or by local
authorities, should betaken to minimise fire hazards. RUST-BAN 392 contains a
combustible solvent. This grade of RUST-BAN should be kept away from heat,
sparks, and open flames. Care should be taken to avoid breathing the solvent
vapour mist. RUST-BAN 392 should be applied only where adequate ventilation
(equivalent to outdoors) can be provided. Because of possible inhalation
toxicity, it is important to control the vapour concentration in the workplace
atmosphere to ensure that the recommended occupational exposure limit (OEL) of
the product in use is not exceeded.
Overexposure to vapour or liquid may cause headaches, dizziness or other
adverse nervous system effects or damage, including death. WARNING: "Empty"
containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapour) and can be dangerous. Do not
pressurise, weld, cut, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers
to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition; they may explode and
cause injury or death. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to
remove, and even a trace of remaining material constitutes an explosive
hazard. "Empty" drums should be completely drained, properly bunged, and
promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. All other containers should be
disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with
governmental regulations.
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