Biodegradable VCI Packaging: Corrosion Protection That Does Not Cost the Earth

Sustainability is no longer optional for Irish manufacturers. ESG reporting requirements, customer expectations, and environmental regulations are driving demand for greener alternatives across every aspect of operations — including corrosion protection packaging.

The Problem with Traditional Corrosion Protection

Conventional corrosion prevention methods typically rely on petroleum-based oils, solvent-based coatings, or non-recyclable plastic wraps. These create waste disposal challenges, worker health concerns, and environmental liabilities that are increasingly difficult to justify.

Cortec's Sustainable Alternative

Cortec Corporation, through its European manufacturing facility EcoCortec in Croatia, produces a range of VCI packaging products that deliver the same corrosion protection performance as conventional options — but with significantly better environmental credentials:

• EcoShield® VpCI-144: fully recyclable and repulpable VCI barrier paper that replaces polyethylene- and wax-coated papers
• CorShield® VpCI-146: USDA Certified Biobased VCI paper
• Compostable VCI paper: Certified compostable and biodegradable
• EcoEmitter®: Biobased VCI emitter for enclosed spaces

Performance Without Compromise

These biobased products are not a trade-off. They provide the same multi-metal VpCI® protection as conventional Cortec products — typically 12 to 24 months of corrosion protection in sealed packaging. The difference is what happens when you are done with them: they break down naturally rather than persisting in landfill.

Contact Cortec Ireland to discuss how switching to biobased VCI packaging can help your organisation meet its sustainability targets.