Hello packaging community,
Looking for some advice on VCI technology used for dry coil steel that is converted to steel packaging.
Generally, how long will VCI technology remain on a surface after film is being removed, and what is the risk that it impacts other surfaces or filled products in case the treated steel ends up being of packaging interior?
If an inside raw steel pail/drum (made of VCI treated steel) is being closed immediately after production and being flushed with Nitrogen,
or if the container is inside lined, and goes through a lining/paint oven prior to closing, how much VCI can be considered left on the inside of the container surface or atmosphere?
How (if any) critical is that for different product applications, such as potentially food/pharma products (health concerns), or coatings/paints (surface-active substances) etc.?
In a generic steel drum/pail washing process, how easily and much of that VCI technology can we assume to be removed? Are active/passive VCI technologies to be considered differently?
Any guidance is appreciated.
Thanks
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Benjamin Frankowski
Packaging Consultant
BASF Corp.
Florham Park NJ
benjamin.frankowski@basf.com------------------------------