Corrosion inhibitors are no exception.
Based on industry demands, King Industries reports that its research into corrosion inhibitors has been geared not only toward improvements in performance, but also toward environment and worker friendliness. King is working on these types of corrosion inhibitors, in addition to biodegradable and ashless chemistries, multifunctional additives, and additives for new base oils. Changing market needs like this drive product development at King, which has been focusing on waterborne technology. Yet formulators and end-users also must battle with the costs of newly developed corrosion inhibitors. The metalworking fluid formulator, who asked not to be identified, says additive suppliers appear challenged to justify their increased cost of research and development for unique corrosion inhibitors while lower priced products that already exist perform well.