Mobilarma®

Rust Preventives
Grades Typical Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Gravity Pour Point Flash Point Viscosity Water

API C (F) C (F) SUS 100 oF CST 40 oC Displacement

Mobilarma® – 200 Series 245 43.1 — 38 (100) 35 2.6 Yes

These rust preventives are based
on light-bodied solvents, a polar
rust preventive, and all contain 246 42 — 38 (100) 33 2.0 Yes
water displacement additives and
fingerprint suppressants.
247 35.5 — 71 (160) 37 2.9 Yes

Mobilarma – 500 Series 522 30.2 -23 (-10) 182 (360) 141 27 —
A series of high-grade hydraulic SAE 10W
and/or lubricating oils containing
rust preventive additives. They are 524 27.5 -18 (0) 218 (425) 461 88 —
formulated as run-in oils for SAE 30W
enclosed assemblies such as
engines, compressors, pumps, gear
525 27.7 -35 (-31) 198 (390) 278 53.5 —
sets, etc. They also can be used as
SAE 10-20W
high-quality, short-term lubricants.

Mobilarma – 777, 778 777 31.5 -6 (21) 134 (273) 75 13 —

A series of oil-based products
with rust preventive agents
dispersed in a mineral oil carrier
for ease of application. 778 30.6 -3 (27) 148 (298) 100 19 —

Mobilarma – 798 798 Grease N/A N/A — 23 CST Yes

Excellent protection (NLGI No.1) @100 oC
for wire rope.

Mobil Vaprotec® Light Vaprotec 30.2 -7 (20) 193 (380) 142 30 —

A vapor space-inhibited circulation Light
oil and concentrate, which provides
excellent corrosion protection to
metal surfaces above fluid-oil level
in an enclosed system through a
controlled-volatility inhibitor system,
as well as the oil-wet surfaces.
How to Select the Correct Rust Preventative
Areas of Application
Finely finished parts between
machining operations and prior
to packaging of parts for storage.
Indoor storage and
inter-operational slushing.
Indoor or outdoor protection under
cover for inter-operational slushing.
A series of oils for run-in,
calibration testing, wet sump
initial fill, and seasonal lay-up
of diesel and petroleum engines,
air tools, compressors, gear
cases, hydraulic pumps, etc.
Long-term protection of cold-rolled
sheet stock, strip steel, and coils,
particularly when stored outdoors
or near pickle lines.
Same as 777 but higher viscosity.
Wire rope protection.
Protection for all types of
equipment during test, run-in
prior to storage, shipment, or
intermittently used machinery.
Protection Inside
Key Benefits How to Apply How to Remove Storage (Months)
Highly effective water displacement Spray, brush, rolling, or dip. Dip in kerosene or solvent. 3–6
resistance to fingerprints, corrosion,
and etching.
Contains water displacement and Dip, slush, or spray. Dip or rinse in kerosene, solvent, 12+
fingerprint neutralizing additives. or caustic bath.
Provides a soft, waxy film.
Heaviest of the 200 Series. Dip, slush, or spray. Dip or rinse in kerosene, solvent, 12+
Leaves a heavy, non-drying film. or caustic bath.
Excellent rust and corrosion Install for run-in, testing Drain when needed. Flushing is 3–6
protection. Effective anti-oxidation adjustment, and rust prevention. required only where drainage is
characteristics with detergent Flushing with regular lube oil poor, or where the rust preventive
engine oil performance. not required. material must be completely
Easy to use. removed; such as in air
compressors or steam turbines.
Protection for periods of up to 12 months Can be uniformly sprayed at Use petroleum solvent, emulsion, 12
or longer. Maintains uniform coverage high-rolling speeds. or alkaline cleaner. (Exterior)
under extreme tension. Non-sticky, will
not attract dirt or cause staining.
Lubricates and protects against rust. Swab or brush. Petroleum solvent. 6 – 12
Excellent thin film, vapor and Install for run-in or Drain when needed. 3–6
liquid phase long term rust normal operation.
prevention. Superior oxidation
stability and demulsibility. Wide Protection is improved if
range of application. unit is sealed.
Rust
What is Rust?
Rust is a specific type of corrosion that occurs on
Benefits of a Rust Prevention Program
Rusting costs industry several billions of dollars annually.
iron and steel surfaces when both water and oxygen In many plants, a rust prevention program can:
are present. Decrease Downtime
Rusting can occur even if the amount of water present Increase Production
is only a very thin film that may not even be visible. In Reduce Wasted Production
fact, rusting of iron and steel in humid atmospheres is Reduce Maintenance Costs
a common experience. Since air, the normal source of Extend Equipment Life
oxygen, usually contains some moisture, and ordinary
water contains dissolved air, the elements required for Rusting also creates:
rusting are practically always present. Corrosion of some Safety Hazards To Personnel
metals, for example copper and aluminum, results in the
This cost can be greatly reduced through proper use of
formation of a tight oxide film that protects the surfaces
Mobilarma rust preventives.
from further corrosion. On the other hand, rust on iron or
steel is porous so that water and oxygen can still get at
the underlying surface. Therefore, rusting continues and
penetrates deeper into the metal.

Prevention

For more information, call the Mobil Customer Response Center at 1-800-662-4525
or visit our website www.exxon.mobil.com/mobil_lubes/industrial.
In Canada, call 1-888-662-4582.

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