ChemCeed is a woman- and minority-owned full-service chemical supplier serving customers around the world. We’re a premier supplier of chemicals used in creating lubricants and greases for customers in an array of industries. Tolyltriazole is one of our top chemical products, sought for its properties as a corrosion inhibitor.
What Is Tolyltriazole?
Tolyltriazole is a water-stabilizing chemical that inhibits corrosion by bonding to metal parts and machinery surfaces to prevent water from destabilizing the molecular structure of the metal. It creates an electrochemical barrier that is thick enough to deter corrosive chemicals. This barrier is very durable and features favorable oxidative and thermal stability.
The long-term protective barrier created by tolyltriazole doesn’t contaminate process fluids or the metal material of piping systems. Though similar to benzotriazole, another corrosion inhibitor, tolyltriazole contains an extra methyl group that makes it soluble in some organic solvents.
It’s especially well-suited for pure copper and copper alloys because it protects copper from galvanic corrosion when in contact with other metals. Tolyltriazole also protects cobalt, silver, and zinc. It may also be used to shield aluminum and steel from corrosion if combined with other corrosion-inhibiting chemicals.
Tolyltriazole has a relatively high melting point of 83° C and a boiling point of 317° C, making it ideal for room temperature applications and applications with slightly elevated temperatures.
Tolyltriazole is commonly used as a corrosion-inhibitor for:
- Automotive coolants
- Brake fluids
- Circulating water cooling systems
- Cooling towers
- Hydraulic fluids
- Metalworking fluids
- Runway deicers
- Specialty lubricants
A Brief Look at Corrosion Inhibitors
Corrosion inhibitors slow down the rate of corrosion for metals and other materials that are exposed to air, water, or other corrosive elements. Industrial and commercial facilities frequently use corrosion inhibitors to protect valuable machinery and equipment from the corrosive conditions found in harsh operating environments, outdoor environments, and more.
There are four main types of corrosion inhibitors:
- Anodic inhibitors, which create an oxide film on vulnerable surfaces.
- Cathodic inhibitors, which can slow down cathodic reactions.
- Mixed inhibitors, which produce films that slow the rate of both anodic and cathodic reactions.
- Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs), which protect surfaces through proximity in closed spaces.
ChemCeed provides a full product line of corrosion inhibitors, including tolyltriazole, for use in different industrial and commercial applications. Our team can help you choose the right corrosion inhibitor for your application based on the thickness of the required film, the duration of the inhibiting effects, the substrate material that needs protection, and the operating environment of the equipment. Each of these factors plays an important role in determining the appropriate corrosion inhibitor for a project.
Contact ChemCeed Today for Tolyltriazole and Other Corrosion Inhibitors
Tolyltriazole is a stable corrosion inhibitor that produces a protective electrochemical film on metal surfaces to slow the rate of corrosion. It can shield a multiple types of metals against corrosion, though it is most commonly used copper and copper alloys.
ChemCeed is an ISO 9001:2015-certified company and we offer a wide variety of value-added services and support. The experts at ChemCeed supply tolyltriazole and other high-performance corrosion inhibitors to industrial facilities around the world for use in a variety of industries, including:
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Cosmetics/personal care
- Food and beverage
- Inks/coatings
- Lubricants and greases
- Paper
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plastics
- Water treatment
Contact us today to learn more about tolyltriazole or for assistance with sourcing the appropriate chemicals for your next project.