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How RED LEAD stops Eleefro-cliemie&E Action ...basic casus I Rusting
Modern science reveals many reasons why Red Lead has earned its place as the "standard" metal protective paint.
metal. It effectively inhibits electro chemical action, and; the consequent cor rosion of the metal
monly used in metal protective paints, including many o the fast-drying resin types.
One very basic factor is Red Lead's
Natiirally, for continued protection,
RED LEAD improves ALL Metal Protective Paints
ability to halt electro-chemical activifythe fundamental cause of rusting.
In this electro-chemical action, weak currents are generated, because of chem
the film must remain unbroken.: Sere again, in the same way, Red Lead: heals ^nv smjall breaks in the protective shield
' due to abrasive action or other causes.
The rUst-resistant properties of Red Lead are so pronounced that it improves any metal protective paint So, no matter wftat price paint you want, you'll get a
ical and physical differences in the metal,
ThuS&the metal remains in a, rust- better paint if it contains Red Lead.
as well as local differences in environ
inhibited condition as long as Red1 L^ad
ment. As a result, die iron goes into
coats tfig surface.
solution and rusting is promoted.
These electro-chemical conditions are always present; but Red Lead eliminates their harmful effects-
'^ Here's how: Red Lead possesses unique properties which enable it rapidly to convert the iron solubles into stable com pounds. This forms: a tightly adherent, protective film located at the interface of the metal and the Red Lead coating (see
[ RED-LEAD'PAINT 4* pr o t ec t iv e mm 4*.BASE METAL
The Film that halts cofraslon* This diagram shows the. protective i shield, located at the interface of tkemetaland .paint film. The formation.and corittntfous 'maintenajice oi fhis film by Reid head stops elebtro-cfyemical action...inhibits the metal frodi rusfiflg.'
The benefit of our extensive experience with metal protective paints for both underwater and atmospheric use is available through our technical staff.
NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY: New York S; Buffalo 3; Chicago B; Cincinnati 3; Cleveland 13; St. Louis 1; San Francisco ID; Boston 0, {National Lead Co. of Msss.l: Philadelphia ?, (John T. Lewis & Bros. Ca); Pitts burgh 30. (National Loud Co. of Pa.); Charleston 25. Wj Va.. (Evans Lead 'Division).
DUTCH BOY
diagram).
Ml) LEADThis film, so1 thin it cannot be seen jby
the eye, is in direct contact with the
Remember, too, that Red Lead is com patible with practically all vehicles com
KD-4021A--American Paint Journal, April 7 and November 10--Paint, OU and Chemical Review, April 17 and September 4, 1947
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