Technical Clarification Regarding Slip Coat and Rust Protection

It is incorrect to describe a Slip Coat as a "rust barrier" in the conventional sense of corrosion protection.

The primary purpose of a Slip Coat is to provide a low-friction surface on properly prepared and painted cargo holds surfaces. This coating facilitates easier discharge of cargo by reducing adhesion and buildup on the coated surface.

A Slip Coat is typically polymer-based and forms an inert, smooth surface layer. While this layer can help reduce the direct impact of external contaminants and corrosive substances on the underlying coating system, it is not designed to arrest or treat existing corrosion.

If the substrate or underlying coating is already rusted, applying a Slip Coat will not eliminate, stop, or repair the corrosion process. Existing rust must be properly removed and the surface must be prepared and protected with an appropriate anti-corrosive coating system before a Slip Coat is applied.

Therefore:

• Slip Coat is primarily a cargo-release and surface-conditioning coating.

• Slip Coat should be applied over a sound, properly coated surface.

• Slip Coat is not a substitute for anti-corrosion primers or protective coating systems.

• Existing rust beneath the coating cannot be corrected by the application of Slip Coat.

• The polymeric nature of Slip Coat provides an inert, low-adhesion surface that helps protect the underlying coating from external exposure, but it should not be considered a dedicated rust-prevention coating.

In summary, Slip Coat improves cargo discharge efficiency and provides a protective surface layer, but it should not be classified as a standalone rust barrier or corrosion-control coating.

This version is technically accurate and suitable for customers, surveyors, ship operators, or coating-specification discussions.