Cortec Corp. released the VpCI-418 LM non-foaming alkaline cleaner with flash rust protection. The cleaner is good for protecting metals that cannot be immediately coated. Other common uses include dual cleaning and corrosion protection of machinery, engine blocks and forgings coated with grease or oil deposits; plate, sheet metal and metal castings covered with oily films prior to painting or pickling; metal parts contaminated with stamping, drawing or buffing compounds; and metal structures. It can be used on a variety of metals and may be used at different dosages for light-, medium- or heavy-duty cleaning.