#2 Wax-Tape® is a microcrystalline wax blend saturated into a synthetic fabric that prevents corrosion of aboveground and belowground metal structures. Trenton Wax-Tapes have been successfully used as corrosion preventatives for over 25 years. Manufactured in rolls of various widths and lengths, the tape stays soft and pliable until its application, then firms up after a few days so it can be painted, if desired.

#2 Wax-Tape is nontoxic, non-carcinogenic, and contains low VOCs. The tape is composed of inert materials that are not biodegradable, so it is virtually unaffected by the elements. It is also resistant to corrosive industrial atmospheres such as those produced by chemical plants and paper mills.

Wax-Tape Primer is required prior to the application of the tape, particularly for surfaces that are cold, wet or rusty. It acts as a surface conditioner, by filling and sealing the pores of the metal, penetrating any rust and displacing any moisture. The #2 Wax-Tape is then applied, creating a barrier that locks out any further oxidation. Because of its excellent pliability, it easily and completely conforms to irregular shapes such as valves or fittings. #2 Wax-Tape can be worked into crevices and over contours like a putty as it is being applied, ensuring that the structure is completely protected. Further, its ductility allows #2 Wax-Tape to flex with the movement of the protected surface.

#2 Wax-Tape is easy to apply, requires no special equipment, is compatible with other coatings, needs minimal surface preparation, can be used in almost any ambient weather conditions and is cost effective when compared to other anticorrosion industrial coatings.