BULLFROG Products Overview

Rust and corrosion are an incredibly destructive force. The problem today is that until now, there was no total solution. In the United States rust and corrosion cost consumers more than 320 billion dollars a year. For example, nowhere are rust and corrosion more visible than on an automobile. Rust and corrosion begin even before a new automobile rolls off the assembly line and usually doesn't stop until the car becomes scrap iron for some junkyard compactor. It costs car owners millions of dollars each year in reduced resale values and increased mechanical repairs. A quick glance at any parking lot is visual proof of the extent of the problem. It is also visual proof of the opportunity that you, the retailer, should examine.

Until now, there has been little that you could provide consumers that could control the rust and corrosion problem. Most of the products were too environmentally unfriendly, too caustic, too weak, too temporary or simply a cosmetic coating that just plain didn't work.

The good news is that BULLFROG™ Products really work. The BULLFROG line of products is truly breakthrough technology. BULLFROG products were created and are manufactured in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and world headquarters in White Bear Lake, Minnesota by the Cortec Corporation. One part, Research and Development Lab and one part Manufacturing, Cortec is a very fast growing company. (Inc. Magazine listed Cortec as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the U.S.) This ISO 9001 (quality control, international certification) and ISO 14001 (environmental protection process, international certification) company closely resembles a small 3M. A good reason for this resemblance is Cortec's Vice President of Research and Development. He is a 40 year 3M veteran chemist who leads most of these breakthrough products and inventions. In fact, Cortec employs numerous R & D and QA (Quality Assurance), Chemist PhD's.

Until now, Cortec's product development and sales have been directed solely toward industrial and commercial use under the Cortec brand name. Cortec's customer list reads like a who's who of major blue chip companies and governments. Governments like the United States, Italy, and Brazil to name a few, and world organizations such as NATO, and corporate giants such as Motorola, Boeing, Chrysler, Gould Battery, Exxon, Alcoa, Ford and Caterpillar are just a few of Cortec's blue chip customers. For instance, Cortec products have been used by our Navy and NATO to mothball tanks, helicopters, guns and airplanes. They're used to prevent leaks in oil fields, pack and ship engine parts and prevent steel in concrete from corroding and ultimately failing. By the way, if you have any pennies in your pocket, there's a good chance that the U.S. Mint applied Cortec's patented VpCI technology to them in order to extend their life and to prevent corrosion. And the next time you cross a new or remodeled bridge, Cortec's patented MCIS technology will prevent the new and old rebar within from rusting, thus preventing that bridge from deteriorating beneath your feet.

Enter Consumer Products

Today, Cortec makes many of its innovative technologies available to consumers under the BULLFROG brand name. The new BULLFROG line utilizes all of the same patented technologies that Cortec has been marketing to commerce and industry for years. It's always exciting to introduce a new product, but it's even more exciting to be the first and to do it. So, let's talk about BULLFROG products and their application.

All BULLFROG products share the same story, VpCls (Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors). This means that all BULLFROG products emit VpCIs, as they a key to corrosion prevention. BULLFROG products vary because each product uses a different carrier. Some are liquids, such as the additives, the lubricant, the electronics cleaner, the cleaner degreaser, and the waxes. Some are foam emitter cups and emitter foam.

BULLFROG VpCIs are highly mobile. They protect metal surfaces by migrating to the unprotected metal. VpCIs are attracted to areas with potential for corrosion like a magnet to metal. VpCIs are safe for the consumer and the environment. Unlike other corrosion inhibiting products of the past, BULLFROG VpCIs do not contain chromates or other heavy metals, nitrites (a cancer causing ingredient) or chlorinated hydrocarbons. BULLFROG VpCI products are water-based and replace conventional petroleum and oil- based anti-corrosion coatings, that pollute such as paints, greases and solvents, which remain fixed.

BULLFROG Emitters

Perhaps the most unusual products that BULLFROG offers are the emitters. The emitters are available in cups and foams in different sizes. These foams and cups contain VpCIs and when placed in an enclosure such as a car door, a gun cabinet, a toolbox, a stereo, a computer, etc., these VpCIs vaporize in the surrounding enclosure. They vaporize just like water except it takes place over months or years instead of minutes or hours. VpCI's continue to protect for up to a year. After vaporizing, the VpCIs condense and form an invisible, tiny molecule-sized film on any metal that is present. VpCIs are unique in that they prevent oxidation (the interaction of air and moisture with metal), which in turn prevents rust and corrosion from forming.

Emitters work fast. In fact, the higher the temperature, the faster VpCIs vaporize. At room temperature, most VpCIs require less than 24 hours to reach metals at the opposite end of an enclosure (depending on enclosure and emitter size). The faster VpCIs vaporize, however, the sooner they will be depleted. For instance, a constant temperature of 120' to 140' F (49' to 60'C) would shorten the useful life of an emitter to one year. VpCI emitters have been used successfully under extremely adverse conditions, including remote control electronic boxes located near the sea and in harsh industrial and commercial atmospheres.

When placed inside an enclosure, some of the VpCIs may be lost if the door is constantly being opened. However, the VpCIs that have already adsorbed and bonded onto metal will continue to protect the metal. As soon as the door is closed, the VpCIs will again fill the space with vapors. For instance, two cup emitters placed in the trunk of a car would last one year even if the trunk was opened and closed five times a day. One cup emitter inside a car door would easily last a year before it would need to be replaced.

Although emitters are meant to be used in "enclosed spaces", they will still provide adequate protection for areas having some air flowing through them, such as under automotive or marine dashboards, protecting electronics or electrical systems. The lifetime of the emitters will be somewhat shortened. The VpCIs that are already adsorbed and bonded to the exposed metals will not be easily displaced. Once metal has been coated, protection continues.

BULLFROG Emitter applications

There are many uses for emitters. They can be used inside any electrical panels, fuse boxes, electro-mechanical controls, switch boxes, tool boxes, tackle boxes, light fixtures on board RVs, cars, trucks, motorcycles or boats.

VpCIs, by the way, have no adverse effects on electrical or electronics; in fact they do the opposite. They will actually protect signal flow from denigrating. Tests have proven that the contact resistance of relays and contacts remains much lower because VpCIs inhibit any corrosion or any galvanic pitting from forming on contacts. That's why the electronic cleaner is probably one of the heroes of the entire Bull Frog line of products.

BULLFROG Electronic Cleaner & Corrosion Blocker

The majority of all electronic and electrical breakdowns occur because of the effects of corrosion. Many electronic repair technicians refer to the BULLFROG electronic cleaner as a "Lazarus" product ... meaning they've used BULLFROG Electronic Cleaner on products that were presumed "dead", and brought "back to life". The Electronic Cleaner has recently received national endorsement from the National Electronics Service Dealers Association (NESDA). Rust and corrosion are the number one cause of car stereo breakdown. The atmosphere inside of a car can be very harsh in terms of extremes in temperature and humidity. Using a combination of the electronic cleaner on all wiring and contact points and an emitter inside the chassis of a car stereo will not only prevent breakdowns but will also ensure the audio performance of a customer's expensive car stereo.

The BULLFROG Electronic Cleaner has many other automotive uses. It can be sprayed on car batteries, cell-phone batteries, flashlight batteries and even generators to stop corrosion. Spray it inside headlight and tail light connector assemblies and even trailer hookups (including the ball and hitch). Wherever electronic or electrical current exists there will be corrosion. The Bull Frog Electronic Cleaner is the answer to this problem.

BULLFROG Motor Additives

There are a lot of motor additives on the market ... but nothing like BULLFROG Additives. BULLFROG additives are unique in that they work both above and below the fluid levels to stop rust and corrosion. The BULLFROG Coolant Additive is a natural because we all know the rust and corrosion problems in vehicle cooling systems. Besides the heater core, the corrosion problem can extend itself into thermostats and other metals in the system. It has little or no impact on the performance of coolants and BULLFROG protection will last until the coolant system is flushed.

The BULLFROG Oil Additive is vital to any motors that are not used on a daily basis because of the corrosive activity that takes place once the oil inside a motor has settled. That's why Caterpillar Tractor uses it on all of its heavy equipment. It is ideal for stored engines. The BULLFROG Fuel Additive works especially well for those of us that don't top off our fuel tanks. Metal fuel tanks corrode from the inside out. In fact, metal fuel tanks that are always less than half full begin to rust and corrode even faster. Tiny flakes of rust can easily find their way into dry fuel lines and clog carburetors and fuel injection systems. A rusted fuel system is especially risky because of the danger of fire or explosion due to leakage.

BULLFROG Rust Remover with Rust Blocker

The traditional rust remover product has always been naval jelly. Naval jelly works but it also contains phosphoric acid, which is highly toxic. It pollutes and is dangerous to people, pets and the environment. BULLFROG Rust Remover is non-toxic, non-polluting and biodegradable. It's simple to use. Just put it on the rusted or corroded area, activate it with a toothbrush or wire brush and let it stand for an hour. You can then wash it off with a garden hose. For heavily rusted areas just reapply it. Another unique feature is you don't have to paint the area right away because the VpCIs prevent flash rust from reappearing.

BULLFROG Rust Blocker

BULLFROG Rust Blocker prevents rust before it starts or after you've used the rust remover to prevent rusting. The VpCIs in BULLFROG Rust Blocker will form an invisible molecular layer that will seal the metal against air and moisture. Even if Rust Blocker is scratched away, VpCIs in the surrounding area will immediately migrate to the exposed area to reseal the surface. Whatever air can reach, VpCIs can reach.

BULLFROG Waxes

BULLFROG waxes are unique. They are the only wax that contains VpCIs. VpCIs protect all those tiny nicks where the paint has chipped away. There are two BULLFROG waxes. The BULLFROG Fast Wax with Rust Blocker is a one-step wax that you simply apply with a cloth and wipe off. You can shine an entire car in just minutes. The High-Shine Wax with Rust Blocker is a professional wax and, while it requires a bit more elbow grease, it too contains VpCIs that will protect and seal the finish. It's great for Clear-Coat and has no effect on the finish and no chemical build-up ever.

BULLFROG Lubricant With Rust Blocker

Everyone knows WD-40; well BULLFROG Lubricant with Rust Blocker works much better and does more. It works better because it's a heavy-duty organic lubricant that contains VpCIs (its not an oil-based product, like WD 40), which prevent the rust, and corrosion that caused the squeak in the first place. Obviously, this product has many uses. Tools, nuts, bolts, doors, gates, hinges, bikes, wagons, trailers,. ..anything that is metal and moves. We guarantee you that one shot of BULLFROG Lubricant with Rust Blocker will last three times as long as any other lubricant.

BULLFROG Cleaner Degreaser with Rust Blocker

Again, the BULLFROG Cleaner Degreaser with Rust Blocker is different from all other degreasers. Yes, it's a great cleaner but, it also contains VpCIs which will immediately protect any metal surface after it's been cleaned, including aluminum alloys, brass, cast iron, copper, galvanized steel, silver, solder, magnesium, etc., etc., etc. It's also non-toxic, biodegradable, phosphate free and non-corrosive. It will protect metal surfaces for up to three months from rust and corrosion.

BULLFROG Rust Blocker Gun Sleeves

Only BULLFROG Rust Blocker Gun Sleeves protect valuable firearms with the same Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCIs) developed for the military and major industries. The molecular umbrella that is formed seals external and hard-to-reach internal metal surfaces against the air and moisture that cause rust and corrosion. There's no effect on metal or gun stock finishes, and no residue build-up...... ever. The non-abrasive lining wicks away moisture and condensation that cause rust and mildew growth. Simply wipe off surface moisture, slip your gun into a BULLFROG gun sleeve and slide it into your regular gun case. The combination of VpCIs and the wicking action of the sleeve will keep firearms safe from rust and corrosion.

BULLFROG Rust Blocker Motorcycle and Automobile Cocoons

A modified version of the BULLFROG Rust Blocker Gun Sleeves but sized for motorcycles and automobiles. Offering the same Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCIs) developed for the military and major industries. The molecular umbrella that is formed seals external and hard-to-reach internal metal surfaces against the air and moisture that cause rust and corrosion. There's no effect on metal or painted finishes, and no residue build-up...... ever. The non-abrasive lining wicks away moisture and condensation that cause rust and mildew growth. Simply wipe off surface moisture and fully enclose your vehicle in a custom-designed BULLFROG Cocoon. The combination of VpCIs and the wicking action of the material will keep vehicles safe from rust and corrosion.

Frontier Construction Products is proud to offer BULLFROG by Cortec in our fine line of superb products. Please Contact Us for all your BULLFROG Dealer needs.

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