Cost Considerations for Rust Removal   

A number of important factors need to be considered when determining the cost of a rust removal solution. The total cost of the entire process is more critical than the specific cost of the agent by itself. In this regard, the following areas need to be considered when selecting the appropriate solution for a specific rust removal application.

- Human safety (safety should always be foremost)
- Potential harm to metal or other surface areas
- Effectiveness
- Flammability
- Ease of use
- Completeness of de-rusting process (e. g. blind holes, crevices, complex geometries)
- Special equipment required
- Cost of equipment
- Energy costs
- Equipment maintenance costs
- Special training required for operator
- Speed of process
- Damage from potential errors (e. g. part deterioration from overuse)
- Temperature control 
- Per unit cost of de-rusting agent
- Average product cost per square foot of rusted surface
- Ease of disposal
- Cost of disposal
- Regulatory reporting requirements
- Rust inhibition after use

Evapo-Rust™ is a cost effective alternative to the acid treatments and media blasts that have been used for years. Evapo-Rust™ is safe, easy to use, requires no special equipment, works quickly and efficiently, won’t harm other surfaces, has no disposal costs, and does not have any special Regulatory reporting requirements. The U. S. Army calculated that it cost $.04 per pound to de-rust with Evapo-Rust™. This is consistent with other testing, and offers a lower cost of usage than other rust removal alternatives.