How Dangerous Is CUI Pipe Corrosion? Don’t Wait Until It Explodes!
Recently, a serious explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Gaomi City, Shandong Province, China, resulting in 5 deaths, 6 people missing, and 19 with minor injuries.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but as a coatings company that has long served the chemical industry, we know too well that such accidents usually stem from two major triggers:
• About 60% are due to human error
• And about 40% are caused by CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation)
Many people may not understand CUI —
What makes it truly terrifying is its extreme concealment:
Pipes are wrapped with insulation, while inside they suffer long-term exposure to harsh conditions such as alternating hot and cold temperatures, condensation, and moisture ingress.
This moisture, under high temperatures, accelerates corrosion.
But due to the insulation cover, we cannot see it happening — until disaster strikes.
In fact, we already have integrated insulation + anti-corrosion coating systems that can replace traditional insulation structures — providing both thermal insulation and corrosion protection, completely eliminating these "invisible" risks.
Unfortunately, many companies still underestimate the danger of CUI, and have not proactively adopted these advanced solutions.
The purpose of this video is to say:
Stop thinking of corrosion as a minor issue — it can cost lives!
We urge every industry professional to take CUI corrosion seriously, and put safety into real action.