Inhibitors on the basis of epoxy resins for preventing corrosion; preservatives against rust and corrosion in the form of epoxy resin paints, in particular for pipelines, pipes, valves, bends, tanks, tank connectors, fittings, metal building components and installation components; epoxy resin paints for the coating of pipelines, pipes, valves, bends, tanks, tank connectors, fittings, metal building components and installation components; anti-corrosive preparations on the basis of epoxy resins for the coating of surfaces; preparations on the basis of epoxy resins for the use as impregnating surface coatings of constructions, in particular pipelines, pipes, valves, bends, tanks, tank connectors, fittings, metal building components and installation components; preparations on the basis of epoxy resins for protective coating [paints]; protective coatings on the basis of epoxy resins for metals [paints]; sealing preparations [varnishes, paints, lacquers] on the basis of epoxy resins for pipelines, pipes, valves, bends, tanks, tank connectors, fittings, metal building components and installation components.;