09002 Single Pack, High Performance, Low VOC Finish

Tuesday, March 24, 2009: 2:50 PM
C202/C203 (Georgia World Congress Center)
Emmanuelle Schwob , International Paint Ltd., Felling, Gateshead, United Kingdom
An innovative, single pack, high performance, organically modified Polysiloxane coating has been developed for the Maintenance and Repair Market. It is environmentally compliant with a low VOC of 250g/litre (with exempt solvents).
Extensive laboratory test data has been generated and demonstrates that this finish technology can pass severe testing in thermal cycles and exposure in aggressive environments such as C5M, on a wide variety of test panels with welds and edges. Indeed, the subtle balance of the organic / inorganic hybrid offers a range of properties such as adhesion (to new and aged coatings), high gloss and outstanding durability exceeding that of industrial polyurethane finishes.
Versatility is combined with user friendliness, as application methods include brush, roller and spray techniques. When used in conjunction with maintenance primers, this polysiloxane provides the ideal corrosion protection for the maintenance of highly visible structures. 
Key Words: Single Pack, Finish, Durability, Welds, Polysiloxane, Maintenance.