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“FEVE Fluoropolymer Technology for High-Performance, Long-Life Coatings on Steel and Concrete Bridges” JPCL / SSPC Webinar February 8th , 2012
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
What is an FEVE Fluoropolymer??? A hybrid fluoropolymer resin with the ability to be used in standard coatings formulations like any other conventional coating resin A high performance resin that can withstand severe ultraviolet light exposure 2-3 times longer than conventional coatings resins
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Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether (FEVE) Resins FLUORINATED SEGMENTS: Weatherability, chemical resistance VINYL ETHER SEGMENTS: Gloss, solubility, crosslinking
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Advantages of FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins: Ambient Cure Field application OH Functional Crosslinkable with isocyanates Solvent Soluble Conventional application techniques (airless spray) Wide range of gloss 60º) Fluoropolymer Segments UV Resistance Corrosion resistance
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Markets for FEVE resin-containing coatings: Architectural Coatings for commercial buildings Industrial Maintenance Coatings for water towers, bridges, and assorted metal and concrete structures Aerospace coatings Applications in Marine environments
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QUV Weatherometer Exposure Testing
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
QUV Weatherometer Exposure Testing
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Sunshine Weatherometer Exposure Testing (Carbon Arc)
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EMMAQUA Testing (Outside Test Fence – Arizona)
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South Florida Test Fence Exposure
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Corrosion Resistance Test of FEVE Coatings: LOCATION: Suruga Bay Marine Test Station (offshore) LENGTH OF TEST: 16 years COATINGS SYSTEMS ON TEST: 1) Zinc-rich primer / Epoxy Midcoat / Acrylic Urethane Topcoat 2) Zinc-rich primer / Epoxy Midcoat / Fluorourethane Topcoat THICKNESS OF COATING: PRIMER = 3 mils / MIDCOAT = 6 mils / TOPCOAT = 1 mil(25 microns)
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Measurement of Total Erosion of the Topcoat ACRYLIC URETHANE TOPCOAT FLUOROURETHANE TOPCOAT INITIAL MEASUREMENT (microns) 25 FINAL MEASUREMENT (microns) 0 (after 13 years) 21
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EDX (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis) BLUE: Chloride GREEN: Coating System RED: Metal SEM Scan of cross section Of Coating System (after 16 year exposure)
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
INITIAL AFTER 15 YEARS SEM Scan of Zinc-rich Primer
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Test Results
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Life Cycle Cost Advantages Initial Cost of FEVE-based Topcoat (includes Application cost): 5 -10% higher than standard polyurethane topcoat FEVE-based Topcoat Life Expectation: years Expected Repaints of Std. Polyurethane Topcoat in this Time Frame: 2 to 3 (based on topcoat erosion data from offshore test) Additional Costs of Repaints: facility downtime lodging of paint crew on offshore platform
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Shelby Street Bridge (Nashville, TN) --- coated in 2004 coat system on steel 1) zinc-rich primer 2) epoxy midcoat 3) fluororurethane topcoat
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Gateway Bridge (Nashville, TN) --- opened in Red Support Girder coated with FEVE- containing coating
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Can water-based one component acrylic bridge coatings incorporate FEVE technology to improve their weatherability? YES
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Project: Incorporate an FEVE emulsion into an “established” water-based acrylic bridge coating formulation to access it’s ability to increase the weatherability of the coating. Details: 1) Replace a portion of the acrylic binder in the formulation with an FEVE emulsion (30% and 45%) 2) Run accelerated exposure tests in the QUV Weatherometer (UV340 light source) and chart the change in 60° Gloss property and the change in color during the exposure period. 3) Color is a Federal Standard 595 Dark Green – FS14090; 60° Gloss Range is 21-25
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FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Conclusion: For over 25 years, FEVE resins have been included in exterior coatings for multiple end uses. Their excellent weatherability and corrosion resistance make them attractive for inclusion in topcoats for steel and concrete surfaces.
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Acknowledgements: Takasi Takayanagi Sho Masuda Isao Kimura
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