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Our products protect hard surfaces from many forms of corrosion, staining and damage from water penetration. Applications include:
Water-proofing of cements and masonry surfaces – Because masonry surfaces are porous and “breath”, free moisture penetrates deeply into the surface carrying surface contaminants and staining materials. Where cements are subject to freeze and thaw cycles, this entrained moisture destroys the cement surface. In addition,this free moisture supports the growth of mildew, mold and algae that is not only visually detractive, but also generates formic acids that gradually attacks the masonry structure itself. Silcon Derivatives siloxane water repellents overcome this problem. For more information see:
APPLICATIONS GUIDE TO MASONRY WATER PROOFING
Protection of Natural Stones and Tiles from Staining –Today, many commercial and residential projects incorporate countertops, tiles, exterior decks and copings quarried from natural granites, limestones, slates and fired-clay materials such as terricotta. Our products are employed to protect these surfaces from stains and the intrusion of water-borne orgainc materials that can detract from the appearance and ultimately damage the stone. For more information see:
APPLICATIONS GUIDE TO NATURAL STONES AND TILES STAIN AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
Non Ferrous Coatings – When organosilioxane coatings are applied as thin, ceramic barriers, aluminium, bronze, copper and brass surfaces resist tarnishing, are protected from mulitple forms of corrosion, and have greater levels of scratch and abrasion resistance. Because of the effective chemcial bonds that are formed between the silicon polymer and the metal substrate, these protective coatings do not experience the common problems of delamination and pealing associated with traditional organic polymers. For more information see:
APPLICATION GUIDE FOR PROTECTING NON FERROUS METALS WITH POLYORGANOSILOXANE CERAMIC COATINGS
Ferrous Coatings – Corrosion protection for ferrous substrates is a high priority for both industrial and commercial consumers. Sacrificial zinc-based primers incorporating silicates (water glass) have been a standard in the corrosion industry for many years; however, these coatings lacked many of the more attractive properties associated with organic coatings such as urethanes and epoxys. Silcon Derivatives polyorganosiloxane hybrid polymers have been developed that combine the chemical resistance of organic polymers. For more information see:
APPLICATIONSGUIDE FOR PROTECTING FERROUS METALS WITH POLYORGANOSILOXANE CERAMIC COATINGS
Masonry Architectural Paints – Traditional architectural paints and deck coatings applied on masonry surfaces often fade and peal as a result of water vapor build up at the substrate interface and UV deterioriation. For over 150 years, German maintenance contractors have successfully employed these “mineral-based” paints with exceptional success. More recently, these mineral-based paints have been employed on critically important restoration projects such as the Statue of Liberty and other historical landmarks, where resistance to fading and architectural integrity are critical. For more information see:
APPLICATION GUIDE FOR SILICATE BASED ARCHITECTUAL PAINTS AND DECK COATINGS
Silane Coatings for Corrosion Protection – many industrial mechanical systems are combine dis-simliar metals establishing a basis for galvanic corrosion. Often these systems are exposed to many forms of environmental corrosion including salt water, micorbiological induced corrosion (MIC) and corrosive environments. Systems such as industrial chillers and refrigeration units, cooling systems and towers, refrigerated cases and the like are constructed of aluminum, copper, brass and steel components, each of which poses unique corrosion protection issues that cannot be resolved with traditional organic polymers. Fortunately, though the combinaton of non-ferrous siloxane coatings and hybrid polyorganosiloxane coatings these dis-similiar metal systems can be protected with ceramic coatings. For more information see:
APPLICATION GUIDE TO CORROSION PROTECTION
GENERAL MAINTANENCE PROTACOL FOR HVAC/R SYSTEMS
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