Sherwin-Williams has launched the industry’s first static control water-based epoxy floor coating system.
Sherwin-Williams has
launched the industry’s first static control water-based epoxy floor coating
system. The innovative General Polymers 3425E Static Control Water-Based Epoxy
Coating and 3424 Conductive Water-Based Epoxy Primer, developed by the
company’s Protective and Marine Coatings business, offer better performance and
environmental attributes compared to conductive solvent-based epoxy coating
systems.
Sherwin-Williams 3425E Static Control Water-Based Epoxy Coating is a high
solids, two-component epoxy coating designed as a coating or topcoat over
standard flooring systems to provide a static dissipative flooring system in
the range of 106 to 109 ohms resistance. It is an ideal
flooring finish in computer rooms, circuit board assembly areas, hangars and
where highly sensitive electronic equipment is used regularly. The coating
provides exceptional resistance to wear, abrasion and chemical attack from most
common alkalis and acids.
The new water-based coating also can be used as a conductive coating in the
range of 25,000 to 106 ohms resistance when applied over the 3424
Conductive Water-Based Epoxy Primer. Conductive flooring is required in
flammable material handling areas, black powder storage areas and other areas
where highly explosive materials are present.
In tests, the new water-based system has performed better at static dissipation
than solvent-based systems. In addition, the coating is breathable, which makes
it a superior choice for older concrete floors or where moisture has been an
issue in the past. Because the new primer and coating are low odor, they can be
installed in occupied spaces without disrupting tenants. The coating and primer
are very easy to apply, can be cleaned up with soap and water, and do not
sacrifice dry time and speed-to-cure when compared to traditional conductive
solvent-based epoxy systems.
“This versatile static control water-based epoxy system demonstrates
Sherwin-Williams’ commitment to developing industry-leading performance
coatings that are easy to use and have improved environmental profiles,” said
Narsi Bodapati, Vice President of Marketing, Sherwin-Williams Protective &
Marine Coatings. “The fact that this
innovative coating technology provides cost advantages compared to traditional
solvent-based systems makes it that much more attractive for use in a wide
range of applications where static control is required.”
Industry's First Water-Based Epoxy Floor Coating System for Static Control
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