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New Coating Delivers Breakthrough Antifouling Technology

January 20, 2022

The culmination of 10 years of intensive product development, the coating solves the shipping industry’s antifouling technology challenges by delivering real linear polishing, a minimal leached layer and protection against a broad spectrum of global fouling conditions.

The formulation process with Selektope and SEA-NINE

I-Tech and IFF Sign Joint Development Agreement

October 26, 2021

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I-Tech AB, developer of the Selektope® antifouling technology, has signed a joint development agreement with IFF Microbial Control, provider of SEA-NINE™ 211N, and developer of the new SEA-NINE™ ULTRA marine antifouling technology.

EPA Issues Interim Decision to Discontinue Use of Irgarol

May 25, 2021

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The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision for irgarol, which finalizes the cancelation of its use as an active ingredient in antifoulant paint.

I-Tech Upgrades Regulatory Position of Selektope in Japan

July 24, 2020

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I-Tech AB has been granted full approval for the anti-fouling active agent Selektope® under the Japanese Chemical Substance Control Law enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Ministry of the Environment.

Jotun Unveils Hull Skating Solutions

March 13, 2020

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Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) from Jotun offers ship owners an always clean hull in the most challenging operations.

Jotun Signs Contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen

August 16, 2019

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Jotun has signed an agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in Wallenius Wilhelmsen's advanced RoRo fleet.

Chugoku Marine Paints Expands Antifouling Coatings Range

July 23, 2019

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Chugoku Marine Paints has introduced a new antifouling coating containing the barnacle-repellent active agent Selektope® to the market.

Defense Mechanism Employed by Algae Can Effectively and Safely Inhibit Marine Fouling

Cerium dioxide nanoparticles block communication between bacteria and prevent the formation of biofilms.

February 12, 2017

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Chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Mainz, Germany, have developed a method that reliably hinders hazardous seawater fouling and is effective, affordable and easy on the environment.

I-Tech Names Director of Marketing and Communications

January 19, 2017

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Catherine Austin has assumed the role of Director Marketing and Communications at Gothenburg, Sweden-based I-Tech.

Report Projects Anti-Fouling Coatings Market to Reach $9.22 Billion by 2021

June 26, 2016

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According to a new report from MarketsandMarkets, the global anti-fouling coatings market is projected to reach $9.22 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2016 to 2021.