Industrial Paints Specifications

Substrate


	Substrate / Surface
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	Steel		Coatings can be applied to steel substrates or surfaces.
	Aluminum		Coatings can be applied to aluminum substrates or surfaces.
	Anodized		Coatings can be applied to anodized substrates or surfaces.
	Asphalt		Coatings can be applied to asphalt substrates or surfaces.
	Ceramic / Porcelain		Coatings can be applied to ceramic or porcelain substrates or surfaces.
	Composites		Coatings can be applied to composite materials.
	Concrete / Masonry		Coatings can be applied to concrete or masonry.
	Fabric / Fiber		Coatings can be applied to fabric or fiber.
	Fiberglass		Coatings can be applied to fiberglass substrates or surfaces.
	Glass		Coatings can be applied to glass substrates or surfaces.
	Graphite		Coatings can be applied to graphite substrates or surfaces.
	Metal		Coatings can be applied to metal substrates or surfaces.
	Paper / Paperboard		Coatings can be applied to paper or paperboard.
	Plastic		Coatings can be applied to plastic substrates or surfaces.
	Rubber / Elastomer		Coatings can be applied to rubber or elastomer substrates or surfaces.
	Wood		Coatings can be applied to wood substrates or surfaces.
	Other		Other unlisted substrate materials.
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	Surface Location / Orientation
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	Exterior		Coatings are designed for exterior use and are weatherable.
	Interior		Coatings are designed for use inside buildings and structures.
	Floor		Floor coatings are interior coatings designed for floors.
	Deck		Deck coatings are exterior coatings designed for decks.
	Wall		Wall coatings are interior coatings designed for walls. They usually include some type of finish.
	Ceiling		Ceiling coatings are interior coatings designed for ceilings.
	Roof		Roof coatings are exterior coatings designed for roofs.
	Pavement / Walkway		Coatings for pavements or walkways are able to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as vehicular traffic, ice-melting salts, and dust-control chemicals.
	Other		Other unlisted surface locations or orientations.
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Chemistry


	Chemistry		The resin is the film-forming portion of the paint.
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	Aluminum		Coatings contain aluminum, a silver-white metallic element used to make hard, light, corrosion-resistant products. Aluminum has a melting point of 660° C, a boiling point of 2467° C, and a specific gravity of 2.699.
	Acrylic		Acrylic is a synthetic resin used in high-performance latex or water-based paints. Acrylic resins form the paint's binder and enable the coating to last longer and retain its color. Acrylic coatings are recommended for bonding metal. They can also be used with oily surfaces, glass, ferrite, plastics, and fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP).
	Alkyd		Alkyd resins are used mainly in interior and exterior trim paints. Some medium-duty equipment and marine enamels use alkyd resins as binders.
	Cement / Mortar		Cement and mortar coatings are used to bind, seal or stucco surfaces. Cement contains an inorganic binder.
	Ceramic		Ceramics consist of oxides, carbides, nitrides, carbon and other non-metals with high melting points. Refractory ceramic coatings are sprayed onto the insides of kilns and on elements to lengthen life and improve efficiency. Coated elements may last up to 10 times longer than uncoated elements. Coated kilns are more efficient than uncoated products and last longer. Although ceramic coatings are expensive, they provide long-term savings.
	Copper		Coatings contain copper, a reddish-brown metallic element that is highly malleable and ductile, and which offer high electrical and heat conductivity. Copper has a melting point of 1981° F, a boiling point 4237° F, and a specific gravity 8.94. Copper coatings are often applied to metal tubing.
	Epoxy		Epoxy resins are a large, high-performance group of resins. Epoxies generally out-perform most other types of resins in terms of mechanical properties and resistance to environmental degradation. Epoxy coatings are used almost exclusively in aircraft components.
	Furan		Furans are thermosetting resins in which the furan ring is an integral part of the polymer chain. Furan resins are produced by the polymerization or polycondensation of furfural, furfural alcohol, or other compounds which contain a furan ring, or by the reaction of these furan compounds with other compounds (not over 50%).
	Latex		Latex products are stable dispersions of a polymeric substance in an essentially aqueous medium.
	Inorganic (Silicate, Cement, Glaze)		The compound or material system is based upon an inorganic chemistry. Coatings may contain a resin or polymer binder, or a base filled with fine inorganic aggregates or mineral powders. Completely inorganic coatings contain both an inorganic binder and inorganic fillers. Inorganic coatings also include salts or inorganic chemical solutions that react with a substrate to convert a layer into a protective phosphate or chromate layer. These inorganic coatings are called conversion coatings.
	Metal / Metal Filled		The coating contains metal or is filled with metal.
	Oil Based		Coatings are oil-based.
	Phenolic		Phenolics are resins or plastics made by condensing a phenol with an aldehyde. They are used in molding, adhesives, coatings, and insulation. Phenolic resins are usually thermosetting.
	Polyester		Polyester resins are made acids, glycols, and monomers with various properties. Unsaturated polyester resins are used widely in marine applications. When subjected to the right conditions, these thermoset resins can be cured from either a liquid or solid state. Unsaturated polyester resins are often called "polyester resins" or just "polyesters".
	Polyurethane		Polyurethane is a tough, rubber-like elastomer based on the condensation of organic isocyanates with resins containing hydroxyl groups. Polyurethane is also referred to as urethane.
	PTFE (e.g., Teflon®)		Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a family of engineering plastics characterized by high-thermal stability, low friction, and almost universal chemical stability. PTFE contains fluorine and recurring tetrafluoroethylene monomer units. Teflon^®, a popular type of PTFE, is a registered trademark of DuPont.
	Resin Base / Polymer Binder		Resin bases and polymer binders are translucent or transparent and solid or semi-solid. They contain synthetic and/or natural materials. Examples of resin bases and polymer binders include acrylic, alkyd, copal ester, epoxy, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and silicone coatings.
	Rubber / Elastomer Based		Rubber is a natural or synthetic material that can quickly and forcibly recover from large deformations. Rubber is used as a resin in elastomer-based coatings.
	Silicate		The compound or material system is based on inorganic or silicate chemistry.
	Silicone		Silicone contains a unique polymer system which can be a very effective release coating.
	Silver		Coatings contain silver.
	Zinc		Coatings contain zinc, a blue-white metallic element that is malleable and ductile even at ordinary temperatures. Zinc can be electrodeposited and is used extensively as a coating for steel and sheet. Zinc has a melting point of 7870° F, a boiling point of 16650° F, and a specific gravity of 7.14.
	Other		Other unlisted chemistries.
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Processing


	Coverage		Coverage is the theoretical area of a substrate which a coating can cover at a given thickness.
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	Wet / Applied Thickness		Wet thickness is the thickness or range of thicknesses at which coatings are applied.
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	Dry / Applied Thickness		Dry thickness is the thickness or range of thicknesses that coatings form on substrates after drying and/or curing.
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	Cure / Dry Temperature		Cure temperature or dry temperature is the temperature at which coatings cure or dry.
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	Cure / Dry Time		Cure time or dry time is the time required for curing or drying.
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	VOC Content		Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are carbon compounds which evaporate under standard test conditions. All paint solvents except for water are VOCs. Governments limit the VOC content in paint because of environmental and health effects.
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	Pot Life:		Pot-life time is the time between the mixing stage and the gel stage at which a coating remains usable in the pot at 77^oF. Pot life for epoxies depends on variables such as temperature, the shape of the container, and the hardener used. Pot life is different from working time.
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	Viscosity		Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
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	Specific Gravity		Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of the coating to the density of water at a specified temperature.
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Form / Application Method


	Form:
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	Liquid		The coating is a liquid.
	Marker / Pen		The coating, ink, paint or marking material is packaged and dispensed in the form of a marker or pen.
	Aerosol		The coating is dispensed as an aerosol or spray.
	Cartridge		The ink, coating or marking material is packaged in a cartridge for controlled delivery via a printer or other type of precision dispensing equipment.
	Powder		The coating is provided in powder form.
	Solvent Based		Solvent-based coatings primarily use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as the carrier.
	Water Based		Water-based coatings use water as the primary carrier, but may also contain chemicals such as glycol ethers, alcohols, and other water-soluble VOCs.
	Other		Other forms or dispensation methods.
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	Application Method
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	Curtain		Curtain coated objects are moved under a steady stream of coating.
	Dip / Immersion		Dip coating or immersion coating makes plastisol a functional part of the dipped object. Hot dip coating, the most common variety, heats the object and then immerses it in plastisol. The plastisol gels on the heated object, but final fusion takes place in a heated chamber. Cold dipping, used primarily for thin plastisol coatings, does not require pre-heating before dipping; however, fusion still takes place in a heated chamber. The plastisol viscosity and other factors determine the thickness of the cold dip coating.
	Brush		The coating can be applied with a brush.
	Roller		The coating can be applied with a roller.
	Screen		The coating is applied with a screen.
	Spin		Spin coating is used to coat wafers. The coating material is dispensed onto the wafer via flood-dispense or spread-dispense methods. The wafer can be either stationary or moving. After the coating is dispensed, the wafer is spun at a high speed until the coating spreads evenly and dries. The higher the spin acceleration, the more uniform the coating.
	Spray		Spray coating uses an airless spray system to coat large objects, vertical surfaces, or irregular shapes. Unlimited passes can be made in order to achieve the desired coating thickness. Decorative effects can be achieved using special spray heads. Spray coating is often performed in-place.
	Other		Other unlisted dispensing methods.
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Color & Finish


	Color		Primary pigment is commonly composed of titanium dioxide. The amount of primary pigment impacts greatly on the hiding capabilities of the paint film and UV protection. Secondary pigments are pigments such as talc, silics, calcium carbonate, mica, etc., which have little impact on hiding. They are basically used as fillers to help control viscosity, leveling, sheen, etc.
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	Black		Coatings are tinted black.
	Blue		Coatings are tinted blue.
	Brown		Coatings are tinted brown.
	Gray		Coatings are tinted gray.
	Green		Coatings are tinted green.
	Orange		Coatings are tinted orange.
	Purple		Coatings are tinted purple.
	Red		Coatings are tinted red.
	White		Coatings are tinted white.
	Yellow		Coatings are tinted yellow.
	Clear / Transparent		Coatings are colorless or transparent.
	Other		Other unlisted colors.
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	Finish
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	Flat		Flat coatings do not have a gloss or sheen.
	Satin		Satin coatings have a gloss level between flat and semi-gloss.
	Semi-Gloss		Semi-gloss coatings have a low-luster sheen, usually at 35° - 70 degrees on a 60° meter.
	High-Gloss		High-gloss coatings provide a smooth and almost mirror-like surface when viewed from all angles, usually above 70° on 60° meter.
	Other		Other unlisted finish types.
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Functional Features


	Operating / Use Temperature		Operating temperature is the temperature or temperature range to which applied and set coatings can be used at or exposed to without degrading structural or other required end-use properties.
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	Features
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	Anti-Fouling		Anti-fouling coatings prevent the accumulation of aquatic animals and plants.
	Anti-Slip / Abrasive		Anti-slip coatings produce a textured, abrasive, sticky or roughened surface layer to prevent personnel from slipping or falling on floors, steps, and walkways.
	Anti-Static / ESD Control		Anti-static coatings and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control coatings are used to minimize static electricity in sensitive environments.
	Chemically Resistant		Chemically-resistant coatings resist acids, alkalis, oils, and general chemicals.
	Conductive		Conductive coatings are used to form an electrically-conductive layer.
	Corrosion Inhibiting / Rust Preventive		Corrosion-inhibiting or rust-preventive coatings prevent moisture from reaching the metal or underlying substrate, or provide a sacrificial layer. Resin-based coatings are both corrosion and chemically-resistant, and provide a barrier to protect the substrate. Zinc or aluminum coatings provide a sacrificial layer that galvanically protects the ferrous surface, even if the layer is breached. Zinc phosphate, barium metaborate and strontium chromate (all pigments) are common ingredients in corrosion-inhibitive coatings. These pigments absorb any moisture that enters the coating film. Lubricant, oil and grease coatings also provide a water-repellent barrier to inhibit corrosion. Rust-preventative coatings are designed to minimize rust or iron-alloy corrosion when applied directly to ferrous metals such as carbon or alloy steels.
	Dielectric		Dielectric coatings are made from nonconducting materials and used in optical applications. High-reflection coatings consist of a stack of alternating layers of high- and low-refractive-index materials. Each layer in the stack has an optical thickness of a quarter-wave at the design wavelength.
	EMI / RFI Shielding		Coatings provide shielding from electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI).
	Abrasion Resistant		Coatings are abrasion resistant.
	Flame Retardant / UL 94V-0 Rated		Coatings are flame-retardant in accordance to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Flame Class 94V-0, or other equivalent ISO standards. These materials reduce the spread of flame or resist ignition when exposed to high temperatures. They also insulate the substrate and delay damage to the substrate.
	Friction Reducing / Low Friction		Friction-reducing or low-friction coatings are used to reduce friction between two materials.
	Glow-in-the-Dark / Photoluminescent		Photoluminescent coatings glow in the dark after they are exposed to light. They are used in building-safety and egress-marking applications. Glow-in-the-dark coatings enable personnel to move through darkened corridors and safely exit a building during a power outage.
	Heat Resistant / High Temperature		Heat-resistant coatings and high-temperature coatings resist damage from heat, or are formulated for use in high-temperature environments.
	Impact Resistant		Impact-resistant coatings are resistant to impact or used to mitigate impact.
	Oil and Grease Resistant		Oil and grease-resistant coatings resist degradation from contact with oils, lubricants, greases, and other petroleum-based fluids. Oil-repellent or oleophobic coatings are not wetted by oils.
	Protective		Protective coatings are designed to protect substrates and surfaces.
	Reflective		Reflective coatings use mirror-like deposits to reflect light.
	Temperature Indicating		Temperature-indicating coatings change in appearance at specific temperatures.
	Waterproof / Water Repellant		Waterproof or water-repellant coatings are clear, exterior finishes that cause water to bead up on the surface. They also minimize the penetration of water into the substrate.
	Wear / Erosion Resistant		Wear or erosion-resistant coatings are designed to resist wear or erosion. Wear is caused by a sliding action between two or more components. Erosion is surface damage or material removal caused by the impact of particles or slurries.
	Underwater		Underwater paints or coatings can be applied while the substrate or surface is submerged in water.
	Weather / UV Resistant		Weather or ultraviolet (UV) resistant coatings are weather resistant or protect against damage from UV radiation.
	VOC Compliant		VOC-compliant coatings meet state and/or federal requirements that limit the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in paints and coatings.
	Other		Other unlisted features.
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Features & Industry


	Industry
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	Aerospace		Coatings are designed for use in aerospace applications.
	Agriculture / Forestry		Coatings are designed for use in agricultural or forestry applications.
	Architectural / Construction		Coatings are designed for use in architectural or construction applications. This includes interior and exterior paints as well as specialty floor coatings.
	Automotive		Coatings are designed for use in automotive applications.
	Business / Printing		Coatings are designed for use in business applications such as printing documents, forms, or marketing materials.
	Coil / Web Processing		Coatings are designed for coil or web processing applications.
	Commercial / Professional		Coatings are designed for commercial or professional contractor use. They are more durable than coatings designed for consumer applications, but are not as heavy-duty as industrial-grade coatings.
	Consumer / Retail		Coatings are designed for consumer or retail applications.
	Chemical / Material Processing		Coatings are designed for chemical or material processing applications.
	Electronics		Coatings are designed for use in the electronics industry.
	Energy / Utilities		Coatings are designed for use in energy generation and transmission applications.
	Environmental		Coatings are designed for use in environmental applications such as sealing asbestos or other hazardous materials for remediation, containment, and removal. Coatings are also designed for use in exhaust stacks, landfills, and containers for hazardous materials.
	Food and Beverage		Coatings are designed for use in the food and beverage industry. This category includes both food products and the packaging products that come into contact with food and beverages.
	Government		Coatings are designed for use in non-military governmental applications.
	Machine Tools		Coatings are designed for the machine tool industry.
	Maintenance / MRO		Coatings are designed for maintenance applications and maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) organizations.
	Marine		Coatings are designed for marine applications and are often weatherproof and corrosion resistant.
	Medical / Healthcare		Coatings are designed for medical or healthcare applications and are often sanitary, pathogen resistant, and bacteria resistant.
	Military Specification		Coatings are designed for use in military applications.
	Mining		Coatings are designed for use in the mining industry.
	OEM / Industrial		Coatings are designed for use in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial applications. Industrial coatings are durable, high-quality coatings designed for heavy-duty use or highly specialized functions.
	Oil and Gas		Coatings are designed for use in the oil and gas exploration, extraction and refining industries.
	Optical		Coatings are designed for use in the optical industry. Optical coatings reduce reflection both internally and externally. They increase the amount of light that reaches the eye, improving an object's brightness and contrast.
	Packaging		Coatings are designed for the packaging industry.
	Pharmaceutical / Biotech		Coatings are designed for pharmaceutical or biotechnology applications. This category includes both drug products and the packaging products that come into contact with pharmaceuticals.
	Process Equipment		Coatings are designed for use with process equipment.
	Rail / Mass Transit		Coatings are designed for use in rail or mass transit applications.
	Security / Safety		Coatings are designed for security or safety applications. Examples include special inks or coatings that mark the hands of a thief, reflective paints for roadway markings, and glow-in-the-dark paints for buildings.
	Signage / Graphics		Coatings are designed for signage or graphics.
	Telecommunications		Coatings are designed for telecommunications applications.
	Textiles		Coatings are designed for textiles.
	Other		Other unlisted industries or applications.
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