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Evaluation of Polysiloxanes as Green Alternatives to Solution Vinyl Coatings

Solution vinyl resin coatings are an effective coating system that have been used on raw water hydraulic steel structures since the 1940’s, including many of the nation’s hydroelectric and lock and dam facilities. The high performance of the vinyl coating is at the cost of releasing high amounts of volatile organic compounds into the air. This study evaluates polysiloxane coating systems as greener alternatives to solution vinyl systems.  

Product Number: 51220-287-SG
Author: Allen Skaja, Carter Gulsvig, Stephanie O. Prochaska, Bobbi Jo E. Merten, Grace Scarim, Izabella Mastroianni
Publication Date: 2020
Industry: Coatings
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Solution vinyl resin coatings are an effective coating system that have been used on raw water hydraulic steel structures since the 1940’s, including many of the nation’s hydroelectric and lock and dam facilities. The high performance of the vinyl coating is at the cost of releasing high amounts of volatile organic compounds into the air. This study evaluates polysiloxane coating systems as greener alternatives to solution vinyl systems.  Laboratory experiments were executed to simulate immersion and cyclic weathering conditions that the infrastructure may endure. The analysis also included physical testing of the coating resistance to impacts, abrasion, and erosion. Electrochemical analysis included cathodic disbondment testing to evaluate compatibility with cathodic protection systems and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to determine barrier and degradation properties.

Solution vinyl resin coatings are an effective coating system that have been used on raw water hydraulic steel structures since the 1940’s, including many of the nation’s hydroelectric and lock and dam facilities. The high performance of the vinyl coating is at the cost of releasing high amounts of volatile organic compounds into the air. This study evaluates polysiloxane coating systems as greener alternatives to solution vinyl systems.  Laboratory experiments were executed to simulate immersion and cyclic weathering conditions that the infrastructure may endure. The analysis also included physical testing of the coating resistance to impacts, abrasion, and erosion. Electrochemical analysis included cathodic disbondment testing to evaluate compatibility with cathodic protection systems and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to determine barrier and degradation properties.

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