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Polyurea Technology Overview
Presented by: John Durig
PMA 2004 Annual Meeting May 4, 2004
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• History • Chemistry • Equipment for spraying • Surface prep and priming • Comparison of epoxy, urethane
elastomers and polyurea
Polyurea Overview
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• Advantages of polyurea systems • Applications • Case histories • Challenges for raw material
suppliers • Summary
Polyurea Overview
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• 1981 – developed for automotive RIM parts
• 1987 – polyurea spray technology introduced by Texaco
• 1988 – first commercial usage as an in-field coating
• 1993 – several formulators enter market
Polyurea History
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• Amine + Aromatic Isocyanate yields Aromatic Polyurea
• Amine + Aliphatic Isocyanate yields Aliphatic Isocyanate
• No metal catalysts required
Basic Chemistry
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Basic Chemistry
Amines Isocyanates Polyester diamines MDI prepolymers Polyaspartic esters HDI prepolymers Aliphatic diamines IPDI Cyclaliphatic diamines Amine adducts Hindered amines
MIX RATIO IS CRITICAL!
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Application Equipment
• Plural component • High pressure (1,500 – 3,000 psi) • High temperature (140 – 170°F) • Impingement systems • 1:1 mix ratio
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Equipment Manufacturers
• Gusmer • Graco • Glass Craft • Spray Tech • AST
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Plural Component Equipment
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Surface Preparation
• Concrete: follow manufacturer’s recommendations: SHOTBLAST
• Steel: Minimum SP 10/NACE 2 with a 3 mil profile for immersion service
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Priming
• Concrete: should be primed and sealed to reduce outgassing
• Carbon Steel: does not require primer
• Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum and other Substrates: - See manufacturer
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Comparison of Epoxy, Polyurethane Elastomers and Polyurea
Bis A Epoxy PU Elastomer Polyurea Tensile 7,000 psi 1,000 psi 3,000 psi
Elongation ASTM D4541
1 % 500 % 425 %
Compressive Strength ASTM D 695
10,000 psi N/A N/A
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D 4060
100 mg Loss 42 mg Loss 6.2 mg Loss
Flammability ASTM E-84
Class A* Flame spread 0
Smoke Density 0
Class B Flame Spread > 25
Class A Flame Spread 10 Smoke Density 35
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Comparison of Epoxy, Polyurethane Elastomers and Polyurea, cont.
Bis A Epoxy PU Elastomer Polyurea Hardness ASTM D 2240
Shore D 85 Shore D 40-60 Shore D 40-80
Application Temp. 50 - 90°F 55 - 90°F -20 - 350°F
Impact Resistance ASTM D 2794
F160, R80 LBS > 160 Lbs. F and R
> 160 Lbs. F and R
Permeability ASTM E 96 .16 perm-in. .080 perm-in. .02 perm-in.
Dry Time 8 Hours 6 Hours 45 Seconds
Full Cure 7 Days 72 Hours 3 Hours
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Advantages of Polyurea
• Fast cure: little down time • No solvents, VOCs and low odor • Application at -20°F to 350°F • 1:1 mix ratio preferred • Excellent physical properties
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Advantages of Polyurea, cont.
• High abrasion resistance • Flexible and tough • No low temperature embrittlement
(-40°F) • Excellent adhesion (1,500 – 2,000+ psi
carbon steel) • Repairs quickly at low temp – brush grade • Single high build systems
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Limitations & Precautions
• Color stability of aromatic systems • Evaluate concrete moisture levels • Surface preparation requirements • Chemical resistance should always
be verified
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Polyurea Applications
Parking decks Cooling towers
Mechanical equipment rooms Potable water tanks
Manhole repair Aquariums
Stadiums Fish hatcheries
Rail cars Blast resistant coatings
Wastewater treatment plants Dump truck linings
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Polyurea Applications
Warehouse floors Roofing
Pulp and paper plants Freezers
Pipe coatings Ship decking
Submerged pilings Crude oil storage
Airport glycol tanks Mine walls
Joint sealants OEM applications
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Gold Bar WWTP Sedimentation Tank Installer: Desco Coatings of Alberta
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The Warehouse Club Parking Ramp Installer: Spectrum Contracting Corp, Grafton, WI
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Motorola Emergency Water Storage Tank Installer: Mobile Enterprises, Fort Worth, TX
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Challenges for Raw Material Suppliers
• Polyurea technology will take market share from traditional urethanes and epoxies
• Market needs – Improved chemical resistance
• Solvents • Strong acids • Oxidizing agents
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Challenges for Raw Material Suppliers
• Market needs, cont. – Slower systems
• Reduces overspray issues • Improves film appearance • Improves substrate wetting • Reduces film build requirements
– Improve color stability
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Summary
Polyurea formulation and application technology have vastly improved over the last 10 years. Growth of this technology will be at the expense of traditional resin systems. This will occur because of the benefit of rapid return to service in combination with performance benefits including low perm rating, outstanding adhesion and toughness.
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Summary, cont.
The use of polyurea technology could be dramatically increased if the limitations created by fast cure and limited chemical resistance are overcome by formulators and raw material suppliers.
Successful application requires attention to appropriate surface preparation, priming and maintaining proportioning equipment.