industrial strength: benefits of waterborne acrylic coatings
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Agenda Market Perspective Waterborne Acrylics 101: The Basics Market background Trend analysis Waterborne Acrylics 101: The Basics What is an acrylic? Benefits & Challenges of WB Film formation Performance & Recent Advances in the State-of-the-Art Industrial Applications with Waterborne Solutions Examples of where WB Acrylics are used in Industrial applicationsTRANSCRIPT
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Industrial Strength: Benefits of Waterborne Acrylic Coatings
Mary Rose Correa and Leo ProcopioDecember 15, 2015
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Agenda
Market Perspective• Market background• Trend analysis
Waterborne Acrylics 101: The Basics• What is an acrylic?• Benefits & Challenges of WB• Film formation• Performance & Recent Advances in the State-of-the-Art
Industrial Applications with Waterborne Solutions• Examples of where WB Acrylics are used in Industrial applications
Market Perspective
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Perspective: Why are we talking about WB?U.S. Coatings Market
2011 Consumption• 1.4 Billion gallons• Valuation of $23.1 Billion
• 60% of value is from Industrial segments
WB by Segment• Architectural – 72%• Special Purpose – 18%• OEM – 10%
24%
23%53%
U.S. Coatings Market (Gallons Consumed)
Special PurposeOEMArchitectural
55%33%
5%
4% 2%1%U.S. Coatings Market by Technology
WBSBPowder100% SolidE-coatRadcure
Source: The US Paint & Coatings Industry 2011-2016; Kusumgar, Nerfli & Growney, 2012
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Why the drive towards waterborne coatings?
• Regulations and specifications around the globe• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• EPA, SCAQMD (California), OTC, CARB, etc.• Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
• EPA• Interior air quality
• LEED, Greenguard, BIFMA, etc.
• End-user demands for greener / more sustainable products
• Demand for coatings with lower odor, lower flammability
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Benefits & Challenges of Waterborne Coatings
Challenges
• Application window, i.e., length of painting season
• Drying rate dependent on humidity• Reduced water resistance
• Surfactants• Salts
• Often reduced substrate wetting• Higher surface tension of water
• Open time• Film formation• Perceived lower performance vs SB
coatings
Benefits
Low VOC = less impact on environment Low odor Less concern over worker exposure to
hazardous solvents Better “cycle time” for various trades
Lower or no risk of fire from handling flammable solvents
Easy and safer cleanup Less waste and hazardous disposal Ease of use Proven performance in real world
applications
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Primary Types of Waterborne Coatings
Acrylic and Vinyl-acrylic Latex
Epoxy Dispersions
Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD’s)
2K Polyurethanes
Water Reducible Alkyds & Alkyd Dispersions
• Inorganic Silicate• Organic (Epoxy)
Zinc Rich
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Waterborne Acrylics in Industrial Coatings
Field-applied industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete
Traffic and roadmarking paints
Elastomeric roof coatings
General industrial finishing
Plastic coatings
Concrete and metal roof tiles
Fiber cement siding
Wood and wood composite coatings: e.g., cabinets, furniture, joinery
Coil coatings
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Industrial Maintenance Applications Using WB Acrylics
Storage tanks Bridges Railcars Metal buildings Commercial Architectural
Shipping containers
Structural steelwork Water towers Pipes
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SB and 100% solidsEpoxy32%
SB Polyurethane14%
WB Acrylic24%
SB Alkyd10%
Other13%
WB Epoxy3%
WB Polyurethane1%
SB Acrylic1%
WB Alkyd2%
Industrial Maintenance Coatings Market: Technology DistributionSegmentation of U.S. Industrial Maintenance Coatings Market by Technology: Volume of Coatings (2010)
Industrial Maintenance Coatings market in the US was estimated at 52 MM gallons and $817 MM for 2010
Source: US Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis (2010-2015), American Coatings Association, 2012
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Key Trends and Drivers in Industrial Space
Sustainability/Regulations• Trend toward WB, high solids• VOC/odor reduction• Carbon footprint• Human health & safety
Performance • Surface compatibility• Improved durability/resistance• Extreme environment corrosion protection
Cost Effectiveness• Reduced prep, application time/number
of coats• Extended pot life• Optimized processing
Waterborne Acrylics 101: The Basics
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Acrylic Polymer Technology
• Acrylics are based on esters of acrylic and methacrylic acid, but can also include other non-acrylic monomers such as styrene and vinyl acetate
• Solventborne and waterborne acrylic polymers are available• First uses date to the late 1920’s, when acrylic polymers were used in
making automobile safety glass
AcrylatesR = Et, Bu, etc.
MethacrylatesR = Me, Bu, etc.
Styrene
H2CO
R
O
H
H2CO
R
O
CH3
Vinyl Acetate
H2C OC
CH3
H O
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Acrylic Polymer Formation
• Acrylics are typically made via free radical polymerization of the unsaturated vinyl group
• Process can occur in solvent or water• Results in a high molecular weight polymer
H2CO
R"
O
R'
H2C C CH2
R'
CO2R"
C CH2
R'
CO2R"
C
CO2R"
R'Vinyl group
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Variety of Acrylic Monomers are Available
• A wide range of acrylic monomers are available• They vary in hydrophobicity, Tg (hardness),
functionality for adhesion or reactivity, etc.• Acrylic polymers can be tailored
for a wide range of properties
H2CO
R"
O
R'
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Uses of Acrylic Polymer Technology
• Paints and coatings• Motor oil additives• Adhesives• Leather tanning and finishing• Caulks and sealants• Plastic, e.g., Plexiglas• Scale inhibitors for water systems• Personal care products• Detergent additives• Cement modifiers• Textile finishes• Floor polishes• Paper coatings
Global production of monomers:
Acrylic acid• 5 million metric ton• 75% for super-absorbant
Acrylate esters• 4.3 million metric tons• 36% into coatings
Methyl methacrylate• 3 million metric tons• (20% into coatings)
Brief History of Acrylic Coatings
1930’s Solventborne acrylics first used in coatings
1940’s Solvent-based oil and alkyd paints dominate the architectural market
1948 First waterborne latex paint based on SBR
1950’s Commercial use of SB acrylics grew significantly
1955-1971 SB thermoplastic acrylics used on all U.S. made GM automobiles
1953 First WB acrylic latex introduced for interior architectural coatings and masonry
1961 First WB acrylic specifically for exterior architectural coatings
1970’s WB acrylics with good adhesion to chalky substrates, stain-blocking primers
1980’s Improved WB acrylics for metal and masonry substrates, first hollow sphere pigments, high gloss trim paints, multi-lobe technology
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Brief History of Acrylic Coatings
1990’s Acrylics capable of interior/exterior performance, self-crosslinking acrylics, low solvent binders, improved hollow sphere pigments, improved corrosion resistance
Today WB acrylics dominate the architectural market, and are heavily utilized in industrial painting. Trends are to lower VOC and higher performance.
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Acrylic Coatings Market Size:By volume, acrylics are the leading technology used in coatings• ~25% of all coatings volume globally• 6 million metric tons of finished coatings• $20 billion value
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Why Use Acrylics in Paints and Coatings?
• Excellent resistance to ultraviolet light (UV), which translates into excellent exterior durability• Color and gloss retention• Maintain clarity• Resistance to chalking
• Toughness• Maintain flexibility and resistance to
embrittlement• Resistant to grain cracking over wood• Hydrolytically stable• Wide range of compositions attainable
(i.e., can tailor composition for various applications)
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What are Waterborne Acrylic Coatings?
• Paints and coatings based on WB acrylic polymers and co-polymers (i.e., acrylic latex or acrylic emulsion polymers)
• Vinyl-acrylics are common copolymers of acrylic monomers with vinyl acetate
• Most commonly associated with architectural coatings, but are used in numerous industrial paints and coatings
Two Types of Coatings SystemsOne-component• Thermoplastic acrylics• Self-crosslinking thermoplastic acrylics• Elastomeric acrylics
Two-component• Acrylic / epoxy• Acrylic polyurethane
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Types of Waterborne Polymers
Latex Dispersion Water-reducible
Carrier: Water Water SolventMol. Wt. High Low-Med Low
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What is an acrylic latex polymer?
• Synthesized by emulsion polymerization of acrylic monomers• Results in a dispersion of discrete, colloidal particles in water• Each particle contains many high MW polymer chains
Appearance: Like milk, translucent to opaque white, but dries to a clear film
Particle size: 50 – 500 nanometers, usually spherical
Solids: 30 – 65% by weight
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How do WB polymers differ from SB polymers?
Type Latex polymer Solution polymer
Carrier Water Various solvents
MW High (up to 1 million) Low (5 - 100K)
Viscosity Dependent on particle size Dependent on MW
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Film formation process
• Film formation:Conversion of a coating film from a liquid or fluid form into a solid. Entanglement of polymer chains gives the film cohesion and strength.
• The film formation process is one of the main differences between WB coatings and SB coatings
• It is key to understanding performance of WB coatings and some of the reasons for failures
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Film formation process
• The goal of film formation is to form a “good” film
• What is a “good” film?
• Defined by the end use of the film or coating:• Block resistance• Tensile strength• Elongation• Barrier properties• Stain resistance• Corrosion resistance• Water resistance
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Solvent evaporation and polymer entanglement
Crosslinking
Examples of crosslinking would be reactions via oxidation (e.g., alkyds) or via crosslinkers (e.g., 2K epoxies and polyurethanes
Film formation for solvent borne coatings
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Water evaporation and latex particle packing
Water diffusion and particle deformation
Polymer chain interdiffusion
Stage 1: Coating applied to substrate
Stage 2: Close packed array w/water-filled interstices
Stage 3:Compacted array of deformed particles
Stage 4:Loss of particle boundariesHomogeneous film
Film formation for latex coatings
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Factors affecting latex film formation
Latex polymer variables • Tg - Glass transition temperature• Molecular weight• Particle size
Formulation• Coalescents & Plasticizers• Pigment
Drying Environment • Temperature• Humidity• Air Velocity • Substrate Porosity
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Conditions leading to poor film formation
If latex particles don’t coalesce properly, microscopic voids and channels will be present, and lead to poor barrier properties. In worst case, this leads to cracked and friable film.
Humidity:• Too high application humidity can cause coalescents to leave before water.
When water finally evaporates, there is not enough coalescent to allow latex particles to deform.
• Air movement helps alleviate this potential problem.• Manufacturers usually recommend a maximum humidity of 85 – 90%.
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Conditions leading to poor film formation
Temperature:• Latex polymers are often formulated with coalescent to form a film within a
certain temperature range• Recommended range is usually between 45 – 110°F• Too low application T or formulation with too little coalescent/plasticizer leads to
incomplete coalescence• Too high application T leads to water and coalescent flashing off before
particles coalesce
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The Importance of Film Formation: Effect of Coalescent Level on Corrosion Resistance
200 hr salt spray (ASTM B117) on blasted hot rolled steel18 PVC Gloss white acrylic latex DTM formula
Coalescent level: 5% 10% 15% 20%
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Important factors for success
Coating-Choice of coating type
-Quality formulation-Performance (e.g.,
adhesion)-Surface wetting
-No defects
Surface Prep-Anchor profile-Cleanliness
-Remove contaminants
Application-Environmental
conditions-Prevent defects (e.g.,
foam)-Proper film thickness
Industrial Applications with Waterborne Solutions
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Primers• Wash primers• Anti-corrosive primers• Block fillers• Masonry primers
Direct-to-substrate finishes• DTM finishes• Elastomeric wall & roof coatings
Topcoats• Gloss to flat sheens• Clear or pigmented
Functional coatings• Thermal insulation• Sound Damping• Formaldehyde abatement
Types of Waterborne Acrylic Coatings AvailableWaterborne acrylic resins are used in the following types of industrial maintenance and commercial architectural coatings:
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Service Environments for Waterborne AcrylicsWaterborne acrylic coatings, particularly the 1K variety, are usually used in service environments defined as low to medium duty:
• ISO 12944 corrosion categories: e.g., C1 - C3• SSPC Environmental Zones: e.g.,
• 1A (interior, normally dry)• 1B (exterior, normally dry)• 2A (Frequently wet by fresh water)
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Industrial Uses of WB Acrylics: Bridge Coatings
Where Used?• Steel and concrete bridges –
primers and topcoats• Often used over primers of
other chemistry, e.g., Zn rich• Specified and used by states
such as CA, GA, NC, FL, etc.
Key Attributes• Low VOC• Color and Gloss retention• 1K ease of use• Barrier properties – corrosion
resistance
Industrial Uses of WB Acrylics: Rail & Container
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Where Used?• Boxcars, hopper cars,
gondola cars – exterior DTMs• Shipping containers –
primers/topcoats
Key Attributes• Low VOC• Fast dry• Gloss• Color and Gloss retention• 1K ease of use• Barrier properties – corrosion
resistance
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Recent Advances in WB Acrylic Protective Coatings:DTM Coatings with lower VOC and less corrosion
The challenge for WB Acrylic DTM coatings has been to improve barrier properties (i.e., corrosion resistance) while also lowering VOC
Solution• Improve pigment distribution in dry coating by
enhancing the latex-pigment interaction in the wet paint via formation of latex-pigment composites
• Optimize morphology of latex particles to give good film formation with minimal impact on hardness
Result• WB Acrylic DTMs with excellent corrosion resistance
and VOC < 50 g/L
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• Optimizing pigment dispersion through formation of • latex-pigment Composite Particles in the wet state
Composite particle formation
Film Formation with Latex-Pigment Composites
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Block ResistanceHardness properties such as block resistance can be difficult to maintain when lowering VOC levels.
Low VOC DTM Commercial #1 <200 VOC Commercial #2 <50 VOC Commercial #3 <100 VOC0
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81 Day Block Resistance
1 Day, 30 min. Oven Block 1 Day, Room Temp. Block
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Corrosion Resistance1000 Hours Salt Spray Exposure over Cold Rolled Steel
Commercial DTM #3
<100 VOC
Commercial DTM #2
<50 VOCStopped @ 576
hours
Commercial DTM #1
<200 VOCStopped @ 576
hours
New technology8% coalescent
< 50 g/L
Industrial Uses of WB Acrylics: Commercial Architecture
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Where Used?• Interior and exterior walls –
concrete, drywall• DTMs for steel structures• Roof coatings• Interior floor coatings
Key Attributes• Low VOC, low odor• Color and Gloss retention• 1K ease of use• Barrier properties – corrosion
and water resistance• Chemical / solvent resistance• Abrasion resistance
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Recent Advances in WB Acrylic Commercial Coatings: Wall Coatings to Improve Indoor Air Quality
• Indoor Air Quality is a topic of increased interest for both residential and commercial buildings
• Increased awareness by builders and architects in considering the comfort, health and wellness of building occupants
• Wall coatings represent a large surface area within a building – can a functional coating be used to improve the indoor air quality?
• The new technology is for wall coatings and based on a WB acrylic polymer with functionality that reacts with formaldehyde and irreversibly removes it from the air
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Mechanism: How can a coating affect indoor air quality?
1. Formaldehyde make contact with formaldehyde abatement functionality2. Reaction permanently removes formaldehyde3. Transforms indoor air pollutant into harmless vapor
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Conclusions
• Waterborne acrylics are one of the major technologies used in Industrial and Commercial Coatings• Wide range of compositions and performance is available for the varying application
requirements
• Understanding the film formation mechanism of latex coatings is a key to the successful use and ultimate performance of WB Acrylics
• New advances are pushing the limits on performance, such as:• Corrosion resistance• Low VOC capability• Added functionality, such as formaldehyde abatement
• WB Acrylics are being used successfully in many industrial applications, and offer a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional solventborne coatings.
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