Micron® 77

Ultimate multi-season antifouling performanceMicron 77 is the ultimate antifouling solution that delivers outstanding

protection even in the harshest fouling conditions, in both salt and fresh

water environments.

Lasting for two seasons and beyond, Micron 77 continually self-polishes

to maximise speed, optimise fuel efficiency and provide constant protection

even during prolonged stationary periods.

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Patented class-leading SPC (Self Polishing Copolymer) Biolux® technology

n Outstanding protection even in the harshest conditions

n Proven SPC technology has already been successfully used

on 5,000+ commercial vessels

Multi-season performance – one application lasts for two seasons*

n Reduces application and maintenance time and costs

n Increases flexibility in maintenance schedules

n Increases yard throughput

* Minimum of two coats required. Performance subject to distance travelled, speed and other environmental factors.

Controlled, sustained biocide chemical release throughout the lifetime of the coating

n 24/7 biocide release – protection in all conditions

n Protects even when stationary

Continuous surface polishing delivers a constant smooth, low friction finish with limited paint build-up

n Minimises drag

n Improves speed and fuel efficiency

n Saves fuel costs

Legislation compliant; IMO Systems Convention – Lloyd’s Register Certificate No. MNDE/2009/3064

n Third party accreditation

n Certificate available on yachtpaint.com/pro

Available in Black, Blue, Navy and Red and in 5 and 20 lt packs

n Four rich colours in a matt finish offer long lasting stability

Class-leading SPC technology deliversmulti-season protection.

1Micron77 SPC

Experimental Micron 77

AblativeCDP

2 3 4 5 6

A panel test conducted in Burnham, UK,examined six different antifouling technologies.After immersion for 2 years 7 months, the panelreveals very little fouling on sample no.1 –Micron 77 SPC, in comparison to sample no. 6 –an ablative CDP (Controlled Depletion Polymer)technology, which displays a significantly higherlevel of fouling.

Our World is Water

International Paint is part of AkzoNobel and is recognised as the world’s leading supplier of coatings for the yacht industry.

Scientific expertise is at the heart of ourbusiness. We dedicate more people,technology and investment to our research and development programmes than any otheryacht paint manufacturer in the world. With ourdedicated yacht laboratories and our customer-integrated testing programmes, we havebecome the first choice partner for the world’smost demanding customers.

DISCLAIMER: The information given in this sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any person using this product without first making further enquiries as to the suitability of the product for the intendedpurpose does so at their own risk and we can accept no responsibility for the performance of the product or for any loss or damage (other than death or personal injury resulting from negligence) arising out of such use. The information contained in this sheet is liable to modification from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of continuous development. Please refer to your local representative or www.yachtpaint.com for further information. ISSUE DATE: 14/05/10

®, International® and the AkzoNobel logo are trademarks of, or licensed to, AkzoNobel. © Akzo Nobel N.V. 2010.

International Paint Ltd. 1 Wellington Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 2QU Tel: +44 (0) 1489 775050 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 785867 E-mail: yacht.uk@yachtpaint.com

Proven results – SPC technology has been successfully used on over5,000 commercial vessels.

The Battered Bull was immersed for 6 months using an International® SPC antifouling.

The boat travelled to Florida, Bahamas, crossed the Atlantic to the UK, throughout theBaltic Sea as far as Russia and then back across the Atlantic, down the North EastCoast of USA and back to Florida.

Captain Len Beck comments “We have put quite a lot of miles on the boat and theantifouling did it’s job really well. There won’t be any question about the product next time we’re ready to renew the antifouling”.

Substrate

Epoxy GP Coating 1 coat 65µm (DFT) [OPTIONAL]

Interprime 450 2 coats 125µm (DFT)

TYPICAL UNDERWATER SOLUTIONSAirless Spray Applied Scheme:

Epoxy Antifouling Tie-Coat 1 coat 100µm (DFT)

Micron® 77 2 coats 75µm (DFT)

Substrate

Interprime 820 5 coats 50µm (DFT)

Roller Applied Scheme:

Interprotect® 1 coat 50µm (DFT)

Micron® 77 3 coats 40µm (DFT)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONn Technical Datasheet. Specific importanttechnical information.

n Material Safety Datasheet. Safety informationwith relation to material composition and first aidmeasures.

n Application Guide. A quick reference, easy-to-use guide to product application.

n Professional Antifoulings CompatibilityChart. Comprehensive advice on industry-wideproduct compatibility.

n www.yachtpaint.com/pro

The fuel consumption of the SPC antifouling issignificantly lower than the CDP antifouling, resulting in significant fuel cost savings.1 Townsin, R.L., Byrne, D., Svensen, T.E. and Milne, A. “Fuel Economydue to Improvements in Ships Hull Surface Condition 1976-1986”,International Shipbuilding Progress, 33, (383), July 1986

Continuous surface polishing minimises dragthereby helping to maximise speed, increasefuel efficiency and save fuel costs.It is well known that there is a direct correlation betweenhull surface roughness and power/fuel requirements.Hulls generally get rougher over time and studies have shown that the average increase in hull surfaceroughness for traditional antifouling is double that of SPC technology 1. SPC technology, such as Micron 77,therefore can considerably reduce hull surface roughness.

In addition, a hull with a rough surface is also widelyregarded as having the same effect on fuel consumption(and/or loss of speed) to that of rough weather conditions– a renowned significant contributor to yacht fuel bills.

SPC technology, such as Micron 77, is also able todeliver successful antifouling performance for longer, in comparison to traditional CDP or Ablative antifoulings,via effective and controlled biocide release. The graphbelow shows the increase in fuel consumption over time of two identical vessels; one coated with SPCantifouling and the other with CDP antifouling.