Case study: High-solids, Low-VOC paint.

A high-solids epoxy paint has lower volatile organic compounds (VOC). The solid contents in an epoxy paint is inversely proportionate to the VOC. This means that high-solid paints has a low-VOC, while low-solids has high-VOC. The higher the VOC the greater the organic compounds present in the paint that will evaporate from liquid to gas phase (volatility) during the curing process. These VOC can be identified by a strong rancid smell. High-solids epoxy paints can be difficult to apply as it is less viscous compared to ordinary paint. Epoxy paints that are available off the shelf usually have a high-VOC. The high-VOC have a lower viscosity making is easier to apply and has a better coverage area per liter. Carmacoat EPX paint is a two (2) component, high-solids low-VOC paint. The two components are composed of the paint and a hardener. Two-component paints dries and cures based on a chemical process. While single component paints are designed dry by exposing to air.

A client requested for a product demo on a busy portion of their storage facility. The area for demo had an existing coating that was already delaminating. An area of four (4) square meters was prepared and then coated using Carmacoat EPX paint. After a few months of observation, the performance of the Carmacoat EPX was far superior than the previously applied coating. The client decided to have a bigger potion of the facility coated.