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COATINGS (continued, from page 68) meet different criteria to provide tailor-made protection for each operator's needs.

The company's Sigmaplane line consists of four distinct self-polish- ing coatings—Sigmaplane HB (High

Build) antifouling, Sigmaplane HA (High Active) antifouling, Sigma- plane TA (Tough Ablative) antifoul- ing, and Sigmaplane Ecol (Tin Free) antifouling. Based on carefully for- mulated copolymers, these anti- foulings depend on the controlled release of toxins. The surface mate- rial is gradually polished away, to continually expose fresh layers.

The Sigmapilot line of anti- foulings, which employs the contact diffusion method of biocide release, has two members—Sigma Pilot LL (Long Life) antifouling and Sigma

Pilot Ecol (Tin-Free) antifouling.

Sigma's third range of antifoulings is the Sigma Classic line. This line includes Sigma Antifouling IV and

Sigma Ecol (Tin Free) Antifouling.

The Classic range employs the tra- ditional concept of biocides dispersed in a soluble matrix medium. This antifouling allows the biocides to leach into the sea water and the matrix assists in the process by slowly dissolving in time.

STAN-BLAST ABRASIVES

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Stan-Blast Abrasives Company,

Harvey, La., offers safe, clean and efficient abrasives to the marine industry for coating preparation.

The company has been manufactur- ing abrasives and service since 1971.

Stan-Blast reportedly has become the leading abrasives supplier on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Stan-Blast abrasives offer a safer and cleaner environment for ship- yard employees and on-site person- nel, according to the company, be- cause they contain less than 0.1 per- cent free silica and are virtually free of all heavy metals. It is also a harder abrasive which means less particle breakdown and better cutting, less dust and more surface cleaning. The sharp, angular form of each particle creates a more pronounced profile for improved coating adhesion.

THIN FILM

TECHNOLOGY

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Thin Film Technology, Inc., (TFT),

Houston, Texas, which took over the coating formulation and manufac- turing interests of CTI Industries in

June 1991, specializes in very high performance coatings for use under- water or on compromised above- water surfaces. Bio-Dur coatings, as described by manufacturer TFT, are 100 percent solvent-free and formu- lated for maximum "friendliness" in the field since typical applications on offshore structures or ships are very demanding.

Bio-Dur coatings are applied by brush, roller, mitts or pad below water. Surface preparation is usu- ally by air/abrasive blasting or by high pressure water blasting, al- though needle-gunning and discing have been successfully employed on small jobs. Absence of solvent en- sures no shrinkage on curing or soft- ening of sensitive underlying paint residues. TFT reports that the ap- plication rate for Bio-Dur is many times greater than that of "splash- zone" type putties and the film thick- ness of only 15-20 mils translates to economical jobs. Excellent chemical and physical properties ensure good performance in mud handling and other aggressive areas.

U.S. PAINT

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U.S. Paint Corporation, St. Louis,

Mo., offers Awlgrip's Awl-Star Gold

Label tin-free antifouling. It is now available in bright blues, green, black, and red—a revolutionary breakthrough for a non-tin contain- ing copolymer. Formerly only muted colors were available to the passen- ger vessel market.

One boat owner who used Awl-

Star Gold Label reported that after one year and 27,000 miles the hull surface remained protected and clean. U.S. Paint, a world recog- nized yacht finish innovator, is the pioneer of the first tin-free copoly- mer yacht antifoulant as a response to environmental concerns.

Free Awl-Star Gold Label techni- cal data and material safety bulle- tins are available upon request.

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