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(Continued from Page 89) called magnetite. At the same time the product reportedly polymer- primes the metal for top coating.

When Corroseal is applied to clean, light rust it reportedly cre- ates an effective barrier layer. The product is VOC compliant at 1.8 lbs. per gallon, non-flammable, report- edly has no offensive odor and a mild pH of 3-4.

Corroseal is used for ship, tug or barge maintenance of corroded sur- faces, used by major marine firms on heavily corroded ballast tanks, rake ends, steering compartments, bilges, superstructures, winches and winch drums.

Corroseal also reportedly makes an effective concrete waterproofer and hardener used on piers, dams, docks, concrete hulls and other shoreside structures.

For more information on

Corroseal, Inc.,

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Devoe Coatings

Since its founding in 1754, Devoe

Coatings has consistently been a leader in technological advances.

Today it is a leader in performance systems to eliminate or greatly re- duce VOC content with water base epoxies, high solids epoxies and 100 percent solids epoxies with adequate working life. The company's prim- ers contain no heavy metals and its bar-rust line of epoxies can report- •• ."'-r; Xkr 7:

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BUT YOU CAN PUT IT TO REST

WITH ACQUA" DISPERSIONS.

Solvent-free ACQUA aqueous dispersions offer environ- mentally compliant corrosion protection for a wide range of metal surfaces. Carbon steel, copper, brass and aluminum all demonstrate superior corrosion resistance when treated with just a 0.5 mil. thick ACQUA film.

With ACQUA Coatings - Low VOC

Doesn't Mean Low Performance.

Application is easy - simply spray, brush or dip. The coating dries (in less than an hour at room temperature) to a clear, tack-free film that minimizes the dirt pick- up associated with solvent-based coatings.

ACQUA coatings are alkaline-strippable and are as temporary as you require.

From work in process, to parts in transit, to products on a hardware store shelf - ACQUA coatings will protect them all the way. For more information contact

AlliedSignal Inc., Performance Additives, P.O. Box 1039,

Monistown, NJ 07962-1039. Tel: (800) 451-9961. ^AlliedSignal

ADVANCED

MATERIALS edly eliminate the need for abrasi blasting, yet still provide underw ter protection. First Devoe pr vided a tin-free ablative antifoulir with its ABC #3, and today offe non-toxic foul release coatings wi its DEVCLEAR line. For more i formation on Devoe Coatings,

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Ervin Industries

Ervin manufactures cast ste shot and grit abrasives used f< blastcleaning steel surfaces in prep; ration for coating. This type abrasive medium has been a popi lar choice for many years, becaus of a recycle capability in shop stationary blastcleaning operation

Now, with advances in enclosur technology, cast steel abrasives ai being recognized as a further cor tribution for blastcleaning in fiel or portable environments. This de velopment reportedly provides sif nificant environmental, cost an technical advantages for surfac preparation. For more informatio on Ervin Industries,

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Esgard

Esgard, Inc. has marketed Bi

Kote for preservation of ballast an void areas for more than 15 yean

Bio Kote cures to a firm film whic reportedly won't wash out, is sui face-tolerant and safe for applica tion and inspections. Bio Kote ha been independently tested for per formance in Norway and pollutioi in Alaska, and recognized by sev eral classification societies and gov ernment agencies. Technical sup port for surface preparation an< application helps ensure optimun service life. Worldwide sales an( distribution help provide complete economical project support. Fo additional information on Esgarc and its products,

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Eureka Chemical Company

Eureka Chemical Companj manufactures the Fluid Film line o ballast tank coatings and wire-rope dressings that are non-solvent base

According to the company, these qualities make them safer for the applicator and the environment as well as longer-lasting. Relative te the requirements for long-term pro tection against corrosion inside wa ter ballast tanks, the Gel BW coat inghas reportedly been documentec by classification societies to 9.5 years of service performance, reportedly the longest of any soft-type coating.

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Chemical Company,

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