Technical Paper
ULTRA-WEATHERPROOF, DIRT RESISTANT
FLUOROCARBON-BASED VARNISHES AND
MODIFIER
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ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ULTRA-WEATHERPROOF, DIRT RESISTANT FLUORO BASED SOLUTION
DAIKIN has developed an innovative range of fluoro based waterborne and solvent borne resins, likely to be
completed with a hydrophilic surface modifier. These solutions, having proven track records, are dedicated to
various applications such as Architecture, Transportation, Heavy Duty, Marine, Aerospace and more.
Even in the most severe environmental conditions, the formulated coating preserves a corrosion free, clean
and glossy coating appearance, enabled by its inherent hydrophobicity, and improved by hydrophilic
modification.
Climate change, UV radiation, corrosion, abrasion, moisture and
dirt are always unwanted problems. In the industry, construction
or marine market, the resistance requirements for the products
surfaces are as extreme as they are varied.
There are a lot of coatings in the market today that could be used
but rare are the coatings that could offer the best sophisticated
specification-based surfaces protection.
Provides excellent dirt pick up properties and resistance to corrosion
thanks to its chlorine free composition.
A low VOC water based version is available to meet the most
demanding regulations
Suitable on metal, plastic, it provides durability to the most sensitive
substrates.
It’s also suitable for glass, ceramics if the primer is used.
Standard Acrylic Urethane and PVDF based type performances are
out passed
Formulated coating can be operated at room temperature for onsite
painting possibilities, widening the application possibility.
New fluorobased resins
Ultra-weather
proof
Corrosion-Resistance
Dirt-Resistance
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DECADES OF DEVELOPMENT IN FLUOROPOLYMER INNOVATION
WHY IT IS AN INNOVATION?
This one of a kind environmental fluorocarbon varnish is providing an excellent surfaces protection even under
the most severe environmental conditions and maintains an attractive outward appearance for long periods of
times. Wide advanced properties for a wide range of applications!
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HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO BENCHMARK?
1. NEW FLUORO SOLVENT BASED VARNISH
WHY IT IS AN INNOVATION?
The typical PTFE (tetra fluoro ethylene) provide excellent weatherability, chemical and heat resistance.
However it has a poor solvent solubility and need a high temperature bake.
The new fluoro solvent base resin, Zeffle GK, is a modified fluoro chain that conserve the based properties of
PTFE and improves its weaknesses.
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GENERAL PROPERTIES
DIFFERENT GRADES SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
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2. NEW FLUORO WATER BASED VARNISH
THE NEW FLUORO WATER BASED RESIN IS A PVDF BASE POLYMER
To help formulators, Daikin has developed Zeffle SE, a water coating base, easily applicable on field or in
factory, without compromise on durability performance.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
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As seen on the graph below, being water base does not necessary mean trading-off performance.
Compared to Acrylic emulsion, Zeffle SE enables the coating to retain gloss over time.
Florida Test (Miami)
Weathering site: Atlas - White paints - Pigments Tipaque CR-97 - PVC=15V/V%
3. Fluoro based hydrophilic modifier
INNOVATIVE STAY-CLEAN SYSTEM
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Exposure time (year)
Acrylic emulsion
New waterbased resin
• The new fluoro coating Zeffle GH, surface hydrophilic additive agent creates a coating film which is resistant to stains.
• Stains and dirt can be easily washed off by rainwater.
• Coating to which the hydrophilic additive agent has been added are suitable for sited in which repainting is difficult or where aesthetic beauty is required.
Gloss retention vs time
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WHY IT IS AN INNOVATION
HYDROPHILICITY SPEED
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4. APPLICATIONS AND END-USES
IN SUMMARY
SUITABLE FOR TONS OF APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE WEATHERABILITY, DIRT AND STAIN RESISTANCE
ARCHITECTURE
Residential
Commercial Industrial
Roofing and siding
Window/door frame
Urban furniture
…
HEAVY DUTY
Bridges
Machineries Facilities and
Factories
Marines equipment
ENERGY
Photovoltaic
Windmill Pipes
AUTOMOTIVE
Car body
Wheels Bumpers
Exterior trim
TRANSPORTATION
Aviation
Train Trucks
Construction
equipment
And much more !
DAIKIN FLUORO BASED RESIN
SOLVENT BASED – ZEFFLETM GK
Superior durability High weatherability Chemical resistance Heat Resistance Dirt removability Ambient or heat cure High Gloss: 75-80 Chlorine free
WATER BASED – ZEFFLETM SE
Superior durability High weatherability Chemical resistance Wide range of film forming temperature Ambient or heat cure Gloss: 70-65
HYDROPHILIC MODIFIER
suitable for solvent based resin only ZEFFLETM GH
Improved dirt pick-up Efficient at 1-2% dosage Migrate rapidly to the surface Soils can be easily washed away with rain
Download ZEFFLETM GK TDS
Download ZEFFLETM SE TDS
Download ZEFFLETM GH TDS