What is Umiguard 7001 Zinc Acrylate Self-polishing Resin?
Umiguard 7001 is formulated with hydrolyzable zinc acrylate copolymer technology and serves as an economical binder resin for self-polishing antifouling coatings. It is compatible with flexible combinations of antifouling agents such as CPT, Econea, ZnPT, Zineb and Cu₂O.
Applications
- Marine antifouling coatings
- Antifouling coatings for marine underwater facilities
Advantages
- Adjustable polishing rate of 3-5 μm/month
- Long-lasting antifouling performance for 2-5 years
- Reduced speed loss and lower fuel consumption
- Compliant with IMO document AFS/CONF/26
Physical & Chemical Parameters
| Resin solids content | 34.5 - 35.5 % |
| Solvent | 54.5 - 55.5 % |
| Inert matter | 0.1 - 0.5 % |
| Glass transition temperature | 1 - 2 ℃ |
| Acid value | 90 - 95 |
| Specific gravity | 1.053 |
| Number-average molecular weight | 2500 - 3000 |
| Weight-average molecular weight | 5700 - 6500 |
Package
- 20 kg steel drum
- 190 kg steel drum
Storage
- 12-month shelf life when stored at 25 ℃