Underwater Applicable Antifouling Paints - Initial One-Year Study.
Abstract
Epoxy coatings with antifouling properties were field-tested to determine (1) the minimum tin content necessary to retard marine biological fouling and (2) whether a leaching agent such as rosin was necessary to permit toxicant release at a rate sufficient to retard fouling. Only paint with 6% tin compared favorably in fouling resistance with the copper-based antifouling paint used as a standard. It may be that fouling resistance will not be greatly affected if the tin content is reduced below 6% and rosin is incorporated into the formulation to accelerate the release of tin. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037873
Entities
People
- L. K. Schwab
- Richard W. Drisko
- T. B. O'neill
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center