Zero VOC, Coal Tar Free Splash Zone Coating (SZC)

Abstract

The "Splash Zone" is defined as the area between the year's lowest tidal mark and up to ten feet above the year's highest tidal mark. Early SBIR funded studies of the SBIR developed polysulfide modified novolac epoxy formulation (renamed Zero VOC, Coal Tar Free Splash Zone Coating (SZC)) indicated that the SZC will provide at least "twice" the performance compared to the currently specified coating systems. This demonstration provides a full scale validation of the SZC for use as an in-service waterfront maintenance system and enables the transition of this coal tar free coating directly into the hands of DOD end users who require waterfront metal (e.g., sea walls, sheet pile) maintenance painting. This project addresses performance and environmental requirements for sustainment and reduction of VOC and HAP emissions due to the SZC being free of toxic metals, hazardous air pollutant free, contains no coal tar pitch, and has zero VOC's.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA582341

Entities

People

  • C. D. Gaughen
  • Daniel A. Zarate
  • David E. Pendleton

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Air Pollutants
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Environmental Protection
  • Materials
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Performance Tests
  • Physical Properties
  • Protective Coatings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Wear Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Geodesy