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Old 02-14-2013, 07:21 PM
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Ultra-Ever Dry
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) Part 2 of 2
10.31.12
13. How chemically resistant is Ultra-Ever Dry?
Answer: As with most materials and coatings, this will depend on the chemical. In general, it is resistant to a widerange including most acids, caustics and refi ned oils. Testing may be required to ensure proper compatibility.
14. What chemicals will the material not work with?
Answer: Certain solvents, alcohols and soap/detergents will cause the surface of the coating to “wet-out”. Oncethese chemicals are removed, the superhydrophobicity will generally return.
15. Is the coating corrosion resistant?
Answer: Yes, it can improve the corrosion resistance of steel by fi ve to eight times.
16. Is it conductive?
Answer: No, it is non-conductive. It can be safely used to coat electric motors, switches, electrical components,light fi xtures, etc.
17. What does this product do to the transmission of vapors (air) through a material?
Answer: The passing of air through the coating is dependent on the substrate. There are surfaces were the coatingcan act as a liquid repellant under normal pressures, but is porous to any gases or vapor. If the base coat isapplied too thick and makes a continuous fi lm across the pores of the substrate, then vapor transmission will bediminished.
18. Is Ultra-Ever Dry fl ammable?
Answer: Polymer binders do not off er fl ammability resistance as polymers are carbon-based molecules andtherefore will eventually burn or melt. Please note, however, that the coating thicknesses are generally only about1-2 mils. We expect the overall fl ammability will be determined by the article being coated. At this time, we wouldadvise application-specifi c testing if fl ammability is a concern.
19. Can Ultra-Ever Dry be sprayed on hot surfaces or frozen surfaces?
Answer: Spraying on hot surface may cause solvent in the base coat to dry too fast for an eff ective coating. At thistime, we recommend applying the coating on surfaces up to 150°F (66°C). We do not have any experience withapplication on frozen surfaces at this time. We would recommend testing on lower temperatures prior to extensiveuse. Frozen surfaces will cause adhesion problem, if there is moisture on the surface. Cold surfaces that are free ofmoisture should not be a problem.
20. Are there environmental or safety concerns during application or after the coating has dried?
Answer: Once dry, there are no known environmental concerns. The coating is found to be safe for use in nonfoodcontacts areas of food processing plants. The coating meets FDA and USDA regulations for those type of applications.When applying the coating, we recommend using gloves and avoiding skin contact as it will dry out theskin. Goggles for eye protection and respirators with P100 pre-fi lters and organic vapor cartridges are also recommendedduring the spray-on application.
21. If Ultra-Ever Dry is applied to fabrics, will it wash off ?
Answer: Yes, after a few washes. We can provide diff erent binders (bottom coat) to enhance its durability in fabricsupon request.
22. Can you use Ultra-Ever Dry where it is continuously submerged in water or liquid, like the inside of a pipe withconstantly fl owing liquid?
Answer: No, this is not a good application. The reason the nano-coating relies on a barrier of oxygen/air to formthe barrier on the surface of the material it is coating. Unless the coating can become exposed to air every nowand then, it cannot “recharge”. So coating the inside of continuously fl owing pipes is not a prime application. If itis intermittent usage, it may work well. Steel coated with Ultra-Ever Dry has been immersed in salt water for 30days without any eff ect.
23. What does the alpha and numerical designation refer to on Ultra-Ever Dry?
Answer: The “SE” refers to the proprietary formula. The digits 7.6.110 indicate its level of hydrophobicity (waterrepelling) is a 7 out of a scale of 1-8. Its oleophobicity (oil repelling) is a 6 out of 8 and its Tabor abrasion resistancereading is 110.
24. It seems like the Ultra-Ever Dry coating is rubbing off onto my hands. Is that normal?
Answer: The whitish coating that comes off in your hands if you rub is excess nanoparticles that have combinedand bonded to each other because there were no more surface molecules to bond to. It is excess coating. NOTEue to the natural oils in the skin, excessive handling with bare hands of treated materials can cause a reduction inperformance.
25. What is the return policy for Ultra-Ever Dry?
Answer: All sales are fi nal. We are unable to accept returns on the product because of the shelf life (1 year). Ultra-Ever Dry is stamped with a “best by” date and because of that, returns are not practical.
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