Overview of Polyurea Technology

Presented by Bob Johnson

Polyurea History
1981
Developed for Automotive Fascia Parts

1986
Polyurea Spray Systems Developed

1987
Polyurea Spray Equipment Introduced to Industry

1988
First Commercial Use

Basic Chemistry

ISO + Amine polymer = Polyurea ISO + polyol (OH-) = Polyurethane

ISO + (OH-) polymer = Hybrid Polyurea

Advantages of the Technology

Fast Cure: Rapid return to service Application at -20F to 120F Retain Physical Properties from -20F to 250F Waterproof and crack resistant to 15F Very Low Permeability

Advantages of the Technology

100% solids, 0-VOCs and Low Odor Excellent Bond, Tear Strength, and Elongation Excellent Impact and Abrasion Resistance NSF Certified and USDA approved

Limitations & Precautions:

Color Stability of Aromatic Systems Aesthetics of Overlap and Overspray Chemical Resistance Should Always Be Verified

Systems Available
Aromatic Aliphatic Joint

Sealant Grade Repair

Brush

Equipment Requirements
Material Air

Temperature 150 to 170F

& Surface Temperature -20 to 120F Pressure 2000 2500 PSI up to 2 gals per minute Proportioning of 1:1 ratio

Line

Output Critical Direct

Impingement Mixing Guns

Plural Component Equipment

Direct Impingement Spray Guns

 All

Polyurea Systems are not equal

Physical Properties, Chemical Stability, and

Performance Ratings are affected by formulation and application parameters

Comparison of Properties
Bis A Epoxy PU Elastomer Dry Time Full Cure 4-8 Hours 3-7 Days 4-6 Hours 3-7 Days Polyurea 12 seconds To 3 minutes 24 hours

Comparison of Properties
Bis A Epoxy Tensile Elongation ASTM D4541 Abrasion Resistance ASTM D 4060 Permeability ASTM E 96 Hardness ASTM D 2240 Application Temp. 7,000 psi 1% 100 mg Loss .16 perm-in. PU Elastomer 1,000 psi 500 % 42 mg Loss .080 perm-in. Polyurea 3,000 psi 425 % 6 mg Loss .02 perm-in.

Shore D 85 50F - 90 F F160, R80 LBS

Shore D 40-60 55 F - 90 F >160 Lbs. F and R

Shore D 51 -20 F - 120 F >160 Lbs. F and R

Impact Resistance ASTM D 2794

Permeability Comparison
Product Flake Filled Vinyl ester Flake Filled Polyester EnviroLastic AR200 HD and AR 425 (30 mil) Futura 5022 Hybrid Polyurea 4 Mil Polyethylene sheet General Purpose Bis A Epoxies (8 mil) Neogard Deck coating (36 mil) polyurethane elastomer 3M Topcoat (12 mil) polyurethane elastomer 3M Basecoat(25 mil) polyurethane elastomer Acrylic Permeability ASTM E96 .001 .005 .02 .06 .08 .16 1.06 2.4 2.7 3.5

Polyurea Adhesion
Adhesion

to SSPC SP-10, 3 mil profile carbon steel = 1,750 to 2,000 psi. to primed concrete with ICRI CSP 3-5 is 8-10% of concrete compressive strength enhanced by adhesion promoter

Adhesion

Adhesion

Crack Bridging @ -15 F @ 1/8

(ASTM C 836)
Mortar

blocks coated with aromatic polyurea and crack bridging tested at -15 F

Flexibility System

showed no signs of cracking loss of adhesion or any other type of failure concluded by DL Laboratories

Tests

QUV Weatherometer ASTM G53

250 Hours 500 Hours 1000 Hours Aromatic Polyurea Typical color changes Performance is Not Affected by Color Change 1500 Hours 2000 Hours 3000 Hours No chalking or cracking

Radiation Exposure

Gamma Radiation 1x107 yellowing, no change in adhesion. Decontamination (ASTM D 4256) - 99.26% Radiation shielding tests indicate 300 mils may shield 50% of low energy Gamma and up to 100% of Beta. Grant awarded to Hanford to complete testing.

(Request Hanford/LATA test Report)

Fire And Smoke Development

Fire

Test of Roof Covering Class A Class 1

ASTM E 108

Flammability

ASTM E 84 Tunnel Test Flame Spread 10 Smoke Development 35

Toxic Gases
MIL-STD-2031

Applications Inside Naval

Submarines
ASTM

E 662 Test Method

Results 100 ppm 1% 2 ppm <10 ppm Allowable 200 ppm 4% 30 ppm 100 ppm

Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Hydrogen Cyanide Hydrogen Chloride -

Polyurea vs. Polyurethanes and Hybrids

Advantages of Polyurea Broader temperature use Faster return to service Higher abrasion resistance Lower permeation rating Tougher, high tensile & elongation Greater tear resistance Moisture tolerant-will not foam Disadvantages of Polyurea Higher cost

Polyurea vs. Epoxy

Advantages of Polyurea

Disadvantages of Polyurea

Broader temperature use Faster return to service Higher abrasion resistance Higher elongation Greater toughness Lower permeation rating

Lower chemical resistance Lower hardness Critical mix ratio

Surface Preparation

Steel:

SSPC-SP 10 /NACE 2 2 mil profile atmospheric 3 mil profile immersion ICRI CSP 3-5 profile minimum atmospheric or immersion

Concrete:

Steel Surface Preparation

Clean

surface of contaminants seams, rivets, welds anchor profile

Inspect Provide

Remember!
Coatings

& Linings Adhere to the Surface by Mechanical and/or Chemical Bond Cleaning Provides a Good Anchor

Abrasive

Acceptable Surface Preparation Standards

SSPC-SP1 SSPC-SP10 NACE No. 2

Solvent Cleaning Near-White Blast 2 mil profile for atmospheric 3 mil profile for immersion

SSPC-SP12 NACE No. 5 Ultra High Water Jetting

Recommended Primers
Steel Direct to Metal, SSPC SP-10, 2-3 mil profile Epoxy Hold Primer Concrete, Masonry, & Wood High Solids Epoxy Low Temp 100% Solids Epoxy 100% Solids Conductive Epoxy

MARINE APPLICATIONS

Keys To Success
State

of the Art Polyurea Systems Reliable Spray Equipment Contractor Network

Highly

Certified

Secondary Containment

Pipelines

Fuel Storage Areas

Water & Wastewater

Cooling Tower Liners

Fish Hatcheries Aquariums Mining NSF 61 Approved

Industrial Floor Coatings

Roof Coatings

Deck Coatings

Wall & Ceiling Coatings

Clean Rooms Rail Car Linings

Industrial Waste Storage Tank