International. Hempel announced that in response to customer demands, it has launched two new advanced coatings specifically developed to protect vulnerable areas known as "splash zone" of offshore structures.
The "splash zone" is the area of an offshore asset (oil and gas platform or wind turbine, for example) that is just above the waterline and therefore suffers the double impact of atmospheric and immersion corrosion, as well as physical damage such as abrasion and impact, especially in areas around ship landings.
Hempadur Multistrength 35480 and 35482 are nearly solvent-free products and contain a much higher percentage of reactive diluents rather than conventional solvents to create superior cross-linking properties (a chemical reaction that helps harden the coating). This significantly improves its corrosion resistance. In addition, the coatings are reinforced with overlapping glass flakes to further improve their water resistance and strengthen them against physical impact. Their high proportion of solids (99 percent) and low VOC (volatile organic compound) content make them significantly more environmentally friendly than conventional coatings.
Thinning a coating often increases the potential for solvent entrapment and can result in poor appearance and sagging. To avoid this common problem, Hempadur Multistrength is available in two variants to offer a selection of "splash zone" products that offer the same performance, but with different film thicknesses.
