Development of coatings intended for the use of organic corrosion inhibitors and to a reduction in the use of solvents

• Grant number: 98/07984-4
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: October 01, 1999
• End date: April 30, 2000
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Technology
• Principal Investigator: Lorenzo de Micheli
• Grantee: Lorenzo de Micheli
• Company: Reade Revestimentos Especiais de Alto Desempenho Ltda

Abstract

This project proposes a reduction in the use of solvents in coatings through the use of a thermo-fixing resin (epoxy resin) with a high level of solids and the use of non-toxic organic inhibitors in place of the conventional organic compounds. Research and development in the area of coatings in Brazil is very small. Even today, industrial companies are using very old formulae that work, but which ignore environmental issues. With increased demand from Brazilian society for the manufacture of products which do not damage the environment, it is now becoming necessary to research coatings which are longer lasting and have a lower level of solvents in their composition. Current coatings on the market normally contain toxic inorganic inhibitors based on lead or zinc. (AU)