This presentation provides: • Explanation of FEVE Technology • Discussion of Markets for FEVE Technology • Presentation of Performance in Exposure Testing • Life Cycle Cost Advantages • Examples of Applied FEVE Coatings For more information, visit agcchem.com, and follow on Twitter @AGCChem_Amer.

1. Extending Infrastructure Durability with
Ultra-Weatherable FEVE Technology
Webinar for
Roads & Bridges Magazine
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2. Extending Infrastructure Durability with FEVE Technology
Summary of Webinar
• Explanation of FEVE technology
• Discussion of markets for
FEVE technology
• Presentation of performance in
exposure testing
• Life cycle cost advantages
• Examples of applied FEVE coatings
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What is an FEVE Fluoropolymer?
1. A hybrid fluoropolymer resin with the ability to be used in standard
coatings formulations like any other conventional coating resin
2. A high-performance resin that can withstand severe ultraviolet light
exposure 2-3 times longer than conventional coatings resins
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Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether (FEVE) Resins
FLUORINATED SEGMENTS: Weatherability • Chemical • Resistance
VINYL ETHER SEGMENTS: Gloss • Solubility • Crosslinking
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Advantages of FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins
• Ambient Cure
- Field application
• OH Functional
- Crosslinkable with isocyanates
• Solvent Soluble
- Conventional application techniques (airless spray)
- Wide range of gloss (90@60º)
• Fluoropolymer Segments
- UV Resistance
- Corrosion resistance
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Markets for FEVE Resin-Containing Coatings
1. Architectural coatings for commercial buildings
2. Industrial maintenance coatings for water towers, bridges,
assorted metal and concrete structures
3. Aerospace coatings
4. Applications in marine environments
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QUV Weatherometer Exposure Testing
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GlossRetention(%)
Hours of QUV Exposure (UVB-313 Bulbs)
FEVE Coating
Polysiloxane Coating
Acrylic Urethane Coating

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Sunshine Weatherometer Exposure Testing
(Carbon Arc)
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SWOM Exposure (hours)
LF200 coating
PVDF coating
Acrylic Urethane coating

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EMMAQUA Testing
(Outside Test Fence in Arizona)
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Radiant Energy (Mj/m²)
FEVE coating
PVDF coating
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South Florida Test Fence Exposure
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Glossretention(%)
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FEVE Yellow Coating
FEVE Clearcoat

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Corrosion Resistance Test of FEVE Coatings
• Location: Suruga Bay Marine Test Station (offshore)
• Length of Test: 16 years
• Coatings Systems on Test:
- Zinc-rich primer, epoxy midcoat, acrylic urethane topcoat
- Zinc-rich primer, epoxy midcoat, fluorourethane topcoat
• Thickness of Coating:
- Primer: 3 mils
- Midcoat: 6 mils
- Topcoat: 1 mil (25 microns)
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Measurement of Total Erosion of the Topcoat
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ACRYLIC URETHANE
TOPCOAT
FLUOROURETHANE
TOPCOAT
INITIAL MEASUREMENT
(microns)
25 25
FINAL MEASUREMENT
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Life Cycle Cost Advantages - Part I
• Initial Cost of FEVE-based Topcoat:
- 5% to 10% higher than standard polyurethane topcoat
• FEVE-Based Topcoat Life Expectation: 30 to 60 years
• Expected Repaints of Std. Polyurethane Topcoat (30 to 60 years):
- 2 to 3 (based on topcoat erosion data from offshore test)
• Additional Costs of Repaints:
- Facility downtime
- Lodging of paint crew on offshore platform
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* “Prices of Construction Materials and Wages” October 2006 (Published in Japan)
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Breakdown of Total Cost of Recoating a Bridge*
3 Coat Epoxy, 2 Coat
Polyurethane System
3 Coat Epoxy, 2 Coat FEVE
Urethane System
Staging Costs $38.96 / m² $38.96 / m²
Surface Preparation $8.44 / m² $8.44 / m²
Labor Cost For Paint
Application $26.22 / m² $26.22 / m²
Total Cost of Coatings $12.03 / m² $15.96 / m²
Total Repainting Cost $85.65 / m² $89.87 / m²

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Estimation of Total Applied Cost Per Year (Coating
System)
Coating System
Total Repainting
Cost
Estimated Life of
Coating System
Total Applied Cost
per year of Service
Polyurethane
Topcoat System $85.65 18 $4.76
FEVE Urethane
Topcoat System $89.87 30 $3.00
FEVE Urethane
Topcoat System $89.87 60 $1.50
FEVE Urethane
Topcoat System $94.21 (estimated) 30 $3.14
FEVE Urethane
Topcoat System $94.21 (estimated) 60 $1.57

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Life Cycle Cost Advantages - Part II
• Initial Cost of FEVE-Modified Topcoat:
- Depends on the level of modification. Will be 2% to 5% higher than
standard polyurethane topcoat.
• FEVE-Modified Topcoat Life Expectation:
- Will depend on the level of modification. Coatings can be fine tuned to
last as long as necessary to meet both short-term objectives
(cost constraints) and long-term objectives (elimination of one recoat
with an improved aesthetic appearance).
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Projects
Project Update: Tokiwa Bridge
• Original coating scheme:
- 1 coat of lead-based primer
- 2 coats of chlorinated rubber
• Repainted with fluorourethane in 1986:
- Surface prepared to SSPC SP2/SP3
- 2 coats of epoxy primer
- 2 coats of fluorourethane
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Projects
Project Update: Tokiwa Bridge
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October 1988 April 1993 April 2007

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Projects
Project: Shelby Street Bridge, Nashville TN
• Coated in 2004
• 3 coat system on steel:
- Zinc-rich primer
- Epoxy midcoat
- Fluorourethane topcoat
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Projects
Project: Gateway Bridge, Nashville TN
• Coated in 2004
• Red support girder coated
with FEVE-containing coating
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Projects
Project: Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi
Road & Train Bridge
• Coated in 1997
• Constructed as 100-year bridge
• Expectation is one recoat only
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Projects
Project Update: Katsushika Harp Bridge
• Construction completed in 1986 (shop coating began in 1982)
• 3 coat system
• Concrete bridge piers
- Elastic primer
- 2 fluorourethane topcoats
• Steel encasement for earthquakes in 2007
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New Steel Encasement:
Coated 2007
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Original Concrete Foot:
Coated 1987

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Conclusion
For 32 years, FEVE resins have been included in exterior coatings
for multiple end uses. Their excellent weatherability and corrosion
resistance make them attractive for inclusion in topcoats
for steel and concrete surfaces.
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Acknowledgements
Takasi Takayanagi
Sho Masuda
Isao Kimura
Takuma
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