1. Andek Cocoon Summary Document
Neil Shearer – Chief Chemist Andek Corporation,
“Once upon a time, Sean… Mammals beat
Dinosaurs.”
Sean T. Doyle
President
Spray Solutions, LLC.
Cell: 732-259-4640
Email: Solutions0811@gmail.com
2. N.B. This presentation is a conceptual endeavor. It does not offer implementation
specifications. While thoughts expressed are ultimately true and exciting; the
intent of this document is to expose you to the amazing uses of this dynamic
product.
Please see Andek website for the full list of products. Also, take note to the full line
of Andek Cocoon products.
My focus is the Cocoon line-up. I am not in the habit of chasing leprechauns; it is
very satisfying to have these products provide solutions. Enjoy. Sean T. Doyle.
The Cocoon Story - The Beginning, the reality, the possibilities!
At the end of World War I in November of 1918 The U.S. military complexbegan to come
home. Warships, tanks and airplanes sat in storage. While inhindsight technological
advances would have made most of the equipment obsolete,what was startling was the
abject deterioration of the hardware.
Beginning in 1931 after Japanese aggression towards China, the United States military
complex began to rebuild. Between 1931 and 1939 a small majority ofthe military complex
was manufactured. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the Unites States
went into hyper manufacturing ofarmament.
However, a lesson was learned. We needed to preserve the immenseinvestment in the
military complex. A compound was developed that we now know as Cocoon.
Cocoon is an extraordinary, liquid polymer coating that sprayscobweb-like filaments that
form a tough, waterproof, flexible, monolithic membrane that will conform to any surface.
Cocoon coatings form a monolithic seal highly resistant to impact andabrasion. Cocoon will
maintain its integrity despite movement at pipe and duct penetrations or expansion and
contraction between walls and ceilings.Anywhere there is an artifact that needs preserving,
any structure that needs waterproof, weatherproof , environmental adjutant protective
sealing could all be cost effectively and easily sealed and protected using ~ Cocoon.
In summary, when War broke out along the 38th parallel bisecting Korea onJune 25, 1950.
The United States was able to "unwrap" all of the hardware thathad been preserved with
Cocoon. This afforded the United States and immensehead start on war preparation and
immeasurable cost savings.
Andek Corporation obtained the rights to Cocoon in 1973 and we are proudto bring this
amazing compound to the ever expanding U.S. marketplace in needof innovative solutions.
3. The Andek Cocoon Family
*** Product Data & MSDS are available at www.ANDEK.COM***
Cocoon 111 – This the original compound develop for use in preserving
the U.S. Military fleet. For all intents and purposes it replaces “shrink
wrap”. Like all Andek Cocoon products it is most importantly:
Non-Toxic
Non-Flammable
Non-Permeable
Non-Contributory
Users: any business looking to coat and protect against moisture, dust
and sunlight.
Cocoon 501 – COCOON 501 is formulated for exterior surfacing of
masonry, plywood, steel, etc. COCOON 501 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride
coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building
surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent
waterproof skin that is adaptable to most surfaces. COCOON 501 seals
against moisture, gases, corrosion, and particulates, and maintains
excellent low temperature flexibility.
Outstanding F eatures of 501:
• Highly efficient seal for interior applications such as dust-free areas,
shower rooms, brewery fermentation rooms and bottling plants, hospital
scrub rooms, and natatoriums
• Provides abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical
resistance, and bacteria resistance
• Resists corrosion and surface deterioration caused by acids, oils, fats,
greases, and fungi
• Maintains an effective gas seal coating in controlled atmosphere storage,
hyperbaric suites, and fumigation warehouses
• Effectively seals plenum chambers and ducts in environmental control
systems against air loss
4. • Bridging characteristics provide a permanent seal around lights, filters,
pipe and duct penetrations, and at all ceiling and wall joints.
Cocoon 550 – is formulated for protection of exterior surfaces subject
to mechanical stresses, impact, and harsh climatic conditions. COCOON
550 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating which can be sprayed on any
clean, dry building surface. Wherever it is sprayed, COCOON 550 will
form a tough, flexible, waterproof skin that will withstand the extremes
of temperature, thermal shock, differential substrate movement, and
impingement. COCOON 550 is used extensively on promenade decks,
traffic bearing roof decks and mechanical room floors where excellent
abrasion, waterproof, scruffing and traction enhancement properties
are important.
Outstanding F eatures:
• Excellent protection to exterior surfaces, including roofing and structural
decks, to effectively waterproof and seal against moisture presentation
• Tested by Factory Mutual for combustibility and found to be a fire
retardant coating that will inhibit the progress of combustion
• Cocoon has been in practical architectural use for over fifty years
• Approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals of New York City (795-
57-SM) for use as a roof covering on hospitals, schools, institutions,
commercial and industrial buildings
• Unaffected by intermittent exposure to dilute solutions of alkalies
including sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and ammonium hydroxide
• Resistant to exposure to most strengths of mineral acids at ambient
temperatures and to all concentrations of salt solutions, alcohols, and
greases
• Weathering characteristics permit the use of many different pigments and
pigment blends to produce a wide variety of colors possessing excellent
stability
• Chemical structure permits infinite touch-up and recoating window (new
Cocoon coat softens the old coat and “bites in” to offer provision for future
maintenance work)
5. Cocoon 560 is formulated for protection of surfaces subject to
constant immersion. It has maxi-mum surface hardness and very high
abrasion resistance. COCOON 560 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride coating
which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building surface. Wherever it
is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent waterproof skin that is
adaptable to most interior surfaces. COCOON 560 is used in many
situations including sludge dewatering areas, shower rooms,
swimming pools, vehicle cleaning facilities and other areas where
abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical
protection are important.
Outstanding F eatures:
• Attractive, jointless, hygienic seal that is highly resistant to impact and
abrasion
• Maintains an effective seal against water and water-borne contaminants
including chemical treatments and enzymes
• Maintains integrity of seals at pipe and duct penetrations, where
expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress
• Resists abrasion from entrained solids of turbid waters in dynamic flow
situations
• Low surface tension reduces drag coefficient at the surface/liquid interface
• Architectural colors available that maintain stability and definition in
chemical environments.
Cocoon 72634 is formulated for protection of surfaces subject to
incidental foodstuff contact according to the definitions of U.S.D.A.
(F.D.A.) requirements. It has maximum surface hardness and very
high abrasion resistance. COCOON 72634 is a liquid polyvinyl chloride
coating which can be sprayed on any clean, dry building
surface. Wherever it is sprayed, it forms a tough, strong, permanent
waterproof skin that is adaptable to most interior surfaces. COCOON
72634 is used in many situations including food processing and
packaging facilities, cooling and blast freezers, nitrogen atmosphere
storage, bottling plants, water cooling and recycling rooms,
separators, and other areas where abrasion resistance, washability,
moisture protection, chemical protection are important.
6. Outstanding F eatures: 72634
• Attractive, jointless, hygienic seal that is highly resistant to impact and
abrasion
• May be used in livestock situations where resistance to physical damage,
blood, fecal matter, and biological fluids is essential
• Maintains an effective seal against water and water-borne contaminants
including chemical treatments and enzymes
• Maintains integrity of seals at pipe and duct penetrations, where
expansion and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress
• Resists abrasion from entrained solids of turbid waters in dynamic flow
situations
• Meets the requirements of U.S.D.A. (F.D.A.) for incidental food contact and
is approved for these uses
• Low surface tension reduces drag coefficient at the surface/liquid interface
• Architectural colors available that maintain stability and definition in
aggressive environments
Vital Products to most Andek Cocoon projects:
COCOON VINYL BOND B is an adhesion promoter and prime coat for the Cocoon series of products. COCOON
VINYL BOND B is an adhesive resin solution which can be sprayed onto any clean, dry building surface where
it will rapidly condition the surface to accept the appropriate Cocoon coating. COCOON VINYL BOND B may
be used over gypsum board, wood, masonry, concrete and metal surfaces.
COCOON WEBBING AGENT is a resin solution that is a reinforcing additive. COCOON WEBBING AGENT, when
mixed with any Cocoon coating, is used to form a bridge over openings. A properly sprayed coat of COCOON
WEBBING AGENT will result in a fine, dry, cobweb-like filament which will not break of its own weight.
COCOON WEBBING AGENT forms part of the Cocoon range of products that have diverse uses for
architectural and industrial coatings applications in waterproofing and air sealing. Cocoon has been in
continual use for over 50 years.
COCOON CLEANING SOLVENT is a blend of solvents specially formulated for cleaning
equipment used for spraying or otherwise applying the Cocoon series of
products. COCOON CLEANING SOLVENT may also be used to adjust the viscosity of
the Cocoon coatings for application purposes.
7. The Cocoon Story - The Beginning, the reality, the possibilities!
At the end of World War I in November of 1918 The U.S. military complexbegan to come
home. Warships, tanks and airplanes sat in storage. While inhindsight technological
advances would have made most of the equipment obsolete,what was startling was the
abject deterioration of the hardware.
Beginning in 1931 after Japanese aggression towards China, the United States military
complex began to rebuild. Between 1931 and 1939 a small majority ofthe military complex
was manufactured. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the Unites States
went into hyper manufacturing ofarmament.
However, a lesson was learned. We needed to preserve the immenseinvestment in the
military complex. A compound was developed that we now know as Cocoon.
Cocoon is an extraordinary, liquid polymer coating that sprayscobweb-like filaments that
form a tough, waterproof, flexible, monolithic membrane that will conform to any surface.
Cocoon coatings form a monolithic seal highly resistant to impact andabrasion. Cocoon will
maintain its integrity despite movement at pipe and duct penetrations or expansion and
contraction between walls and ceilings.Anywhere there is an artifact that needs preserving,
any structure that needs waterproof, weatherproof , environmental adjutant protective
sealing could all be cost effectively and easily sealed and protected using ~ Cocoon.
In summary, when War broke out along the 38th parallel bisecting Korea onJune 25, 1950.
The United States was able to "unwrap" all of the hardware thathad been preserved with
Cocoon. This afforded the United States and immensehead start on war preparation and
immeasurable cost savings.
Andek Corporation obtained the rights to Cocoon in 1973 and we are proudto bring this
amazing compound to the ever expanding U.S. marketplace in needof innovative solutions.
8. The other War Horses of Andek
Andek Cocoon is my baby but these products are incredibly important to address the Evil twins of Steel and
Concrete.
PolarPrime 21 is a primer used for steel applications. Can tolerate some surface rust but must have grease
removed. Surface prepared.
Encapsule Super is a base coating to be applied over PolarPrime 21 for a very good barrier against corrosion.
“Puts metal to Sleep”.
Wearcoat or 66/44 can be applied over Encapsule Super. Steel or Concrete.
Aim#1 – Polyurethane material with Barium Sulfate & micaceous iron oxide. Barium Sulfate is the most
water repellant material on earth. X-Rays can’t pass through. Concrete.
Wearcoat 66 – “Non-skid” coating for surfaces.
In many cases Andek products considerably exceed the minimum requirements
for building code compliance. Andek products havebeen tested by many
independent and government agencies including Underwriters Laboratories,
Factory Mutual, U.S. Labs, N.A.V.S.E.S., S.W.R.I., D.S.E.T., Omega Point, etc. Any
test certification isavailable online or may be emailed directly to the appropriate
codeofficials.
Sean T. Doyle
President
Spray Solutions, LLC.
Cell: 732-259-4640
9. April23, 2009
GREEN TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE
Green Technology inConstruction Waterproofing
Better livingthrough green chemistry has been integrated into every aspect of Andek
Corporation's approach to problem-solving, material selection, product design, and distribution
operations since the 1970's. The principle of using low toxicity materials began when most
waterproof coatings manufacturers were using asbestos, lead,mercury, and many toxic
chemicals as ingredients. Andek Corporation implemented "green chemistry" guidelines in
formulation design as part of a corporate culture to integrate sustainable technology with
environmental responsibility.
Waterproof coatings in their earliest forms hadvery high volatile organic compound (V.O.C.)
contents. This often consisted of the majority of the volume of the product and wasessential
to get the coating to a viscosity low enough for application. Andek Corporation realized that
incorporating vast quantities of ingredients designed to be released into the air was notjust
unhealthy but was wasteful. The goal of formulating high solids, low emission products was
tied to the concept that, just as trees emit turpentine, isoprene, and other volatile organic
compounds into the air, a waterproof coating should emit no more V.O.C.s than a tree during
its lifetime.
Durabilityis,of course,oneof the most important ingredientsofsustainability. This iscentral
to the core of green chemistry.
Andek Corporation hasutilized polymeric technology that incorporates hydrophobic
moleculardesign intoastable geometry that anchors intoa sub strate through crosslinking.
Thisisthe process that was first discovered byaddingsulfur to natural rubber latexto make
very effectivewaterproof clothing. Thisessential durability
10. prevents waste by increasing the lifespan of the product to extend the period of protection of
the substrate.
Energy conservation is an important function of any construction material. Every effort has
been made by Andek Corporation to formulate products that control energy transmission
through the building envelope. Some of these products reflect heat by either reflection or
reduce thermal shock by endothermic reaction. Also important is the use of low energy
demand manufacturing processes to reduce the carbon footprint of production.
Efficient distribution of material using local sources of supply is essential to maintain the
sustainability of any operation. Knowledge of local building styles and codes, together with
climatic and environmental considerations, is extremely important. Andek Corporation has
built a network of technical field representatives that can offer specialized advice through their
extensive knowledge of both their area of expertise and familiarity with specifications for the
use of Andek products. Many people rely on the insight and innovation of this team to provide
durable, long-lasting waterproofing products using sensible green technology. Andek
Corporation is fully committed to incorporatinggreen chemistry into allresearch and
development, creating breakthrough products of the future for construction waterproofing and
building preservation.
Neil Shearer
Chief Chemist
Andek Corporation
12. Cocoon coatings have their origin immediately following the
Second World War. Millions of square meters of United States
Naval warships and airplanes were successfully coated and
“mothballed” with Cocoon for future use.
Through continuous research & development, Cocoon’s
permanent waterproofing, gas seal and protective qualities
have been enhanced and refined.
13. COCOON is a revolutionary, high-quality, sprayable liquid
polymer coating. No other product has Cocoon’s unique
qualities. It sprays a cobweb-like filament that forms a
permanent, tough, seamless, waterproof, very durable coating
that can be applied to almost all materials. Cocoon creates a
waterproof and vapor-proof barrier that is able to stretch 2.5
times the original size, and return to its original form.
14. Cocoon Protects
• Tough, very durable, weatherproof, seamless coating that is highly
resistant to impact and abrasion.
• Sunlight, rain, wind and marine atmospheres have minimal effect on
Cocoon. Provides a very high UV-resistance barrier.
• Resists all forms of corrosion and prevents surface deterioration
caused by acids, fats, salt solutions, alcohol, greases and fungi, and
most industrial chemicals.
• Resistant at ambient temperatures to most strengths of common
alkalis or mineral acids.
• Cocoon can stretch to 2.5 times its original size, and return to its
original form. The extreme elasticity of Cocoon permits the coating to
stretch and shrink with changing temperatures, and assures that the
coating is not damaged or torn.
• Will not support combustion. When exposed to a flame, Cocoon will not
ignite and will protect combustible substrates from the spread of flames.
15. Cocoon Seals and Waterproofs
• Cocoon has the unique ability to bridge openingsaround
penetrations of any size or shape.
• Forms a waterproof and vapor-proof barrier in both low and high
temperature environments. Water vapor transmission isvirtually
zero.
• Can be applied to interior and exterior structures to protect
against the penetration of water, dust, gas and oil.
• The tough, flexible web structure ensures the efficient and
effective sealing of walls, including wall penetrations, regardless of
changes in substrate.
• Perfect for sealing against incoming and outgoing moisture, air
and gases.
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma City , OK USA
16. Aesthetic and Maintenance Features:
• Beautiful, high quality coating available in virtually any color.
• Long lasting color durability.
• Ease of modification or repair: Cocoon readily accepts top-
coating since the new coat softens the old and “bites” in.
• Ease of maintenance: Cocoon is extremely washable and will
withstand repeated scrubbing with strong detergents, sterilizing
solutions or high pressure washers.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Plainsboro, NJ USA
Merck
West Point, PA USA
Connaught Labs
Toronto, Canada
17. Cocoon’s Web-like strands
• Unique web-like strands allows the applicator to form a
seamless, durable, flexible, permanent membrane over gaps,
ensuring a perfect bridging and seal between various building
materials.
• Permits the sealing of machinery and equipment, pipe and duct
penetrations, and the gas and airtight sealing of any room or
structure.
• Maintains integrity of seals at pipe penetrations, where expansion
and contraction along dissimilar planes causes stress.
Cocoon’s web-like strands during
application
18. Cocoon uses: Mothballing
• Objects are protected with a weather-proof, tough and
seamless Cocoon ‘skin’, which is hermetically sealed against
moisture and dust. Within this “cocoon”, the relative humidity is
kept at approximately 40%, which prevents the formation of
mold and corrosion.
• Peel off “version”: Temporarily protects or conserves various
installations. Ability to be sprayed on and easily peeled off
without damaging the materials underneath.
Before and after images
of US Navy Missile Battery.
Image on right shows the Missile
Battery totally encapsulated with
Cocoon.
19. Cocoon use: Operating Theatres, Clean
Rooms and Laboratories
• Cocoon creates a tough, flexible seal and is able to maintain
both positive and negative pressures to prevent cross
contamination.
• By using the unique Cocoon system the applicator can create
a hermetically sealed hygienic environment.
• Cocoon is perfect for sealing against other incoming and
outgoing moisture, air and gasses.
• Eliminates surface porosity, joints and cracks where bacteria
or spores can lodge and develop and is extremely resistant to
fungi or bacteria.
20. Other Cocoon uses:
• Gas seal coating in hospital hyperbaric suites and tobacco
fumigation warehouses.
• Hermitically sealing of ammunition crates, components used
for oil and gas drilling.
• Used on all exterior masonry surfaces, including roofing, to
effectively waterproof and seal against moisture penetration.
• Used for interior applications such as dust free areas, shower
rooms, brewery fermentation rooms and bottling plants,
hospital scrub rooms, swimming pools, and other areas where
abrasion resistance, washability, moisture protection, chemical
protection, fungi and bacteria resistance is important.
21. Other Cocoon uses:
• Used in environmental control systems to seal plenum
chambers and ducts against air loss.
• Has been used extensively on promenade decks, traffic
bearing roof decks and mechanical room floors where its
excellent abrasion, waterproofing and durability features are
important.
Fox Chase CancerCenter
Philadelphia, PA USA
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Plum Island DiseaseControl
Greenport,NY USA
Hoffman LaRoche
Nutley, PA USA
22. TheWorldofCocoon
Beginningof a spray application demo at Temple University in Philadelphia,
PA. Note the formation of web structure. (February 2015)
The U.S. Capitol Railway tunnels were coated by the
Army Corp of Engineers in 1960. This area pales in
comparison to the non-public areas treated with Cocoon by
the Army Corp of Engineers, A surface area equal to the
above ground space.
24. Surgical Clean Room: Walls and ceiling coated with Cocoon non-permeable membrane.
I'm guessing there will be no boating today. Should have used Cocoon
instead of shrinkwrap.
25. Swimming with stuff falling from the ceiling is no fun!
Cocoon applied to the ceiling suspension system and
panels.
Mostlikely avery expensiveship'spropeller preserved against corrosion while in dry-dock with Cocoon.
26. The money shot!
Preserving America's military complex since 1945••.•••
Sean T. Doyle
President
Spray Solutions, LLC.
Cell: 732-259-4640
Email: Solutions0811@gmail.com
