PPG launches new SIGMA SAILADVANCE NX antifouling paint, a major breakthrough in antifouling paint technology

September 16, 2021 - PPG (NYSE: PPG) has announced the addition of its award-winning PPG Sigma Sailadvance family of antifouling paints, the SIGMA SAILADVANCETM NX antifouling paint, marking PPG's leadership in antifouling.
Another major breakthrough in coating technology
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Developed for the highest levels of hull protection and vessel performance, PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX antifouling paint meets International Maritime Organization (IMO) energy efficiency standards, delivering significant fuel savings and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, thereby reducing overall operating costs for Make positive contributions to the global carbon reduction cause
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As the result of 10 years of research and development by PPG resin synthesis experts, PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX antifouling paint can achieve true linear polishing and leaching layer minimization, and can protect the hull in various fouling conditions around the world.
It solves the long-standing anti-fouling technical problem in the shipping industry
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PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX coatings formulated with PPG's proprietary zinc methacrylate Controlled Surface Active Polymer (CSP) resin exhibit excellent performance with an average speed loss of only 1.
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5% during vessel operation, while maintaining Effectively save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15%
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The binder formulation used in this coating enables a true linear finish, is less susceptible to changes in seawater temperature, and minimizes leaching layer build-up
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Tests and application data from existing customers have shown that there is no loss of performance during vessel operation, while the antifouling coating provides reliable protection for laying vessels for up to 45 days
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PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX Antifouling Paint contains a suite of ultra-strong biocides designed to target a broad range of soil growth conditions worldwide, including bacterial slimes, soft soils and aggressive animal soils
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"In developing PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX, we wanted to overcome the main challenge of antifouling technology with a unique adhesive that ensures the biocide will continue to adhere to the hull surface and protect the hull from all types of fouling environments.
Ariana Psomas, global director of PPG Shipbuilding and Dockyards, said, “This new antifouling technology can significantly reduce CO2 emissions during operation and provide long-term static protection of the hull, so it is an effective solution to meet the needs of emerging industries
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PPG's special grade zinc methacrylate CSP resin has a special molecular structure that has twice as many reactive sites as other acrylates, thus facilitating chemical hydrolysis
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The tightly controlled hydrolysis process also minimizes the saponification layer and achieves true linear polishing
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In addition, it ensures that the biocide is controlled at the required level to provide the most comprehensive and reliable protection of the vessel during operation and during stationary periods
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"This unique technology solution brings unparalleled performance and carbon reduction benefits to our customers," added Psomas.
"With three major advantages, PPG Sigma Sailadvance NX antifouling paint performs well beyond Products using other acrylate technologies
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Photo Caption: PPG SIGMA SAILADVANCETM NX antifouling paint minimises saponification build-up, ensuring that the biocide remains effective while the vessel is in operation and provides mooring protection for up to 45 days
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