Water Emulsion Grades
LUMIFLON emulsion grade resins were developed as solvent free alternatives to traditional fluororesins. These resins can be formulated into single component or two component coatings that have excellent weatherability. The development of LUMIFLON emulsions involved modifications of the LUMIFLON chemical structure, shown below.
Chemical Structure of LUMIFLON resins
Application Areas
LUMIFLON emulsions are used primarily for architectural applications, although they also find application in other areas. They can be used on a wide range of substrates, including metal, concrete, and plastics.
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Industrial maintenance
- Field application
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Properties of LUMIFLON Emulsion Grades
| grade | FE-4300 | FE-4400 | FE-4500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| characteristics | low OH value/low Tg one component |
high OH value/high Tg one or two component |
low OH value/low Tg one component |
| markets | architecture, industrial maintenance, transportation | ||
| substrates | metal-steel & aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, concrete | ||
| solid resin, wt% | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| specific gravity, 25°C | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.17 |
| OH Value (mg KOH/g-Polymer) | 10 | 49 | 13 |
| pH | 7-9 | 7-9 | 7-9 |
| Average particle diameter (µm) | 0.1-0.2 | 0.1-0.2 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Ionic character | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic |
| Minimum Film Forming Temperature(°C/F) | 30/86 | 55/131 | 28/82 |
Application Conditions of LUMIFLON Emulsion
LUMIFLON emulsions can be used to make coatings that cure under a wide range of conditions. Coil coating and air dry coating formulations are possible.
Gloss retention of LUMIFLON emulsion
Florida exposure test on FE-4400
