Coatings currently are available to prevent corrosion. However, many of them employ hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic chemical and known carcinogen. Current legislation in Europe (RoHS) and California (EWRA) are helping to phase out the use of this chemical.Crosslink offers a new, non-toxic smart coating based on electroactive polymers. When corrosion begins to occur, chemical changes in the makeup of the metallic surface create an electric charge. Crosslink's smart coating senses this charge and releases an additive that neutralizes the chemical reaction, preventing further corrosion at that site and the structural damage that comes with it.Key BenefitsDurable. Crosslink's smart coating is durable, withstanding environmental demands metallic structures are regularly exposed to. Salt spray tests at 3,000 hours, and Q-Sun tests yield desirable results.High Performance. Rigorous testing indicates Crosslink's smart coating is able to perform at levels observed in currently-used coatings, without the toxicity of hexavalent chromium.Environment
ally Friendly. Carcinogens are certainly a cause for concern and as governments continue to legislate use of toxic chemicals, replacement chemicals will be needed for corrosion prevention. Crosslink's smart coating is non-toxic and safe for humans and the environment.
Coatings currently are available to prevent corrosion. However, many of them employ hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic chemical and known carcinogen. Current legislation in Europe (RoHS) and California (EWRA) are helping to phase out the use of this chemical.Crosslink offers a new, non-toxic smart coating based on electroactive polymers. When corrosion begins to occur, chemical changes in the makeup of the metallic surface create an electric charge. Crosslink's smart coating senses this charge and releases an additive that neutralizes the chemical reaction, preventing further corrosion at that site and the structural damage that comes with it.Key BenefitsDurable. Crosslink's smart coating is durable, withstanding environmental demands metallic structures are regularly exposed to. Salt spray tests at 3,000 hours, and Q-Sun tests yield desirable results.High Performance. Rigorous testing indicates Crosslink's smart coating is able to perform at levels observed in currently-used coatings, without the toxicity of hexavalent chromium.Environmentally Friendly. Carcinogens are certainly a cause for concern and as governments continue to legislate use of toxic chemicals, replacement chemicals will be needed for corrosion prevention. Crosslink's smart coating is non-toxic and safe for humans and the environment.
