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THE AMERICAS

CANADAHead OfficeProtech Chemicals Ltd.7600 Henri-Bourassa WestMontreal, Quebec H4S 1W3Tel: 514-745-0200Fax: 514-745-5774email: sales@protechpowder.com

Protech Chemicals Ltd.150 Klondike Dr.North York, Ontario M9L 1X3Tel: 416-667-9697Fax: 416-667-0460email: sales@protechpowder.com

UNITED STATESProtech Powder Coatings Inc.21 Audrey PlaceFairfield, New Jersey 07004Tel: 862-702-3537Fax: 973-257-0114 email: sales@protechpowder.com

Protech Powder Coatings Inc. 11110 Berea Rd Ste 1Cleveland, Ohio 44102Tel: 216-631-2002email: sales@protechpowder.com

Protech Powder Coatings Inc.939 Monocacy RdYork, Pennsylvania 17404Tel: 717-767-6996Fax: 717-767-6993email: sales@protechpowder.com

Protech Powder Coatings Inc. (Thermoclad)4690 Iroquois AvenueErie, Pennsylvania 16511Tel: 814-899-7628Fax: 814-899-1739email: sales@protechpowder.com

CHILECorporación Peruana de Producto Químicos (CPPQ) - Pinturas Tricolor S.A.Avda Claudio Arrau 9440PudahuelSantiagoChileTel : +56 02 2908761Fax: +56 02 6011912email: servicioalcliente@tricolor.cl

COLOMBIAIndustria de Electrodomésticos S.A.Indusel S.A.Autopista (AC57R) Sur 67-59Bogotá D.C., ColombiaTel: +57 1 724 5151Fax: +57 1 724 5150email: oxy@indusel.com.co

PERUCorporación Peruana de Producto Químicos (CPPQ) - Industrias Vencedor S.A.Av. Jorge Chávez 154 - 803 Miraflores ,Lima 18.PerúTel: +51 1202 0000Fax: +51 444 0909email: postmaster@vencedor.com.pe

EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ AFRICA

BELGIUMOxyplast Belgium NVHulsdonk 35B-9042 Gent-MendonkBelgiumTel : +32 9 326 79 20Fax : +32 9 337 01 59email: info@oxyplast.be

THE CZECH REPUBLICProtech-Oxyplast CZ (formerly Ekopowder)Janska 18746 01 Opava Tel: +420 553 615 901email: info@protechpowder.cz

SAUDI ARABIAGulf Powder Polyester & Epoxy Coating Factory2nd Industrial ArearP.O. Box 6416SA – 11442 RiyadhSaudi ArabiaTel: +966 126 519 77Fax: +966 126 520 32email: sales@alwanpowdercoating.com

ASIA / PACIFIC

CHINAFoshan Lea Hin Coatings Co. Ltd.Long Jin Road, Nanzhuang Town, ChanchengFoshan City, Guangdong ProvinceChina 528061Tel: +86 757 85396055Fax: +86 757 85396044 email: honsoo@yahoo.com

INDONESIAPT Oxyplast IndonesiaJl. Raya Beji, Bangil Km. 4Desa Cangkringmalang, Kec. BejiID – 67154 Pasuruan, Jawa TimurIndonesiaTel: +62 343 656 886Fax: +62 343 656 882email: noeltc@oxyplast.co.id sales@oxyplast.co.id

MALAYSIAOxyhin Sdn BhdLot 1, Jalan 13/346200 Petaling Jaya, SelangorMalaysiaTel: +60 379 565 599Fax: +60 379 565 232email: osbkl@oxyhin.com.my

PAKISTANBerger Paints (Pakistan) Limited28-KM Multan Road LahorePakistanTel: +92 423 7543445-9Fax: +92 423 7543450email: technical@berger.com.pk

PHILIPPINESDiversys Spectrum Products, Inc.111 North Main Avenue,Laguna TechnoparkBinan, Laguna 4024PhilippinesTel: (+63-2) 786-7201Fax: (+63-2) 786-7218email: charlie.sy@diversysph.comwww.diversysph.com

SINGAPORELea Hin Co. (Powder Manufacturers) Pte Ltd293 Alexandra RoadSG – 159940 SingaporeRepublic of SingaporeTel: +65 6 47 56 198Fax: +65 6 47 36 185email: ehk@leahinpowder.com sales@leahinpowder.com

THAILANDSiam Oxyplast Co. Ltd.7 Soi Prachauthid 33 Yeak 9, Bangmod, Thungkru, Bangkok 10140 ThailandTel: +66 02 427 9995-7Fax: +66 02 427 9998email: info@oxyplast.co.th

VIETNAMDai Phu Co., Ltd.D2/1 Road 1B, Vinh Loc Industrial ParkBinh Tan District, Hochiminh CityVietnamTel: +848. 37653387Fax: +848. 37653386email: daiphuoxyplast@vnn.vn

Global Manufacturing Network

THE AMERICAS

Arnum As ElectrostaticaDr. E. Iberlucea 1141 Haedo(1706)Pcia. De Bs.ArgentinaTel: (5411) 4659-4724Fax : (5411) 4443-5810email: info@arnum.com.ar

MEXICOProtech Mexicana S.A. de C.V.Laguna No. 24 Col. Ampl. Los AlpesDelegacion Alvaro ObregonMexico D.F. C.P. 01710Tel: 514-745-0200Fax: 514-745-5774email: sales@protechpowder.com

VENEZUELAIndustrias GranitopFinal Calle El Oficio, Galpón S/N, Zona Industrial Los Naranjos, Guarenas, Edo. Miranda. Tel: 362.74.13/ 38.39 www.granitop.com.ve

EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA

GREAT BRITAINOxyplast UKBradley Hall Industrial Estate,Unit 35a,Standish, WiganLancashireWN6 0XQTel: 01257 473924Fax: 01257 425438email: graeme.higgins@oxyplastuk.com

HUNGARYPolipowder Kft.6000, KecskemétTéglás u. 7/b fszt. 2.Tel: +36 70 364 89 04email: info@polipowder.comwww.polipowder.com

IRELANDGoodbody Ltd.Unit F, Solus Tower Ind. Est.Corke AbbeyBray, County WicklowIrelandTel: 0035 312 827 353Fax: 0035 312 814 477email: sales@goodbodyltd.com

ISRAELBarak Bar-On Mark. & Tech.11 Zait St. P.O.Box 470848 571 Rosh-Ha’AyinIsraëlTel: 0097 239 027 229Fax: 0097 239 384 269

LITHUANIAJSC Geosiluma (Baltija)Zilviciu 17, Teleiciu KM.Garliavos Sen., Kauno Raj,LithuaniaTel: 0037 037 291 244Fax: 0037 037 291 244email: info@mmkbaltija.lt

POLANDProtech Oxyplast PolandPromal Coatings SP.Z. o.oUl. Elektroniczna 205-500 PiasecznoPolandTel: 0048 22 70 29 313Fax: 0048 22 70 29 302email: info@protechoxyplast.plwww.protechpowder.com

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Architectural Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings

Sol-arTM is Protech/Oxyplast’s high-performance line of protective powder coatings for architectural applications. Sol-arTM is formulated using the latest generation fluoropolymer resin system that ensures outstanding weathering performance and excellent resistance from extended exposure to the damaging effects of UV rays and environmental conditions. The high tensile strength and mar resistance of Sol-arTM coatings prevents damage during handling,

The unique formulation and fluoropolymer backbone of Sol-arTM offer many features and advantages.

• Available in a wide range of colours and gloss • Custom formulations possible• Meets AAMA 2605 specifications• Qualifies for LEED credits• Environmentally friendly with no release of VOC’s• No primer required: one-coat system• Outstanding weathering, UV protection and durability• Excellent gloss retention• Anti-graffiti properties• Excellent abrasion, corrosion and mar resistance• Cures as low as 190° C (375° F)• Colour and over-bake stability• Heat resistance up to 232° C (450° F)

AAMA 2605 Requirement SOL-AR™Fluoropolymer Powder Result

Typical Florida Exposure 10-yearColour retentionGloss retention

delta E <5> 50%

Adhesion PassPencil hardness F - no film ruptureImpact resistance 16 mm ball Pass – no removalFalling sand abrasion 40 litres PassSealant compatibility Pass – no film damageModified salt spray resistance 2000 hours Pass - less than 2 mm creepageHumidity resistance 4000 hours PassMuriatic acid resistance No blisters or change in appearanceMortar resistance PassBoiling water resistance PassDetergent resistance -72 hrs at 100° F (37° C) No blisters or change in appearanceNitric acid resistance - fumes 30 minutes Maximum change - 5 delta E units

transportation and installation of the finished product. With its broad palette of colours and gloss range, Sol-arTMallows architects the flexibility of design creativity along with optimal protection from the elements. The Sol-arTM series offers an extraordinary variety of applications including:

• Aluminium Extrusions • Road Signs • Lampposts • Park Benches

• Stadium Seating • Roof Tiles • Billboards • Door and Window Trim

Product Overview

Record Keeping

1. Review logbook containing record of daily titrations, temperatures and chemical additions and/or sandblasting profile.

2. Review record of pretreatment coating weights. Coating weights should be checked at least once per month.

3. Review record of powder inventory.4. Review record of results from control panels.5. Review sandblasting procedure.

Washer

1. Verify that chemical stages are operating within ranges stated in the logbook.

2. Check washer condition. For spray washer, check screens and nozzles. For immersion systems, check eductors and level of visible contaminants.

3. Check operation of rinses.4. Perform visual inspection of the surface for

contaminants and/or debris.

Dry Off

1. Check dry off oven temperature.2. Audit and review oven profile.3. Parts inspection.4. Evaluate time lag between dry off and painting

operation.5. If applicable, check material handling.

Cure Oven

1. Check cure oven temperature.2. Audit and review oven profile.3. Parts inspection.

Process Control

1. Control panel should be done for every production run.

2. Perform salt spray evaluation.3. Perform humidity evaluation.

Miscellaneous

1. Check ground.2. Check powder storage conditions.3. Scan facility for potential contamination sources.

SOL-AR™ Approved Applicator Conditions

To receive and maintain status as an approved applicator for Sol-ar™ powder coatings, the coater will be audited by a qualified Protech/Oxyplast representative on a biannual basis (6 month intervals). The audit program will include the checklist items listed below. Items related to surface preparation shall be reviewed in conjunction with the pretreatment supplier.

Product Guarantee

Claims Procedure

Claims under warranty (under guarantee) must be submitted in writing according to our claims procedure. A written specification must be submitted to Protech/Oxyplast within four (4) weeks of the detection of any perceived defect.

In the event of a claim under warranty, the approved applicator must submit valid documentation. Records required include, but are not limited to:

- Chemical wash tank titration records and coating weight (chemical supplier recommendations)- Production records with the following:

• Powder lot number and storage conditions• Date of manufacture• Quality control panels• Oven data

- Certificate of analysis (COA) of the aluminium substrate- Maintenance records

• Production, oven records, quality control data and procedures- Building or particular objects affected by the claim

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Product GuaranteeSOL-AR™ Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings

30 YEAR WARRANTY

Protech/Oxyplast warrants that the Sol-arTM series of powder coatings produced by Protech/Oxyplast or by any of our licensees, will meet or exceed the performance requirements of GSB, Qualicoat and AAMA 2605 and will maintain film integrity for a minimum of thirty years with

normal levels of fading, gloss reduction and chalking.

Sol-arTM high performance powder coatings are engineered to meet or exceed the performance requirements set forth in the “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminium Extrusions and Panels” - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA 2605). This specification calls for Florida exposure south of latitude 27° North at a 45° angle facing south for a minimum of ten years with a minimum of 50% gloss retention (ASTM 523) and a maximum delta E color change

of 5.0 units (Hunter) ASTM D2244.

Corrosion resistance and adhesion are a direct function of pretreatment and metal preparation conditions. Therefore, all surface preparation, pretreatment and application procedures must be performed and carried out by approved applicators in strict conformity with Protech/Oxy-plast’s instructions and product data sheets. The recommended procedures set forth in AAMA 2605, and all other written specifications, including maintenance and cleaning, must be met. A multi-stage cleaning and pretreatment system is required to remove organic and inorganic surface soils, remove residual oxides, and apply a chemical conversion coating to which organic

coatings will firmly adhere.

The Sol-arTM high performance series demonstrates the best weatherability in its class when properly applied and fully cured on pretreated substrates conforming to Sol-arTM pretreatment specifications. Our technical advice, whether verbal or in writing, is given in good faith. It does not release the purchaser or the applicator from testing the products as to their suitability for

the particular application.

This warranty is subject to terms, conditions and limitations. Protech/Oxyplast warrants the customer but not to any successor or assignee of the customer.

General Technical Data

Application Method: Electrostatic gun (manual or automatic)Appearance: Smooth finish, good flowSpecific Gravity: 1.2 – 1.8Theoretic Coverage: 10.4 m2/kg (51 sq ft/lb) at typical specific gravity of 1.5 and recommended film thickness of 60 microns (2.5 mils) Curing Instructions: 10 minutes at 200° C (400° F) or 15 minutes at 190° C (375° F) (metal temperature)

Recommended Film Thickness: 60 to 100 microns (2.5 to 4 mils)

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Storage Conditions and Shelf Life

Powder coatings should not be subjected to extreme temperatures or high humidity. Exposure to heat and humidity can result in powder agglomeration, application difficulties, and film defects such as excess orange peel and pinholes.

We recommend storing powder coatings at a maximum temperature of 27° C (80° F) and at no more than 55% RH. This will ensure a consistent free-flowing powder. Under these conditions most powder coatings will have a typical shelf life of at least 12 months. Refer to a specific product’s Technical Data Sheet for pertinent information.

Florida Exposure DataProtech/Oxyplast Sol-arTM powder coatings meet the strict requirements of AAMA 2605 which details specific Florida exposure requirements. Florida weathering is an international benchmark for comparative testing of weathering performance. High-intensity sunlight, high temperatures, abundant rainfall, and very high humidity combine to create the harsh climate that makes Florida the ideal location for testing exterior durability and performance characteristics such as colour retention, gloss retention, chalk resistance, mildew resistance, film integrity, and cleanability.

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Performance

The performance of the standard and super durable polyesters under UV exposure can be colour dependant and may show different results under the same testing conditions. The performance of Sol-arTM powder coatings will be marginally affected by colour and gloss.

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Surface preparation is the single most important aspect of the powder finishing system. The performance capabilities of any given coating are directly affected by the quality of the surface preparation. Poor surface preparation can lead to film failures or delamination. The correct choice of pretreatment processes and chemistries is essential to ensure long term film performance.

Surface Preparation For Aluminium Chromating

Chromating is the conversion coating process most frequently used for aluminium substrates prior to powder coating. For an optimum balance of adhesion and corrosion resistance, the thickness of the chromate layer must be uniform. AAMA recommends a minimum of 431 mg/m2 or 40 mg/ft2. Excess chromate thickness may result in delamination.

Below is a typical chromating process prior to powder coating aluminium:

1. Degreasing2. Rinsing3. Etching4. Rinsing5. Deoxidization6. Rinsing (double rinsing)7. Chromating8. Rinsing (double rinsing)9. Drying

For best results, consult with your pretreatment chemicals supplier for specific product and process recommendations.

Non-chromate pretreatment systems are available. Consult with your pretreatment chemicals supplier for specific product and process recommendations.

Surface Preparation For SteelSandblastingZinc-rich powder primer (Protech ES411A67)For best results, consult a sandblast specialist.

Below is a typical sandblasting and primer process prior to powder coating steel:

1. JointSurface Preparation Standard – SSPC-SP52. Apply zinc-rich primer powder coating3. Bake to achieve full cure4. DO NOT OVER CURE

Surface Preparation and Pretreatment