0. “Life Cycle Cost Considerations in Selecting Fluoropolymer Coatings”
Webinar for Durability
and Design Magazine
May 18th, 2012

1. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
What is an FEVE Fluoropolymer???
A hybrid fluoropolymer resin with the ability to be used in standard coatings formulations like any other conventional coating resin
A high performance resin that can withstand severe ultraviolet light exposure 2-3 times longer than conventional coatings resins

2. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether (FEVE) Resins
FLUORINATED SEGMENTS: Weatherability, chemical resistance
VINYL ETHER SEGMENTS: Gloss, solubility, crosslinking

3. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Advantages of FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins:
Ambient Cure
Field application
OH Functional Crosslinkable with isocyanates
Solvent Soluble
Conventional application techniques (airless spray)
Wide range of gloss 60º)
Fluoropolymer Segments
UV Resistance
Corrosion resistance

4. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Markets for FEVE resin-containing coatings:
Architectural Coatings for commercial buildings
Industrial Maintenance Coatings for water towers, bridges, and assorted metal and concrete structures
Aerospace coatings
Applications in Marine environments

5. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
QUV Weatherometer Exposure Testing

6. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
QUV Weatherometer Exposure Testing

7. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Sunshine Weatherometer Exposure Testing (Carbon Arc)

8. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
EMMAQUA Testing (Outside Test Fence – Arizona)

9. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
South Florida Test Fence Exposure

10. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Corrosion Resistance Test of FEVE Coatings:
LOCATION: Suruga Bay Marine Test Station (offshore)
LENGTH OF TEST: 16 years
COATINGS SYSTEMS ON TEST:
1) Zinc-rich primer / Epoxy Midcoat / Acrylic Urethane Topcoat
2) Zinc-rich primer / Epoxy Midcoat / Fluorourethane Topcoat
THICKNESS OF COATING:
PRIMER = 3 mils / MIDCOAT = 6 mils / TOPCOAT = 1 mil(25 microns)

11. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Measurement of Total Erosion of the Topcoat
ACRYLIC URETHANE TOPCOAT
FLUOROURETHANE TOPCOAT
INITIAL MEASUREMENT (microns) 25
FINAL MEASUREMENT (microns)
0 (after 13 years) 21

12. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Life Cycle Cost Advantages
Initial Cost of FEVE-based Topcoat:
5 -10% higher than standard polyurethane topcoat
FEVE-based Topcoat Life Expectation:
years
Expected Repaints of Std. Polyurethane Topcoat
in this Time Frame:
2 to 3 (based on topcoat erosion data from offshore test)
Additional Costs of Repaints:
facility downtime

13. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Breakdown of Total Cost of Recoating a Bridge*
3 Coat Epoxy, 2 Coat Polyurethane System
3 Coat Epoxy, 2 Coat FEVE Urethane System
Staging Costs
$38.96/ m²
Surface Preparation
$8.44 / m²
Labor Cost For Paint Application
$26.22 / m²
Total Cost of Coatings
$12.03 / m²
$15.96 /m²
Total Repainting Cost
$85.65 / m²
$89.58 / m²
* “Prices of Construction Materials and Wages” October 2006
(Published in Japan)

14. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Estimation of Total Applied Cost Per Year (Coating System)
Coating System
Total Repainting Cost
Estimated Life of Coating System
Total Applied Cost per year of Service
Polyurethane Topcoat System
$85.65 / m² 18
$4.76 / m²
FEVE Urethane Topcoat System
$89.58 / m² 30
$3.00 / m² 60
$1.50 / m²
$94.21 / m² (estimated)
$3.14 / m²
$1.57 / m²

15. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Some things to consider:
FEVE polyols can be blended with other polyols to formulate coatings to specific life cycle targets.
Lower percentages of FEVE polyols in the formulation will reduce raw material costs compared to 100% FEVE polyol formulations.
Coatings formulated for longer life durability will hold their gloss and color better than conventional polyurethane topcoats. This may be an important factor when the appearance of the coating needs to be superior 24/7.

16. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Shelby Street Bridge
(Nashville, TN)
--- coated in 2004
coat system on steel
1) zinc-rich primer
2) epoxy midcoat
3) fluororurethane topcoat

17. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Gateway Bridge (Nashville, TN) --- opened in Red Support Girder coated with FEVE- containing coating

18. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi road & train bridge　(1997)　

19. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Mercedes-Benz Museum,
Stuttgart , Germany
Coated
VERNICRON® FP

20. Clinton Presidential Library Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Clinton Presidential Library
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

21. Birmingham Airport Car Park
FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Birmingham Airport Car Park
Birmingham, U.K.
ALPOLIC®

22. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Project Update: Katsushika Harp Bridge
Construction Completed in 1986
Shop coating begun 1982
Three Coat System
Concrete Bridge Piers
Elastomeric Primer
2 Fluorourethane Topcoats
Steel Encasement for Earthquakes in 2007

23. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
New Steel Encasement: Original Concrete Foot
Coated Coated 1987

24. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Conclusion:
For 30 years, FEVE resins have been included in exterior coatings for multiple end uses.
Their excellent weatherability and corrosion resistance make them attractive for inclusion in topcoats for steel and concrete surfaces.
In the long run they can reduce the cost of maintaining both a decorative and a protective finish on many exterior substrates.

25. FEVE Fluoropolymer Resins for High-Performance Coatings
Acknowledgements:
Takasi Takayanagi
Sho Masuda
Isao Kimura
Takuma Yamamoto